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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mako Akumba (ranked 2708 p4p, 18112 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 365 p4p, 691 weight class). 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 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mako Akumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akumba throws a nice looking combination but Penn Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn Jr! But no joy.
Penn Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akumba works over Penn Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akumba.
Penn Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Akumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Akumba was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Penn Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn Jr throws a right hand that Akumba ducks under and follows up with a left that Akumba also avoids with ease.
Akumba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akumba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn Jr.
Akumba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Akumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn Jr! But no joy.
Akumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn Jr clips Akumba with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Akumba a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Akumba tries to bum rush Penn Jr with a series of wild strikes but Penn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akumba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Akumba lands.
Akumba throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn Jr counters with a straight right that drops Akumba to the canvas! Will Akumba beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steel Penn Jr!
After the fight, Steel Penn Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Mako Akumba stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be helping Soyster with his gym, and I look forward to that part of my career.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 1968 p4p, 4622 weight class) and Elmore James (ranked 276 p4p, 529 weight class). James has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds as his entrance music. Michał Kowalkiewicz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance but James moves to the side
letting James counter with a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as James blocks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from James misses.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes.
James tries to break free but Kowalkiewicz pushes him back against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kowalkiewicz pushes James back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James can't break the clinch.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling him.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
As Kowalkiewicz backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it all.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kowalkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kowalkiewicz is defending well for now.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalkiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice cross.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kowalkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with James.
A short right from James.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
James lands a nice hook to Kowalkiewicz's body. Kowalkiewicz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up.
Kowalkiewicz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A punch combination from Kowalkiewicz misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
James has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Kowalkiewicz lands.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalkiewicz throws a good cross that connects.
Kowalkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalkiewicz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch on the inside.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Kowalkiewicz has a couple of punches blocked by James.
A hook to the body from James.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz wants to stall.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kowalkiewicz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
James walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kowalkiewicz.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz avoids them all with ease.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
James misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalkiewicz.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kowalkiewicz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michał Kowalkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalkiewicz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kowalkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
James takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Elmore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Kowalkiewicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kowalkiewicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of James's head.
Kowalkiewicz jabs James to the body, keeping him at a distance.
James takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
Kowalkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Kowalkiewicz slips a jab and a cross from James.
James has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalkiewicz finds it's way round the side to connect with James's 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!
Kowalkiewicz throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses the shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
Kowalkiewicz tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James clinches up against the ropes.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James misses with a body shot
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a leg kick.
Kowalkiewicz lands a jab to James's midsection.
James loads up on a big right hand but Kowalkiewicz slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
James is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
James is trying to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James manages to break the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
Kowalkiewicz cracks James with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
 James is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz misses with the head strike.
James seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz trying to control the position but instead, James has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalkiewicz into the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Come on Kowalkiewicz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz stalling the fight.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James tries to break the clinch but Kowalkiewicz is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalkiewicz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kowalkiewicz connects with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kowalkiewicz rushes James and presses him up against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of James 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a leg kick.
A combination from James does no damage.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Kowalkiewicz feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
Kowalkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
James throws a series of punches but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kowalkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalkiewicz clinches.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz keeps him there for the moment.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
James tries a knee to the head but Kowalkiewicz blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
James blocks an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
James tries to circle away but Kowalkiewicz has him pinned against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kowalkiewicz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kowalkiewicz looking to slow down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! James crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kowalkiewicz - the referee stops the clock and James gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kowalkiewicz. James manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kowalkiewicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalkiewicz manages to avoid it.
Kowalkiewicz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Kowalkiewicz.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. James doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz instigates a clinch.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kowalkiewicz.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a body punch.
James blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz is struggling to control the position.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michał Kowalkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michał Kowalkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kowalkiewicz 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michał Kowalkiewicz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Vaai Kolone (ranked 6385 p4p, 5373 weight class) and Chicken Destroyer (ranked 572 p4p, 531 weight class). Kolone comes to the ring accompanied by URSO O INVENCÍVEL. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vaai Kolone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolone closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Destroyer crashing to the mat! Destroyer uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Destroyer is rocked!
 It looks like Chicken Destroyer has been cut.
Kolone misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kolone finish him?
A chopping leg kick lands by Kolone.
Destroyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Destroyer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Kolone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Kolone misses with a few strikes there.
Destroyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kolone misses with a few strikes there.
Kolone misses with a head kick.
Kolone misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kolone.
We've been told by Kolone's head coaches at Viking Bizorkers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Destroyer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Destroyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kolone tries to score with a low kick but Destroyer moves his leg out of the way.
Kolone misses with a straight right.
Kolone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
Kolone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destroyer throws out a counter right but Kolone avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kolone.
Kolone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kolone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destroyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Kolone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaai Kolone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Destroyer throws out a counter right but Kolone avoids it with no problem.
Kolone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolone throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kolone.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Kolone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Kolone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer blocks a leg kick.
Destroyer needs to keep his hands up - Kolone had a free shot at his head there.
Kolone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destroyer.
Kolone scores with a nice strike.
Kolone thows a leg kick but Destroyer checks it
and Kolone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kolone misses with a combination
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Destroyer misses the target.
Kolone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kolone misses with a wild combination.
Kolone misses with a low kick.
Kolone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vaai Kolone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer dodges the punch combination from Kolone.
Destroyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolone throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Destroyer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Destroyer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A countering left hand to the body from Destroyer misses.
Kolone with a hook.
Kolone tries to land a leg kick but Destroyer saw it coming and moves away.
Destroyer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Kolone slips the punch.
Kolone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kolone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Destroyer! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolone was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Kolone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Destroyer counters with a left to the body.
Kolone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Destroyer backs up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolone throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kolone throws a leg kick but Destroyer moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Kolone should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Chicken Destroyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Destroyer throws a good cross that connects.
Kolone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kolone 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.
Destroyer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kolone.
Kolone throws a low kick but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaai Kolone is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolone looks to throw the jab but Destroyer is out of range.
Kolone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Kolone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer throws a lazy right hand but Kolone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Destroyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kolone rather than just go for the knockout.
Good work by Destroyer as he checks the leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Destroyer misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kolone.
Kolone is looking to chop away at Destroyer's legs.
Kolone motions for Destroyer to come forward. Kolone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kolone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kolone. That's going to slow Destroyer down.
Destroyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Kolone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kolone throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Kolone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolone throws a series of punches but Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kolone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destroyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kolone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolone throws a series of punches but Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
As Kolone backs off Destroyer throws a huge counter combo but Kolone manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - Kolone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kolone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolone throws a low kick but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kolone scores with a jab to the head.
Kolone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolone misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kolone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Kolone is rocked!
Destroyer lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Kolone out cold! Kolone is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chicken Destroyer!
Our winner, Chicken Destroyer, 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.
Vaai Kolone spoke after the fight, saying 'una derrota no significa fracaso, significa pararte y comenzar otra ves con mas fuerzas.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Congo (ranked 23642 p4p, 5375 weight class) and Tom Obama (ranked 103 p4p, 165 weight class). Roberto Congo had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tom Obama!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Congo walks into a straight right hand from Obama.
It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Obama misses.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Obama.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama cracks Congo with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Congo get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Congo looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Congo walks into a big right hand from Obama and goes down! The referee sends Obama to a neutral corner as Congo gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Obama jabs at Congo's body.
Congo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Obama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Congo is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama jabs Congo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obama.
Obama throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Obama comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Obama throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obama circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Congo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Obama wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tom Obama!
A very excited looking Tom Obama rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sortek Redfist (ranked 4339 p4p, 21156 weight class) and Riley Knox (ranked 549 p4p, 715 weight class). Redfist's entrance music is Earl Sweatshirt-Chum. A fine choice. Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Riley Knox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sortek Redfist's 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 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sortek Redfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Knox!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redfist lands a nice looking body kick.
Knox takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Redfist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Redfist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
Redfist throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Redfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redfist connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redfist!
Knox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Redfist tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knox tries a knee to the head but Redfist blocks it.
Redfist is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knox is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Redfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Redfist.
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redfist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Knox avoids it.
Redfist connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knox's face.
Redfist lands with a light punch inside.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Redfist is trying to push Knox away but Knox has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Redfist misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
A nice left hand lands by Redfist.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Redfist controls his hands.
Redfist lands a shoulder strike.
Redfist utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox tries to work over Redfist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redfist working hard to break the clinch.
Knox misses with a knee strike.
Redfist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Redfist breaks the clinch.
Redfist throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox unleashes a big counter combination but Redfist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sortek Redfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redfist!
Knox lands a head kick that bluckles Redfist and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Knox no doubt looking to push for a finish!
It looks like Sortek Redfist has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Redfist.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redfist to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab by Knox.
Redfist lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Knox was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knox slips a straight right by Redfist.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redfist throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redfist lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Knox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Knox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch but Redfist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redfist misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Redfist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redfist.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Redfist misses the target.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Redfist momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redfist scores with a jab.
Redfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Redfist throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redfist thinking.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Redfist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox avoiding damage as Redfist throws knees to the body.
Knox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Redfist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Knox can turn it around.
Redfist misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Riley Knox should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Redfist with a nice calf kick.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Redfist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox clinches.
Redfist throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Redfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox misses with a wild body shot.
Redfist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knox misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Redfist misses the target.
Redfist throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redfist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redfist misses with a straight right.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfist lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Redfist.
Knox is rocked!
Knox glances at the clock... BAM! Redfist nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Knox crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Knox is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
An out of breath Sortek Redfist 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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Doss (ranked 23076 p4p, 3778 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 193 p4p, 38 weight class). Doss kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Master. Erikson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gĺte - Statt Opp. Dick Doss has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Doss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Erikson slips a jab from Doss.
Erikson throws a lazy right hand but Doss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doss throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson connects with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Erikson.
Doss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erikson at a distance.
Doss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doss looks to land a left hand but Erikson moved out of range nicely.
Erikson jabs Doss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Erikson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson throws a right hand that misses
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jon Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson lands with an uppercut that bounces Doss off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Erikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Erikson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Doss misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson pushes Doss away with a front kick.
A low kick from Erikson misses
and Doss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Erikson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doss throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson.
A big left from Doss misses.
Doss misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Erikson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erikson lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Erikson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Erikson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doss takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doss waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson.
Jab by Erikson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Erikson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Doss.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doss half committed to a counter leg kick.
Erikson sizes up Doss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Doss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Doss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doss moves away from the strike by Erikson.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Doss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doss misses with an uppercut.
Erikson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Erikson.
Doss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss walks into a left hand.
Erikson lands a nice shot to the body.
Doss throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Erikson throws a front kick aimed at Doss's knee but Doss avoids it well.
Erikson misses with a kick to the body
enabling Doss to counter with a crisp jab.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Doss's ribs.
Erikson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Erikson scores with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson misses with a double jab.
Doss is looking to counter punch.
Doss throws a hook to the side of Erikson's head but Erikson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Erikson. That's going to slow Doss down.
Erikson misses with a shot to the body
and Doss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throws a body kick that misses.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Doss.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doss.
Doss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erikson.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Doss checks it.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Doss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doss looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Erikson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Erikson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson lands a slapping body shot.
Doss throws a series of punches but Erikson avoids them all with ease.
Erikson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doss misses with a body shot.
Doss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Doss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - Doss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Erikson finds it's way through Doss's defenses.
Doss throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.
Doss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Doss does no damage.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
Doss checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jon Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson lands a nice looking body shot.
Erikson wants to clinch up but Doss keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Doss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erikson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dosss head.
Erikson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doss is looking to break free of the clinch but Erikson has double underhooks.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Doss's head.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Erikson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Doss moved out of range nicely.
Erikson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doss is out of range.
Doss throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Erikson. Beautiful body shot.
Doss throws a poor cross that misses
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson staying out of range there.
Doss misses with a straight left.
Doss scores with a hook.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Doss throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson connects with a leg kick.
Erikson misses with a looping left.
Doss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Erikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Doss to score with a decent uppercut.
Doss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss scores with a punch to the head.
Doss throws out a powerful jab.
Doss looks for the body kick but Erikson saw that one coming.
Erikson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Doss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erikson checks it well.
Doss gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doss 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.
Erikson misses with the body kick
and Doss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Erikson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Doss is looking to chop away at Erikson's legs.
Erikson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Doss if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Erikson.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doss doesn't seem bothered though.
Erikson scores with a hook.
Doss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Doss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Erikson throws out the jab.
Erikson throws a jab when Doss was well out of range.
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Erikson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Erikson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doss breaks from the clinch.
Erikson takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Doss tenderised Erikson's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Doss lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erikson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doss has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Doss's head.
Doss misses with a lunging right hand
and Doss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Doss misses the target.
Doss throws a body kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Erikson. Beautiful body shot.
Doss avoids the head kick by Erikson.
Doss jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Erikson blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a hook but Doss avoids it easily.
Erikson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doss slips under a jab.
Erikson defending well as Doss loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Erikson lands.
Doss loads up on a big right hand but Erikson slips the punch.
Doss throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
Doss looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Doss misses its intended target.
Doss misses with a body shot
and Erikson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doss misses with a right hand
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Doss slips a jab from Erikson.
A little feinted left hand from Doss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doss slips a straight right by Erikson.
Erikson moves away from the strike by Doss.
Erikson lands a jab.
Doss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Erikson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Doss, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doss has had enough of the clinch but Erikson keeps him there for the moment.
Erikson is trying to stall.
Doss manages to break the clinch.
Erikson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doss can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson.
Nice body punch from Erikson - that landed with a thud.
Erikson trying to land knees to the body.
Doss breaks the clinch.
Doss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doss throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
The fighters circling - Doss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erikson works Doss's body with a nice hook.
Doss's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Erikson lands a jab to Doss's midsection.
Erikson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab by Doss.
Dick Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson wants to clinch up but Doss keeps it at a distance.
Doss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson pushes Doss up against the ropes in a clinch.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Doss tries to circle away but Erikson has him pinned against the ropes.
Doss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erikson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doss is defending well for now.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doss as Erikson tries to tie him up.
Doss tries to circle away but Erikson has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Doss looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doss jabs at Erikson's body.
Doss swats away the attempt to clinch by Erikson.
Doss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erikson connects with a high kick.
Erikson cracks Doss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Doss.
Erikson catches Doss with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Erikson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Erikson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Erikson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Erikson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Erikson!
Jon Erikson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dick Doss had this to say: 'Pick myself back up ya chumps '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Draughn Diego (ranked 2963 p4p, 23093 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 32 p4p, 209 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Draughn Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego rushes Tchusuk and presses him up against the ropes.
Tchusuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Diego.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Tchusuk.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Tchusuk.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego lands an uppercut.
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!
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Tchusuk looks winded!
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Diego.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Diego trying to stall but Tchusuk improves his position.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk tries to land a knee to the head but Diego blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchusuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Tchusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Diego tries a body shot but Tchusuk blocks it.
Diego lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diego lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Diego is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tchusuk is keeping busy.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego is working Tchusuk over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tchusuk misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Tchusuk misses
and Diego counters with a three punch combo that has Tchusuk backing up. Tchusuk nods at Diego to acknowledge the strikes.
Tchusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego.
Diego lands a jab to Tchusuk's midsection.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego lands a right hand.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Tchusuk.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Diego tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego is trying to maintain a safe position but Tchusuk gets an underhook and turns Diego into the ropes.
Tchusuk pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego is trying to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draughn Diego dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tchusuk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diego doesn't seem bothered though.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tchusuk.
Diego blocks a head kick by Tchusuk.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchusuk can do to turn this around?
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Tchusuk.
Tchusuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diego or not.
Diego tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Diego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tchusuk prevents a body shot from Diego.
Draughn Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diego prevents a body shot from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego lands a body punch.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a body punch.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego stalling in the clinch but Tchusuk improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Diego gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Diego pushes Tchusuk back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Diego.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk can't find room to land a body shot as Diego controls the action.
Tchusuk tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Good body shot from Diego.
Diego stalling in the clinch.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diego works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
A short left from Diego.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diego.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tchusuk up against the ropes.
Diego blocking some punches.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Tchusuk lands with a short shot to the head.
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draughn Diego dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Diego drives through and clinches with Tchusuk against the ropes.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tchusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego tries a body shot but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diego blocks it with crossed arms.
Tchusuk misses with a knee strike.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk digs a right hand into Diego's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diego's gas tank.
Diego lands a body punch.
Diego blocks the elbow strike.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
Diego struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Diego is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Tchusuk misses with a punch to the body.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tchusuk's ribcage. Tchusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Diego.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tchusuk's ribcage. Tchusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Diego on the inside.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a right hand.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diego tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego digs a right hand underneath Tchusuk's ribcage. Tchusuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Diego.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchusuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego slows down the pace here.
Diego is trying to stall.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Tchusuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draughn Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draughn Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draughn Diego!
A very excited looking Draughn Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nero La Croix (ranked 18401 p4p, 22629 weight class) and Dru Quick (ranked 216 p4p, 214 weight class). La Croix comes to the ring accompanied by Ca Plane Pour Moi. Quick comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gangster's Paradise- Coolio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the ring it seems that Nero La Croix has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nero La Croix seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 59 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Quick!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick throws an off balance right hand
and La Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
La Croix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quick lands a leg kick that knocks La Croix off balance momentarily.
Quick sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - La Croix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Quick looks winded!
Quick throws a hook but La Croix avoids it easily.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quick moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Croix scores with a spinning back kick!
La Croix digs a good hook to Quick's body.
La Croix scores with a hook to the body. Quick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix cracks Quick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Quick pivots, looking for a leg kick but La Croix is out of range and Quick settles back down.
La Croix catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Quick stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Quick walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
La Croix knocks out Quick with a massive right hand! The ref tackles La Croix before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. La Croix picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
Nero La Croix retains his super heavyweight title!
Nero La Croix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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