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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Trevor Dustin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Jimmerson (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Dustin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Art Jimmerson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jimmerson.
Dustin darts in and clinches Jimmerson up against the ropes.
Dustin keeps control of Jimmerson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimmerson dodges an elbow strike from Dustin.
I was talking to Dustin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jimmerson tries to break free but Dustin pushes him back against the ropes.
Jimmerson working hard to break the clinch.
Jimmerson tries to circle away but Dustin has him pinned against the ropes.
Dustin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmerson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dustin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimmerson's efforts to push away.
Dustin misses with an elbow over the top.
Dustin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmerson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dustin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmerson working hard to break the clinch.
Jimmerson gets through Dustin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Trevor Dustin has been cut.
Dustin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimmerson's efforts to push away.
Jimmerson avoids the elbow strike from Dustin, against the ropes.
Jimmerson takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dustin throws an elbow but misses.
Jimmerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jimmerson tries to circle away but Dustin has him pinned against the ropes.
Jimmerson avoids the elbow strike from Dustin, against the ropes.
Jimmerson working hard to break the clinch.
Jimmerson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dustin has double underhooks.
Jimmerson dodges an elbow strike from Dustin.
Dustin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jimmerson avoids the elbow strike from Dustin, against the ropes.
Jimmerson has had enough of the clinch but Dustin keeps him there for the moment.
Dustin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jimmerson's efforts to push away.
Jimmerson has had enough of the clinch but Dustin keeps him there for the moment.
Jimmerson blocks the elbow strike.
Jimmerson blocks the elbow strike.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jimmerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dustin blocks a body shot from Jimmerson.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike from Dustin.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dustin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmerson's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jimmerson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dustin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmerson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmerson misses with a punch to the body.
Dustin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jimmerson's defenses.
Jimmerson wants to break free but Dustin has control.
Jimmerson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dustin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jimmerson can turn it around.
Dustin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jimmerson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Dustin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
Jimmerson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dustin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmerson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dustin pushes off an throws an elbow but Jimmerson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jimmerson is trying to force a seperation but Dustin has the dominant position.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dustin lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Dustin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Dustin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dustin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Art Jimmerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimmerson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dustin gets a clinch.
Jimmerson is trying to break free.
Dustin lands a damaging elbow.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike from Dustin.
Dustin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Trevor Dustin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jimmerson is trying to break the clinch but Dustin has him pressed against the ropes.
Jimmerson dodges an elbow strike from Dustin.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike.
Jimmerson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jimmerson is trying to push Dustin away but Dustin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dustin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmerson's brow.
Dustin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jimmerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dustin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dustin throws an elbow but it misses.
Dustin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimmerson can do to turn this around?
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike from Dustin.
Dustin throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmerson tries to break free but Dustin pushes him back against the ropes.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike.
Dustin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jimmerson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jimmerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimmerson is trying to break the clinch but Dustin is controlling him.
Jimmerson can't break the clinch.
Jimmerson can't break the clinch.
Dustin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dustin prevents Jimmerson from breaking the clinch.
Dustin prevents Jimmerson from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dustin throws an elbow but misses.
Jimmerson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dustin has him pressed against the ropes.
Jimmerson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dustin throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dustin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jimmerson's brow.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike from Dustin.
Dustin prevents Jimmerson from breaking the clinch.
Jimmerson blocks an elbow strike from Dustin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmerson working hard to break the clinch.
Jimmerson blocks the elbow strike.
Dustin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jimmerson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dustin.
Jimmerson manages to break the clinch.
Dustin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dustin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jimmerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmerson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dustin in his tracks.
Dustin is looking to clinch.
Jimmerson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dustin wants to clinch.
Jimmerson connects with a body shot.
Jimmerson throws a combination. Dustin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dustin wants to clinch.
Jimmerson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dustin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Trevor Dustin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Dustin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jimmerson throws a shot to the body.
Jimmerson lands a head shot.
Dustin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dustin is looking to clinch.
Dustin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dustin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dustin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jimmerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jimmerson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dustin has time to react.
Dustin wants to clinch.
Dustin tries to clinch
and Jimmerson counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Dustin goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Dustin hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Art Jimmerson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Antti Meijeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Meijeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Weston!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meijeri tries a head kick but it misses.
Weston tests Meijeri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meijeri misses with a straight right.
Meijeri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meijeri throws a series of punches but Weston moves out of range.
Meijeri looks to land a right hand but Weston moved out of range.
Weston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meijeri.
Weston has closed the distance and engaged Meijeri in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Weston.
Weston lands a right hand.
Meijeri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meijeri backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meijeri or not.
Weston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Meijeri misses with a knee strike.
Weston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Meijeri has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Meijeri using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meijeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weston has a couple of punches blocked by Meijeri.
Meijeri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meijeri.
Weston pushes Meijeri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weston lands a right hand.
Meijeri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weston creates a bit of distance and cracks Meijeri with a big uppercut! Meijeri goes down! The referee pushes Weston away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Meijeri make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Weston takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Matt Weston!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Tourney Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cider has chosen My Sacrifice as his entrance music. Tourney Fighter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Cider !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cider throws a right and a left that Fighter avoids nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cider crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fighter - the referee stops the clock and Cider gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fighter. Cider manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cider thuds his right hand into Fighter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Cider lands the left hand.
Cider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider .
Fighter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cider throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter misses with a body kick.
Fighter tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Cider 's ribs.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cider .
Fighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cider digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Cider scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fighter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cider misses with a hook
and Fighter counters with a nice body shot.
Cider throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Cider doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Cider scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A lazy left from Cider finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cider trying to land knees to the body.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Cider .
Cider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fighter stalling the fight.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Cider blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Cider tries to stall but Fighter uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cider landing knees to the body.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fighter pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Cider throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Fighter.
Fighter gets through Cider 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cider doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cider uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Justin Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Justin Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cider .
Cider closes the distance and clinches.
Cider 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Fighter.
Tourney Fighter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cider takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cider is rocked!
Fighter trying to land knees to the body.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cider has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter wants to stall.
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cider eats them both and turns towards Fighter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cider misses with a double jab.
Cider misses with a shot to the body
and Fighter counters with a one-two to the body.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider tries to clinch up
and Fighter counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Cider crashing to the mat! Cider is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Fighter screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tourney Fighter!
Tourney Fighter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crysis kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Archer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Ridgeway has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ridgeway.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
Ridgeway lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Ridgeway presses Archer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway pushes Archer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeway's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a head punch that misses.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands with a short shot to the head.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Archer.
Ridgeway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer works on Ridgeway's body with a couple of short punches.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Ridgeway.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer's coach down at ~T~ Troid - Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Archer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ridgeway blocks an uppercut.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
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!
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway presses Archer against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway - that landed with a thud.
Ridgeway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ridgeway backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
That kick from Ridgeway tenderised Archer's leg. Archer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the body.
Ridgeway throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
We've been told by Ridgeway's head coaches at Slaughterhouse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ridgeway wants to clinch.
Ridgeway takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathew Ridgeway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ridgeway misses with some punches.
Ridgeway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridgeway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ridgeway fails to land.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Ridgeway tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Ridgeway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with some punches.
Ridgeway misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer tries to work over Ridgeway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Ridgeway holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ridgeway tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Ridgeway back against the ropes.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Archer blocks a body shot from Ridgeway.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries a body shot but Ridgeway blocks it.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway misses with the head strike.
Ridgeway lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Ridgeway lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridgeway.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Ridgeway's head.
Ridgeway misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Ridgeway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Ridgeway controls the action.
Ridgeway pushes Archer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Ridgeway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer misses with a body punch.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Ridgeway struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Archer pushes Ridgeway back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ridgeway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Ridgeway scores with a hook to the body.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ridgeway lands a shoulder strike.
Ridgeway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ridgeway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Ridgeway clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ridgeway moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Ridgeway throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ridgeway thinking.
Archer tries to land a front kick but Ridgeway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Archer throws a leg kick but Ridgeway checks it.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer looks to land a combination. Ridgeway sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway blocks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
That kick from Archer tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgeway's calf.
Ridgeway avoids the body shot from Archer.
Ridgeway lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archer throws a low kick but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Ridgeway clinches with his opponent.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands a left hand.
Ridgeway blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridgeways head.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ridgeway controls his hands.
Ridgeway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridgeway blocking some punches.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridgeway.
Ridgeway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ridgeway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Archer dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ridgeway swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Ridgeway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Archer doesn't seem phased though.
Ridgeway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Archer slips a straight right by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer looks for the body kick but Ridgeway saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Ridgeway moved out of range nicely.
Ridgeway tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Ridgeway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Ridgeway throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Ridgeway can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Ridgeway on the inside.
Ridgeway pushes Archer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ridgeway.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Ridgeway avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a light punch inside.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robert Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridgeway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Ridgeway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ridgeway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Mathew Ridgeway made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Jaakko Kolloo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smithy's choice of entrance music: Korn- Freak on a Leash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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32
157 lbs
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166 lbs
21 - 9 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kolloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jakobi Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Smithy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smithy scores with a shot to the body.
Kolloo throws a lazy right hand but Smithy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smithy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kolloo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kolloo staying out of range there.
Kolloo just misses with a punch to the body.
Smithy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smithy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kolloo misses with a looping left.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolloo.
Smithy connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smithy delivers a nice body kick.
Smithy misses with a straight left.
Smithy connects with a leg kick. Kolloo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smithy ducks under a wild hook from Kolloo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo jabs Smithy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kolloo misses the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smithy, right into the meat.
Kolloo misses with a hook.
Smithy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kolloo misses the shot to the body.
Smithy slips under a jab from Kolloo.
Smithy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kolloo. Kolloo obviously looking to wear him down.
Smithy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolloo doesn't seem bothered though.
Kolloo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smithy is looking to slow Kolloo down with leg kicks.
Smithy scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Kolloo lands a nice looking body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithy catches Kolloo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jaakko Kolloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kolloo throws a wild body kick that Smithy sees coming a mile off.
Kolloo misses with a body kick.
Kolloo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kolloo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kolloo keeps Smithy at a distance using the push kick.
Kolloo thows a body kick. Smithy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smithy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Kolloo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kolloo misses the target.
Kolloo throws a looping overhand right but Smithy ducks down to avoid it.
Kolloo connects with a crisp jab.
Smithy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kolloo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jakobi Smithy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kolloo throws a head kick that misses
and Smithy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kolloo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smithy thuds a left hand into Kolloo's body.
Kolloo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kolloo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smithy slips a jab from Kolloo.
Smithy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kolloo.
Kolloo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Kolloo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smithy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smithy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kolloo swings for the body but Smithy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smithy. Kolloo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithy scores with a hook to the body. Kolloo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kolloo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smithy is looking to chop away at Kolloo's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolloo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smithy if he has to take too many more of those.
Smithy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolloo at a distance.
That kick from Kolloo tenderised Smithy's leg. Smithy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jakobi Smithy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kolloo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smithy's head backwards.
Smithy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kolloo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smithy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolloo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smithy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kolloo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kolloo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kolloo throws a front kick that sends Smithy stumbling back into the ropes.
Kolloo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smithy.
Smithy misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kolloo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolloo looks to land a body kick but Smithy moved away.
Kolloo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smithy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Smithy.
Kolloo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smithy.
Smithy throws a jab when Kolloo was well out of range.
Kolloo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kolloo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smithy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kolloo tries to land a leg kick but Smithy saw it coming and moves away.
Kolloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smithy throws out the jab.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body
and Smithy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakobi Smithy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smithy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kolloo - the referee stops the clock and Smithy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kolloo. Smithy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolloo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kolloo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smithy lands with a cross.
Smithy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kolloo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smithy throws a good cross that connects.
Smithy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kolloo.
Smithy throws a shot to the body.
Smithy tries to land a body kick
and Kolloo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kolloo misses with a kick to the body
and Smithy counters with a thumping low kick.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smithy throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolloo checks a leg kick nicely.
Kolloo checks the leg kick.
Kolloo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithy.
Kolloo throws a leg kick but Smithy checks it.
Smithy scores with a jab.
Smithy tests Kolloo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smithy slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Kolloo misses.
A low kick from Kolloo is predictable there
and Smithy counters with an outside leg kick.
Smithy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kolloo thows a leg kick but Smithy checks it
and Kolloo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Smithy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolloo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kolloo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolloo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kolloo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smithy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolloo is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaakko Kolloo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kolloo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smithy takes a step back to recover.
Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolloo.
Kolloo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smithy defending well as Kolloo loads up on a big left hand.
Kolloo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kolloo throws a solid leg kick but Smithy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kolloo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakobi Smithy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smithy 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakobi Smithy!
An out of breath Jakobi Smithy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lorenzo Von Matterhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaozinho Gurgel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Matterhorn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sharp Dressed Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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41
287 lbs
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35
244 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lorenzo Von Matterhorn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaozinho Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel lands a really nice looking cross but Von Matterhorn seems unphased.
Von Matterhorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Von Matterhorn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gurgel throws a leg kick
and Von Matterhorn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Matterhorn blocking some punches.
Gurgel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Von Matterhorn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurgel.
Gurgel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gurgel tries to throw a body punch but Von Matterhorn avoids it by throwing Gurgel back against the ropes.
Gurgel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gurgel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Matterhorn struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurgel controls his hands.
Von Matterhorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gurgel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gurgel throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gurgel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel digs a right hand into Von Matterhorn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Matterhorn's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gurgel.
Gurgel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Matterhorn breaks the clinch.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Matterhorn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gurgel counters with a left to the body.
Von Matterhorn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gurgel. That's going to slow Von Matterhorn down.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gurgel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Von Matterhorn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gurgel moves away from the strike by Von Matterhorn.
A low kick from Gurgel is predictable there
and Von Matterhorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gurgel thumps Von Matterhorn with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Von Matterhorn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A bone on bone clash there as Von Matterhorn blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gurgel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurgel throws a low kick but Von Matterhorn moves out of range easily.
Von Matterhorn blocks a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gurgel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gurgel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Von Matterhorn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Von Matterhorn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Von Matterhorn tries to clinch but Gurgel is having none of it.
Gurgel avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Von Matterhorn misses its intended target.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Von Matterhorn scores with a shot to the side of Gurgel's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joaozinho Gurgel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Von Matterhorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Von Matterhorn misses with a head kick.
Gurgel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Matterhorn is out of range.
That kick from Von Matterhorn tenderised Gurgel's leg. Gurgel is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Matterhorn. Gurgel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Matterhorn slips a straight right by Gurgel.
Nice shot lands for Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Gurgel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gurgel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Matterhorn swings for the body but Gurgel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel throws a combination that misses
and Gurgel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Joaozinho Gurgel has been cut.
Gurgel cracks the inside of Von Matterhorn's front leg.
Von Matterhorn dodges the punch combination from Gurgel.
Joaozinho Gurgel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Gurgel is predictable there
and Von Matterhorn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Matterhorn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Gurgel as he connects with a hook.
Von Matterhorn connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Matterhorn cracks Gurgel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gurgel defending well as Von Matterhorn loads up on a big left hand.
Von Matterhorn throws a big shot that misses.
Gurgel misses with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gurgel misses the jab.
Gurgel checks a leg kick.
Gurgel avoids the head kick by Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Von Matterhorn checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a body kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gurgel.
Gurgel misses with a double jab.
Gurgel misses with a body kick.
Gurgel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Matterhorn is looking to land body kicks.
Gurgel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Matterhorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn wants to slow Gurgel down by chopping away at his legs.
Von Matterhorn cracks the inside of Gurgel's front leg.
Gurgel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses
and Gurgel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Matterhorn's knee momentarily.
Von Matterhorn throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Matterhorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gurgel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lorenzo Von Matterhorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joaozinho Gurgel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gurgel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gurgel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gurgel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Matterhorn. Von Matterhorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gurgel blocks the body kick.
Gurgel misses with a low kick.
Gurgel misses with a low kick.
Gurgel connects with a leg kick. Von Matterhorn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gurgel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gurgel looks to throw the jab but Von Matterhorn is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Matterhorn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Gurgel.
Gurgel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Matterhorn.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gurgel.
A head kick by Von Matterhorn misses
letting Gurgel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Gurgel moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn looks to land a right hand but Gurgel moved out of range.
Gurgel throws a good cross that connects.
Gurgel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gurgel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel throws a leg kick but Von Matterhorn checks it.
Von Matterhorn ducks under a wild hook from Gurgel.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gurgel. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gurgel, right into the meat.
Gurgel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gurgel rushes Von Matterhorn and presses him up against the ropes.
Von Matterhorn lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn is looking to control Gurgel's arms but Gurgel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Von Matterhorn has his back to the ropes.
Von Matterhorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gurgel has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Gurgel - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn prevents a body shot from Gurgel.
Gurgel struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Matterhorn controls his hands.
Gurgel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Matterhorn backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Matterhorn breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Matterhorn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gurgel. Gurgel obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Matterhorn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Von Matterhorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gurgel circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Von Matterhorn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gurgel is looking to chop away at Von Matterhorn's legs.
A good leg kick by Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel needs to keep his hands up - Von Matterhorn had a free shot at his head there.
That has opened up Joaozinho Gurgel's cut even more.
Von Matterhorn takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaozinho Gurgel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joaozinho Gurgel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gurgel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Von Matterhorn misses with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick but Gurgel moves out of range.
Von Matterhorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurgel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gurgel throws the kick towards the body but Von Matterhorn avoids it.
Von Matterhorn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Von Matterhorn. Gurgel shrugs it off though.
Gurgel throws a lazy body kick
enabling Von Matterhorn to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel misses with a low kick.
Von Matterhorn is looking to land body kicks.
A clash of legs there as Gurgel blocks the low kick.
Gurgel throws a nice looking combination but Von Matterhorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range of the body kick from Gurgel.
Gurgel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gurgel lands a front kick.
Von Matterhorn scores with a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn throws a body shot but no joy.
Gurgel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gurgel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Matterhorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gurgel throws out the jab.
Gurgel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn lands with a kick to the temple. Gurgel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Matterhorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gurgel counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Von Matterhorn to the mat! Gurgel runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Von Matterhorn is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Gurgel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Matterhorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Matterhorn is rocked!
Von Matterhorn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Von Matterhorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Matterhorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Matterhorn seems to have got his legs back now.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Matterhorn tries to move into range but Gurgel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gurgel is looking to land body kicks.
Gurgel scores with a nice head shot.
Gurgel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gurgel moves into range and clinches up with Von Matterhorn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Matterhorn is trying to force a seperation but Gurgel has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaozinho Gurgel scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Joaozinho Gurgel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Matterhorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gurgel misses with a low kick.
Gurgel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn throws a lazy body kick
and Gurgel counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Matterhorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Gurgel circles away.
Von Matterhorn checks a low kick from Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn moves out of range as Gurgel throws a body kick.
A low kick from Gurgel misses
and Von Matterhorn counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Von Matterhorn's sensitive parts.
Gurgel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gurgel throws a leg kick
and Von Matterhorn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gurgel misses with a low kick as Von Matterhorn jumps back.
Von Matterhorn tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gurgel checks a leg kick.
Von Matterhorn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gurgel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Von Matterhorn's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Gurgel throws an off balance right hand
and Von Matterhorn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gurgel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gurgel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gurgel clinches up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn has a couple of punches blocked by Gurgel.
Von Matterhorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Matterhorn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Von Matterhorn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Matterhorn.
Von Matterhorn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lorenzo Von Matterhorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Matterhorn trying to control the position but instead, Gurgel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Matterhorn into the ropes.
Gurgel misses with a body punch.
Gurgel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Matterhorn's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gurgel.
Gurgel can't find room to land a body shot as Von Matterhorn controls the action.
Gurgel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurgel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gurgel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Matterhorn.
Gurgel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gurgel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Gurgel.
Gurgel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Matterhorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gurgel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Matterhorn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaozinho Gurgel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gurgel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaozinho Gurgel!
Joaozinho Gurgel is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joaozinho Gurgel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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