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NACF 17- Wiki vs Urquhart PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Sombat Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sombat Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a lazy right hand but Lucas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas has Banchamek up against the cage in a clinch.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Lucas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lucas working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lucas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Banchamek just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lucas's brow.
Banchamek blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
Banchamek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Banchamek.
Lucas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucas misses with the head strike.
Lucas blocks the elbow strike.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.
Banchamek pushes Lucas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the head but Lucas blocks with his arms.
Banchamek 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.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banchamek lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Gabriel Lucas has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a light punch inside.
Banchamek lands a nice elbow.
Lucas trying to control the position but instead, Banchamek has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lucas into the cage.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banchamek landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banchamek lands a knee to the body.
Banchamek with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek scores with a knee to the head.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banchamek gets through Lucas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banchamek avoids the elbow strike from Lucas, against the cage.
Banchamek scores a nice knee 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!
Banchamek comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lucas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banchamek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek landing knees to the head.
Lucas avoids a wild elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banchamek throws an elbow that misses.
Banchamek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banchamek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lucas stalling in the clinch but Banchamek improves position.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek tries a knee to the head but Lucas blocks it.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sombat Banchamek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lucas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banchamek misses with an uppercut. Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas cracks Banchamek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good work by Lucas as he checks the leg kick.
Banchamek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lucas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banchamek's head backwards.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Banchamek lands a body shot.
Banchamek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Banchamek blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Banchamek misses the target.
Lucas throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
Lucas clinches.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lucas avoiding damage as Banchamek throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Banchamek back against the cage.
Lucas blocks an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Lucas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucas blocks it with crossed arms.
Lucas is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banchamek throws an elbow but misses.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Knees to the body from Banchamek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banchamek.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banchamek scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Banchamek on the inside.
Lucas is trying to break free.
Lucas lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banchamek is leaning against Lucas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banchamek lands an elbow just above Lucas 's eye.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banchamek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Banchamek lands with a short shot to the head.
Banchamek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lucas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas blocks an elbow strike.
Banchamek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucas.
Banchamek scores with a shoulder strike.
Banchamek lands a shot to the body.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas avoids the elbow strike from Banchamek, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banchamek misses with a knee strike.
Banchamek creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lucas's defenses.
Lucas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sombat Banchamek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banchamek lands a body shot.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek lands an elbow that stopped Lucas in his tracks for a moment.
Lucas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
A body shot lands from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banchamek landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sombat Banchamek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lucas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banchamek dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucas. That did some damage!
Banchamek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Banchamek coming out on top.
Gabriel Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Jab by Banchamek.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Lucas avoids them all with ease.
Banchamek moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banchamek digs a good body shot into Lucas's ribs.
Banchamek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banchamek missing with a left hand there. Lucas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banchamek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
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!
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Banchamek throws a right hand that Lucas ducks under and follows up with a left that Lucas also avoids with ease.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek scores with a nice strike.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Lucas avoids the head kick by Banchamek.
Lucas 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.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucas. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Banchamek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Lucas moves away from the strike by Banchamek.
Banchamek slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Banchamek blocks the leg kick.
Banchamek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banchamek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head.
Banchamek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucas.
Lucas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banchamek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucas is defending well for now.
Banchamek scores with a shoulder strike.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice elbow from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucas is rocked!
Banchamek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lucas is still on wobbly legs! Can Banchamek finish him?
Lucas dodges an elbow strike from Banchamek.
Lucas seems to have recovered his senses.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Banchamek.
Banchamek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banchamek trying to land knees to the body.
Banchamek unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Banchamek missing with knees to the body.
Banchamek misses with a knee to the head.
Lucas throws a punch but it's blocked by Banchamek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to stall.
Banchamek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Banchamek working Lucas over with knees to the body.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Banchamek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lucas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banchamek.
A left hand lands to the body for Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lucas blocks it with crossed arms.
Banchamek gets through Lucas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sombat Banchamek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banchamek 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sombat Banchamek!
Our winner, Sombat Banchamek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen ROAR by Katy Perry as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin King!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
We've been told by Rutherford's head coaches at The Charles Martel School of Greatness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutherford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Rutherford lands a head kick. King smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rutherford lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Rutherford blocks a jab.
As King looks to move away, Rutherford throws a big counter combo bu King just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns King into the cage.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rutherford as King tries to tie him up.
King lands a body punch.
King tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
King wants to stall.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Rutherford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King effectively controlling the action here.
King is trying to push Rutherford away but Rutherford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King wants to break free but Rutherford has control.
King tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head.
King stalling.
King blocks an uppercut.
Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rutherford seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if King can turn it around.
Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Nice body punch from Rutherford - that landed with a thud.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
King looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Rutherford works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
A body shot lands from Rutherford.
A short right from Rutherford.
Still in the clinch, Rutherford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rutherford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Rutherford scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
King has had enough of the clinch but Rutherford keeps him there for the moment.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with some punches.
Rutherford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Calvin King has been cut.
Rutherford presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford cracks King with a nice body shot.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rutherford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King is rocked!
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutherford finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford cracks King with a big uppercut, right up the middle and King goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! King wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steven Rutherford!
Steven Rutherford retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Thiago Plouman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Petrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gino Petrovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thiago Plouman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Plouman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gino Petrovich!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Plouman. Plouman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Plouman.
Petrovich keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrovich.
Petrovich throws a shot from downtown. Plouman moves away and avoids it.
Plouman throws a looping overhand right but Petrovich ducks down to avoid it.
Petrovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Plouman throws a hook but Petrovich blocks it.
Petrovich jabs Plouman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Plouman scores with a leg kick.
Plouman tries to score with a low kick but Petrovich moves his leg out of the way.
Petrovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Plouman slips under a jab.
Petrovich cracks Plouman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plouman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrovich. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plouman looks for the body kick but Petrovich saw that one coming.
A low kick from Plouman is predictable there
and Petrovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrovich, right into the meat.
Plouman wants to clinch.
Petrovich scores with a leg kick.
Plouman misses with a left hand
and Petrovich counters with a left to the body.
Plouman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Plouman.
Plouman misses with a low kick as Petrovich jumps back.
Petrovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plouman looks to land a left hand but Petrovich moved out of range nicely.
Petrovich cracks Plouman with a good jab.
Petrovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich takes a swing at Plouman's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Plouman.
Petrovich with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrovich slips under a jab.
Petrovich digs a good body shot into Plouman's ribs.
Petrovich is looking to slow Plouman down with leg kicks.
Thiago Plouman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrovich clobbers Plouman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Plouman is rocked!
Plouman tries to clinch there but Petrovich circles away.
Plouman throws a head kick but Petrovich moves out of range.
Plouman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrovich connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petrovich.
Petrovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plouman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Plouman is breathing heavily.
Petrovich scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrovich lands a jab to the nose.
Petrovich lands with a nice body punch.
Petrovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plouman's sensitive parts.
Petrovich scores with a leg kick.
Petrovich cracks Plouman with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Plouman is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Plouman is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Oh Plouman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Plouman misses
and Petrovich counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Plouman face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gino Petrovich!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Madriano (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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185 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pele Madriano!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madriano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks throws a jab when Madriano was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Madriano! But no joy.
Banks works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Madriano gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Madriano should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands a jab.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks scores with a head kick.
Madriano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robin Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banks cracks Madriano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Madriano has time to react.
Banks is looking to clinch but Madriano is avoiding it.
Banks instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Madriano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madriano backwards.
Banks misses with some punches.
Banks prevents Madriano from breaking the clinch.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Madriano controls his hands.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madriano is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madriano walks into a left hand.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Madriano's head.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Madriano looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Banks scores with a jab.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Madriano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks rushes Madriano and presses him up against the cage.
Banks'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.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Madriano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madriano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a head kick. Madriano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Madriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Madriano dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Banks rushes Madriano and presses him up against the cage.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Madriano controls his hands.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Madriano has him pressed against the cage.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Madriano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madriano blocks a body shot from Banks.
Madriano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Madriano dodges the punch combination from Banks.
Banks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks connects with a high kick.
Madriano walks into a stiff left hand from Banks.
Madriano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Madriano there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Madriano blocks a head kick by Banks.
A countering left hand to the body from Madriano misses.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madriano momentarily.
A cross from Banks lands.
Banks lands the left hand.
Madriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
A little jabbing left from Madriano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Banks connects with a high kick.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Madriano misses with a wild body shot.
Banks with a hook.
Banks is looking to clinch but Madriano is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Madriano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robin Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madriano misses with a hook.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks cracks Madriano with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks cracks Madriano with a good jab.
Banks instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks tries to work over Madriano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
Madriano throws a head punch that misses.
Madriano throws a head punch that misses.
Madriano slowing the pace effectively.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madriano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jab by Banks.
Banks throws a head kick but Madriano moves out of range.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Madriano momentarily.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Madriano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banks lands with a short shot to the head.
Robin Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Madriano.
Banks lands an elbow inside that Madriano shrugs off.
Banks misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Banks lands but Madriano takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from Madriano misses.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madriano doesn't seem phased though.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Madriano under the eye.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Madriano throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madriano, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Robin Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks lunges at Madriano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madriano's hand.
Banks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Madriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Madriano moves out of range easily.
Madriano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks is looking to clinch but Madriano is avoiding it.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Madriano tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Good shot there by Banks.
Madriano misses the shot to the body.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Madriano.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Banks cracks Madriano with a good jab.
Madriano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Madriano moves out of range easily.
Madriano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Madriano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks misses with a hook.
Madriano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Madriano slips a jab from Banks.
Banks throws a combination that misses
and Madriano counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that second round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Banks instigates a clinch.
Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks throws a head kick that Madriano semi-blocks.
Madriano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Madriano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Madriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Madriano.
Banks clinches up with Madriano and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Madriano avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Madriano.
Madriano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Madriano controls his hands.
Banks struggles to land a body shot inside as Madriano controls his hands.
Banks has Madriano pressed against the cage, preventing Madriano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Madriano tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Madriano backpedaling.
Banks lands with a kick to the temple. Madriano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Madriano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banks scores with a head kick. Madriano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks lands with a straight right. Madriano didn't see that one coming.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks lands a shoulder strike.
Madriano blocks a body shot from Banks.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a head kick. Madriano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Madriano circles away.
Good shot there by Banks.
Banks plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Madriano misses.
Banks lands a high kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Madriano unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Madriano has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madriano can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banks as Madriano tries to tie him up.
Madriano misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madriano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.
Madriano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Madriano's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madriano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banks connects with a high kick.
Madriano throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madriano throws out a counter right but Banks avoids it with no problem.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robin Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Madriano circles away.
Pele Madriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Madriano in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Banks!
A very excited looking Robin Banks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ra kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Space is the place by Sun Ra. Byron Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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204 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sun Ra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ra lands a head kick!
It looks like Byron Phillips has been cut.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ra scores with a jab. Phillips acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phillips lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Phillips catches Ra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phillips closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Ra crashing to the mat! Ra uses the cage to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phillips - that will leave a mark!
A left lands for Phillips.
Ra is rocked!
Ra leaves his chin hanging out and Phillips seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ra crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Byron Phillips!
Byron Phillips was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Bernard Brentwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernard Brentwood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Best's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Brentwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Best!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best throws a body shot but no joy.
Brentwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Best manages to avoid it.
Best misses with a body shot
and Brentwood counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nice body punch from Brentwood.
Brentwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Best lands a nice looking body shot.
Brentwood catches Best with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Best misses with a jab to the body
and as Best looks to reset his feet, Brentwood counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Best crashing to the canvas! Best is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Best is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Brentwood is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bernard Brentwood!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Brentwood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zbigniew Ciosek has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zbigniew Ciosek seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Zbigniew Ciosek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciosek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Legionarius responds with a good body kick, but Ciosek manages to step out the way in time.
Legionarius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ciosek.
Ciosek tries to clinch but Legionarius is having none of it.
Ciosek misses with a low kick.
Legionarius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciosek circles away quickly and effectively.
Legionarius blocks a low kick nicely.
Legionarius moves into range and clinches up with Ciosek.
Ciosek is trying to maintain a safe position but Legionarius gets an underhook and turns Ciosek into the cage.
Ciosek digs a right hand underneath Legionarius's ribcage. Legionarius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legionarius has had enough of the clinch but Ciosek keeps him there for the moment.
Legionarius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Legionarius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Legionarius breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciosek wants to clinch.
Ciosek has closed the distance and engaged Legionarius in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Ciosek dodges an elbow strike from Legionarius.
Legionarius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ciosek is defending well for now.
Ciosek works on Legionarius's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciosek is looking to control Legionarius's arms but Legionarius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ciosek has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Legionarius moves out of range of the leg kick from Ciosek.
Ciosek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ciosek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ciosek.
Ciosek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciosek connects with an inside leg kick.
Legionarius avoids the body shot from Ciosek.
Ciosek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legionarius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius moves into the clinch.
Legionarius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ciosek misses with a looping left.
Ciosek 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.
Legionarius moves in looking to clinch but Ciosek pushes him off.
Legionarius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legionarius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ciosek misses with a head kick.
Ciosek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Legionarius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciosek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciosek moves in looking to clinch but Legionarius pushes him off.
Legionarius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciosek can pounce on him.
Ciosek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Legionarius avoids it.
Ciosek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Legionarius lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek tries a body shot but Legionarius blocks it.
Ciosek struggles to land a body shot inside as Legionarius controls his hands.
Ciosek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ciosek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
Ciosek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Legionarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Ciosek misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius trying to land knees to the body.
Ciosek works on Legionarius's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciosek displaying some good clinch control by pressing Legionarius up against the cage.
Ciosek taking a breather.
A short right from Ciosek on the inside.
Ciosek trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Ciosek.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legionarius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ciosek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciosek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Legionarius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ciosek tests Legionarius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legionarius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Legionarius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legionarius closes the distance and clinches.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
Ciosek leaning against his opponent.
Ciosek tries a knee to the head but Legionarius blocks it.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Legionarius avoids the damage to the body.
Legionarius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ciosek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ciosek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legionarius moves out of range as Ciosek throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zbigniew Ciosek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
That's time! Ciosek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Legionarius lands a right hook to the body.
Legionarius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ciosek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legionarius.
Zbigniew Ciosek is winning the standup battle so far.
Ciosek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ciosek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick and Ciosek moves out of range easily.
Ciosek is looking to counter the offense by Legionarius and move into the clinch.
Ciosek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Legionarius takes one to the chin there.
Legionarius throws a low kick but Ciosek moves out of range easily.
Ciosek misses with a wild body shot.
Ciosek backing away here, and Legionarius unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Legionarius slips a jab and a cross from Ciosek.
Legionarius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciosek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciosek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Legionarius's head backwards.
No joy there for Legionarius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Legionarius, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legionarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ciosek.
Ciosek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legionarius momentarily.
Legionarius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Legionarius scoring well with a low kick there.
Legionarius slips a jab and a cross from Ciosek.
Ciosek scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Legionarius tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legionarius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legionarius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ciosek tries to clinch up.
Legionarius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ciosek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legionarius can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Ciosek.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciosek misses with an uppercut.
Legionarius pushes Ciosek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciosek tries to work over Legionarius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciosek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legionarius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ciosek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Legionarius lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Legionarius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciosek.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legionarius misses with a wild body shot.
Legionarius throws a hook but Ciosek avoids it easily.
Ciosek clinches.
Ciosek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Ciosek utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciosek.
Zbigniew Ciosek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ciosek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ciosek breaks from the clinch.
Legionarius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Ciosek was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Legionarius.
Legionarius swings for the body but Ciosek moves out of range.
Jab from Ciosek.
Ciosek is looking to clinch but Legionarius is avoiding it.
Ciosek moves out of range of the body kick from Legionarius.
As Legionarius backs away, Ciosek returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Legionarius throws a leg kick
and Ciosek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ciosek has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ciosek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ciosek using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legionarius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Legionarius's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legionarius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciosek throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ciosek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legionarius has him pressed against the cage.
Ciosek landing knees to the head.
Legionarius pushes Ciosek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciosek trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciosek can't find room to land a body shot as Legionarius controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Legionarius as Ciosek tries to tie him up.
Legionarius trying to land knees to the body.
Legionarius misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciosek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Legionarius misses with an elbow over the top.
Legionarius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ciosek.
Legionarius thuds his shin into the meat of Ciosek's side.
Jab, jab by Ciosek - just one landing.
Ciosek plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ciosek tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ciosek.
Legionarius pushes Ciosek up against the cage in a clinch.
Ciosek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Legionarius blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Zbigniew Ciosek will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ciosek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Legionarius.
Ciosek throws a head kick that misses.
Ciosek defending well as Legionarius loads up on a big left hand.
Legionarius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Legionarius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Legionarius ducks under a wild hook from Ciosek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciosek. Legionarius does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Legionarius was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legionarius throws a body punch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Legionarius tries to land a front kick but Ciosek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ciosek throws a right and a left that Legionarius avoids nicely.
Legionarius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciosek wants to clinch
and Legionarius counters with a low kick, right behind Ciosek 's knee.
Legionarius lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ciosek will feel that in the morning.
Ciosek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Legionarius.
Ciosek swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ciosek managing to block the knees to the body from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legionarius wants to break free but Ciosek has control.
Legionarius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ciosek misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Legionarius throws an elbow but misses.
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Legionarius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciosek moves out of range of the body kick.
Legionarius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciosek's calf.
Ciosek wants to clinch.
Legionarius swats away the attempt to clinch by Ciosek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ciosek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ciosek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legionarius moves out of range as Ciosek strikes.
Legionarius was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good standup being displayed there by Ciosek as he connects with a hook.
Legionarius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciosek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Legionarius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciosek moves away.
Ciosek tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legionarius manages to circle out of the way.
Ciosek is looking to clinch but Legionarius is avoiding it.
Legionarius swings for the body but Ciosek moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Legionarius.
Legionarius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ciosek rather than just go for the knockout.
Ciosek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ciosek lands with a right to the head.
Ciosek blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ciosek tries to clinch but Legionarius is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciosek, right into the meat.
Ciosek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Legionarius dodges the punch combination from Ciosek.
Ciosek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciosek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciosek scores with a jab to the body.
Legionarius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciosek misses the jab.
Legionarius feints a counter leg kick.
Ciosek scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legionarius in his tracks.
Ciosek lands a nice looking body kick.
Legionarius tries to land a front kick but Ciosek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Legionarius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ciosek.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ciosek checks a leg kick.
Zbigniew Ciosek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek throws out a loose jab but Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciosek throws a series of punches but Legionarius avoids them all with ease.
Ciosek is looking to clinch.
Legionarius wants to counter with a clinch but Ciosek pushes him away.
Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciosek.
Legionarius throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ciosek.
Ciosek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ciosek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ciosek wants to clinch.
Ciosek scoring well with a low kick there.
Alessio Legionarius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Legionarius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ciosek's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Legionarius.
Legionarius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ciosek to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessio Legionarius.
Well Ciosek 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zbigniew Ciosek!
Zbigniew Ciosek really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 10th World Order logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Pat Garret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewoud Roelof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Garret had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Garret!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ewoud Roelof!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garret attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roelof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garret misses with a hook.
Roelof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret works Roelof's body with a nice hook.
Roelof throws a nice looking combination but Garret bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garret rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roelof counters with a nice uppercut.
Garret throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ewoud Roelof has been cut.
Roelof pushes Garret away with a front kick.
Roelof slips a jab from Garret.
Garret has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garret there as he acknowledges the shot.
Garret wants to land a leg kick but Roelof is out of range.
Roelof scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roelof throws a hook but Garret blocks it.
A big left from Garret misses.
Garret has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Garret throws a leg kick but Roelof sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Garret delivers a nice body kick.
Nice shot lands for Roelof.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roelof throws out the jab.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Roelof with a nice cross.
Garret throws a lazy right hand but Roelof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roelof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garret.
Roelof is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Garret misses.
Garret moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRoelof.
Garret lands with a nice body punch.
Roelof is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roelof swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roelof loads up on a big right hand but Garret slips the punch.
Garret keeps Roelof at a distance using the push kick.
Garret waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roelof.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
Roelof scores with a jab to the head.
Garret lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garret sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Roelof checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roelof misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roelof scores with the left hand. Garret knows he should have avoided that one.
Garret throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roelof.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
Roelof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Roelof has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roelof connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garret momentarily.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret throws a looping overhand right but Roelof ducks down to avoid it.
Roelof throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Roelof tries to move into range but Garret moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roelof tries to work over Garret's front leg with a kick but Garret checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roelof.
Garret swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roelof! But no joy.
Roelof is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garret had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Garret throws out a loose jab but Roelof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roelof throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garret throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Roelof blocks a jab.
Garret throws a poor cross that misses
and Roelof counters with a leg kick.
Roelof misses with a kick to the body.
Roelof scores with a head kick. Garret tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garret wants to slow Roelof down by chopping away at his legs.
Roelof looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Roelof connects with a looping right hand.
Roelof scores with the left hand. Garret knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Garret 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 Roelof has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roelof and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a lazy right hand but Roelof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Roelof coming out on top.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roelof checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roelof.
Garret on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Garret throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Garret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roelof throws a leg kick but Garret sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roelof moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
Garret lands a jab to the head.
Garret connects with a body shot that sends Roelof's belly button to the back.
Roelof moves away from the strike by Garret.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret tries a head kick but it misses.
Garret fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roelof is out of range.
No joy there for Garret, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garret slips a jab and a cross from Roelof.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ewoud Roelof will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
That's time! Garret's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Garret looks to land a left hand but Roelof moved out of range nicely.
Ewoud Roelof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roelof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garret blocks a jab.
Garret is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Roelof's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Garret connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roelof momentarily.
Roelof uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garret.
Roelof has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roelof keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garret.
Roelof thinks about the counter body kick.
Garret slips a jab from Roelof.
Roelof misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garret with a nice cross.
Roelof tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Garret throws a body shot but no joy.
Garret connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret scores with a shot to the body.
Garret throws a low kick but Roelof avoids it.
Roelof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roelof is looking to land body kicks.
Garret fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garret throws a leg kick that misses.
Roelof slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Garret throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roelof moves away from the strike by Garret.
A low kick from Garret misses
and Garret takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garret misses with a shot to the body
and Roelof counters with a one-two to the body.
Garret misses with a body shot.
Roelof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garret misses with a hook.
Roelof scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roelof looks to throw the jab but Garret is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roelof blocks a leg kick.
Garret fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roelof manages to avoid it.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Garret fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garret throws out a leg kick but Roelof moves out of range and Garret only half commits.
Garret wants to slow Roelof down by chopping away at his legs.
Roelof cracks the inside of Garret's front leg.
Good leg kick by Roelof there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garret misses with a kick to the body
and Roelof counters with a nice leg kick.
Garret tries a low kick but Roelof avoids it.
Garret avoids the head kick by Roelof.
Roelof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garret in his tracks.
A big left from Garret misses.
Roelof moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a leg kick but Roelof sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roelof looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garret tries a head kick but it misses.
Roelof fails to land with a series of punches.
Garret looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Roelof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garret in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Garret misses the target.
Roelof looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Garret works over Roelof's head and body with a nice combination.
Roelof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Roelof on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garret slips a jab from Roelof.
Garret swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garret scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Garret blocks a head kick by Roelof.
Garret swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roelof lands a front kick.
A head kick from Roelof lands but Garret takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws out a loose jab but Roelof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret sizes up Roelof with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roelof lands a front kick.
Garret connects with a single shot there.
Garret throws a sloppy head kick and Roelof moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roelof checks a leg kick.
A big right from Garret misses.
It seemed like Roelof was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roelof cracks Garret with a good jab.
Roelof with a nice cross.
Roelof takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roelof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garret swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roelof looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garret slips under a jab from Roelof.
Garret moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roelof throws a body kick that misses.
Garret swings widly with a right hand
and Roelof counters with a nice uppercut.
Good leg kick by Roelof there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Garret.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Roelof throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Roelof smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roelof takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roelof connects with the punch.
Garret moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garret lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roelof drops his hands momentarily and Garret takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret throws a push kick but Roelof slaps the foot to one side.
Roelof was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Garret takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roelof cracks Garret with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garret is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Roelof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Garret misses.
Garret throws a low kick but Roelof moves out of range easily.
Garret scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Roelof misses the target.
Garret on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roelof checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Garret avoids a kick to the body.
Roelof tries to land a leg kick but Garret saw it coming and moves away.
Garret misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Roelof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garret doesn't seem phased though.
Garret blocks the body kick.
Roelof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garret. That did some damage!
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Garret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roelof throws a looping overhand right but Garret ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Garret misses.
Roelof throws a sloppy head kick and Garret moves out of range easily.
Garret feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garret ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roelof moves away.
Garret dodges the punch combination from Roelof.
Pat Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Roelof walks into a straight right hand from Garret.
Roelof checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And Roelof responds with a good body kick, but Garret manages to step out the way in time.
Roelof throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Roelof blocks the body kick.
Roelof takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roelof connects with a looping right hand.
Roelof thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garret if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roelof.
Roelof with a nice cross.
Garret will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Roelof lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garret has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roelof finds it's way round the side to connect with Garret's head.
Garret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice straight punches there by Roelof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roelof.
Garret looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roelof goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roelof displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
Garret throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
Roelof takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roelof misses with a hook.
Garret misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garret cracks Roelof with a right hand to the side of the head.
Garret connects with a leg kick. Roelof looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roelof lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Roelof blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
Roelof misses with a double jab.
Roelof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Garret misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roelof.
Roelof uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garret.
Garret throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ewoud Roelof just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roelof moves out of range of the leg kick from Garret.
Roelof scores with a hook.
Garret works Roelof's body with a nice hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roelof!
Garret swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roelof.
Roelof's corner calls for a 1-2. Roelof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roelof walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garret jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roelof throws the left hand but Garret avoids the punch easily.
Roelof scores with a leg kick.
Garret on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roelof. Roelof obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Roelof.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roelof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Garret misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Roelof, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garret fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roelof just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roelof.
Roelof tries a head kick but it misses.
Roelof throws a push kick but Garret slaps the foot to one side.
Garret looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roelof slips a straight right by Garret.
Garret ducks under a wild hook from Roelof.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roelof, right into the meat.
Garret misses with a wild body shot.
Garret throws a good cross that connects.
Roelof slips under a jab from Garret.
Garret uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Garret scores with a shot to the body.
Garret will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot lands for Roelof.
Garret cracks the inside of Roelof's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garret throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roelof.
Roelof throws out a counter right but Garret avoids it with no problem.
Roelof throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Garret scores with a hook.
Roelof tests Garret's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roelof sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roelof dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garret. That did some damage!
Garret throws a right and a left that Roelof avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Roelof on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garret throws a shot from downtown. Roelof moves away and avoids it.
Roelof moves out of range of the body kick from Garret.
Roelof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Roelof swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garret.
Roelof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roelof misses with a two punch combination.
Garret just misses with a punch to the body.
Roelof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Garret.
Garret misses the shot to the body.
Roelof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roelof throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roelof.
Jab, jab by Garret - just one landing.
Roelof misses with an uppercut. Garret saw that one coming.
Garret works Roelof's body with a nice hook.
Garret throws out a powerful jab.
Garret tries to bum rush Roelof with a series of wild strikes but Roelof uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garret throws an overhand right that lands on Roelof's shoulder, as Roelof tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garret tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roelof is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Roelof tenderised Garret's leg. Garret is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garret has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Roelof.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garret chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roelof slips under a jab.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Roelof avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Roelof.
Garret misses the jab.
Roelof on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roelof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roelof missing with a left hand there. Garret was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roelof takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Garret misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pat Garret will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ewoud Roelof's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Garret fails to land with a series of punches.
Roelof staying out of range there.
Roelof misses with a double jab.
Roelof fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roelof blocks a jab.
Garret throws a head kick but Roelof moves out of range.
Garret on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roelof swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garret counters with a left to the body.
Roelof bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roelof slips a straight right by Garret.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Roelof there.
Garret misses with a low kick.
Garret moves out of range of the body kick.
Roelof cracks Garret with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garret takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garret pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garret swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roelof displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garret throws out the jab.
Roelof misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Garret tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roelof looks for the body kick but Garret saw that one coming.
Roelof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Garret lands.
Garret checks a low kick from Roelof.
Garret misses with a straight right.
Roelof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roelof!
Roelof throws the kick towards the body but Garret avoids it.
Roelof stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garret.
Garret misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roelof.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a hook but Roelof avoids it easily.
Roelof scores with a punch to the head.
Garret feints and then cracks Roelof's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roelof down.
Roelof keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garret throws out a leg kick but Roelof moves out of range and Garret only half commits.
Roelof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Garret misses.
Roelof's corner calls for a 1-2. Roelof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garret throws a big shot that misses.
Garret misses with a kick to the body.
Garret on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garret lands a nice looking body kick.
Roelof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roelof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garret smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garret throws a leg kick
and Roelof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garret tries a low kick but Roelof avoids it.
Roelof connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garret momentarily.
Roelof throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret throws a leg kick which misses Roelof's front leg but catches the back leg as Roelof tries to avoid it.
Roelof keeps Garret at a distance using the push kick.
Roelof uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garret.
Garret throws a sloppy head kick and Roelof moves out of range easily.
Roelof unleashes a big counter combination but Garret bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garret tries to work over Roelof's front leg with a kick but Roelof checks it.
Roelof looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roelof throws a nice looking combination but Garret bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garret seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Garret throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garret takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garret fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roelof misses with a kick to the body
and Garret counters with a straight right hand.
Garret throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Garret swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roelof counters with a nice body kick.
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.
Roelof uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garret.
Roelof listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garret looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Roelof connects with the punch.
Roelof tries to land a leg kick but Garret saw it coming and moves away.
Roelof walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garret moves out of range of the strikes.
Garret scoring well with a low kick there.
Garret displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roelof throws out the jab.
Garret works the jab nicely.
Garret walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roelof checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ewoud Roelof.
Well Roelof 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ewoud Roelof!
Ewoud Roelof is the new middleweight champion!
As Ewoud Roelof got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Tough challenges i am facing, but it is always good to come out on top of it. Nothing personal, but i needed this win for me and my run at the titel.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borikav comes to the cage accompanied by Pelican - Bliss in Concrete. Master has chosen Shaolin Monastic chanting as his entrance music. 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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alekzandr Borikav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master moves into the clinch.
Borikav lands a hook that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Borikav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Borikav letting Master take a breather here.
Borikav takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Alekzandr Borikav has been cut.
Master told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Borikav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
I was talking to Borikav's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Borikav working hard to break the clinch.
Master lands an uppercut.
Borikav managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Master misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borikav.
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Master gets through Borikav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borikav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master is pushing Borikav up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Borikav lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master gets through Borikav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Master.
Knees to the body from Master.
Borikav wants to break free but Master has control.
Borikav prevents a body shot from Master.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borikav.
Master throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Borikav takes an elbow to the forehead.
Borikav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Borikav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Borikav getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Master scoring well with a low kick there.
Master is looking to clinch.
Master rushes Borikav and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Master missing with knees to the body.
Borikav avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section. Borikav lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Master.
Borikav has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Master is leaning against Borikav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Master lands a shoulder strike.
Borikav on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Borikav is trying to break the clinch but Master is controlling him.
Master lands a damaging elbow.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Borikav is looking to break free of the clinch but Master has double underhooks.
Master lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Borikav is trying to force a seperation but Master has the dominant position.
Master landing knees to the body.
Borikav wants to break free but Master has control.
Borikav breaks the clinch.
Master lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borikav avoids the head kick by Master.
Borikav shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Master moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Borikav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borikav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Master softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Master lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Borikav throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Master.
Master prevents Borikav from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Master.
Master prevents Borikav from breaking the clinch.
Master tries a body shot but Borikav blocks it.
Master lands a left hand.
Borikav throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
Master creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Borikav has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borikav avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master prevents Borikav from breaking the clinch.
Master lands a body punch.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Borikav fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Master blocking some punches.
Borikav has a couple of punches blocked by Master.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Master lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borikav.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Borikav can't find room to land a body shot as Master controls the action.
Nice body punch from Master.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
Master lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borikav backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Master obliges.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Master keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borikav's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Master has closed the distance and engaged Borikav in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Master.
A frustrated look appears on Borikav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borikav tries to break free but Master pushes him back against the cage.
Borikav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borikav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Master. Master obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Master.
A chopping leg kick lands by Master.
Master tries to clinch but Borikav moves out of range.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borikav.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borikav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Master.
Borikav lands with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Master!
Borikav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Master.
Master is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borikav attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Borikav takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Master.
Master scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Master thows a body kick. Borikav tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch but Borikav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Master drives through and clinches with Borikav against the cage.
Borikav wants to get back to striking at distance but Master won't allow it.
Borikav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Master connects with a nasty looking knee right to Borikav's face.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borikav is trying to break free.
Master content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Master putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Borikav in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Master.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borikav misses with a body punch.
Borikav misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Master.
Master tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Master lands an elbow just above Borikav 's eye.
Borikav blocks a body shot from Master.
Borikav tries to break the clinch but Master is controlling the position.
Borikav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
Master is trying to maintain a safe position but Borikav gets an underhook and turns Master into the cage.
Borikav wants to break free but Master has control.
Master lands an uppercut.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Borikav backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Master obliges.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Borikav avoids the damage to the body.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borikav backwards.
Master digs a right hand into Borikav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borikav's gas tank.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Master landing knees to the body.
Master lands an elbow inside that Borikav shrugs off.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Borikav working hard to break the clinch.
Master stalling in the clinch but Borikav improves position.
Borikav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Master is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Master lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borikav avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
A short body shot lands from Master as the two fighters clinch.
Kung Fu Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borikav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borikav avoiding damage as Master throws knees to the body.
Borikav lands a hook that snaps the head of Master backwards.
Master blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
Borikav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Master lands with a light punch inside.
Master blocking some punches.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borikav blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Master gets through Borikav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borikav is defending well for now.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borikav tries to break the clinch but Master is controlling the position.
Borikav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Master tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borikav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Master doesn't manage to clinch there - Borikav circles away.
Master tries to land a front kick but Borikav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Master throws a head kick that misses.
Master works over Borikav's head and body with a nice combination.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borikav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Master getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Master tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borikav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borikav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borikav blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borikav tries to move into range but Master moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borikav misses the jab.
Master looks to throw a body kick
and Borikav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borikav just misses with a punch to the body.
Master lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borikav misses with a looping right.
Borikav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Master. Master obviously looking to wear him down.
Master swings for the body but Borikav moves out of range.
Borikav was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Master throws a nice looking combination but Borikav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Borikav was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borikav lands with an overhand left.
Master lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borikav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borikav throws a hook but Master avoids it easily.
Kung Fu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borikav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master moves out of range of the leg kick from Borikav.
Kung Fu Master seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borikav takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Master lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Master uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borikav.
Master scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Master blocks a head kick by Borikav.
Borikav blocks the body kick.
Master tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Borikav counter with a right hand.
Master lands a nice looking body kick.
Borikav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borikav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Master.
Master fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Borikav.
Master scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Some wild striking there from Master.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borikav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borikav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borikav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Master.
Borikav throws a jab but it's blocked by Master.
Master moves out of range as Borikav strikes.
Master tries to counter by closing the distance.
Master on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Borikav.
Master moves into the clinch.
Borikav lands a left hand that snaps the head of Master backwards.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Borikav lands a nice uppercut.
Master blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kung Fu Master is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master digs a right hand underneath Borikav's ribcage. Borikav let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Master blocking some punches.
Borikav can't find room to land a body shot as Master controls the action.
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!
Master lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borikav.
Borikav makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alekzandr Borikav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borikav is looking to break free of the clinch but Master has double underhooks.
Master is leaning against Borikav and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borikav takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borikav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Borikav has a couple of punches blocked by Master.
Master works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Borikav tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Borikav.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master lands an elbow inside that Borikav shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kung Fu Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Master 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Fu Master!
Kung Fu Master took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This 265+ stint has been a hell of an experience. I can live with going 2 and 2 against guys that were sometimes twice my size. Everyone come follow me in the newly opened 155 division.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ruben Wiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiki comes into the arena with Reuben James blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Wiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feargus Urquhart!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urquhart missing with a left hand there. Wiki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urquhart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wiki misses with a low kick.
Urquhart slips under a jab from Wiki.
Urquhart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wiki scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Urquhart to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Urquhart is rocked!
It looks like Feargus Urquhart has been cut.
Wiki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Urquhart out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ruben Wiki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ruben Wiki thanked Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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