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Fifth Rule of Fight Club PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Porsche Gracie (ranked 6467 p4p, 4895 weight class) and Duannis Frank (ranked 698 p4p, 525 weight class). Porsche Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porsche Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duannis Frank!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch but Frank moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Frank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
 Gracie is rocked!
Frank breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Gracie with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Gracie looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Gracie get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duannis Frank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Randy Camacho (ranked 6300 p4p, 5867 weight class) and Not You (ranked 596 p4p, 566 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Camacho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Not You!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
You misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
You looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Camacho fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches You on the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
You wants to counter with a clinch but Camacho pushes him away.
Camacho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camacho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. You looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
You checks a low kick from Camacho.
You wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
Randy Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho moves out of range of the body kick.
You blocks a head kick by Camacho.
You looks to land a combination but Camacho avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho looking to land some kicks to the body here.
You wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
Camacho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but You was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. You doesn't seem bothered though.
You fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
You takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camacho throws a head kick but You moves out of range.
You wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
You gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camacho misses with a two punch combination.
You wants to counter with a clinch but Camacho pushes him away.
You has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
You tries to counter by closing the distance.
You walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camacho.
Camacho lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of You 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of You's head.
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and You has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Camacho stuns You with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Camacho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Camacho lands a nice looking body kick.
Camacho scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Camacho catches You with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randy Camacho is winning the standup battle so far.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Camacho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
Camacho throws a front kick that sends You stumbling back into the ropes.
Camacho moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Camacho.
Camacho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Camacho coming out on top.
You is breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
You takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Camacho.
You is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Camacho lands a head kick!
You moves out of range of the body kick.
You wants to counter with a clinch but Camacho pushes him away.
Camacho scores with a body shot.
You takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that You can do to turn this around?
Camacho scores with a leg kick.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
You has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Camacho.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of You's head.
Camacho explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
You tries to counter with a clinch but Camacho shakes him off and moves away.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho thuds his shin into the meat of You's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho jabs You to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Camacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
You wants to counter the offense by Camacho and move into the clinch position.
A solid leg kick lands there for Camacho.
You takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
You drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
You walks into a straight right hand from Camacho.
Camacho thuds a left hand into You's body.
Camacho connects with a good right hand that stumbles You. You circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho lands with a cross.
Camacho catches You with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camacho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Camacho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho with a nice cross.
Camacho lands a head kick. You smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Camacho with a nice calf kick.
You gets a clinch.
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with some punches.
You prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with some punches.
You takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
You blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but You avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the ropes.
A short left from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
You has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Camacho misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
You's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
You prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by You.
You breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that You has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Not You is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on You. That did some damage!
Camacho lands with a nice combination. You backs away looking to recover.
You steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
You has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camacho thumps You with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Camacho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Camacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
Camacho lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Camacho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Camacho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Camacho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Camacho lands a nice shot that snaps You's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camacho clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camacho scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camacho lands an overhand right.
Camacho thows a body kick. You tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Camacho throws a body shot but no joy.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but You manages to avoid it.
Camacho digs a good hook to You's body.
You walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but You seems unphased.
Camacho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by You.
You is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Camacho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
You takes a head kick and keeps coming.
You takes one on the chin but seems OK.
You drops his hands momentarily and Camacho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Camacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. You doesn't seem bothered though.
Camacho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Camacho.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camacho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands a glancing blow to the side of You's head.
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Camacho tests You's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camacho lands with a good body shot.
Camacho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camacho chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick from Camacho lands but You takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Camacho had his way with Not You in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Randy Camacho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camacho throws a nice head kick!
Camacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
You lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
You doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
You is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice straight punches there by Camacho. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Camacho.
A solid body kick from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws the kick towards the body but You avoids it.
You takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camacho lands a high kick!
You takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Camacho is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Camacho scores with a push kick.
Camacho scores with a decent looking hook.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of You's head.
Camacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho scores with a four punch combination!
Camacho lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camacho to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Camacho there.
Camacho lands with a slapping head kick.
You has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Camacho.
A right-left combo lands from Camacho.
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Camacho lands with a kick to the temple. You shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Camacho lands with a nice body punch.
Camacho connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho lands a jab to You's midsection.
Not You has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Camacho 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:40
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:40
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Camacho!
Randy Camacho is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeremy Briggs (ranked 6285 p4p, 5446 weight class) and Harley Washington (ranked 597 p4p, 555 weight class). Harley Washington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harley Washington!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Briggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Washington throws a one two combo.
Briggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Briggs. Those never looked like landing.
Washington wants to counter with a clinch but Briggs pushes him away.
Washington throws a lazy uppercut
and Briggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Washington rushes Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Briggs working aggressively here.
Washington blocks a body shot from Briggs.
Washington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Briggs scores with a shot to the body.
Briggs throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington moves into the clinch successfully.
Briggs misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington forces Briggs back against the ropes and clinches.
Briggs is looking to control Washington's arms but Washington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Briggs has his back to the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Washington.
Briggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washington displaying some good clinch control by pressing Briggs up against the ropes.
Briggs tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Briggs throws a right hand that misses
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Briggs tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Briggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Briggs.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Washington closes the distance and clinches.
Briggs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washington.
Washington effectively controlling the action here.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington throws a head kick but Briggs moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Washington 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.
Briggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Briggs throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
Washington shapes to counter with a head kick.
Washington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Briggs misses the shot to the body.
Briggs tries to keep at a distance but Washington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington clinches up with Briggs and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington clinches up against the ropes.
Washington leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Washington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harley Washington seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washington has Briggs pushed against the ropes.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Briggs throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington scores with a big combo that sends Briggs crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Briggs flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Washington jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harley Washington!
A relieved looking Harley Washington thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Choi Dajung (ranked 5447 p4p, 5186 weight class) and DaColdest Toevadoit (ranked 556 p4p, 537 weight class). DaColdest Toevadoit will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Choi Dajung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DaColdest Toevadoit!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dajung moves into the clinch successfully.
Dajung can't break the clinch.
Dajung stalling against the ropes.
Dajung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toevadoit breaks the clinch.
Dajung moves into the clinch.
Toevadoit keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toevadoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toevadoit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toevadoit tries to work over Dajung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dajung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toevadoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dajung can't break the clinch.
Dajung is trying to force a seperation but Toevadoit has the dominant position.
Toevadoit keeps control of Dajung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toevadoit manages to break the clinch.
Toevadoit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dajung will feel that in the morning.
Toevadoit thuds a left hand into Dajung's body.
Dajung is breathing heavily.
Toevadoit delivers a nice body kick.
Toevadoit jabs Dajung right on the nose. Dajung blinks but takes it well.
Toevadoit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toevadoit scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Dajung beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Dajung is rocked!
 It looks like Choi Dajung has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toevadoit plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Dajung's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Dajung, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DaColdest Toevadoit!
After winning the bout, DaColdest Toevadoit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Evan Saunders (ranked 3950 p4p, 6242 weight class) and Maurice Blow (ranked 451 p4p, 594 weight class). Blow comes into a darkened arena with his song building. life goes on kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evan Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Blow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders moves out of range.
Blow takes one to the chin there.
Blow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice leg kick from Saunders, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blow tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders clinches up against the ropes.
Saunders misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blow.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders missing with knees to the body.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders throws a head punch that misses.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Blow controls his hands.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Blow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow is looking to clinch but Saunders is avoiding it.
Blow tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Blow is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saunders tries a head kick but it misses.
Saunders is looking to score with low kicks.
Blow wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Blow tries to clinch up but Saunders circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Saunders's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Blow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Blow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saunders connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Saunders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blow tries to clinch up.
Blow scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
Saunders walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Saunders is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Marley (ranked 5920 p4p, 3931 weight class) and Mark Obama (ranked 659 p4p, 509 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOFu6b3w6c0. The crowd seem to be enjoying Obama's choice of entrance music: Gods Gonna Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roberto Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Obama!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obama.
A nice combination there by Obama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Obama tries to get set, Marley tries to push him back and clinch up but Obama manages to avoid the attempt.
Marley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Obama lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Marley goes down! The ref sends Obama to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Marley is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Marley is rocked!
Marley moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Obama connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Marley onto his butt! Marley bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama works the jab nicely.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marley backs away from a small jab... but Obama lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Marley crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Obama with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mark Obama!
A victorious Mark Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Roberto Marley spoke after the fight, saying 'Let's smoke some ganja maaan'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Imagine Thibodeaux (ranked 4981 p4p, 4275 weight class) and Sacha Saganov (ranked 529 p4p, 477 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Imagine Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sacha Saganov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saganov throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Saganov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saganov is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Saganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Saganov moves out of range easily.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Sacha Saganov has been cut.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Saganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Saganov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Saganov takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Saganov as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saganov avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov wants to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him away.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saganov is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Saganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saganov tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Saganov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saganov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Saganov's head.
Saganov misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Saganov.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Saganov moves out of range.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Saganov 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.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saganov throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux is wise to it.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Saganov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Saganov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux looks to throw a body kick
and Saganov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thibodeaux thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saganov. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saganov tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saganov.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Thibodeaux pushes him off.
Saganov swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands with a kick to the temple. Saganov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Saganov down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Saganov.
Good shot there by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saganov can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux swats away the attempt to clinch by Saganov.
Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux.
Saganov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thibodeaux.
Saganov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saganov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thibodeaux with a body shot.
Saganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thibodeaux sets himself, and Saganov steps forward looking for the clinch! Thibodeaux avoids it this time.
No joy there for Saganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Saganov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thibodeaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a right hand.
Saganov throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Thibodeaux is looking to counter with head kicks.
Saganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sacha Saganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thibodeaux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saganov works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Saganov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Saganov should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Saganov moves out of range.
Saganov with the inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov tries to counter with a clinch but Thibodeaux shakes him off and moves away.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saganov tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick
and Thibodeaux makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saganov really felt that one!
Thibodeaux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Saganov scores with a four punch combination!
Saganov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saganov scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Saganov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saganov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Saganov looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saganov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Saganov avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Saganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Saganov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Saganov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saganov doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
Saganov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux connects with a looping right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Saganov scores with a decent looking hook.
Sacha Saganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thibodeaux 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
An out of breath Imagine Thibodeaux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roy Scott (ranked 6325 p4p, 5131 weight class) and TyQuinton Babers (ranked 684 p4p, 608 weight class). Roy Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TyQuinton Babers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babers blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
Babers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Roy Scott has been cut.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Scott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Babers's brow.
Babers dodges an elbow strike from Scott.
Babers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Babers is working Scott over against the ropes.
Babers blocks an elbow strike.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Babers as the two fighters clinch.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Babers - that landed with a thud.
Babers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Babers is leaning against Scott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babers lands an elbow just above Scott 's eye.
Babers lands a nice shot to the body.
Babers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Babers.
Babers lands an elbow inside that Scott shrugs off.
Babers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Nice elbow from Babers.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Babers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Babers.
Babers manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Babers digs a right hand into Scott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scott's gas tank.
Babers lands a nice elbow.
Roy Scott's cut is getting worse.
Scott throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babers.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babers lands an elbow that stopped Scott in his tracks for a moment.
Roy Scott's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babers.
Nice body punch from Babers - that landed with a thud.
Scott takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babers digs a right hand underneath Scott's ribcage. Scott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babers.
Scott is rocked!
Babers cracks Scott with a big elbow, right in the eye socket! Scott drops to his knees in obvious pain! The referee starts the count but it's plainly obvious that Scott isn't going to get back to his feet. The referee counts none the less and Babers struts around the mat, safe in the knowledge that this one is over. A big win for Babers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). TyQuinton Babers!
A victorious TyQuinton Babers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hummer Crawford (ranked 5479 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Raja Ramirez (ranked 637 p4p, 530 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hummer Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Crawford.
Ramirez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crawford avoids a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Crawford as he connects with a hook.
Ramirez moves out of range as Crawford strikes.
Ramirez wants to counter the offense by Crawford and move into the clinch position.
Crawford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramirez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crawford moves away.
Crawford throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Crawford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crawford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramirez misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crawford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Crawford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez tries to work over Crawford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Hummer Crawford has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Crawford controls his hands.
Crawford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Crawford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crawford slowing the pace effectively.
Ramirez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramirez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Crawford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramirezs head.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Ramirez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramirez has a couple of punches blocked by Crawford.
Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Crawford avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short left from Ramirez.
Crawford tries to stall but Ramirez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez lands an elbow inside.
Hummer Crawford's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crawford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez misses with some punches.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford trying to land knees to the body.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but Crawford blocks with his arms.
Ramirez being controlled against the ropes.
Crawford looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramirez misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Crawford.
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Crawford misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raja Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hummer Crawford's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crawford scores with a jab to the body.
Crawford misses with a straight right.
Ramirez gets a clinch.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez tries to throw a body punch but Crawford avoids it by throwing Ramirez back against the ropes.
Crawford has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Crawford has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Crawford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crawford backwards.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
Ramirez with a knee to the head.
Ramirez lands with a light punch inside.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford blocks an elbow strike from Ramirez.
Crawford tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Crawford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramirez avoids it.
Crawford looking to throw knees to the head but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez scores with a knee to the head.
Crawford is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crawford.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Crawford trying to break out of Ramirez's Thai clinch. Ramirez unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Crawford to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Raja Ramirez!
A victorious Raja Ramirez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Plebian Franco (ranked 5076 p4p, 4440 weight class) and Sanderson Reliford (ranked 534 p4p, 491 weight class). Sanderson Reliford told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Plebian Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanderson Reliford!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Franco.
Franco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reliford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Reliford moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Franco.
A left lands for Reliford.
Franco throws a body kick that misses.
Reliford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reliford scores a nice knee to the body.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco lands a hook that snaps the head of Reliford backwards.
Reliford throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
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!
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reliford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike.
Reliford is trying to stall.
Franco stalling in the clinch but Reliford improves position.
Franco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sanderson Reliford has been cut.
Reliford lands with a right to the head.
Franco utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Franco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Franco.
Franco avoids a wild elbow strike from Reliford.
Franco just leaning against Reliford, taking a breather.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside.
Franco lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reliford misses with some punches.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford managing to block the knees to the body from Franco.
Franco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Reliford takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franco tries to land a knee to the head but Reliford blocks with his arms.
Reliford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reliford dodges an elbow strike from Franco.
Reliford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reliford is looking to control Franco's arms but Franco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reliford has his back to the ropes.
Reliford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reliford misses with a knee to the head.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco tries to throw a body punch but Reliford avoids it by throwing Franco back against the ropes.
Reliford blocks the elbow strike.
Reliford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Reliford looking to throw knees to the head but Franco is blocking nicely.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco throws an elbow that misses.
Franco lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sanderson Reliford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sanderson Reliford's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Reliford misses the shot to the body.
Franco lands the left hand.
Reliford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Franco on the side of the head.
Franco scores with a spinning back kick!
Franco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reliford misses with a straight left.
Franco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reliford crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Franco - the referee stops the clock and Reliford gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Franco. Reliford manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reliford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Reliford tries to keep at a distance but Franco has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reliford is defending well for now.
Franco misses with a punch on the inside.
Franco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reliford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reliford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco dodges an elbow strike from Reliford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Reliford avoids the damage to the body.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Reliford controls his hands.
Reliford misses with a punch on the inside.
Reliford misses with an elbow strike.
Franco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franco avoids it.
Franco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reliford avoids it.
Reliford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reliford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reliford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Plebian Franco has been cut.
Nice body punch from Franco - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Reliford fails to land.
Franco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Franco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reliford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reliford as Franco tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reliford's elbow.
Reliford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franco is defending well for now.
Franco lands with a light punch inside.
Sanderson Reliford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reliford wants to stall.
Reliford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franco blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reliford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Franco lands an elbow inside.
Reliford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reliford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reliford avoids a wild elbow strike from Franco.
Franco can't find room to land a body shot as Reliford controls the action.
Franco looking to throw knees to the head but Reliford is blocking nicely.
Franco tries to land knees in the clinch but Reliford avoids the damage to the body.
Franco misses with a knee to the head.
Reliford throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plebian Franco will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Franco.
Franco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reliford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Reliford moves out of range easily.
Reliford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Franco.
Reliford scores with a nice strike.
Reliford lands a body shot.
Reliford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reliford works Franco's body with a nice hook.
Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Franco staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Reliford misses the target.
Jab by Reliford.
Reliford takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franco clinches up with Reliford and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reliford can't find room to land a body shot as Franco controls the action.
Reliford scores with a hook to the body.
Reliford lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Franco blocks an elbow strike from Reliford.
Reliford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reliford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Franco has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Franco is looking to control Reliford's arms but Reliford gets an underhook and turns him. Now Franco has his back to the ropes.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Reliford.
Reliford swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reliford throws an elbow that misses.
Franco trying to land knees to the body.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Franco tries a knee to the head but Reliford blocks it.
Reliford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Franco.
Franco misses with a body punch.
Franco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reliford blocks it with crossed arms.
Franco lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franco.
Reliford tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Franco connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reliford's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco blocks a body shot from Reliford.
Reliford lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reliford scores with a knee to the head.
Reliford lands a nice elbow.
Reliford misses with the head strike.
Reliford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reliford tries to land a knee to the head but Franco blocks with his arms.
Reliford lands an elbow inside that Franco shrugs off.
Franco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reliford is keeping busy.
Franco blocks a body shot from Reliford.
Reliford lands with a left to the head.
Reliford lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reliford is working Franco over against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanderson Reliford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reliford 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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