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Pit Warriors 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 24279 p4p, 5121 weight class) and Sonny Silva (ranked 446 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drives through and clinches with Jones Jr against the cage.
Jones Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones Jr has had enough of the clinch but Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Jones Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva 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.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva cracks Jones Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva clinches.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones Jr tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva slows down the pace here.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones Jr avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a series of punches but Jones Jr avoids them all with ease.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Jones Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones Jr. That's going to slow Silva down.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva misses with a left hand
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Jr walks into a jab.
Silva misses with a hook.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Jones Jr cracks Silva with a good jab.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Silva tries to clinch up
and Jones Jr counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Silva is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Silva misses.
Jones Jr is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones Jr.
Jones Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a leg kick.
Jones Jr misses with a body kick.
Silva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.
Silva missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones Jr connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Jones Jr seems unphased.
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Jones Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Jones Jr.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones Jr scores with a body shot.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones Jr has time to react.
Sonny Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones Jr throws out the jab.
Jones Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Jones Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Jones Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Silva shrugs it off.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a series of punches but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr catches Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva pushes Jones Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones Jr breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a punch to the head.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones Jr momentarily.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva blocks a jab.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones Jr throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Silva looks winded!
Jones Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Jones Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a nice strike.
Silva misses with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Jones Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sonny Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jones Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Jones Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Jones Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones Jr.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Silva is rocked!
Jones Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him?
Silva throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Silva tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Jones Jr wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr!
A very excited looking Roy Jones Jr 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Sam Canasta (ranked 3055 p4p, 3132 weight class) and Fisher Price (ranked 316 p4p, 323 weight class). Sam Canasta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Canasta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fisher Price!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canasta misses with a hook.
Canasta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canasta misses the jab.
Price moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Price 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.
Price thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canasta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canasta drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canasta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Price.
Price tries to counter with a clinch but Canasta shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Price.
Canasta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Price.
Price connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Canasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price slips under a jab from Canasta.
Canasta lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Canasta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Price.
A nice leg kick from Canasta, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canasta jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Canasta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Canasta.
Price 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.
Price on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canasta takes a jab right on the kisser.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Canasta.
Canasta sets himself, and Price steps forward looking for the clinch! Canasta avoids it this time.
Canasta misses the jab.
Canasta throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canasta misses with a looping left.
Canasta sets himself, and Price steps forward looking for the clinch! Canasta avoids it this time.
Canasta staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Canasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Price's corner calls for a 1-2. Price obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price instigates a clinch.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Price with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Price using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canasta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Price keeps control of Canasta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a knee to the head but Canasta blocks it.
Canasta tries to break free but Price pushes him back against the cage.
Price keeps control of Canasta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Price scores with a shot to the side of Canasta's head.
Price connects with a knee to the head.
Canasta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Canasta has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Price throws an elbow but it misses.
Price lands a shoulder strike.
Canasta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canasta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta is trying to break free.
Canasta working hard to break the clinch.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Canasta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Price has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Canasta.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Price unloads a knee to the mid-section. Canasta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Price using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Canasta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Price misses with a body punch.
Canasta is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canasta managing to block the knees to the body from Price.
Canasta blocks the elbow strike.
Canasta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price throws a head punch that misses.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Canasta has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta has had enough of the clinch but Price keeps him there for the moment.
Canasta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Canasta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Price lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Price pushes off an throws an elbow but Canasta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Price lands an elbow that stopped Canasta in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Sam Canasta has been cut.
Price lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Price crunches a lovely knee into Canasta's ribcage.
Canasta avoiding damage as Price throws knees to the body.
Price lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Canasta is trying to push Price away but Price has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Price scores with a shoulder strike.
 Canasta is rocked!
A hook to the body from Price.
Price tries to land a knee to the head but Canasta blocks with his arms.
Price creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canasta's defenses.
Oh Canasta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canasta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Price lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Price cracks Canasta with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Canasta goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Canasta wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fisher Price!
A relieved looking Fisher Price 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Edward Krause (ranked 4780 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Ricky Hatton (ranked 398 p4p, 269 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Hatton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hatton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krause was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hatton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krause backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Krause finds it's target.
Hatton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krause lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause scores with a jab. Hatton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
As Krause backs off Hatton throws a huge counter combo but Krause manages to avoid it all.
Krause avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Hatton moves in looking to clinch but Krause pushes him off.
Hatton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hatton defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton tries to work over Krause's front leg with a kick but Krause checks it.
Hatton slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Krause throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left and a right from Hatton both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hatton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hatton misses with a two punch combination.
Hatton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hatton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Hatton.
Krause scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krause throws a hook but Hatton avoids it easily.
Krause is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hatton tries to clinch up.
Krause throwing a counter right hand but Hatton manages to avoid it.
Krause misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause dips to his left and cracks Hatton with 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!
Krause scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatton throws a hook to the side of Krause's head but Krause sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krause misses with a looping right.
Hatton fails to land with a series of punches.
Krause is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Hatton's shoulder, as Hatton tries to avoid the shot.
Krause is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hatton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hatton darts in trying to clinch
and Krause makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hatton throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Edward Krause seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatton throws a series of punches but Krause moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton moves away from the strike by Krause.
Hatton throws a nice looking combination but Krause bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Krause's head coaches at Ze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Hatton moves away and avoids it.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause works the jab nicely.
Hatton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hatton throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Krause wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krause.
Krause looks to land a right hand but Hatton moved out of range.
Hatton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice jab there from Krause.
Krause slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatton was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Hatton wants to counter the offense by Krause and move into the clinch position.
Krause digs a good hook to Hatton's body.
Hatton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krause cracks Hatton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hatton blocks a jab.
Krause lands a glancing blow to the side of Hatton's head.
Hatton tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Hatton does no damage.
Krause connects with a nice looking jab.
A swing and a miss from Krause.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatton throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Krause throws a shot from downtown. Hatton moves away and avoids it.
Krause lands a slapping body shot.
Krause thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Krause dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Krause.
Krause scores with a punch to the head.
Krause throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatton.
Hatton closes the distance and clinches.
Krause pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krause throws an overhand right that lands on Hatton's shoulder, as Hatton tries to avoid the shot.
Hatton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hatton connects with a body shot.
Krause misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Ricky Hatton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatton slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krause finds it's way round the side to connect with Hatton's head.
Krause jabs at Hatton's body.
Krause slips a jab and a cross from Hatton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton throws out a loose jab but Krause uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hatton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krause was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krause swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hatton counters with a series of strikes. Krause will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Hatton moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Krause.
Krause jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Krause misses.
Hatton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krause loads up on a big right hand but Hatton slips the punch.
Hatton fails to land with a series of punches.
Hatton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krause doesn't seem bothered though.
Krause is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatton looks to land a left hand but Krause moved out of range nicely.
Krause on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krause lands a jab.
Hatton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Hatton moves out of range as Krause strikes.
Krause moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHatton.
Krause throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hatton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hatton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hatton slips a jab and a cross from Krause.
Hatton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krause is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hatton.
Hatton defending well as Krause loads up on a big left hand.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Krause is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hatton can do to turn this around?
Hatton wants to clinch
and Krause counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edward Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause works Hatton's body with a nice hook.
Krause swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatton.
Krause misses with a lunging right hand
and Hatton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krause lands with an overhand left.
Krause throws a big shot that misses.
Hatton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krause misses the shot to the body.
Krause fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Krause.
Krause moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krause lands a jab.
Hatton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krause connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hatton 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!
Hatton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hatton pushes Krause up against the cage in a clinch.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Hatton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hatton's elbow.
Hatton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Krause's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hatton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krause scores with a hook.
Krause lands with an uppercut that bounces Hatton off the cage and back into range.
Hatton throws a sloppy head kick and Krause moves out of range easily.
Hatton avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krause ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Krause dominated that second round.
That's time! Krause's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Krause tests Hatton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Krause misses.
Krause throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatton.
Despite the aggression on Hatton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hatton misses with a wild combination.
Krause missing with a left hand there. Hatton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krause throws the left hand but Hatton avoids the punch easily.
Krause misses with an uppercut. Hatton saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Krause.
Krause throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
Hatton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krause digs a good body shot into Hatton's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton misses with a series of wild punches.
Krause avoids the head kick by Hatton.
Krause connects with a right hand. Hatton shakes it off.
Hatton takes one to the side of the head.
Krause showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatton.
Hatton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Krause.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hatton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krause pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hatton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krause jabs at Hatton's body.
Krause is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatton.
Hatton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Krause.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Krause on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hatton avoids the body shot from Krause.
As Krause backs off Hatton throws a huge counter combo but Krause manages to avoid it all.
Krause lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatton tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
Hatton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hatton tries to clinch but Krause is having none of it.
Krause lands the left hand.
Krause moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatton throws a right hand that Krause ducks under and follows up with a left that Krause also avoids with ease.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatton is just out of range.
Hatton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krause.
Krause with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hatton is rocked!
Hatton walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Hatton 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 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Edward Krause!
A relieved looking Edward Krause 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 Billy Butcher (ranked 2487 p4p, 23780 weight class) and Peter Aerts (ranked 272 p4p, 455 weight class). Billy Butcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peter Aerts's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Aerts!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher works Aerts's body with a nice hook.
Butcher throws a body shot but no joy.
Aerts looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
A big left from Aerts misses.
Butcher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Aerts just manages to avoid it.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butcher.
Butcher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Butcher catches Aerts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aerts lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aerts has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aerts there as he acknowledges the shot.
Butcher lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aerts throws the left hand but Butcher avoids the punch easily.
Aerts takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butcher.
Aerts is rocked!
Butcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Aerts tries to get into range but Butcher steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Aerts! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Butcher scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Butcher!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Legend Debonaire (ranked 2771 p4p, 4795 weight class) and MewChoo Free (ranked 296 p4p, 408 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, MewChoo Free!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Free scores with a nice head shot.
Free staying out of range there.
Free looks to score with a jab to the body but Debonaire is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Debonaire blocks the low kick.
Debonaire throws out a powerful jab.
Free lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Debonaire checks the leg kick.
Free lands a nice looking kick to the body. Debonaire takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Debonaire misses its intended target.
Debonaire lands a nice shot that snaps Free's head back.
A slow jab from Free misses its intended target.
Debonaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Debonaire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legend Debonaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debonaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Free ducks under a wild hook from Debonaire.
Debonaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Free lands a body shot.
Debonaire is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Free connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Free misses with a head kick.
Free takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Debonaire is rocked!
Debonaire walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Free and drops face first to the floor! Debonaire's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Debonaire in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). MewChoo Free!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Walter Francis (ranked 4080 p4p, 4869 weight class) and James Duke (ranked 378 p4p, 403 weight class). Francis comes to the cage accompanied by Battle of The Gemini. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Walter Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Duke!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis takes one to the chin there.
Duke's corner calls for a 1-2. Duke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Duke lands.
Francis throws a front kick aimed at Duke's knee but Duke avoids it well.
Francis throws a series of punches but Duke avoids them all with ease.
Duke lands a nice looking body shot.
Francis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Duke slips a jab and a cross from Francis.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Duke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francis.
Duke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Francis looks to throw the jab but Duke is out of range.
Duke lands a nice shot that snaps Francis's head back.
Duke 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis looks to land a combination but Duke avoids it well.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Duke.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duke.
Duke swats away the attempt to clinch by Francis.
Duke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 It looks like James Duke has been cut.
Duke connects with a solid leg kick.
Francis takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis throws a leg kick but Duke sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duke throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Francis just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Duke misses.
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Francis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Francis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Francis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Francis avoids a kick to the body.
Francis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Francis with a hook.
Francis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Duke is just out of range.
Duke misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Duke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duke just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke misses with an uppercut.
Duke moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duke.
Duke moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range.
A nice combination there by Duke.
Francis drops his hands momentarily and Duke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Francis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Francis works the jab nicely.
Francis slips under a jab from Duke.
Nice jab there from Francis.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Francis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Francis throws out the jab.
Duke tries to land a leg kick but Francis saw it coming and moves away.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on Francis's shoulder, as Francis tries to avoid the shot.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis jabs Duke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duke, as that shot connected.
Duke misses with a straight right.
Francis dips to his left and cracks Duke with an uppercut!
Duke throws a nice head kick!
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis misses the jab.
Duke throws a jab but it's blocked by Francis.
Francis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Duke walks into a stiff left hand from Francis.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Francis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Francis dodges the punch combination from Duke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Francis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Francis misses.
Duke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up James Duke's cut even more.
Francis cracks Duke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duke.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duke.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Francis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duke was well out of range. Poor timing from Francis.
Francis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duke connects with a body shot that sends Francis's belly button to the back.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Duke works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Francis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Francis.
Duke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Francis tried to counter with a leg kick but Duke avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Walter Francis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Duke's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Francis throws a hook but Duke avoids it easily.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Francis throws a hook but Duke avoids it easily.
James Duke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke connects with a jab.
Francis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Duke catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Francis swings for the body but Duke moves out of range.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Duke moves away and avoids it.
Duke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Francis with a body shot.
Duke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
A big right from Duke misses.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Francis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Duke. That one must have hurt.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Francis should have avoided that one.
Duke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Francis momentarily.
Duke staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke throws a jab when Francis was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duke.
Duke closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Duke misses the target.
Duke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut lands for Francis. That snapped Duke's head back.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Francis 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!
Duke avoids the body shot from Francis.
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duke.
Duke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice cross by Duke.
Francis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Francis misses with a hook.
Duke avoids the body shot from Francis.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Duke throws a low kick but Francis avoids it.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Francis digs a good hook to Duke's body.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duke cracks Francis with a good jab.
Duke throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
It looked like Francis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duke throws out the jab.
Jab from Duke.
Francis needs to keep his hands up - Duke had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Francis scores with a four punch combination!
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke throws a counter combo.
Francis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Duke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duke.
A right-left combo lands from Duke.
Francis cracks Duke with an open hand slap.
Francis takes a kick 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!
Duke throws a head kick but Francis moves out of range.
Duke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Francis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duke.
Duke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Francis tests Duke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Francis misses.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Francis does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis connects with a solid leg kick.
Duke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Francis misses.
A big left from Duke misses.
Duke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis digs a good body shot into Duke's ribs.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Duke moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis wants to clinch.
Duke motions for Francis to come forward. Duke throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Francis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duke.
Francis connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis throws a looping overhand right but Duke ducks down to avoid it.
Francis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke misses with a body shot.
Francis misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Duke'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Duke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Francis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Duke misses.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duke.
Duke throws a big shot that misses.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Duke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Duke throws a leg kick but Francis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duke.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke digs a good hook to Francis's body.
Good leg kick by Francis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke misses with a left hand
and Francis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Francis.
Duke throws a low kick, looking for Francis's leg but Francis calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Duke.
Duke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Francis.
Francis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duke throws a series of punches but Francis avoids them all with ease.
Duke throws a hook but Francis blocks it.
Duke misses with an uppercut.
Francis throws a leg kick but Duke moved away.
Duke throws a counter combo.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Duke.
No joy there for Duke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke misses with a two punch combination.
Duke stuns Francis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis swings for the body but Duke moves out of range.
Francis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duke.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target.
Duke throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Duke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francis.
Duke throws a fast counter high kick but Francis manages to duck under it in time.
Duke scores with the left hand. Francis knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke dodges the punch combination from Francis.
Francis misses the jab.
It seemed like Duke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duke throws a big shot that misses.
Francis takes a swing at Duke's ribcage but misses.
Francis misses with a hook.
Francis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis misses with a hook.
Duke tries a low kick but Francis avoids it.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Francis throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Francis to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above James Duke's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Francis misses the jab.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Francis doesn't seem bothered though.
Francis throws a jab when Duke was well out of range.
Francis throws a hook but Duke blocks it.
Duke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Francis tries to score with a low kick but Duke moves his leg out of the way.
Duke scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Duke misses.
Duke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
Francis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Duke avoids the head kick by Francis.
Duke lands with a cross.
Francis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duke looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Francis.
Francis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duke unleashes a big counter combination but Francis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duke throws a series of punches but Francis avoids them all with ease.
Francis is looking to counter punch.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke scores with a jab to the head.
Francis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Francis blocks the low kick.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duke throws out the jab.
Duke avoids the body shot from Francis.
It seemed like Duke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duke throws a combination. Francis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duke fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Francis is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
A good leg kick by Duke.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
In his post fight interview, James Duke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 3886 p4p, 3243 weight class) and Ralen Tilvur (ranked 384 p4p, 330 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralen Tilvur!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tilvur throws a body shot but no joy.
Northrop has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tilvur misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tilvur tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Tilvur back against the cage.
Northrop has a couple of punches blocked by Tilvur.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Tilvur.
Northrop effectively controlling the action here.
Tilvur misses with a knee to the head.
Tilvur throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Northrop blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Northrop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Northrop.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tilvur obliges.
Tilvur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tilvur putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Northrop in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tilvur.
A short body shot lands from Tilvur as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Northrop.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tilvur trying to land knees to the body.
Tilvur trying to land knees to the body.
Tilvur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tilvur has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Tilvur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilvur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Northrop lands with a right to the head.
Tilvur misses with a knee to the head.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
A left hand lands to the body for Tilvur.
A shot in the inside from Tilvur.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Tilvur blocks an uppercut.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Tilvur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tilvur has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Northrop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tilvur can turn it around.
Tilvur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Northrop avoiding damage as Tilvur throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tilvur's elbow.
Northrop takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tilvur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilvur working aggressively here.
Northrop lands a left hand.
Tilvur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Northrop.
A body shot lands from Northrop.
Tilvur looks winded!
Northrop digs a right hand into Tilvur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tilvur's gas tank.
Northrop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Northrop misses with a punch to the body.
Northrop misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Northrop on the inside.
Northrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tilvur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tilvur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Northrop scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Ralen Tilvur has been cut.
A body shot lands from Northrop.
Tilvur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Northrop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tilvurs head.
Northrop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Tilvur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Northrop.
Northrop controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Tilvur.
Tilvur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tilvur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Northrop or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tilvur.
Tilvur tries to throw a body punch but Northrop avoids it by throwing Tilvur back against the cage.
Northrop taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Northrop lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop can't find room to land a body shot as Tilvur controls the action.
Northrop scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Northrop stalling the fight.
Northrop stalling against the cage.
Northrop gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A hook to the body from Northrop.
Northrop tries to throw a body punch but Tilvur avoids it by throwing Northrop back against the cage.
Tilvur landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Northrop.
Northrop tries to work over Tilvur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Tilvur.
Tilvur takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Northrop fails to land.
Northrop scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Northrop digs a right hand into Tilvur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tilvur's gas tank.
Northrop scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tilvur swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Northrop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tilvur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Northrop closes the distance and clinches.
Tilvur crunches a lovely knee into Northrop's ribcage.
Tilvur has a couple of punches blocked by Northrop.
Northrop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tilvur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tilvur swings wildly with an uppercut but Northrop uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Northrop.
Northrop lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tilvur fails to land.
Northrop lands with a left to the head.
Northrop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Russell Northrop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Northrop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Northrop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Northrop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Northrop lands a body punch 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!
Northrop scores with a hook to the body.
Northrop using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tilvur is breathing heavily.
Northrop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tilvur misses with some punches.
Northrop tries a body shot but Tilvur blocks it.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Tilvur's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Northrop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Northrop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Northrop - that landed with a thud.
Northrop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tilvur or not.
Northrop scores a nice knee to the body.
Northrop lands a good knee to the midsection. Tilvur won't want to take too many of those.
Northrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tilvur can do to turn this around?
Northrop stalling against the cage.
Northrop has Tilvur pushed against the cage.
Northrop seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tilvur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilvur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Northrop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tilvur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tilvur tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike.
Tilvur tries to land knees in the clinch but Northrop avoids the damage to the body.
Northrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tilvur blocks a body shot from Northrop.
Nice body punch from Northrop - that landed with a thud.
Northrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Northrop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Northrop has Tilvur pressed against the cage.
Tilvur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Northrop.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Northrop.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Northrop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Northrop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Northrop lands a shot to the body.
Northrop works on Tilvur's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop stalling in the clinch but Tilvur improves position.
Northrop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Northrop.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Northrop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Northrop lands a shoulder strike.
Tilvur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tilvur trying to land knees to the body.
Tilvur takes a shot to the head.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Northrop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Northrop - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Northrop.
Northrop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Northrop pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop missing with knees to the body.
Tilvur working aggressively here.
Tilvur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Northrop.
Northrop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Northrop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Northrop trying to land knees to the body.
Northrop scores with a shoulder strike.
Tilvur is rocked!
Northrop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tilvur is still on wobbly legs! Can Northrop finish him?
Northrop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tilvur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Northrop avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Northrop as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Northrop.
Tilvur seems to have recovered his senses.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Tilvur's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Northrop.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralen Tilvur's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Northrop rushes Tilvur and presses him up against the cage.
Northrop misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Tilvur.
Northrop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tilvur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tilvur working Northrop over with knees to the body.
Tilvur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tilvur tries to work over Northrop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tilvur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Northrop backwards.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Tilvur.
A right hand to the body from Northrop.
Northrop prevents a body shot from Tilvur.
Northrop misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Tilvur.
Tilvur tries a body shot but Northrop blocks it.
Tilvur lands a nice uppercut.
Tilvur misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Northrop.
The referee is keeping an eye on Northrop - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrop scores with a shot to the side of Tilvur's head.
Tilvur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Northrop displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tilvur up against the cage.
Northrop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Tilvur crunches a lovely knee into Northrop's ribcage.
Northrop lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Northrop as the two fighters clinch.
Northrop works on Tilvur's body with a couple of short punches.
Northrop lands with a right to the head.
Northrop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tilvur.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
Northrop pushes Tilvur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Northrop - that landed with a thud.
Tilvur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Northrop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Northrop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilvur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ralen Tilvur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tilvur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Northrop.
Northrop misses with a body punch.
Tilvur misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Northrop.
Northrop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tilvur misses with a knee strike.
Northrop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tilvur prevents a body shot from Northrop.
Northrop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Northrop working Tilvur over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Northrop.
Northrop cracks Tilvur with a nice body shot.
Northrop lands with a light punch inside.
Northrop breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Tilvur with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Tilvur looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Tilvur get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Tilvur defending well as Northrop loads up on a big left hand.
Russell Northrop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Northrop lands.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Tilvur ducks down to avoid it.
Northrop throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrop rushes Tilvur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tilvur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Northrop.
Tilvur lands with a left to the head.
Tilvur is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Northrop is defending well for now.
Northrop misses with the head strike.
Tilvur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Tilvur.
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
Tilvur lands a right hand.
Tilvur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Northrop blocks a body shot from Tilvur.
Tilvur tries to land knees in the clinch but Northrop avoids the damage to the body.
Northrop lands a nice shot to the body.
Northrop throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Northrop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tilvur backwards.
Northrop slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Tilvur.
Tilvur tries to land knees in the clinch but Northrop avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tilvur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tilvur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tilvur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Northrop wants to stall.
Tilvur working aggressively here.
Northrop lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Northrop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Northrop 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Northrop!
An out of breath Russell Northrop 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 2240 p4p, 24626 weight class) and Jackie Chung (ranked 248 p4p, 481 weight class). Chung has chosen Activated (BMX Escape Remix) as his entrance music. Jackie Chung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 25 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Chung!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luu throws a leg kick but Chung checks it.
Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luu takes the fight into the clinch.
Chung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chung working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Luu.
It looks like Jackie Chung has been cut.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chung dodges an elbow strike from Luu.
Luu tries a knee to the head but Chung blocks it.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chung can't find room to land a body shot as Luu controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu misses with a knee to the head.
Chung lands an uppercut.
Luu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chung swings wildly with an uppercut but Luu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chung lands a body shot.
Luu is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luu.
Chung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackie Chung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Luu 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 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jackie Chung!
Jackie Chung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jakul DuVicius (ranked 25149 p4p, 25121 weight class) and Jovan Chase (ranked 455 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakul DuVicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovan Chase!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from DuVicius is predictable there
enabling Chase to counter with a crisp jab.
Chase misses with an uppercut. DuVicius saw that one coming.
DuVicius lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
DuVicius ducks right into an uppercut from Chase.
DuVicius blocks a jab.
DuVicius throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chase avoids it.
DuVicius seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chase scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DuVicius moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from DuVicius misses its target.
Chase cracks DuVicius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DuVicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DuVicius half committed to a counter leg kick.
DuVicius just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Chase on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chase scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DuVicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
A big right from DuVicius misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chase darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chase misses with a lunging right hand
letting DuVicius counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase tries to keep at a distance but DuVicius has taken the fight into the clinch.
DuVicius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jakul DuVicius has been cut.
DuVicius misses with a body punch.
Chase lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from DuVicius.
DuVicius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chase blocking some punches.
Chase blocking some punches.
Chase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DuVicius.
DuVicius has Chase pressed against the cage, preventing Chase from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
DuVicius misses with the head strike.
DuVicius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DuVicius misses with some punches.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chase using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DuVicius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DuVicius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chase misses with a punch to the body.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DuVicius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from DuVicius.
DuVicius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike.
DuVicius misses with a punch on the inside.
DuVicius misses with a body punch.
DuVicius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DuVicius lands a left hand.
DuVicius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Chase tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DuVicius avoids it.
Chase misses with a punch on the inside.
DuVicius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, DuVicius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chase has a couple of punches blocked by DuVicius.
Chase tries to throw a body punch but DuVicius avoids it by throwing Chase back against the cage.
Chase gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, DuVicius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chase connects with a nasty looking knee right to DuVicius's face.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chase misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chase.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DuVicius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuVicius pushes Chase back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DuVicius cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
Chase has a couple of punches blocked by DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a body shot.
DuVicius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DuVicius misses with some punches.
A short right from DuVicius.
A hook to the body from DuVicius.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DuVicius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chase is rocked!
DuVicius misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DuVicius.
DuVicius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chase's efforts to push away.
Chase misses with a knee strike.
DuVicius working aggressively here.
DuVicius blocks the elbow strike.
DuVicius misses with a short punch on the inside.
DuVicius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
DuVicius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DuVicius lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase misses with a body punch.
Chase throws a head punch that misses.
DuVicius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DuVicius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DuVicius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DuVicius lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
DuVicius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chase's elbow.
DuVicius throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chase fails to land.
DuVicius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chase.
DuVicius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from DuVicius.
Chase blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chase throws a punch but it's blocked by DuVicius.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
DuVicius lands a body punch.
DuVicius cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
Chase looks winded!
DuVicius digs a right hand underneath Chase's ribcage. Chase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakul DuVicius's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chase throws a hook but DuVicius avoids it easily.
DuVicius instigates a clinch.
DuVicius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, DuVicius scores with a nice short uppercut.
DuVicius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jakul DuVicius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from DuVicius.
Chase fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DuVicius crunches a lovely knee into Chase's ribcage.
The referee calls for DuVicius to work.
DuVicius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DuVicius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chase misses with a short punch on the inside.
DuVicius lands with a light punch inside.
Chase is still on wobbly legs! Can DuVicius finish him?
DuVicius landing knees to the body.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DuVicius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DuVicius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chase up against the cage.
A short uppercut from DuVicius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuVicius lands a right hand.
Chase missing with knees to the body.
Chase has a couple of punches blocked by DuVicius.
DuVicius lands a nice knee to the body.
DuVicius lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DuVicius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DuVicius creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Chase crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Chase face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! DuVicius takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jakul DuVicius!
An out of breath Jakul DuVicius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jovan Chase was interviewed post fight and said 'revenge is a dish best served cold'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hector Berlioz (ranked 24219 p4p, 494 weight class) and Piston Honda Jr (ranked 452 p4p, 64 weight class). Berlioz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, March to the Scaffold. Honda Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Punch Out Theme. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hector Berlioz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Berlioz off the cage and back into range.
Berlioz wants to clinch up but Honda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Honda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honda Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Hector Berlioz has been cut.
Honda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Honda Jr throws a right hand that Berlioz ducks under and follows up with a left that Berlioz also avoids with ease.
Berlioz moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda Jr.
Berlioz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honda Jr misses with a low kick as Berlioz jumps back.
Berlioz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Honda Jr, as that shot connected.
Berlioz takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
A body shot lands from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr working aggressively here.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Berlioz as the two fighters clinch.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Honda Jr presses Berlioz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Berlioz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz with a knee to the head.
Honda Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Berlioz.
Berlioz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berlioz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Honda Jr is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Honda Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berlioz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Berlioz catches Honda Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Honda Jr looks to land a body kick but Berlioz moved away.
Honda Jr blocks a jab.
Honda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
Berlioz connects with a solid leg kick.
Berlioz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honda Jr misses with a double jab
and Berlioz counters with a leg kick.
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick.
Honda Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz dodges the punch combination from Honda Jr.
Berlioz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Honda Jr.
Berlioz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda Jr.
A jab from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz takes one to the chin there.
Honda Jr checks a low kick from Berlioz.
Honda Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Honda Jr 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.
Berlioz feints and then cracks Honda Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Honda Jr down.
Berlioz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Honda Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Honda Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berlioz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Berlioz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Berlioz there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz jabs Honda Jr right on the nose. Honda Jr blinks but takes it well.
Honda Jr throws a leg kick but Berlioz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Honda Jr throws out a leg kick but Berlioz moves out of range and Honda Jr only half commits.
Honda Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr works the jab nicely.
Honda Jr throws a low kick but Berlioz avoids it.
Berlioz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Berlioz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hector Berlioz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berlioz thuds his shin into the meat of Honda Jr's side.
Berlioz instigates a clinch.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Honda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Berlioz blocks a body shot from Honda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Honda Jr loads up on a big right hand but Berlioz slips the punch.
Honda Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Berlioz swings widly with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda Jr punishes Berlioz's body with a nice straight punch.
Honda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berlioz moves out of range of the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Berlioz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Honda Jr misses the jab.
Berlioz tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz throws a push kick but Honda Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Honda Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Berlioz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honda Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Honda Jr needs to keep his hands up - Berlioz had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Honda Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz throws a shot from downtown. Honda Jr moves away and avoids it.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berlioz walks into a jab.
Berlioz wants to clinch
and Honda Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr checks a leg kick.
Berlioz lands with a straight right. Honda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Berlioz moves out of range of the leg kick from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berlioz punishes Honda Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Berlioz moves out of range of the strikes.
Berlioz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berlioz closes the distance but Honda Jr moves to the side
enabling Honda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Honda Jr missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berlioz tries to move into range but Honda Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Berlioz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Berlioz throws a head kick that Honda Jr semi-blocks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr misses the jab.
Good shot there by Berlioz.
Honda Jr misses with a low kick as Berlioz jumps back.
Honda Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut. Berlioz saw that one coming.
Berlioz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berlioz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Honda Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Berlioz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honda Jr thinking.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
Berlioz digs a good body shot into Honda Jr's ribs.
Honda Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berlioz thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz throws a body kick that misses.
Berlioz lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berlioz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Berlioz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berlioz throws a head kick that misses.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Berlioz avoids it easily.
Honda Jr lands a front kick.
Berlioz is looking to clinch but Honda Jr is avoiding it.
Berlioz drives through and clinches with Honda Jr against the cage.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piston Honda Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from Berlioz tenderised Honda Jr's leg. Honda Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Berlioz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a hook. Berlioz ducked under it nicely.
Berlioz thinks about countering with a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big right from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr looks to land a right hand but Berlioz moved out of range.
Honda Jr misses with a looping right.
Honda Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berlioz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Berlioz's corner calls for a 1-2. Berlioz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Honda Jr misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
As Honda Jr tries to get set, Berlioz tries to push him back and clinch up but Honda Jr manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Berlioz misses.
Honda Jr looks to land a left hand but Berlioz moved out of range nicely.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Berlioz misses.
Berlioz moves in looking to clinch but Honda Jr pushes him off.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honda Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Honda Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berlioz.
An inside leg kick from Honda Jr misses.
Berlioz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab by Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a kick to the body
and Honda Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Honda Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berlioz doesn't manage to clinch there - Honda Jr circles away.
Honda Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Berlioz clinches with his opponent.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a body punch.
Honda Jr blocks a body shot from Berlioz.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berlioz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
Berlioz has a couple of punches blocked by Honda Jr.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Berlioz lands a jab to Honda Jr's midsection.
Berlioz throws a good cross that connects.
Berlioz lands with a kick to the temple. Honda Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Berlioz throws a sloppy head kick and Honda Jr moves out of range easily.
Berlioz checks a low kick from Honda Jr.
Berlioz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Honda Jr eats them both and turns towards Berlioz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Berlioz clinches up against the cage.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Honda Jr blocks an uppercut.
Honda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Berlioz avoids it by throwing Honda Jr back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr misses with the head strike.
Honda Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berlioz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Honda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Berlioz moves away and avoids it.
Berlioz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Honda Jr.
Berlioz tries to clinch up.
Berlioz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honda Jr throws out the jab.
Berlioz lands a nice shot that snaps Honda Jr's head back.
Nice jab there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr scores with a leg kick.
Berlioz tries to land a front kick but Honda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Berlioz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Honda Jr slips a straight right by Berlioz.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Berlioz.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Berlioz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda Jr. Honda Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Berlioz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Honda Jr tries to keep at a distance but Berlioz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Honda Jr scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Honda Jr.
Berlioz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Honda Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz cracks Honda Jr with a nice body shot.
Berlioz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berlioz misses with a punch on the inside.
Honda Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berlioz moves away.
Berlioz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Honda Jr has time to react.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the side of Berlioz's head but Berlioz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honda Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Berlioz missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Berlioz tries to clinch but Honda Jr moves out of range.
Honda Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Honda Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berlioz.
Honda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berlioz is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berlioz blocks the body kick.
Honda Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Berlioz moves in looking to clinch but Honda Jr pushes him off.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berlioz.
Berlioz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Honda Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Berlioz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
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!
Honda Jr tries to work over Berlioz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berlioz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr blocking some punches.
Honda Jr pushes Berlioz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Honda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An inside leg kick lands from Berlioz.
Berlioz wants to clinch.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Honda Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Berlioz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Honda Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Honda Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Berlioz misses its intended target.
Honda Jr throws out a counter right but Berlioz avoids it with no problem.
Honda Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Honda Jr does no damage.
Berlioz throws a lazy right hand but Honda Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz drives through and clinches with Honda Jr against the cage.
Berlioz working aggressively here.
Honda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr scores with a shot to the side of Berlioz's head.
Honda Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Berlioz misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
Berlioz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Berlioz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda Jr. Honda Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Honda Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hector Berlioz'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. This is the final round!
Berlioz checks a leg kick.
Berlioz throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Berlioz.
Honda Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Berlioz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Honda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Honda Jr throws a hook but Berlioz blocks it.
Honda Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berlioz has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berlioz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Honda Jr.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berlioz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Honda Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Berlioz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berlioz is working Honda Jr over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Berlioz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Berlioz.
Berlioz lands an uppercut.
Berlioz lands a right hand.
Berlioz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honda Jr's elbow.
Berlioz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honda Jr backwards.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Hector Berlioz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berlioz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz lands a body punch.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hector Berlioz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Berlioz's elbow.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Berlioz.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Honda Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr prevents a body shot from Berlioz.
Honda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Berlioz can't find room to land a body shot as Honda Jr controls the action.
Berlioz misses with a punch to the body.
Berlioz scores with a shoulder strike.
Honda Jr pushes Berlioz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz struggles to land a body shot inside as Honda Jr controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Honda Jr.
Berlioz lands a shot to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Honda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berlioz tries to throw a body punch but Honda Jr avoids it by throwing Berlioz back against the cage.
Berlioz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Honda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berlioz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Berlioz fails to land.
Berlioz misses with a body punch.
Berlioz tries to work over Honda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Honda Jr.
A frustrated look appears on Honda Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Berlioz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berlioz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berlioz tries to land knees in the clinch but Honda Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Honda Jr works on Berlioz's body with a couple of short punches.
Berlioz throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Berlioz.
Honda Jr digs a right hand underneath Berlioz's ribcage. Berlioz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Berlioz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Berlioz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berlioz scores with a shot to the side of Honda Jr's head.
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berlioz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Honda Jr lands with a left to the head.
Honda Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berlioz tries a body shot but Honda Jr blocks it.
Berlioz blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Berlioz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Honda Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Piston Honda Jr 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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