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Rivals KT III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Leon Balweg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Balweg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Regan!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan wants to clinch but Balweg slips to the side
and Balweg counters with an outside leg kick.
Regan thows a body shot but no joy.
Balweg misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Balweg looks for the body kick but Regan saw that one coming.
Balweg scores with a head kick.
It looks like Jimmy Regan has been cut.
Balweg jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balweg keeps the fight on the outside.
Regan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Regan misses with a knee strike.
Regan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Regan obliges.
Knees to the body from Regan.
Balweg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Regan avoids it.
Balweg can't break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Balweg throws an elbow but misses.
Balweg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Regan dodges an elbow strike from Balweg.
Balweg takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Leon Balweg has been cut.
Regan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balweg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balweg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan tries to land knees in the clinch but Balweg avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Regan.
Regan crunches a lovely knee into Balweg's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Regan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Balweg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Regan landing knees to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Regan.
Regan with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Regan.
Regan drops Balweg with a big knee! Will Balweg beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Regan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Balweg collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Regan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Huge Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topper Harley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Huge Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Topper Harley!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harley blocks a head kick by Guy.
A slow jab from Harley misses its intended target.
No joy there for Guy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harley drives through and clinches with Guy against the ropes.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harley prevents Guy from breaking the clinch.
Harley lands a nice knee to the body.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Harley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Huge Guy has been cut.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Harley.
Guy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harley crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body.
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!
Harley lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Harley.
Harley tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Harley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Harley tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Harley has Guy pushed against the ropes.
Harley trying to land knees to the body.
Harley dodges an elbow strike from Guy.
Harley lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harley lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Harley.
Harley has Guy pushed against the ropes.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Harley lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Harley lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Harley landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Harley.
Harley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
Harley lands an elbow just above Guy 's eye.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Harley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Harley tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Harley lands an elbow that stopped Guy in his tracks for a moment.
Harley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harley obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Harley is struggling to control the position.
Harley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harley lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Harley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
Harley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Guy can't find room to land a body shot as Harley controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees to the body from Harley.
Harley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Guy's defenses.
Harley slows down the pace here.
Harley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topper Harley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huge Guy's cut.
That's time! Guy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harley connects with a jab.
Guy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huge Guy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harley can pounce on him.
Guy tries to keep at a distance but Harley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Harley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harley stalls.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Topper Harley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harley.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Guy tries to stall but Harley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away.
Harley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Harley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Harley effectively controlling the action here.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Harley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harley trying to land knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley has Guy pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harley scores a nice knee to the body.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harley taking a breather.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Guy letting Harley take a breather here.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Guy letting Harley take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topper Harley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huge Guy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Harley pushes Guy away with a front kick.
Guy tries a head kick but it misses.
Harley moves into the clinch successfully.
Harley lands a nice elbow.
Harley lands a good knee to the midsection. Guy won't want to take too many of those.
Guy managing to block the knees to the body from Harley.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Harley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harley crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Harley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Guy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guy up against the ropes.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harley trying to land knees to the body.
Harley tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Harley is stalling here.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harley trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Harley.
Harley landing knees to the body.
Harley landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guy tries to work over Harley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harley lands a knee to the body.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
Guy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Guy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Guy is trying to break free.
Harley lands a nice elbow.
Huge Guy's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guy avoiding damage as Harley throws knees to the body.
Guy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harley working Guy over with knees to the body.
Harley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guy avoids it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harley wants to stall.
Guy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harley is defending well for now.
Harley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Harley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harley tries to land knees in the clinch but Guy avoids the damage to the body.
Huge Guy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Harley has double underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Harley missing with knees to the body.
Harley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guy working aggressively here.
Topper Harley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Guy is defending well for now.
Harley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harley crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harley lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harley.
Harley landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topper Harley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harley 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 24:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topper Harley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Topper Harley waved his t-shirt featuring Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp (95% quick laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Charlie Blanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charlie Blanca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyler Kehoe!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kehoe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kehoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kehoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kehoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blanca throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
Blanca throws a head kick that misses.
Blanca throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Kehoe.
A head kick misses from Blanca.
Blanca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyler Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kehoe takes a swing at Blanca's ribcage but misses.
Kehoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Blanca is predictable there
and Kehoe counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanca moves out of range as Kehoe throws a body kick.
Kehoe tries to bum rush Blanca with a series of wild strikes but Blanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kehoe throws the kick towards the body but Blanca avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blanca.
Blanca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanca throws a head kick that misses.
Kehoe throws a hook but Blanca avoids it easily.
Blanca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kehoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blanca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Tyler Kehoe has been cut.
Kehoe moves out of range of the body kick.
Kehoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanca.
Kehoe blocks a head kick by Blanca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanca throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
Blanca needs to keep his hands up - Kehoe had a free shot at his head there.
Kehoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kehoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blanca.
Kehoe tries to bum rush Blanca with a series of wild strikes but Blanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kehoe misses with the combination.
Blanca dodges the punch combination from Kehoe.
Blanca throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Kehoe looks to land a combination but Blanca avoids it well.
Blanca thows a body kick. Kehoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kehoe looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes from Kehoe. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Kehoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanca is just out of range.
Blanca lands a high kick!
Blanca throws out a leg kick but Kehoe moves out of range and Blanca only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Kehoe. Those never looked like landing.
Kehoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Blanca lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kehoe to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Kehoe is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Blanca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Kehoe does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blanca.
Blanca throws a switch kick that catches Kehoe on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Kehoe looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Kehoe flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Charlie Blanca!
Charlie Blanca made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Flash Kick!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Igor Vischnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Steljic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Niko Steljic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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228 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Vischnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Niko Steljic!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steljic avoids the head kick by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov throws a right and a left that Steljic avoids nicely.
Steljic throws a sloppy head kick and Vischnikov moves out of range easily.
Steljic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steljic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vischnikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steljic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steljic throws a nice head kick!
Steljic throws a sloppy head kick and Vischnikov moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Vischnikov misses
and Steljic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Steljic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vischnikov takes a step back to recover.
Vischnikov slips under a jab from Steljic.
Vischnikov throws a head kick but Steljic moves out of range.
Vischnikov dodges the punch combination from Steljic.
Vischnikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up.
Steljic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vischnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steljic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov misses with a low kick.
Steljic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vischnikov. That did some damage!
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Vischnikov moves away from the strike by Steljic.
Steljic scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up.
Vischnikov closes the distance but Steljic moves to the side
and Steljic moves into the clinch.
Steljic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vischnikov tries to clinch there but Steljic circles away.
Steljic misses with a hook. Vischnikov ducked under it nicely.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steljic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Steljic.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steljic.
Steljic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vischnikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vischnikov scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steljic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steljic doesn't manage to clinch there - Vischnikov circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steljic!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steljic throws a head kick that Vischnikov semi-blocks.
Vischnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steljic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vischnikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steljic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vischnikov wants to clinch up but Steljic keeps it at a distance.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but Steljic is having none of it.
Vischnikov misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steljic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steljic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vischnikov throws a nice looking combination but Steljic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vischnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Steljic circles away.
Some wild striking there from Vischnikov.
Steljic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vischnikov throws a head kick that misses
and Steljic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vischnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steljic tries to clinch up.
Steljic lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Steljic.
Steljic throws a sloppy head kick and Vischnikov moves out of range easily.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steljic tries to clinch up but Vischnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Steljic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vischnikov avoids the head kick by Steljic.
Steljic looks gassed!
Steljic tries to bum rush Vischnikov with a series of wild strikes but Vischnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vischnikov tries to clinch
and Steljic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Vischnikov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Vischnikov blocks the low kick.
Vischnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vischnikov rushes Steljic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Steljic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Vischnikov.
Steljic avoids the head kick by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steljic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steljic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steljic throws a looping overhand right but Vischnikov ducks down to avoid it.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Niko Steljic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Vischnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vischnikov wants to clinch up but Steljic keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Steljic. Those never looked like landing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Vischnikov looks to clinch
and Steljic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steljic misses with a body kick.
Vischnikov closes the distance and pushes Steljic back into the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Vischnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vischnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Steljic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steljic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vischnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Steljic blocks a head kick by Vischnikov.
Steljic loads up on a big right hand but Vischnikov slips the punch.
Vischnikov pushes Steljic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vischnikov misses with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steljic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vischnikov leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Steljic breaks the clinch.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steljic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but Steljic moves out of range.
Steljic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Steljic is looking to clinch.
Steljic looks for the body kick but Vischnikov saw that one coming.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov drives through and clinches with Steljic against the ropes.
Vischnikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steljic up against the ropes.
Steljic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vischnikov tries to land a knee to the head but Steljic blocks with his arms.
Vischnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vischnikov stalling in the clinch but Steljic improves position.
Vischnikov scores with a knee to the head.
Vischnikov can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niko Steljic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vischnikov tries to clinch up.
Steljic misses with a head kick.
Vischnikov connects with a body shot that sends Steljic's belly button to the back.
Vischnikov throws a series of punches but Steljic moves out of range.
Steljic checks the leg kick.
Vischnikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Steljic.
Steljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steljic blocks a head kick by Vischnikov.
Steljic throws a head kick but Vischnikov moves out of range.
Vischnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steljic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steljic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steljic is breathing heavily.
Vischnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up but Steljic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vischnikov tries to clinch
and Steljic counters with a body kick.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steljic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steljic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steljic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up but Steljic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vischnikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steljic.
Vischnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vischnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov looks to land a combination but Steljic avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steljic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vischnikov tries to clinch there but Steljic circles away.
Vischnikov wants to clinch.
Igor Vischnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Vischnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Steljic misses with a head kick.
Vischnikov moves in looking to clinch but Steljic pushes him off.
Steljic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steljic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steljic clinches up with Vischnikov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Steljic avoiding damage as Vischnikov throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steljic dodges an elbow strike from Vischnikov.
Vischnikov is trying to break free.
Steljic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vischnikov is trying to force a seperation but Steljic has the dominant position.
Steljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up but Steljic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steljic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vischnikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vischnikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vischnikov tries to clinch there but Steljic circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steljic checks a leg kick.
Vischnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Steljic.
Steljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steljic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vischnikov wants to clinch up but Steljic keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Steljic.
Vischnikov throws a leg kick but Steljic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vischnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Vischnikov.
Vischnikov slips under a jab.
Steljic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vischnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vischnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vischnikov tries to throw a body punch but Steljic avoids it by throwing Vischnikov back against the ropes.
Vischnikov avoiding damage.
Vischnikov is trying to break the clinch but Steljic has him pressed against the ropes.
Steljic manages to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vischnikov moves out of range of the body kick from Steljic.
Igor Vischnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vischnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Steljic.
Steljic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vischnikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steljic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vischnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steljic lands with a nice body kick.
Vischnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vischnikov lands a slapping body shot.
Vischnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steljic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vischnikov.
Vischnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vischnikov misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Steljic.
Vischnikov connects with a body shot.
Steljic scores with a head kick.
Vischnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steljic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vischnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Vischnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Vischnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Steljic circles away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steljic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vischnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vischnikov has Steljic up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vischnikov lands a nice uppercut.
Vischnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Vischnikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Steljic has double underhooks.
Vischnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Steljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vischnikov jabs at Steljic's body.
Vischnikov is looking to wear down Steljic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vischnikov instigates a clinch.
Vischnikov slowing the pace effectively.
Steljic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vischnikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steljic has him pressed against the ropes.
Vischnikov manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Steljic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vischnikov connects with a body shot that sends Steljic's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Vischnikov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steljic. Vischnikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vischnikov misses with a leg kick.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Vischnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Vischnikov tries to clinch there but Steljic circles away.
Steljic tries a head kick but it misses.
Vischnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steljic was well out of range. Poor timing from Vischnikov.
Steljic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov dodges the punch combination from Steljic.
Vischnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steljic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vischnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steljic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vischnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vischnikov throws a series of punches but Steljic avoids them all with ease.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Vischnikov blocks a head kick by Steljic.
Steljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vischnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vischnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Vischnikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Steljic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov misses with a head kick.
Vischnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vischnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vischnikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steljic at a distance.
Steljic misses with a wild combination.
Vischnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Vischnikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steljic cracks the inside of Vischnikov's front leg.
Steljic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch.
Vischnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steljic circles away quickly and effectively.
Vischnikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vischnikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steljic throws a sloppy head kick and Vischnikov moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Vischnikov.
Steljic tries to clinch up but Vischnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vischnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steljic tries a head kick but it misses.
Vischnikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Steljic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steljic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vischnikov scores with a shot to the body.
Steljic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vischnikov wants to clinch.
Steljic swats away the attempt to clinch by Vischnikov.
Steljic blocks a head kick by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but Steljic is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov throws a head kick that misses.
Steljic looks to throw the jab but Vischnikov is out of range.
Steljic looks to land a left hand but Vischnikov moved out of range nicely.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Steljic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Vischnikov scores with a four punch combination!
Vischnikov avoids the head kick by Steljic.
Steljic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vischnikov blocks the body kick.
Vischnikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vischnikov throws the kick towards the body but Steljic avoids it.
Vischnikov cracks a nice hook into Steljic's ribs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Steljic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vischnikov is looking to land body kicks.
Steljic avoids the head kick by Vischnikov.
Vischnikov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vischnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steljic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steljic moves out of range of the body kick.
Vischnikov wants to clinch up but Steljic keeps it at a distance.
Vischnikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steljic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vischnikov drives through and clinches with Steljic against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Vischnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vischnikov avoiding damage as Steljic throws knees to the body.
Vischnikov prevents Steljic from breaking the clinch.
Vischnikov is trying to break the clinch but Steljic is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vischnikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vischnikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vischnikov looks to clinch
and Steljic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vischnikov has managed to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Vischnikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vischnikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vischnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steljic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vischnikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vischnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steljic breaks the clinch.
Vischnikov is looking to clinch but Steljic is avoiding it.
Steljic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Steljic.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vischnikov slips a straight right by Steljic.
Steljic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steljic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vischnikov tries to clinch there but Steljic circles away.
Vischnikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vischnikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steljic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vischnikov avoids the head kick by Steljic.
Vischnikov tries to clinch up.
Vischnikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Vischnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vischnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Vischnikov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Dan Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Szarafin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szarafin has chosen los wojownika as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Szarafin!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Church gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Church takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Szarafin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Church takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Church tries to clinch but Szarafin moves out of range.
Szarafin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Church doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Szarafin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szarafin lands a jab.
Szarafin scores with a sloppy right hand. Church should have avoided that one.
Szarafin looks to land a combination. Church sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szarafin tries to bum rush Church with a series of wild strikes but Church uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szarafin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szarafin misses with the combination.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szarafin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Church closes the distance and pushes Szarafin back into the ropes.
Szarafin avoiding damage as Church throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Szarafin as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Church lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Church lands a nice elbow.
Szarafin is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szarafin.
Szarafin tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
Church gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szarafin.
A right handed body shot lands from Szarafin.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch but Church keeps him there for the moment.
Szarafin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szarafin lands with a short shot to the head.
Szarafin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church prevents a body shot from Szarafin.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church working Szarafin over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Szarafin is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
Church wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Church keeps control of Szarafin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Szarafin can't break the clinch.
Szarafin looks gassed!
Church effectively controlling the action here.
Church is looking to control Szarafin's arms but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Church has his back to the ropes.
Church's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Szarafin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the temple.
Szarafin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Szarafin.
Szarafin tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
Szarafin tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
Szarafin gets through Church's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Church is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Church putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Szarafin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Church has Szarafin pressed against the ropes.
Church trying to stall but Szarafin improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Church moves into range and clinches up with Szarafin.
Church tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Church looking to stall.
Church with a knee to the head.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Szarafin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szarafin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Church looking to slow down the pace here.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin misses with a punch to the body.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Szarafin tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szarafin's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szarafin is trying to push Church away but Church has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Church leaning against his opponent.
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church is looking to control Szarafin's arms but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Church has his back to the ropes.
Knees to the body from Church.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Church is looking to control Szarafin's arms but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Church has his back to the ropes.
Church comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Church crunches a lovely knee into Szarafin's ribcage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Church landing knees to the body.
Church lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Church.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szarafin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Church obliges.
Church is looking to control Szarafin's arms but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Church has his back to the ropes.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the temple.
Szarafin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szarafin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Church.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Church wants to stall.
Church with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Church trying to stall but Szarafin improves his position.
Szarafin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Church comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szarafin wants to break free but Church has control.
Church taking a breather.
Szarafin wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Church tries to land a knee to the head but Szarafin blocks with his arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Church wants to clinch up but Szarafin keeps it at a distance.
Church moves in looking to clinch but Szarafin pushes him off.
Church fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a high kick!
Szarafin is rocked!
Church scores with a hook to the body. Szarafin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Szarafin is still on wobbly legs! Can Church finish him?
Church moves in looking to clinch but Szarafin pushes him off.
Church has closed the distance and engaged Szarafin in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Church creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Szarafin's defenses.
Church lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Church creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Szarafin's defenses.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szarafin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Church lands an elbow that stopped Szarafin in his tracks for a moment.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Church trying to control the position but instead, Szarafin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Church into the ropes.
A knee to the head by Church.
Church lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church looking to stall.
Szarafin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Szarafin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szarafin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Church moves into the clinch.
Szarafin is trying to break free.
Szarafin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Church's elbow.
Church lands a damaging elbow.
Church connects with a knee to the head.
Church throws a knee to the head but misses.
Szarafin is looking to break free of the clinch but Church has double underhooks.
Szarafin is leaning against Church and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a damaging elbow.
Szarafin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the temple.
Church is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szarafin is keeping busy.
Church lands a nice elbow.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Church stalling in the clinch but Szarafin improves position.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Szarafin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Church is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szarafin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Church with a knee to the head.
Church landing knees to the head.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Szarafin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Church lands a knee to the head.
Church lands an elbow just above Szarafin 's eye.
Church lands an elbow that stopped Szarafin in his tracks for a moment.
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Church has Szarafin pressed against the ropes.
Szarafin seems to have recovered his senses.
Church throws an elbow but it misses.
Szarafin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Church backwards.
Church landing knees to the body.
Church lands a knee to the body.
Church using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Church taking a breather.
Church throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szarafin blocks it with crossed arms.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szarafin digs a right hand into Church's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Church's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Church.
Szarafin scores with a shot to the side of Church's head.
Church working Szarafin over with knees to the body.
Church is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szarafin is keeping busy.
Szarafin breaks from the clinch.
Dan Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Church throws a head kick that Szarafin semi-blocks.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szarafin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Church dodges the punch combination from Szarafin.
Church wants to clinch up but Szarafin keeps it at a distance.
Church tries to clinch up but Szarafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Church wants to clinch.
Szarafin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Church is looking to clinch.
Szarafin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Church back to the ropes. Szarafin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Szarafin catches Church with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szarafin lands with a nice body punch.
Church tries to clinch but Szarafin moves out of range.
Szarafin is breathing heavily.
Church tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Szarafin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szarafin keeps the fight on the outside.
Szarafin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szarafin lands with a nice body punch.
Church throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Szarafin!
Church has taken the fight to the clinch.
Szarafin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Szarafin working aggressively here.
Szarafin is trying to break free.
Church taking a breather.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Church is trying to stall.
Church seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Szarafin is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Szarafin tries to break free but Church pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Church prevents Szarafin from breaking the clinch.
Szarafin can't find room to land a body shot as Church controls the action.
Szarafin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Church stalling in the clinch but Szarafin improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Szarafin is trying to push Church away but Church has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Church is trying to stall.
Maybe Church would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Church wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szarafin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Church.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Szarafin circles away.
Szarafin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Church manages to avoid it.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up but Szarafin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szarafin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Church moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Church fails with an attempt to clinch.
Church forces Szarafin back against the ropes and clinches.
Szarafin misses with a body punch.
Church taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Church.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Church with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Szarafin is trying to break free.
Church is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Church lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Church working Szarafin over with knees to the body.
Church tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Szarafin is trying to push Church away but Church has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Szarafin is trying to push Church away but Church has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Church lands a good knee to the midsection. Szarafin won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church lands a good knee to the midsection. Szarafin won't want to take too many of those.
Church wants to stall.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Church connects with a knee to the head.
Szarafin lands a hook that snaps the head of Church backwards.
Church with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Church keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szarafin's efforts to push away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Come on Church - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Church seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Church.
Szarafin tries to throw a body punch but Church avoids it by throwing Szarafin back against the ropes.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szarafin's face.
Church trying to control the position but instead, Szarafin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Church into the ropes.
Szarafin wants to break free but Church has control.
Szarafin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Church connects with a knee to the head.
Church is trying to maintain a safe position but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns Church into the ropes.
Church scores a nice knee to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin wants to break free but Church has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Church.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Dan Church has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Church is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szarafin is keeping busy.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Church stalling in the clinch but Szarafin improves position.
Church using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Szarafin tries to circle away but Church has him pinned against the ropes.
Szarafin tries to throw a body punch but Church avoids it by throwing Szarafin back against the ropes.
Church trying to stall but Szarafin improves his position.
Church lands a knee to the body.
Church utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Church can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Szarafin has had enough of the clinch but Church keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Szarafin fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Szarafin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Szarafin misses with a double jab.
Szarafin needs to keep his hands up - Church had a free shot at his head there.
Church wants to clinch up but Szarafin keeps it at a distance.
Igor Szarafin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Church tries to clinch up but Szarafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Dan Church is winning the standup battle so far.
Church wants to clinch.
Szarafin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Szarafin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Church forces Szarafin back against the ropes and clinches.
Church looking to slow down the pace here.
Church leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Szarafin tries to break the clinch but Church is controlling the position.
Church tries to stall but Szarafin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szarafin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Church comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Church is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Church connects with a knee to the head.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Church taking a breather.
Church using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin swings wildly with an uppercut but Church uses good head movement to avoid it.
Church looking to slow down the pace here.
Church landing knees to the head.
Church wants to stall.
Szarafin lands a right hand.
Church lands an elbow just above Szarafin 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Church obliges.
Church stalling in the clinch but Szarafin improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Szarafin throws a series of punches but Church avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Church dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Church is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Church lands a nice looking body kick.
Szarafin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Szarafin circles away.
Jab, jab by Szarafin - just one landing.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch but Szarafin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Church is looking to clinch but Szarafin is avoiding it.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Szarafin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Church rather than just go for the knockout.
Church tries to clinch there but Szarafin circles away.
Szarafin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Church.
Church tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Szarafin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Church looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Church moves in looking to clinch but Szarafin pushes him off.
Szarafin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Church fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Church looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Church gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Church is looking to clinch.
Church tries to clinch there but Szarafin circles away.
Szarafin tries to bum rush Church with a series of wild strikes but Church uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Church tries to clinch but Szarafin moves out of range.
Church forces Szarafin back against the ropes and clinches.
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Church.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Church lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szarafin blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Church lands a damaging elbow.
Church is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szarafin is keeping busy.
Knees to the body from Church.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Church.
Church moves in looking to clinch but Szarafin pushes him off.
Szarafin keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Church tries to clinch up but Szarafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Szarafin misses with a body shot.
Church is looking to clinch but Szarafin is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church tries to clinch there but Szarafin circles away.
Church tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Szarafin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Church slips under a jab from Szarafin.
Szarafin misses with a double jab.
Church tries to clinch up but Szarafin circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Szarafin.
Church moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Church.
Church is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Szarafin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szarafin is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
Church wants to stall.
Church lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Church.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szarafin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szarafin's face.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Church lands a nice knee to the body.
Szarafin working aggressively here.
Church is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szarafin can do to turn this around?
Szarafin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Church.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szarafin's face.
Church keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szarafin's efforts to push away.
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!
Szarafin tries to throw a body punch but Church avoids it by throwing Szarafin back against the ropes.
Szarafin tries to circle away but Church has him pinned against the ropes.
Church will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szarafin up against the ropes.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section. Szarafin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Szarafin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Church looking to throw knees to the head but Szarafin is blocking nicely.
Church landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Church stalling.
Church lands an elbow that stopped Szarafin in his tracks for a moment.
Church with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Szarafin wants to break free but Church has control.
Church using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Szarafin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the temple.
Church tries to land a knee to the head but Szarafin blocks with his arms.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Church crunches a lovely knee into Szarafin's ribcage.
Church looking to throw knees to the head but Szarafin is blocking nicely.
Church working Szarafin over with knees to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Church landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Church.
Szarafin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Church unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Church tries to stall but Szarafin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Church prevents Szarafin from breaking the clinch.
Szarafin wants to break free but Church has control.
Church connects with a nasty looking knee right to Szarafin's face.
Szarafin wants to get back to striking at distance but Church won't allow it.
Church tries to land a knee to the head but Szarafin blocks with his arms.
Church trying to control the position but instead, Szarafin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Church into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szarafin is trying to force a seperation but Church has the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Church lands an elbow just above Szarafin 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Church lands a nice elbow.
Szarafin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Szarafin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Church lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Church.
Church crunches a lovely knee into Szarafin's ribcage.
Church trying to stall but Szarafin improves his position.
Church misses with a knee strike.
Church trying to control the position but instead, Szarafin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Church into the ropes.
Church lands an elbow inside.
Church slowing the pace effectively.
Church with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Church is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szarafin is defending well for now.
Church lands an elbow inside that Szarafin shrugs off.
Szarafin avoiding damage as Church throws knees to the body.
Szarafin tries to circle away but Church has him pinned against the ropes.
Church with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Szarafin misses with a body punch.
Church lands an elbow that stopped Szarafin in his tracks for a moment.
Church lands a nice knee to the body.
Church is trying to maintain a safe position but Szarafin gets an underhook and turns Church into the ropes.
Szarafin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Church lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Church is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dan Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Szarafin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Szarafin takes an elbow to the temple.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Church with a knee to the head.
Szarafin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Church is keeping busy.
Church lands a nice elbow.
Szarafin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Church scores with a knee to the head.
Church is trying to stall.
Szarafin is trying to break the clinch but Church is controlling him.
Church is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szarafin breaks from the clinch.
Igor Szarafin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Church doesn't manage to clinch there - Szarafin circles away.
Church tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Szarafin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Church!
A determined Dan Church didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chanarong Shinawatra!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinawatra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinawatra misses with a wild body shot.
Shinawatra fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Shinawatra.
Shinawatra throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Chanarong Shinawatra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shinawatra.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
It looks like Chanarong Shinawatra has been cut.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Shinawatra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Shinawatra has Martinez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Shinawatra is trying to push Martinez away but Martinez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shinawatra or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Martinez.
Shinawatra has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martinez keeps control of Shinawatra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Knees to the body from Martinez.
Shinawatra looks gassed!
Martinez scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinez.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martinez missing with knees to the body.
Shinawatra tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinawatra's efforts to push away.
Martinez digs a right hand into Shinawatra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shinawatra's gas tank.
Martinez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shinawatra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shinawatra avoids it.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shinawatra backwards.
Martinez lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Shinawatra shrugs off.
Martinez landing knees to the body.
Martinez is working Shinawatra over against the ropes.
Martinez landing knees to the head.
Martinez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shinawatra.
Martinez lands an elbow inside.
Martinez lands a nice knee to the body.
Martinez with a knee to the head.
Shinawatra is rocked!
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Shinawatra is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martinez.
Martinez breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Shinawatra with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Shinawatra looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Shinawatra get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricardo Martinez!
Ricardo Martinez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kareem Said (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Said's entrance music is People Chant Said. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kareem Said!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
A combination from Said does no damage.
Smith wants to clinch but Said slips to the side
and Said counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith wants to clinch but Said slips to the side
and Said counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Said circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Said bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Said tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith wants to clinch
and Said counters with a nice body kick.
Said misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Said circles away from the clinch attempt.
Said scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch
and Said counters with a straight right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Said swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Said is having none of it.
Smith closes the distance but Said moves to the side
and Said counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Said moves away
and Said counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Said is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Said misses its intended target.
Sean Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Said throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith looks to clinch
and Said counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Smith moves to clinch but Said breaks away
and Said counters with a nice uppercut.
Said misses with a straight left.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Said misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith staying out of range there.
Said misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Said.
Said circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Said is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Said throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Said counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith looks to clinch
and Said makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Said throws a right and a left that both miss.
Said swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Said is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalks Said and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Said's face. Said staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Said.
Smith looks to clinch
and Said counters with a straight right hand.
Smith looks to clinch
enabling Said to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Said throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch but Said moves out of range.
Smith is looking to clinch but Said is avoiding it.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith wants to clinch but Said slips to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Said ducks down to avoid it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Said's body.
Smith wants to clinch.
Said throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Said lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Said avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith wants to clinch but Said slips to the side
and Said counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Said counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is rocked!
Said slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Said misses with a looping left.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith tries to clinch
and Said counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Smith crashing to the mat! Smith is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Said takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kareem Said!
Kareem Said managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ironhand Fightwear (Everything $9.00 or less!), into his post fight interview.
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