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VR:KT 7 - Berlioz×Odimabesser PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nund Assurnipilu (ranked 24807 p4p, 23673 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 442 p4p, 419 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Nund Assurnipilu has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nund Assurnipilu seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Insanely flexible
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nund Assurnipilu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assurnipilu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Assurnipilu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Murray's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Assurnipilu blocks the body kick.
Assurnipilu throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Murray rushes Assurnipilu and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
Murray lands a damaging elbow.
Assurnipilu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Assurnipilu is blocking nicely.
Assurnipilu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Assurnipilu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Assurnipilu prevents a body shot from Murray.
Assurnipilu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray crunches a lovely knee into Assurnipilu's ribcage.
A body shot lands from Assurnipilu.
Assurnipilu swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Assurnipilu misses with a punch on the inside.
Assurnipilu tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Assurnipilu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Assurnipilu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
Assurnipilu tries to work over Murray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Assurnipilu misses with the head strike.
Assurnipilu managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assurnipilu avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the ropes.
Murray lands a good knee to the midsection. Assurnipilu won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assurnipilu lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murray.
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!
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Assurnipilu is keeping busy.
Assurnipilu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Assurnipilu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Assurnipilu avoids a wild elbow strike from Murray.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Assurnipilu's defenses.
Murray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Assurnipilu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assurnipilu avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Assurnipilu blocks the elbow strike.
Assurnipilu misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assurnipilu.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murray.
Assurnipilu lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Assurnipilu.
Assurnipilu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Assurnipilu misses with a punch to the body.
Assurnipilu blocks the elbow strike.
Assurnipilu has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assurnipilu.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Assurnipilu on the inside.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Assurnipilu's ribcage. Assurnipilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Murray lands an elbow that stopped Assurnipilu in his tracks for a moment.
Assurnipilu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Assurnipilu.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Assurnipilu blocks it with crossed arms.
Murray wants to stall.
I was talking to Assurnipilu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike from Murray.
Assurnipilu lands a nice uppercut.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Assurnipilu.
Murray digs a right hand underneath Assurnipilu's ribcage. Assurnipilu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike.
Assurnipilu misses with the head strike.
Assurnipilu throws a head punch that misses.
Assurnipilu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray stalling in the clinch but Assurnipilu improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
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.
Assurnipilu moves out of range as Murray throws a body kick.
Assurnipilu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Assurnipilu moved out of range.
Assurnipilu blocks a jab.
Assurnipilu lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Assurnipilu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Murray was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray ducks under a wild hook from Assurnipilu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Assurnipilu.
Assurnipilu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Nund Assurnipilu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assurnipilu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Assurnipilu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murray back to the ropes. Assurnipilu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murray is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Assurnipilu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Murray throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Assurnipilu on the inside.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Assurnipilu avoids the damage to the body.
Murray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Assurnipilu.
Murray is trying to stall.
Murray pushes off an throws an elbow but Assurnipilu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Assurnipilu can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Assurnipilu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Assurnipilu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray is trying to stall.
Assurnipilu scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Assurnipilu takes a knee right on the jaw!
Assurnipilu tries a body shot but Murray blocks it.
Assurnipilu throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Assurnipilu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assurnipilu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Assurnipilu scores with a shot to the body.
Assurnipilu throws a low kick but Murray moves out of range easily.
Assurnipilu throws a good cross that connects.
Assurnipilu forces Murray back against the ropes and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assurnipilu struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike.
Murray connects with a knee to the head.
Assurnipilu pushes Murray back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Murray lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Assurnipilu is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Assurnipilu.
Murray utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Assurnipilu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Assurnipilu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Assurnipilu lands a body punch.
Murray missing with knees to the body.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Assurnipilu avoids it.
Assurnipilu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Assurnipilu blocks an elbow strike.
Murray is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Assurnipilu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Assurnipilu is working Murray over against the ropes.
Murray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Assurnipilu is defending well for now.
Assurnipilu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Assurnipilu lands with a light punch inside.
Assurnipilu being controlled against the ropes.
Assurnipilu digs a right hand into Murray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murray's gas tank.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Murray creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Assurnipilu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Assurnipilu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray misses with an elbow over the top.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but Assurnipilu avoids it by throwing Murray back against the ropes.
Assurnipilu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Assurnipilu working aggressively here.
Assurnipilu lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nund Assurnipilu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Assurnipilu scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Murray is rocked!
Assurnipilu connects with a quick right hand that sends Murray tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nund Assurnipilu!
A very excited looking Nund Assurnipilu 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ricky Hatton (ranked 2986 p4p, 24817 weight class) and Vorar Helas (ranked 309 p4p, 451 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vorar Helas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hatton back to the ropes. Helas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Hatton.
Hatton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Helas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Hatton digs a right hand underneath Helas's ribcage. Helas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hatton.
Hatton trying to control the position but instead, Helas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hatton into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatton.
Hatton scores with a shot to the side of Helas's head.
Helas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hatton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Helas blocks an uppercut.
Helas blocks an elbow strike.
Hatton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Hatton has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Helas tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it.
Hatton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Helas working Hatton over with knees to the body.
Hatton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Helas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hatton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helas prevents a body shot from Hatton.
Helas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hatton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Helas can turn it around.
Helas scores with a shoulder strike.
Hatton scores with a shot to the side of Helas's head.
Hatton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hatton with a knee to the head.
Helas blocking some punches.
Helas tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Helas back against the ropes.
Helas blocking some punches.
Hatton misses with some punches.
Hatton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helas is keeping busy.
Hatton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hatton.
Helas blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Helas.
Helas scores with a nice hook 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!
Helas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hatton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Helas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Hatton misses with a knee to the head.
Helas scores with a hook to the body.
Hatton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Helas misses with a punch to the body.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Helas.
Helas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatton tries a knee to the head but Helas blocks it.
Hatton working aggressively here.
Helas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatton working aggressively here.
Helas tries to work over Hatton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helas.
Helas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hatton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hatton misses with a punch on the inside.
Helas lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hatton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helas backwards.
Hatton effectively controlling the action here.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Helas misses with a punch to the body.
Helas trying to control the position but instead, Hatton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Helas into the ropes.
Hatton works on Helas's body with a couple of short punches.
Hatton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Helas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Helas.
Hatton lands an uppercut.
A short left from Helas.
Helas misses with some punches.
Hatton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hatton.
Hatton blocks 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!
Hatton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Helas obliges.
Hatton misses with some punches.
Hatton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Helas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hatton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helas is keeping busy.
Hatton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Helas lands a knee to the body.
Hatton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatton wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hatton blocks a body shot from Helas.
Hatton has a couple of punches blocked by Helas.
Hatton misses with a knee to the head.
Hatton working aggressively here.
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 Ricky Hatton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decent striking displayed by Helas there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hatton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Helas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helas misses with a looping left.
Hatton throws a head kick but Helas moves out of range.
Helas throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helas tries to bum rush Hatton with a series of wild strikes but Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hatton has Helas up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatton scores with a shot to the side of Helas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton avoiding damage as Helas throws knees to the body.
Helas misses with a knee strike.
Hatton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Helass head.
Hatton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Helas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatton.
Hatton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton pushes Helas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Helas wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hatton.
Hatton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helas backwards.
Hatton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hatton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hatton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hatton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hatton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatton misses with some punches.
Hatton has a couple of punches blocked by Helas.
Helas lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Helas.
Helas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helas lands a body shot.
Hatton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hatton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helas.
Helas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helas lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helas.
Helas connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ricky Hatton has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Helas.
Helas is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatton gets an underhook and turns Helas into the ropes.
Helas can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Helas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helas looking to throw knees to the head but Hatton is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton trying to land knees to the body.
Hatton throws a head punch that misses.
Hatton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helas lands with a short shot to the head.
Helas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Helas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatton blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Hatton fails to land.
Hatton lands with a left to the head.
Helas trying to stall but Hatton improves his position.
Helas has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Helas blocks an uppercut.
Helas trying to land knees to the body.
Hatton blocks an uppercut.
Hatton looking to stall.
Helas tries to stall but Hatton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knees to the body from Helas.
Helas blocks an uppercut.
Hatton misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatton working aggressively here.
Helas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hatton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Helas tries to throw a body punch but Hatton avoids it by throwing Helas back against the ropes.
Hatton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Helas.
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!
Helas misses with a punch on the inside.
Helas scores a nice knee to the body.
Hatton lands with a right to the head.
Helas can't find room to land a body shot as Hatton controls the action.
Helas presses Hatton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hatton avoiding damage as Helas throws knees to the body.
Helas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hatton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hatton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hatton misses with a punch to the body.
Helas working Hatton over with knees to the body.
Hatton tries a knee to the head but Helas blocks it.
Helas lands a left hand.
Helas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Helas with a knee to the head.
 Hatton is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vorar Helas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ricky Hatton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Helas - just one landing.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helas connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Hatton out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vorar Helas!
Vorar Helas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Roy Jones Jr (ranked 24141 p4p, 5143 weight class) and Andreas Burns (ranked 489 p4p, 465 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andreas Burns!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Jr throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Burns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Burns both land. Nice combination.
Andreas Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Burns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Burns's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr clobbers Burns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burns cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a wild body shot.
Burns throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Burns misses with a left hand
and Jones Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Burns tries to move into range but Jones Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burns with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a lazy right hand but Jones Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Jones Jr.
Burns pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones Jr back to the ropes. Burns follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Burns unleashes a big counter combination but Jones Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Jones Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Andreas Burns has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Burns is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a leg kick.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones Jr finish him?
Burns looks winded!
Burns throws a right hand that misses
and Jones Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones Jr weaves into range and cracks Burns right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Burns goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Jones Jr is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Jones Jr!
Roy Jones Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Edward Krause (ranked 5319 p4p, 24122 weight class) and Waldemar Friberg (ranked 431 p4p, 464 weight class). Edward Krause could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Waldemar Friberg's chin.
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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 10 - 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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldemar Friberg!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friberg cracks Krause with a good jab.
Krause defending well as Friberg loads up on a big left hand.
Krause is looking to counter punch.
Krause misses with a body shot.
Friberg works the jab nicely.
Krause slips a jab from Friberg.
Friberg looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Krause on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Friberg misses with a double jab
and Krause counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Friberg thinking.
Friberg tests Krause's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krause.
Krause has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krause staying out of range there.
Friberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A lazy left from Friberg finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Krause counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Friberg goes down! Will Friberg beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Friberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Friberg ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
A lazy left from Friberg finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Friberg.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Friberg there.
Krause misses with a jab to the body
and Friberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Friberg throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
Friberg avoids the body shot from Krause.
Krause rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Friberg counters with a straight right hand.
Friberg throws the left hand but Krause avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friberg lands with an uppercut that bounces Krause off the ropes and back into range.
Friberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krause.
Krause throwing a counter right hand but Friberg manages to avoid it.
Friberg looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Friberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Friberg throws a series of punches but Krause avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friberg. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friberg works the jab nicely.
Friberg drives through and clinches with Krause against the ropes.
Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Friberg.
Friberg prevents a body shot from Krause.
A head punch on the inside from Friberg fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Friberg.
Friberg blocking some punches.
Friberg prevents a body shot from Krause.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Krause breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friberg ducks under a wild hook from Krause.
Friberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Krause doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friberg blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krause.
Krause pushes Friberg back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Krause scores with a shot to the side of Friberg's head.
Krause throws a head punch that misses.
Krause breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Friberg throws a jab when Krause was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Friberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friberg swings widly with a right hand
and Krause counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friberg is rocked!
Krause connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Friberg out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Krause!
Our winner, Edward Krause, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Bambam Yagan (ranked 1666 p4p, 2505 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 185 p4p, 264 weight class). Palmotic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by "One day I'll be king". 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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bambam Yagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yagan throws a body punch but Palmotic moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmotic misses the target.
Palmotic thuds his right hand into Yagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Palmotic misses with a left hand
and Palmotic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yagan throws an overhand right that lands on Palmotic's shoulder, as Palmotic tries to avoid the shot.
Yagan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmotic moves away from the strike by Yagan.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yagan.
Yagan slips under a jab.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yagan pushes Palmotic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Palmotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Palmotic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmotic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yagan throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmotic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yagan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmotic.
Yagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic throws a head punch that misses.
Yagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palmotics head.
Yagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Yagan controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Yagan.
Yagan can't find room to land a body shot as Palmotic controls the action.
Yagan cracks Palmotic with a nice body shot.
Yagan has a couple of punches blocked by Palmotic.
Palmotic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yagan.
Yagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Palmotic lands a shoulder strike.
Palmotic looking to throw knees to the head but Yagan is blocking nicely.
Palmotic missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Yagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Yagan.
Yagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yagan.
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Yagan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yagan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
Yagan lands an elbow inside that Palmotic shrugs off.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Yagan presses Palmotic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Yagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Palmotic tries a knee to the head but Yagan blocks it.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the ropes.
Palmotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Palmotic looks winded!
Yagan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Yagan.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
Yagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Yagan avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the ropes.
Yagan lands with a light punch inside.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Yagan controls the action.
Palmotic tries a body shot but Yagan blocks it.
Palmotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Palmotic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yagan or not.
Yagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Palmotic looking to throw knees to the head but Yagan is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Yagan - that landed with a thud.
Palmotic tries a knee to the head but Yagan blocks it.
Yagan lands a nice elbow.
Yagan digs a right hand into Palmotic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palmotic's gas tank.
Yagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yagan.
Yagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yagan gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yagan lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Yagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yagan digs a right hand underneath Palmotic's ribcage. Palmotic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yagan lands a nice elbow.
Yagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic takes an elbow to the temple.
Yagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmotic misses with a body punch.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
Yagan blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Yagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmotic controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Yagan.
Yagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Yagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yagan - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambam Yagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Yagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmotic.
Yagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yagan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Palmotic misses with a wild body shot.
Yagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yagan thumps Palmotic with a low kick.
Palmotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmotic.
Palmotic throws a lazy uppercut
and Yagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Yagan. That snapped Palmotic's head back.
Palmotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looks like Yagan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palmotic can do to turn this around?
Yagan clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yagan backwards.
Palmotic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palmotic lands an uppercut.
Yagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yagan blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Yagan.
Yagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Palmotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yagan scores with a knee to the head.
Yagan tries to work over Palmotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Palmotic missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Yagan.
Yagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Yagan.
Palmotic takes an elbow to the temple.
Yagan lands an elbow inside that Palmotic shrugs off.
Yagan lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yagan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Palmotic is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Palmotic.
Yagan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yagan lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yagan.
Yagan lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yagan gets through Palmotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Yagan - that landed with a thud.
Yagan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Yagan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yagan cracks Palmotic with a nice body shot.
Yagan lands a body shot.
Yagan lands an elbow inside.
Yagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmotic's elbow.
Yagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yagan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Palmotic backwards.
A short left from Yagan.
Yagan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Palmotic is rocked!
Bambam Yagan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yagan lands an uppercut.
Palmotic is still on wobbly legs! Can Yagan finish him?
Yagan pushes Palmotic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yagan lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yagan.
Yagan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yagan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yagan creates a bit of distance and cracks Palmotic with a big uppercut! Palmotic goes down! The referee pushes Yagan away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Palmotic make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Yagan takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bambam Yagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Bambam Yagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Gordon Masten (ranked 839 p4p, 23559 weight class) and Ramiro Araujo (ranked 101 p4p, 438 weight class). Araujo has chosen Hava Nagila as his entrance music. 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 22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gordon Masten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramiro Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masten loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
Masten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Araujo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Araujo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masten. Masten obviously looking to wear him down.
Araujo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Masten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Araujo.
Araujo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masten keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Araujo.
Masten throws a big shot that misses.
Masten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Araujo is able to avoid easily.
Ramiro Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Araujo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Araujo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Araujo throws an overhand right that lands on Masten's shoulder, as Masten tries to avoid the shot.
Masten throws a body kick that misses.
Masten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Firebite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Araujo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masten throws a leg kick
and Araujo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo missing with a left hand there. Masten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masten avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masten throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Araujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Araujo looks to throw the jab but Masten is out of range.
Masten throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Masten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Masten counters with a quick kick to the body but Araujo blocks it.
Masten tries a low kick but Araujo avoids it.
Masten dodges the punch combination from Araujo.
Masten looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Araujo missing with a left hand there. Masten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Araujo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masten.
Masten jabs Araujo right on the nose. Araujo blinks but takes it well.
Masten throws a nice outside leg kick.
Araujo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masten.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Araujo misses with an uppercut. Masten saw that one coming.
Araujo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Masten doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Masten does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throws a nice head kick!
Masten scores with a sloppy right hand. Araujo should have avoided that one.
Masten slips under a jab.
Masten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Araujo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Araujo lands with an overhand left.
Araujo throws an off balance right hand
and Masten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Araujo lunges at Masten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masten's hand.
Masten blocks the body kick.
Araujo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Araujo throws a jab but it's blocked by Masten.
Masten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Araujo misses with a jab to the body
and Masten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Araujo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Araujo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Araujo misses its intended target.
Masten lands a front kick.
Masten moves out of range as Araujo strikes.
Masten throws a lazy right hand but Araujo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araujo throws out a counter right but Masten avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masten misses with a body kick.
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Masten moved out of range.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masten moves away.
Masten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Araujo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masten. That one must have hurt.
Araujo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Araujo throws the left hand but Masten avoids the punch easily.
Masten just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten scoring well with a low kick there.
Masten avoids the body shot from Araujo.
A lazy body kick from Masten
and Araujo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masten.
Masten looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masten.
Araujo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Araujo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masten under the eye.
Araujo stuns Masten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Masten's head but Masten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Araujo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Araujo blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masten.
Araujo misses with a hook. Masten ducked under it nicely.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masten.
Araujo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Masten.
Araujo moves away from the strike by Masten.
Masten avoids the body shot from Araujo.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Masten counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masten throws out the jab.
Masten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Araujo catches Masten with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masten throws a wild body kick that Araujo sees coming a mile off.
Masten throws a hook but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Masten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Araujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masten.
Masten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masten lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masten misses with a lunging right hand
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Araujo lands a glancing blow to the side of Masten's head.
Araujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Araujo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Masten's head but Masten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramiro Araujo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Masten throws out a leg kick but Araujo moves out of range and Masten only half commits.
Araujo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masten. Masten circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masten.
Masten slips a straight right by Araujo.
Araujo lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Masten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Masten moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Masten swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Araujo misses.
As Araujo backs away, Masten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramiro Araujo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Araujo moves out of range of the body kick.
Masten takes one to the chin there.
Masten lands with an uppercut that bounces Araujo off the ropes and back into range.
Araujo misses the jab.
Araujo throws a looping overhand right but Masten ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Masten.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Masten.
Araujo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Masten slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Araujo misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo throws a body punch but Masten moves out of range.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo loads up on a big right hand but Masten slips the punch.
Masten misses with an uppercut. Araujo saw that one coming.
Masten throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masten misses with a body shot.
Masten lands with a hook. Araujo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Araujo defending well as Masten loads up on a big left hand.
Araujo misses with a straight left.
Araujo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masten on the side of the head.
Masten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Araujo manages to avoid it.
Masten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masten throws a chopping leg kick but Araujo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Araujo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Araujo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten looks for the body kick but Araujo saw that one coming.
Masten displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Araujo throws out the jab.
Araujo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Masten with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Masten uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masten. That's going to slow Araujo down.
Masten throws a jab when Araujo was well out of range.
Araujo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masten appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Masten scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Araujo. Masten does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Masten wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Araujo throws a lazy right hand but Masten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Masten counters with an outside leg kick.
Araujo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Araujo misses with a wild body shot.
Masten thinks about countering with a body kick.
Masten moves away from the strike by Araujo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo takes a swing at Masten's ribcage but misses.
Masten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Araujo just manages to avoid it.
Araujo misses with a hook.
Masten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Araujo misses with a straight right.
Araujo throws a lazy right hand but Masten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Masten.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masten.
Masten throws a front kick that sends Araujo stumbling back into the ropes.
Araujo 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.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Masten's head but Masten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Araujo looks to land a left hand but Masten moved out of range nicely.
Masten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Araujo lands a slapping body shot.
Masten wants to land a leg kick but Araujo is out of range.
Masten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Masten connects with a solid leg kick.
Araujo lands a jab to Masten's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masten misses with a leg kick.
Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Masten is just out of range.
Masten just misses with a punch to the body.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Masten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Masten moves into the clinch.
Araujo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masten slips under a jab from Araujo.
Masten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Masten.
Araujo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masten slips a straight right by Araujo.
Masten loads up on a big right hand but Araujo slips the punch.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Masten's head but Masten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masten misses with a body kick.
Araujo missing with a left hand there. Masten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masten steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Araujo.
Masten tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Araujo manages to circle out of the way.
Masten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gordon Masten will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Masten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
A big left from Araujo misses.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Masten throws a low kick but it's checked well by Araujo.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Masten moves out of range of the strikes.
Masten throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Araujo misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Araujo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masten - the referee stops the clock and Araujo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masten. Araujo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Masten misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Araujo checks a leg kick.
Araujo throws a right hand that misses
and Masten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Araujo's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Araujo.
Masten takes one to the chin there.
Araujo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Masten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo throws out a loose jab but Masten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masten scores with a jab. Araujo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Araujo throws a jab when Masten was well out of range.
Masten scores with a decent looking hook.
Araujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masten ducks under a wild hook from Araujo.
Masten throws a low kick, looking for Araujo's leg but Araujo calmly moves out of range.
Araujo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Masten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Masten misses with the body kick
and Araujo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Araujo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Masten misses the target.
Masten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Araujo misses with a body punch
letting Masten counter with a right hand.
Araujo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masten moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masten lands with an uppercut that bounces Araujo off the ropes and back into range.
Araujo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo misses the shot to the body.
Araujo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Araujo's head.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masten throws a hook to the side of Araujo's head but Araujo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masten scores with a hook.
Araujo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Araujo throws a big shot that misses.
Masten misses with a body punch
and Araujo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Araujo throws the left hand but Masten avoids the punch easily.
Masten moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masten throws a leg kick but Araujo moved away.
Masten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Araujo.
Masten walks into a jab.
A jab from Masten misses.
Masten slips under a jab from Araujo.
Araujo misses with an uppercut. Masten saw that one coming.
Araujo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Masten.
Masten throws a jab when Araujo was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masten is looking to score with low kicks.
Araujo misses with an uppercut.
Masten ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Masten.
Masten lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Araujo misses.
Araujo throws a lazy right hand but Masten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masten was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araujo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Masten.
Araujo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Araujo throws a hook but Masten avoids it easily.
Araujo throws a hook to the side of Masten's head but Masten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Masten tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masten moves away from the strike by Araujo.
Araujo looks to score with a jab to the body but Masten is just out of range.
Masten misses with a right hand
and Araujo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Araujo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Masten looks for the body kick but Araujo saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo connects with a body shot.
Masten misses with a looping right.
Masten thuds a left hand into Araujo's body.
A big right from Araujo misses.
Nice cross by Araujo.
Masten sizes up Araujo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Araujo blocks the leg kick.
Araujo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Araujo misses with a straight right.
Masten misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Araujo! But no joy.
Masten misses with a body shot.
Araujo walks into a jab.
Araujo misses with a straight left.
Masten cracks Araujo with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Araujo.
Masten takes a swing at Araujo's ribcage but misses.
Masten slips a straight right by Araujo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramiro Araujo.
I think Araujo 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 Steve Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Gordon Masten!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ramiro Araujo!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Legend Debonaire (ranked 3343 p4p, 705 weight class) and Piston Honda Jr (ranked 361 p4p, 101 weight class). Honda Jr has chosen Punch Out Theme as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 10 - 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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debonaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Honda Jr moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Honda Jr misses.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot.
Debonaire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Debonaire.
Debonaire misses with a right hand
and Honda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Debonaire misses.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Debonaire.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Honda Jr with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Debonaire is just out of range.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
Debonaire avoids the body shot from Honda Jr.
Debonaire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a hook
and Debonaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debonaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Honda Jr works Debonaire's body with a nice hook.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Debonaire is looking to counter with head kicks.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Debonaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a looping overhand right but Debonaire ducks down to avoid it.
Debonaire throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Honda Jr cracks a nice hook into Debonaire's ribs.
Debonaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debonaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick lands for Honda Jr.
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Debonaire is just out of range.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Debonaire counters with a left to the body.
Honda Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Debonaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Honda Jr.
And Debonaire counters with a quick kick to the body but Honda Jr blocks it.
Debonaire throws a low kick but Honda Jr avoids it.
Debonaire slips a jab from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Honda Jr.
It looks like Piston Honda Jr has been cut.
Debonaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honda Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Honda Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Honda Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Debonaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Debonaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Honda Jr is out of range.
Debonaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Honda Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Debonaire scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piston Honda Jr'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.
Honda Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Debonaire is out of range.
Debonaire throwing a counter right hand but Honda Jr manages to avoid it.
Debonaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Debonaire misses the target.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Honda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda Jr slips under a jab from Debonaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Honda Jr misses.
Debonaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Honda Jr.
Debonaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Honda Jr avoids it.
Honda Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Debonaire.
Debonaire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honda Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debonaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Honda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Debonaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Debonaire off balance momentarily.
Debonaire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Debonaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Debonaire misses with a kick to the body
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda Jr scores with a head kick.
A big left from Honda Jr misses.
Honda Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Debonaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Honda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Honda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honda Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda Jr with the inside leg kick.
Debonaire avoids the body shot from Honda Jr.
Debonaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Debonaire misses the jab.
Honda Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Honda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Honda Jr finds it's way through Debonaire's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Debonaire is just out of range.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Honda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Debonaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Honda Jr.
Debonaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Debonaire blocks a head kick by Honda Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Debonaire misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Debonaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Honda Jr throws a jab when Debonaire was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Debonaire misses
and Honda Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Honda Jr misses the shot to the body.
Debonaire is looking to counter punch.
Honda Jr throws a hook to the side of Debonaire's head but Debonaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honda Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Debonaire's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piston Honda Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Debonaire misses with a low kick.
Debonaire misses with a few strikes there.
Debonaire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Honda Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Debonaire. Debonaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debonaire avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Debonaire is just out of range.
Debonaire throws a counter high kick but Honda Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Debonaire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda Jr - the referee stops the clock and Debonaire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda Jr. Debonaire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Debonaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Honda Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Honda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Debonaire under the eye.
Debonaire slips a jab and a cross from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Honda Jr lunges at Debonaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Debonaire's hand.
Debonaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Honda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Debonaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Honda Jr connects with a high kick.
Debonaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda Jr. That's going to slow Debonaire down.
Honda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honda Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Honda Jr cracks Debonaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debonaire scores with a nice body kick.
Honda Jr misses with a looping right.
It looked like Debonaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Debonaire checks a leg kick.
Debonaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Legend Debonaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Debonaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Honda Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Honda Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Debonaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Honda Jr swings for the body but Debonaire moves out of range.
Debonaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debonaire walks into a jab.
Honda Jr scores with a hook.
Debonaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Honda Jr counter with a right hand.
Piston Honda Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda Jr misses with a straight left.
Honda Jr checks a low kick from Debonaire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honda Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Piston Honda Jr!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Piston Honda Jr!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Piston Honda Jr!
Piston Honda Jr wins by unanimous decision!
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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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hector Berlioz (ranked 24080 p4p, 1939 weight class) and Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 499 p4p, 236 weight class). Berlioz comes to the ring accompanied by March to the Scaffold. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hector Berlioz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odimabesser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odimabesser misses with a straight right.
Berlioz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Odimabesser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berlioz.
Berlioz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Odimabesser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Odimabesser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berlioz thinks about countering with a head kick.
Berlioz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berlioz staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Berlioz.
Odimabesser connects with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Berlioz checks a leg kick.
A big right from Odimabesser misses.
Odimabesser gets tackled into the ropes by Berlioz. Berlioz maintains 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!
Odimabesser is trying to force a seperation but Berlioz has the dominant position.
Odimabesser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berlioz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odimabesser.
Odimabesser connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Berlioz's hands.
Odimabesser swings away with a body shot that misses
and Berlioz counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.
Odimabesser throws a leg kick but Berlioz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berlioz slips a straight right by Odimabesser.
A swing and a miss from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser lands a jab to the nose.
Odimabesser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Berlioz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odimabesser throws a hook but Berlioz avoids it easily.
Odimabesser gets tackled into the ropes by Berlioz. Berlioz maintains the clinch.
Odimabesser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odimabesser misses with a straight right.
It looked like Berlioz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Berlioz slips under a jab from Odimabesser.
A slow jab from Odimabesser misses its intended target.
Berlioz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berlioz looks to land a body kick but Odimabesser moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser loads up on a big right hand but Berlioz slips the punch.
Berlioz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berlioz misses with the head strike.
Berlioz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odimabesser.
Odimabesser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Odimabesser misses the shot to the body.
Odimabesser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berlioz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odimabesser.
Berlioz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Berlioz coming out on top.
Berlioz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Odimabesser throws a hook to the side of Berlioz's head but Berlioz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odimabesser misses with a combination
and Berlioz counters with a straight right hand.
Odimabesser misses the body punch
and Berlioz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berlioz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berlioz avoids the head kick by Odimabesser.
Berlioz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odimabesser throws a hook but Berlioz blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Berlioz blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Berlioz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Odimabesser missing with a left hand there. Berlioz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Berlioz.
Berlioz is looking to counter punch.
Berlioz connects with a jab.
Berlioz lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Odimabesser misses its intended target.
Berlioz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berlioz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Odimabesser momentarily.
That has opened up Kanud Odimabesser's cut even more.
Berlioz ducks under a wild hook from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser throws a sloppy head kick and Berlioz moves out of range easily.
Odimabesser misses with a low kick.
Berlioz slips a jab from Odimabesser.
Berlioz tries to counter by clinching up but Odimabesser breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berlioz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Berlioz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Odimabesser scores with a nice right hand.
Berlioz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Berlioz moves out of range as Odimabesser strikes.
Berlioz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berlioz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berlioz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Odimabesser 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.
Odimabesser swings widly with a right hand
and Berlioz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Odimabesser's knee momentarily.
A jab from Odimabesser misses.
Berlioz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odimabesser doesn't seem bothered though.
Odimabesser misses with an uppercut
letting Berlioz counter with a right hand.
Odimabesser misses with a hook
and Berlioz counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berlioz.
Berlioz throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Kanud Odimabesser's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Berlioz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Odimabesser throws a jab but it's blocked by Berlioz.
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 Hector Berlioz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kanud Odimabesser's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berlioz checks the leg kick.
Odimabesser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Odimabesser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odimabesser scores with a leg kick.
Berlioz blocks a jab.
Berlioz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odimabesser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kanud Odimabesser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odimabesser gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Odimabesser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Odimabesser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Odimabesser tries to get set, Berlioz tries to push him back and clinch up but Odimabesser manages to avoid the attempt.
Odimabesser throws a looping overhand right but Berlioz ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser misses the body punch
and Berlioz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berlioz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Odimabesser takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kanud Odimabesser's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berlioz tries a head kick but it misses.
Odimabesser misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser misses with a body shot.
Berlioz slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Odimabesser misses the target.
Odimabesser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Odimabesser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Odimabesser swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berlioz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odimabesser.
Odimabesser fails to land with a series of punches.
Odimabesser misses with a straight left.
Odimabesser throws a right hand that misses
enabling Berlioz to counter with a crisp jab.
Odimabesser throws a right hand that misses
and Berlioz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kanud Odimabesser's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hector Berlioz!
A victorious Hector Berlioz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kanud Odimabesser was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ=84'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Den Dennis (ranked 5029 p4p, 5018 weight class) and Damari Thibodeaux (ranked 430 p4p, 429 weight class). Dennis's entrance music is Warriors of Ghengis Khan. A fine choice. Thibodeaux has chosen Mo3 - Word Around Town as his entrance music. Damari Thibodeaux acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Den Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damari Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Dennis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dennis misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Dennis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Dennis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Dennis's head.
Dennis lands a nice hook to Thibodeaux's body. Thibodeaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dennis moves out of range.
It looked like Dennis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Dennis moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Dennis lands with a good body shot.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dennis.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dennis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with low kicks.
Dennis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dennis to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dennis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thibodeaux rushes Dennis and presses him up against the ropes.
Dennis misses with some punches.
Dennis lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thibodeaux clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dennis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dennis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dennis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dennis working aggressively here.
Dennis can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
It looked like Dennis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Thibodeaux
and Dennis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dennis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dennis.
Dennis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Dennis's head.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dennis lands with a short shot to the head.
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Dennis ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a shot from downtown. Dennis moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Dennis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Dennis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dennis moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux dodges an elbow strike from Dennis.
Thibodeaux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Dennis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dennis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dennis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dennis catches Thibodeaux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dennis lands a nice shot that snaps Thibodeaux's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Dennis avoids it with no problem.
Damari Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux at a distance.
Dennis looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux wants to slow Dennis down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Dennis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thibodeaux.
A head kick by Thibodeaux misses
and Dennis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab from Dennis.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dennis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennis. Thibodeaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thibodeaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dennis cracks Thibodeaux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Den Dennis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dennis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis with a nice cross.
Den Dennis is winning the standup battle so far.
Dennis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dennis misses with a wild body shot.
Thibodeaux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Dennis back into the ropes.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Dennis moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dennis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Dennis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thibodeaux on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dennis. Dennis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thibodeaux in his tracks.
Dennis takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux wants to counter the offense by Dennis and move into the clinch position.
Dennis cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
A head kick from Thibodeaux lands but Dennis takes it in his stride.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux throws a wild body kick that Dennis sees coming a mile off.
Thibodeaux looks to land a body kick but Dennis moved away.
A shot to the body from Thibodeaux misses
and Dennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dennis with a body shot.
Dennis misses with a body shot.
Dennis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dennis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook. Dennis ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennis.
Dennis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dennis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up
letting Dennis counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dennis misses the target.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dennis.
Dennis walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Thibodeaux and drops face first to the floor! Dennis'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 Dennis in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Damari Thibodeaux!
A less than humble Damari Thibodeaux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 736 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 94 p4p, 379 weight class). Chai has chosen Dirt as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 14 - 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 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a straight left.
Northrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bigi Boi Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Northrop counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Northrop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Northrop's head coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Northrop's head.
It looks like Russell Northrop has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Northrop counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Northrop. Beautiful body shot.
Northrop slips under a jab.
Northrop slips under a jab from Chai.
Northrop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Northrop.
Northrop thinks about countering with a head kick.
Northrop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Bigi Boi Chai has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai throws a hook but Northrop avoids it easily.
Northrop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
letting Northrop counter with a right hand.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Northrop looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Northrop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Northrop can pounce on him.
Northrop tries to land a body kick
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Northrop seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Northrop lands with a cross.
Northrop throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Northrop's shoulder, as Northrop tries to avoid the shot.
Northrop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Northrop lands with a right hand.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses the body punch
and Northrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northrop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Northrop misses its target.
Chai misses with a left hand
and Northrop counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a hook
and Northrop counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Northrop misses with a head kick.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Northrop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Northrop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Chai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Northrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Northrop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Northrop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northrop gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Northrop - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Northrop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Northrop doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Northrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Northrop throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Northrop counters with a straight right hand.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Northrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Chai 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 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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