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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between William Moreland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Macready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macready is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Born to be Wild. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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182 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Moreland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damon Macready!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moreland.
Moreland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moreland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Macready.
Macready throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moreland lands with a shot to the body.
Moreland throws a jab when Macready was well out of range.
A big left from Macready misses.
Donk. Moreland catches Macready right on the button with a cross.
Moreland scores with a three punch combo!
Macready lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like William Moreland has been cut.
Macready misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreland swats away the attempt to clinch by Macready.
Moreland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Macready on the side of the head.
Donk. Macready catches Moreland right on the button with a cross.
Macready has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moreland throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready looks to land a left hand but Moreland moved out of range nicely.
Moreland throws an overhand right that lands on Macready's shoulder, as Macready tries to avoid the shot.
Moreland slips a jab from Macready.
Moreland looks for the body kick but Macready saw that one coming.
Macready now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Macready throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macready scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreland should have avoided that one.
Moreland throws the kick towards the body but Macready avoids it.
Macready wants to clinch.
Moreland connects with a right hand. Macready shakes it off.
Macready tries to clinch up but Moreland circles away and keeps his distance.
Moreland throws a sloppy body shot
and Macready connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macready throws out a loose jab but Moreland uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland misses with a double jab
and Macready counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moreland 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.
The crowd cheers as Macready lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moreland doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Moreland looks to throw the jab but Macready is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Macready.
Macready has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moreland.
Macready tries to clinch but Moreland moves out of range.
Moreland appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moreland missing with a left hand there. Macready was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Macready fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreland, pushing him back against the ropes.
Moreland blocking some punches.
Macready misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moreland misses with the head strike.
Macready can't find room to land a body shot as Moreland controls the action.
Macready misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macready lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Macready throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damon Macready will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Moreland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Macready instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Macready.
Moreland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moreland as Macready tries to tie him up.
Macready misses with an elbow strike.
Macready holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Moreland is leaning against Macready and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreland lands an uppercut.
Moreland breaks the clinch.
William Moreland is winning the standup battle so far.
Macready throws out a loose jab but Moreland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macready missing with a left hand there. Moreland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreland misses with an uppercut. Macready saw that one coming.
Moreland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macready misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macready thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moreland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Macready just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macready.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreland throws a body shot but no joy.
Moreland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moreland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Macready takes one on the chin but seems OK.
William Moreland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreland slips a jab and a cross from Macready.
As Macready tries to get set, Moreland tries to push him back and clinch up but Macready manages to avoid the attempt.
William Moreland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreland scores with a three punch combo!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macready misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreland lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Moreland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macready.
Macready takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Moreland.
Macready misses with the head strike.
Moreland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreland lands an elbow that stopped Macready in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macready scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moreland blocks the elbow strike.
Moreland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moreland digs a good hook to Macready's body.
Moreland misses with a hook
and Macready counters with a nice body shot.
Macready takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moreland tries to score with a low kick but Macready moves his leg out of the way.
Moreland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moreland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Macready gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Moreland.
Nice elbow from Moreland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macready stalling in the clinch but Moreland improves position.
Macready pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Moreland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreland.
Moreland lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Moreland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Moreland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreland avoids the body shot from Macready.
Moreland scores with a nice strike.
Moreland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moreland throws a head kick that misses
and Macready cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreland throws a sloppy head kick and Macready moves out of range easily.
Macready appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moreland throws a body punch but Macready moves out of range.
Moreland misses with a jab to the body
and Macready connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macready fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Moreland misses the target.
Moreland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moreland throws a hook but Macready blocks it.
Macready avoids the body shot from Moreland.
Moreland walks into a straight right hand from Macready.
Moreland loads up on a big right hand but Macready slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macready looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice straight punches there by Macready. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macready.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready takes one to the chin there.
Moreland throws a leg kick
and Macready counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macready avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Macready was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Macready misses with a shot to the body
and Moreland holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Macready takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moreland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Macready. Macready obviously looking to wear him down.
Macready throws a jab when Moreland was well out of range.
Moreland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moreland throws a chopping leg kick but Macready manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macready appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Macready uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moreland.
Moreland misses with a series of wild punches.
Moreland misses with an uppercut.
Moreland connects with a solid leg kick.
Macready scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macready tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Moreland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moreland misses with a straight right.
Macready throws a front kick aimed at Moreland's knee but Moreland avoids it well.
Macready plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moreland tries a low kick but Macready avoids it.
Macready cracks Moreland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Moreland scores with a four punch combination!
Moreland tried to score with a low kick but Macready checks it.
Moreland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macready.
Moreland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macready misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreland.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moreland defending well as Macready loads up on a big left hand.
Moreland just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Macready sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moreland throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Moreland clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on William Moreland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Macready moves into the clinch.
Moreland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreland.
Macready lands an elbow that stopped Moreland in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Macready swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Macready softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
William Moreland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macready working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Macready fails to land.
Macready lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreland backwards.
Macready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macready misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moreland.
Moreland scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
Macready throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Macready fails to land.
Macready throws a punch but it's blocked by Moreland.
Macready dodges an elbow strike from Moreland.
Moreland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macready taking a breather.
Macready lands with a short shot to the head.
Macready tries to stall but Moreland uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macready tries to throw a body punch but Moreland avoids it by throwing Macready back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreland.
Moreland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Macready.
Moreland throws an elbow but it misses.
Macready taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Moreland.
Moreland lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Damon Macready has been cut.
Moreland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macready is defending well for now.
Moreland takes a shot to the head.
Moreland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Macready backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreland working Macready over with knees to the body.
Moreland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Moreland.
Moreland misses with an elbow strike.
Macready lands an elbow inside that Moreland shrugs off.
Macready digs a right hand underneath Moreland's ribcage. Moreland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macready tries a body shot but Moreland blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Moreland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moreland is working Macready over against the ropes.
Moreland blocks a body shot from Macready.
Moreland manages to break the clinch.
Moreland looks to land a combination but Macready avoids it well.
Moreland throws a series of punches but Macready avoids them all with ease.
Macready throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 William Moreland will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Moreland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macready tries to clinch up.
Macready avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moreland tries to keep at a distance but Macready has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moreland.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macready.
Moreland struggles to land a body shot inside as Macready controls his hands.
Moreland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreland throws a head kick but Macready moves out of range.
Moreland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreland avoids the body shot from Macready.
Moreland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moreland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macready. Macready circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moreland throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Macready.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macready looks to score with a jab to the body but Moreland is just out of range.
Macready rushes Moreland and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Moreland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moreland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moreland tries to land a leg kick but Macready saw it coming and moves away.
Macready lands a nice hook to Moreland's body. Moreland takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Moreland. Those never looked like landing.
Macready throws a series of punches but Moreland avoids them all with ease.
Macready displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moreland throws out the jab.
Macready takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Moreland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Macready.
Macready lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Macready misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Still in the clinch, Moreland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Macready avoids the elbow strike from Moreland, against the ropes.
Macready throws a head punch that misses.
Moreland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Macready managing to block the knees to the body from Moreland.
Macready can't find room to land a body shot as Moreland controls the action.
Macready avoiding damage as Moreland throws knees to the body.
Macready takes a shot to the head.
Moreland prevents a body shot from Macready.
Moreland lands an elbow inside that Macready shrugs off.
Macready looking to stall.
Damon Macready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Macready lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreland backwards.
Moreland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Moreland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moreland 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Moreland!
A very excited looking William Moreland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markus Remoreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda comes to the ring accompanied by ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL. Remoreras has chosen Ludacris feat. Nas and Jay-Z - I Do It For Hip-Hop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Markus Remoreras!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Remoreras misses.
Arboleda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Arboleda has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Remoreras blocks with his arms.
Remoreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Remoreras fails to land.
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Remoreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Arboleda struggles to land a body shot inside as Remoreras controls his hands.
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Remoreras is defending well for now.
Arboleda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Remoreras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Arboleda as the two fighters clinch.
Remoreras throws a head punch that misses.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Remoreras has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arboleda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Remoreras moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remoreras looks for the body kick but Arboleda saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remoreras misses with a looping left.
Remoreras connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arboleda's hands.
Remoreras takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Remoreras digs a good hook to Arboleda's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arboleda checks a leg kick.
Arboleda moves away from the strike by Remoreras.
Arboleda drives through and clinches with Remoreras against the ropes.
Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
Arboleda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arboleda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Remoreras.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Remoreras keeps it at a distance.
Remoreras misses with a looping left.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Remoreras let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Remoreras misses.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Remoreras has taken the fight to the clinch.
Remoreras has a couple of punches blocked by Arboleda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remoreras takes a knee to the side of the body.
Arboleda blocking some punches.
Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Remoreras controls the action.
Remoreras has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arboleda seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Remoreras can turn it around.
Arboleda trying to stall but Remoreras improves his position.
Remoreras throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arboledas head.
Arboleda lands an elbow inside.
Arboleda working Remoreras over with knees to the body.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Remoreras is defending well for now.
Remoreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Remoreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Remoreras's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Remoreras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arboleda misses with a body kick.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Remoreras keeps it at a distance.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Remoreras there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Arboleda moves into range and clinches up with Remoreras.
Remoreras lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arboleda gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Remoreras is trying to break the clinch but Arboleda is controlling him.
Good body shot from Arboleda.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Arboleda missing with knees to the body.
Remoreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remoreras buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arboleda lands with a nice body kick.
Arboleda rushes Remoreras and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Remoreras avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Remoreras counters with a body kick.
Arboleda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Remoreras, pushing him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arboleda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Remoreras circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
Arboleda moves out of range as Remoreras strikes.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Remoreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Remoreras finds it's target.
Remoreras jabs Arboleda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arboleda is looking to clinch.
Remoreras throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem.
Remoreras loads up on a big right hand but Arboleda slips the punch.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Markus Remoreras seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Remoreras attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Arboleda.
Arboleda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Remoreras.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Remoreras pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Remoreras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Remoreras looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arboleda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Remoreras. That did some damage!
Remoreras cracks Arboleda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remoreras thows a body kick. Arboleda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remoreras scores with the left hand. Arboleda knows he should have avoided that one.
Remoreras jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Remoreras keeps it at a distance.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Remoreras pushes him off.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Arboleda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Remoreras checks it well.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Markus Remoreras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arboleda throws a leg kick
enabling Remoreras to counter with a crisp jab.
Remoreras lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Remoreras swings for the body but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda misses with a body shot.
Arboleda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arboleda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arboleda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Arboleda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arboleda crunches a lovely knee into Remoreras's ribcage.
Arboleda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Remoreras breaks the clinch.
Remoreras looks to land a left hand but Arboleda moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remoreras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Remoreras throws out the jab.
Remoreras lunges at Arboleda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arboleda's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Remoreras counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Remoreras misses the jab.
Remoreras tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arboleda closes the distance and clinches.
Arboleda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Remoreras.
Arboleda stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Remoreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Remoreras misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Arboleda.
Remoreras misses with some punches.
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda defending well as Remoreras loads up on a big left hand.
Arboleda moves in looking to clinch but Remoreras pushes him off.
Remoreras throws a low kick but it's checked well by Arboleda.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remoreras throws a head kick but Arboleda moves out of range.
Arboleda throws a series of punches but Remoreras moves out of range.
Remoreras swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Remoreras.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Remoreras keeps it at a distance.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Arboleda has managed to clinch.
Remoreras has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Arboleda blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arboleda just misses with a elbow thrown towards Remoreras's brow.
Arboleda using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Remoreras.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remoreras avoids it.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Remoreras avoids it.
Remoreras scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Remoreras lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Remoreras misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Markus Remoreras just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Remoreras takes a swing at Arboleda's ribcage but misses.
Remoreras gets tackled into the ropes by Arboleda. Arboleda maintains the clinch.
Arboleda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arboleda takes a knee to the side of the body.
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda slips under a jab.
Remoreras throws a nice outside leg kick.
Remoreras throws a low kick but Arboleda avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Remoreras. That's going to slow Arboleda down.
Arboleda takes the fight into the clinch.
Arboleda prevents Remoreras from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arboleda lands an elbow that stopped Remoreras in his tracks for a moment.
Remoreras lands an elbow inside that Arboleda shrugs off.
Remoreras escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remoreras swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Remoreras throws a nice looking combination but Arboleda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arboleda misses with a kick to the body.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Remoreras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras moves out of range.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Remoreras manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arboleda is looking to clinch.
Arboleda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Remoreras if he has to take too many more of those.
Arboleda closes the distance and pushes Remoreras back into the ropes.
Arboleda misses with an elbow strike.
Arboleda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Remoreras backwards.
Remoreras breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Remoreras lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Remoreras! But no joy.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Remoreras paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Remoreras circles away.
Remoreras throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Arboleda throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arboleda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Remoreras throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
Remoreras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remoreras throws a lazy right hand but Arboleda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arboleda walks into a jab.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Markus Remoreras dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Remoreras misses with a head kick.
Remoreras connects with a single shot there.
Arboleda throws a sloppy head kick and Remoreras moves out of range easily.
Remoreras cracks the inside of Arboleda's front leg.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Remoreras swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Arboleda has closed the distance and engaged Remoreras in a clinch.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Remoreras wants to get back to striking at distance but Arboleda won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arboleda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Remoreras blocks it with crossed arms.
Remoreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Remoreras lands with a light punch inside.
Remoreras breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda throws a low kick but Remoreras moves out of range easily.
Remoreras scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arboleda doesn't seem bothered though.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arboleda is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Remoreras misses with a body shot.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras is having none of it.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Remoreras swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arboleda throws a body kick that misses.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Remoreras closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Arboleda.
Remoreras manages to break the clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Remoreras on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras is having none of it.
Remoreras swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Remoreras lands a right hook to the body.
Remoreras keeps the fight on the outside.
Arboleda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Remoreras was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Remoreras is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remoreras cracks Arboleda with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Arboleda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Remoreras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Remoreras swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Remoreras throws a head kick that misses.
Remoreras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Remoreras looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Remoreras tries to work over Arboleda's front leg with a kick but Arboleda checks it.
Remoreras jabs at Arboleda's body.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda throws a head kick but Remoreras moves out of range.
Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Remoreras tries to circle away but Arboleda has him pinned against the ropes.
Remoreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Remoreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Remoreras winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Markus Remoreras!
Markus Remoreras thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Paul Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basil Hastings!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hastings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hastings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Paul Chan has been cut.
Chan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hastings.
Hastings throws a solid leg kick but Chan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hastings.
Hastings throws a jab when Chan was well out of range.
Chan misses with a kick to the body.
Hastings rushes Chan and presses him up against the ropes.
Hastings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hastings has Chan pressed against the ropes, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Hastings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hastings.
Hastings thuds his shin into the meat of Chan's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hastings has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chan.
Basil Hastings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings lands a leg kick that knocks Chan off balance momentarily.
Hastings misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hastings throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hastings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Hastings.
Hastings misses with a body punch.
Hastings takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hastings.
Hastings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hastings jabs Chan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hastings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan gets tackled into the ropes by Hastings. Hastings maintains the clinch.
Hastings prevents Chan from breaking the clinch.
Hastings has Chan pushed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Hastings has him pressed against the ropes.
Hastings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chan wants to get back to striking at distance but Hastings won't allow it.
Chan tries to circle away but Hastings has him pinned against the ropes.
Hastings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Hastings blocks it.
Hastings lands an uppercut.
Hastings tries to land knees in the clinch but Chan avoids the damage to the body.
Hastings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hastings trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hastings.
Chan is looking to break free of the clinch but Hastings has double underhooks.
Hastings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hastings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hastings scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hastings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hastings avoids it.
Hastings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hastings is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chan is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil Hastings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Chan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chan throws a sloppy head kick and Hastings moves out of range easily.
Hastings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hastings throws a leg kick but Chan checks it.
Hastings avoids the head kick by Chan.
Hastings catches Chan napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Chan crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Hastings raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Basil Hastings!
After winning the bout, Basil Hastings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Phaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Peter Phaan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Phaan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols is looking to land body kicks.
Phaan rushes Nichols and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Phaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nichols struggles to land a body shot inside as Phaan controls his hands.
Phaan manages to break the clinch.
Nichols lands a head kick. Phaan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phaan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nichols counters with a two punch combo.
Nichols has Phaan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phaan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phaan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nichols scores with a nice strike.
That kick from Phaan tenderised Nichols's leg. Nichols is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nichols misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phaan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phaan wants to stall.
Nichols lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phaan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phaan lands an elbow that stopped Nichols in his tracks for a moment.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phaan takes a shot to the head.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Phaan blocks it.
Phaan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Phaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nichols in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nichols is breathing heavily.
Phaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phaan is trying to maintain a safe position but Nichols gets an underhook and turns Phaan into the ropes.
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nichols.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Nichols.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phaan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nichols blocks it with crossed arms.
Phaan is looking to break free of the clinch but Nichols has double underhooks.
Nichols tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phaan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Nichols finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nichols lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Phaan misses.
Phaan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nichols paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nichols throws a head kick that half lands.
Phaan avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Nichols dominated that round.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phaan throws out a leg kick but Nichols moves out of range and Phaan only half commits.
Some wild striking there from Phaan.
Phaan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nichols tests Phaan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nichols darts in and clinches Phaan up against the ropes.
Nichols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phaan is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the ropes.
Phaan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nichols lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phaan backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaan tries to break free but Nichols pushes him back against the ropes.
Nichols using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phaan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phaan gets tackled into the ropes by Nichols. Nichols maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
Peter Phaan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phaan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nichols counters with a one-two to the body.
Phaan misses with a two punch combination.
Nichols is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phaan can do to turn this around?
Phaan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phaan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nichols drives through and clinches with Phaan against the ropes.
Phaan avoids a wild elbow strike from Nichols.
Phaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols rushes Phaan and presses him up against the ropes.
Phaan tries a knee to the head but Nichols blocks it.
Nichols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phaan throws a right hand that Nichols ducks under and follows up with a left that Nichols also avoids with ease.
Phaan avoids the head kick by Nichols.
Nichols pushes Phaan up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols connects with a nasty looking knee right to Phaan's face.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nichols's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phaan takes the fight into the clinch.
Nichols looking to throw knees to the head but Phaan is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Phaan as the two fighters clinch.
Phaan breaks from the clinch.
Nichols pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phaan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nichols closes the distance and clinches.
Phaan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nichols has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichols is defending well for now.
Nichols lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phaan backwards.
Nichols blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phaan scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Nichols dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phaan pushes Nichols up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nichols misses with a knee strike.
Nichols avoiding damage as Phaan throws knees to the body.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phaan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nichols smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Phaan throws a series of punches but Nichols avoids them all with ease.
Nichols moves into range and clinches up with Phaan.
A hook to the body from Phaan.
Phaan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichols is defending well for now.
Nichols prevents a body shot from Phaan.
Phaan is trying to break the clinch but Nichols has him pressed against the ropes.
Phaan tries to break the clinch but Nichols is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nichols using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phaan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nichols takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nichols avoids the damage to the body.
Phaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nichols's elbow.
Nichols fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phaan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nichols seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phaan can turn it around.
Scott Nichols has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nichols landing knees to the head.
Phaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichols is defending well for now.
Phaan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phaan presses Nichols against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phaan's efforts to push away.
Nichols blocks an elbow strike from Phaan.
Phaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nichols avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Nichols.
A right handed body shot lands from Phaan.
Phaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phaan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nichols has him pressed against the ropes.
Phaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nichols.
Phaan lands with a left to the head.
Nichols blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phaan can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
Phaan wants to get back to striking at distance but Nichols won't allow it.
Nichols managing to block the knees to the body from Phaan.
Nichols misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nichols's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phaan blocks it with crossed arms.
Nichols lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phaan leaning against his opponent.
Nichols misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but Phaan blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Peter Phaan just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nichols throws a head kick but Phaan moves out of range.
Phaan gets a clinch.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Phaan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phaan landing knees to the body.
Phaan manages to break the clinch.
Nichols will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nichols looks to land a body kick but Phaan moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaan darts in and clinches Nichols up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phaan obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Phaan throws an elbow but misses.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phaan lands a nice shot to the body.
Phaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichols is defending well for now.
Phaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nichols avoids the damage to the body.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
Phaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phaan moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Nichols fails to land.
Nichols looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Phaan landing knees to the body.
Phaan has had enough of the clinch but Nichols keeps him there for the moment.
Phaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nichols with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nichols as Phaan tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Phaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phaan taking a breather.
Nichols has a couple of punches blocked by Phaan.
Phaan lands a knee to the head.
Nichols lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nichols lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phaan landing knees to the body.
Nichols is trying to push Phaan away but Phaan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nichols blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nichols throws a punch but it's blocked by Phaan.
Nichols wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phaan has him pressed against the ropes.
Phaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nichols controls his hands.
Phaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nichols is defending well for now.
Phaan blocks the elbow strike.
Phaan is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Phaan dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phaan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phaan can't find room to land a body shot as Nichols controls the action.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phaan lands with a left to the head.
Nichols throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phaan obliges.
Nichols avoiding damage as Phaan throws knees to the body.
Phaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nichols tries to land a knee to the head but Phaan blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phaan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nichols's face.
Phaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stalling in the clinch from Phaan.
Phaan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Phaan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phaan instigates a clinch.
Phaan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nichols on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phaan dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Phaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phaan trying to stall but Nichols improves his position.
Phaan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nichols misses with a knee to the head.
Nichols with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nichols rushes Phaan and presses him up against the ropes.
Nichols blocks a body shot from Phaan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looking to throw knees to the head but Phaan is blocking nicely.
Nichols tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nichols misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phaan trying to land knees to the body.
Nichols tries to circle away but Phaan has him pinned against the ropes.
Nichols lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nichols tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nichols manages to break the clinch.
Nichols throws a head kick but Phaan moves out of range.
Phaan moves into the clinch successfully.
Phaan tries to land a knee to the head but Nichols blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phaan manages to break the clinch.
Nichols gets tackled into the ropes by Phaan. Phaan maintains the clinch.
Phaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nichols in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phaan looking to throw knees to the head but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Phaan stalls.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Phaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Phaan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Phaan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo has chosen another life - kano as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dowiyogo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dowiyogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sagat, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Dowiyogo back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sagat misses with a punch on the inside.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo scores a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo working Sagat over with knees to the body.
Sagat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Sagat.
Dowiyogo wants to stall.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Dowiyogo avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the ropes.
Sagat misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo landing knees to the body.
Sagat is breathing heavily.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat tries a body shot but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Dowiyogo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sagat avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sagat blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat tries to work over Dowiyogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sagat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sagat avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowiyogo controls his hands.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sagat swings wildly with an uppercut but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sagat.
Dowiyogo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Sagat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Sagat is trying to break the clinch but Dowiyogo has him pressed against the ropes.
Sagat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Sagat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat misses with a punch to the body.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dowiyogo.
A knee to the head by Dowiyogo.
It looks like Victor Sagat has been cut.
Sagat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo blocks an uppercut.
Sagat throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat is leaning against Dowiyogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dowiyogo prevents a body shot from Sagat.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Sagat's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dowiyogo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sagat swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowiyogo.
Sagat throws a wild body kick that Dowiyogo sees coming a mile off.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sagat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat slips a jab and a cross from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo slips a jab and a cross from Sagat.
Dowiyogo throws a nice head kick!
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Sagat.
Sagat just misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sagat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dowiyogo. That one must have hurt.
Dowiyogo throws a body kick that misses.
Sagat throwing a counter right hand but Dowiyogo manages to avoid it.
Dowiyogo throws out a head kick that Sagat doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Sagat crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Sagat's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagat scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dowiyogo lands a front kick.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sagat.
Dowiyogo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dowiyogo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dowiyogo clinches up with Sagat and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Sagat avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sagat misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Sagat fails to land.
Dowiyogo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sagat's face.
Sagat is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oh Sagat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dowiyogo digs a right hand underneath Sagat's ribcage. Sagat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dowiyogo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sagat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the ropes here. Dowiyogo manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Sagat drops to the canvas! He's done! Dowiyogo goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grover Dowiyogo!
Grover Dowiyogo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Caio Cardoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardoso comes to the ring accompanied by Duro de Cair. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Caio Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, James McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso misses with an uppercut.
Cardoso misses with a two punch combination.
McGuiness rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardoso counters with a one-two to the body.
Cardoso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McGuiness feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cardoso's calf.
Cardoso avoids the head kick by McGuiness.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuiness pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuiness checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuiness! But no joy.
McGuiness blocks a head kick by Cardoso.
McGuiness pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of McGuiness 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuiness lands an overhand right.
Cardoso works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Cardoso misses.
McGuiness chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Cardoso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuiness throws out a loose jab but Cardoso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardoso misses with a looping right.
McGuiness avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardoso defending well as McGuiness loads up on a big left hand.
McGuiness throws a solid leg kick but Cardoso takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuiness.
Cardoso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuiness, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cardoso tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
Cardoso lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
McGuiness goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Cardoso.
McGuiness taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from McGuiness - that landed with a thud.
McGuiness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cardoso looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness taking a breather.
Cardoso blocks an uppercut.
Cardoso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like James McGuiness has been cut.
Cardoso lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuiness backwards.
McGuiness stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position.
McGuiness 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.
Cardoso lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuiness won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso tries a body shot but McGuiness blocks it.
McGuiness manages to break the clinch.
Cardoso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuiness throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardoso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cardoso clips McGuiness with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give McGuiness a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
McGuiness is rocked!
Cardoso looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Cardoso backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks McGuiness's temple! It sends McGuiness violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Cardoso celebrates and the doctors try to help McGuiness!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Caio Cardoso!
Caio Cardoso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Bradley Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the ring accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. Silver has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bradley Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Silver!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a thumping low kick.
Silver attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Silver to the mat! Miller runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Silver is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Silver throws a front kick that sends Miller stumbling back into the ropes.
Silver thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller slips a straight right by Silver.
A lazy body kick from Miller
and Silver counters with a nice uppercut that drops Miller onto his backside! Miller bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silver.
Silver feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Silver moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Miller scores with a spinning back kick!
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Billy Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Miller fakes the leg kick and cracks Silver in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller forces Silver back against the ropes and clinches.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Some bone on bone action there as Silver checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Miller is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Billy Silver!
An out of breath Billy Silver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bradley Miller was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to thank my mom! Love ya Mama!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ebrahim Azhari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rautha Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azhari comes to the ring accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Blood in Blood out. Harkonnen has chosen The Headstones-Heart of Darkness as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ebrahim Azhari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonnen checks a leg kick.
Azhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harkonnen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azhari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harkonnen misses with a body shot.
Harkonnen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harkonnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azhari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harkonnen clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Azhari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harkonnen breaks the clinch.
Donk. Harkonnen catches Azhari right on the button with a cross.
Harkonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azhari throws out the jab.
Azhari throws a leg kick but Harkonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azhari throws a looping overhand right but Harkonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Azhari misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azhari throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harkonnen closes the distance and clinches.
Harkonnen avoids the elbow strike from Azhari, against the ropes.
Harkonnen can't break the clinch.
Azhari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harkonnen misses with an elbow strike.
Harkonnen working hard to break the clinch.
Harkonnen tries to break free but Azhari pushes him back against the ropes.
Harkonnen tries to circle away but Azhari has him pinned against the ropes.
Azhari manages to break the clinch.
Azhari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harkonnen's head.
Harkonnen tries to land a front kick but Azhari steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Azhari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azhari misses with a hook.
Azhari connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Feyd Rautha Harkonnen has been cut.
Ebrahim Azhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azhari tries a low kick but Harkonnen avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhari slips a jab from Harkonnen.
Azhari throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harkonnen avoids it.
Harkonnen throws a leg kick but Azhari sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harkonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harkonnen moves out of range as Azhari strikes.
Harkonnen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azhari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azhari tried to counter with a leg kick but Harkonnen avoided it.
Azhari thumps Harkonnen with a low kick.
Harkonnen looks to land a right hand but Azhari moved out of range.
Harkonnen tries to score with a low kick but Azhari moves his leg out of the way.
Harkonnen has closed the distance and engaged Azhari in a clinch.
Harkonnen pushes Azhari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Harkonnen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Harkonnen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azhari blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Feyd Rautha Harkonnen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Azhari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harkonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azhari lands a really nice looking cross but Harkonnen seems unphased.
Harkonnen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harkonnen misses the jab.
Azhari throwing a counter right hand but Harkonnen manages to avoid it.
Harkonnen checks a leg kick.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses.
Azhari swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harkonnen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Azhari throws out the jab.
Azhari uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harkonnen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Azhari tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhari lands a head kick. Harkonnen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harkonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Azhari is looking to counter punch.
Azhari takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Azhari avoids a kick to the body.
Harkonnen swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Azhari there.
Harkonnen is looking to chop away at Azhari's legs.
Good shot there by Azhari.
Azhari blocks a low kick nicely.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harkonnen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Azhari - the referee stops the clock and Harkonnen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Azhari. Harkonnen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harkonnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harkonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azhari.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Azhari throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a big shot that misses.
Harkonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhari moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen is looking to clinch but Azhari is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Harkonnen as he checks the leg kick.
Harkonnen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Azhari throws a leg kick that misses.
Azhari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harkonnen misses with a body shot.
Harkonnen throws a head kick but Azhari moves out of range.
Azhari is looking for a counter combo.
Azhari takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Azhari misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Harkonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Azhari throws a looping overhand right but Harkonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Harkonnen defending well as Azhari loads up on a big left hand.
Harkonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harkonnen ducks under a wild hook from Azhari.
Harkonnen throws a series of punches but Azhari moves out of range.
Azhari moves away from the strike by Harkonnen.
Azhari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harkonnen can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Feyd Rautha Harkonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azhari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ebrahim Azhari is winning the standup battle so far.
Harkonnen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azhari.
Harkonnen lands the left hand.
Harkonnen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Azhari slips a jab from Harkonnen.
Azhari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harkonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azhari's head.
Harkonnen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harkonnen thumps Azhari with a low kick.
Harkonnen lands a jab to Azhari's midsection.
Azhari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azhari lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhari throws a low kick but Harkonnen moves out of range easily.
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Harkonnen lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen punishes Azhari's body with a nice straight punch.
Azhari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harkonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azhari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Azhari lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Azhari misses.
A little jabbing left from Harkonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harkonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Harkonnen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harkonnen.
Harkonnen looks to land a body kick but Azhari moved away.
Harkonnen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harkonnen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azhari avoids the head kick by Harkonnen.
Azhari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Azhari misses with a low kick.
Azhari fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azhari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two 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!
Azhari lands a nice shot that snaps Harkonnen's head back.
A leg kick checked by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen slips a jab and a cross from Azhari.
A left lands for Azhari.
Azhari moves out of range as Harkonnen throws a body kick.
Azhari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azhari lands a head kick. Harkonnen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harkonnen lands with an uppercut that bounces Azhari off the ropes and back into range.
Azhari lands a nice shot that snaps Harkonnen's head back.
Harkonnen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harkonnen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azhari misses with a head kick.
Azhari looks to score with a jab to the body but Harkonnen is just out of range.
Azhari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ebrahim Azhari did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Azhari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harkonnen moves away.
Azhari tries to score with a low kick but Harkonnen moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Azhari.
Some bone on bone action there as Harkonnen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harkonnen moves forwards but Azhari connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harkonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Harkonnen looks to land a body kick but Azhari moved away.
A shot to the liver by Harkonnen. Beautiful body shot.
Azhari moves out of range of the leg kick from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhari misses the jab.
A big left from Harkonnen misses.
Azhari jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Azhari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harkonnen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harkonnen blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhari connects with an inside leg kick.
Azhari moves out of range of the body kick.
Azhari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Azhari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azhari fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harkonnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harkonnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azhari thuds his right hand into Harkonnen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Azhari works the jab nicely.
Harkonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Harkonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azhari moves away.
Azhari takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harkonnen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Azhari misses with a looping right.
Azhari missing with a left hand there. Harkonnen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harkonnen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Azhari.
Azhari takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhari avoids the head kick by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Azhari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Azhari throws a series of punches but Harkonnen avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Azhari.
A big right from Harkonnen misses.
Azhari lands a head kick. Harkonnen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harkonnen swings for the body but Azhari moves out of range.
Harkonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harkonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azhari.
Azhari takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebrahim Azhari had his way with Feyd Rautha Harkonnen in that round.
The cut man is working on Feyd Rautha Harkonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Harkonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Harkonnen misses with a jab to the body
and Azhari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azhari throws a leg kick but Harkonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Azhari chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harkonnen can pounce on him.
Azhari misses with a double jab
and Harkonnen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harkonnen.
Azhari keeps control of Harkonnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harkonnen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ebrahim Azhari has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Harkonnen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azhari's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azhari blocks an elbow strike.
Harkonnen lands a body shot.
Nice elbow from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Azhari.
Harkonnen pushes off an throws an elbow but Azhari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harkonnen manages to break the clinch.
Azhari takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harkonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Azhari feints and then cracks Harkonnen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harkonnen down.
Harkonnen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Azhari momentarily.
Azhari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harkonnen! But no joy.
Azhari avoids the head kick by Harkonnen.
Azhari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azhari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harkonnen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azhari scrambles back to his feet.
Harkonnen tried to score with a low kick but Azhari checks it.
Azhari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkonnen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Azhari.
Harkonnen throws a low kick but Azhari avoids it.
Azhari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harkonnen.
Azhari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azhari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Harkonnen.
Harkonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harkonnen lands a head shot.
Harkonnen misses with a body kick.
Harkonnen tries to move into range but Azhari moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Azhari misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harkonnen! But no joy.
Azhari catches Harkonnen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harkonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Azhari.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azhari, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harkonnen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
An out of breath Feyd Rautha Harkonnen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Ebrahim Azhari had this to say: 'Well you loose some and win some, but lately i kinda loose more then win. I have to see how to continue with my career.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oby dGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkovic comes to the ring accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - . dGreat has chosen BLIND by KoRn as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oby dGreat!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from dGreat.
Cirkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped dGreat in his tracks.
dGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cirkovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cirkovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped dGreat in his tracks.
dGreat blocks the body kick.
dGreat throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
dGreat throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as dGreat checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. dGreat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
dGreat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
dGreat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym, DOW in the buildup to the fight.
dGreat throws a series of punches but Cirkovic avoids them all with ease.
dGreat throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Oby dGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dGreat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
dGreat throws a shot from downtown. Cirkovic moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dGreat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
dGreat is looking to slow Cirkovic down with leg kicks.
dGreat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush dGreat with a series of wild strikes but dGreat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dGreat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic wants to land a leg kick but dGreat is out of range.
Cirkovic gets a clinch.
dGreat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cirkovic working aggressively here.
dGreat misses with a punch to the body.
dGreat has a couple of punches blocked by Cirkovic.
dGreat lands a nice uppercut.
Cirkovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from dGreat.
dGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Cirkovic avoids the damage to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dGreat missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
dGreat managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
A short uppercut from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from dGreat misses.
Cirkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
dGreat defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but dGreat moves out of range.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
dGreat avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
dGreat throws a front kick that sends Cirkovic stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
dGreat takes one to the side of the head.
Cirkovic misses with a hook. dGreat ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from dGreat.
Cirkovic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
dGreat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
dGreat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
dGreat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
dGreat misses with a looping left.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - dGreat had a free shot at his head there.
dGreat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as dGreat throws out the jab.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch
and dGreat counters with a nice leg kick.
dGreat throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at dGreat.
dGreat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
dGreat misses with a double jab
and before dGreat can reset, Cirkovic rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! dGreat is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Cirkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
dGreat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dGreat tries to get into range but Cirkovic steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops dGreat! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cirkovic scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Milovan Cirkovic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Milovan Cirkovic made sure he mentioned Instinct , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ukyo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laborina Lim has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
34 - 20 - 2 |
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156 lbs
37 - 10 - 1 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukyo Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato misses with a double jab.
Sato digs a good hook to Laborina Lim's body.
Laborina Lim looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Sato takes a swing at Laborina Lim's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Laborina Lim takes one to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laborina Lim is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
Laborina Lim clinches up against the ropes.
Laborina Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laborina Lim moves away.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato is looking to wear down Laborina Lim with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Sato.
Laborina Lim misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Laborina Lim misses
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Laborina Lim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ukyo Sato has been cut.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
Laborina Lim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Sato.
Laborina Lim throws a big shot that misses.
Sato looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laborina Lim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sato looks to land a right hand but Laborina Lim moved out of range.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laborina Lim walks into a left hand.
Sato thuds his right hand into Laborina Lim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laborina Lim misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laborina Lim counters with a series of strikes. Sato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good leg kick by Sato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laborina Lim misses with a body shot.
Sato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laborina Lim finds it's way round the side to connect with Sato's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato with a nice cross.
Laborina Lim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sato lands with a slapping head kick.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Laborina Lim is just out of range.
Laborina Lim wants to counter the offense by Sato and move into the clinch position.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Laborina Lim is just out of range.
Laborina Lim chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laborina Lim. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato stuns Laborina Lim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sato avoids the head kick by Laborina Lim.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sato.
Laborina Lim throws a front kick aimed at Sato's knee but Sato avoids it well.
Sato drops his hands momentarily and Laborina Lim takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laborina Lim has time to react.
A telegraphed right hand from Laborina Lim misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but Sato moved away.
Laborina Lim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Laborina Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Sato tenderised Laborina Lim's leg. Laborina Lim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laborina Lim tries a low kick but Sato avoids it.
Laborina Lim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sato can pounce on him.
Sato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laborina Lim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sato. That one must have hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Laborina Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sato is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sato misses with a combination
and Laborina Lim counters with a thumping low kick.
Sato throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily.
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laborina Lim tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laborina Lim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Laborina Lim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laborina Lim. Sato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laborina Lim checks a low kick from Sato.
Jab from Sato.
Good shot there by Sato.
Sato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Sato.
Sato throws a hook but Laborina Lim avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Sato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Laborina Lim finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the strikes.
Laborina Lim throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Laborina Lim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukyo Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sato misses with an uppercut.
Sato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laborina Lim thumps Sato with a low kick.
Laborina Lim throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
Laborina Lim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laborina Lim slips a straight right by Sato.
Sato cracks Laborina Lim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laborina Lim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sato feints and then cracks Laborina Lim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laborina Lim down.
Laborina Lim scores with a hook.
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!
Laborina Lim moves out of range of the strikes.
Laborina Lim throws a push kick but Sato slaps the foot to one side.
Laborina Lim connects with the punch.
Sato motions for Laborina Lim to come forward. Sato throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina Lim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laborina Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sato takes a swing at Laborina Lim's ribcage but misses.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laborina Lim scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato misses with a jab to the body
and Laborina Lim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ukyo Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Laborina Lim connects with an inside leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laborina Lim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laborina Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Laborina Lim follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laborina Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sato. Sato circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Laborina Lim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laborina Lim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Laborina Lim is out of range.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laborina Lim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laborina Lim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Sato finds it's target.
Sato moves away from the strike by Laborina Lim.
Nice jab there from Laborina Lim.
Nice shot lands for Laborina Lim.
Sato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laborina Lim's head.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laborina Lim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Laborina Lim's head but Laborina Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laborina Lim steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sato.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laborina Lim misses the body punch
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laborina Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sato connects with a nice looking jab.
Sato throws an off balance right hand
and Laborina Lim counters with an outside leg kick.
Sato clobbers Laborina Lim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Laborina Lim works the jab nicely.
Sato misses with a looping right.
Sato swings for the body but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laborina Lim moves away.
Laborina Lim tries to counter with a clinch but Sato shakes him off and moves away.
Laborina Lim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laborina Lim pushes Sato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Sato has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Laborina Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato prevents a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Laborina Lim ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Sato takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sato throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily.
Laborina Lim tries a head kick but it misses.
Laborina Lim throws a push kick but Sato slaps the foot to one side.
Sato connects with a crisp jab.
Laborina Lim is looking to chop away at Sato's legs.
Sato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sato moves out of range as Laborina Lim throws a body kick.
Sato dips to his left and cracks Laborina Lim with an uppercut!
Sato misses with a hook. Laborina Lim ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Laborina Lim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laborina Lim throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Sato misses.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Laborina Lim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laborina Lim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Sato.
Sato throws a body punch but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Laborina Lim throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Laborina Lim looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
Laborina Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Sato lands.
Laborina Lim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Sato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laborina Lim finds it's way round the side to connect with Sato's head.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato throws a series of punches but Laborina Lim avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
Laborina Lim misses with a leg kick
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laborina Lim misses with an uppercut.
Laborina Lim wants to land a leg kick but Sato is out of range.
Sato thuds his right hand into Laborina Lim's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sato scores with the left hand. Laborina Lim knows he should have avoided that one.
Sato throws a lazy head kick
and Laborina Lim counters by moving into the clinch.
Laborina Lim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Laborina Lim misses with a knee to the head.
Laborina Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laborina Lim takes an elbow to the temple.
Laborina Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laborina Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laborina Lim backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Laborina Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laborina Lim lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sato misses with some punches.
Laborina Lim working aggressively here.
Laborina Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Sato controls his hands.
Laborina Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Sato.
Laborina Lim misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Laborina Lim misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Laborina Lim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laborina Lim lands with a right to the head.
Sato lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sato misses with an elbow over the top.
Sato lands a left hand that snaps the head of Laborina Lim backwards.
Laborina Lim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Laborina Lim misses with the head strike.
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sato backwards.
Sato tries to break the clinch but Laborina Lim is controlling the position.
Sato blocks a body shot from Laborina Lim.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Laborina Lim finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Laborina Lim.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laborina Lim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laborina Lim connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Laborina Lim does it's job there.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick from Sato lands but Laborina Lim takes it in his stride.
Laborina Lim looks to land a body kick but Sato moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Laborina Lim.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Laborina Lim throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sato's head.
Laborina Lim takes a swing at Sato's ribcage but misses.
Laborina Lim thows a body kick. Sato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Laborina Lim tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antonio Laborina Lim just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Laborina Lim.
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Laborina Lim's defenses.
Laborina Lim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Laborina Lim misses with a looping right.
Sato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Laborina Lim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sato.
Sato digs a right hand into Laborina Lim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Laborina Lim's gas tank.
Nice elbow from Sato.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
Laborina Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Laborina Lim obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Laborina Lim misses with the head strike.
Laborina Lim tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sato.
Laborina Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Sato controls the action.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laborina Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato pushes Laborina Lim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim misses with some punches.
Laborina Lim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laborina Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Laborina Lim controls his hands.
Sato avoiding damage as Laborina Lim throws knees to the body.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laborina Lim trying to land knees to the body.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sato fails to land.
Sato fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laborina Lim tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laborina Lim is keeping busy.
Laborina Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sato's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoids the elbow strike from Laborina Lim, against the ropes.
Sato throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laborina Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sato putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laborina Lim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sato is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sato working Laborina Lim over with knees to the body.
Sato breaks from the clinch.
Sato cracks Laborina Lim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sato cracks Laborina Lim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sato throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily.
Sato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sato connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Laborina Lim uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sato has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sato is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato catches Laborina Lim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sato jabs at Laborina Lim's body.
A swing and a miss from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sato stuns Laborina Lim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laborina Lim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Sato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laborina Lim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sato 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 Laborina Lim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laborina Lim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Laborina Lim as he checks the leg kick.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Sato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sato, right into the meat.
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 Ukyo Sato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laborina Lim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Laborina Lim thumps Sato with a low kick.
Laborina Lim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sato checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laborina Lim looks to land a right hand but Sato moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Laborina Lim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.
Sato throws a leg kick that misses.
Laborina Lim throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laborina Lim finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laborina Lim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laborina Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato throwing a counter right hand but Laborina Lim manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina Lim feints and then cracks Sato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sato down.
Sato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sato just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laborina Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laborina Lim scores with a leg kick.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laborina Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good exchange - Laborina Lim coming out on top.
Laborina Lim throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Laborina Lim slips a jab from Sato.
Laborina Lim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick.
Sato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laborina Lim moves away.
Laborina Lim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laborina Lim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Laborina Lim closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laborina Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sato's sensitive parts.
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina Lim, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sato.
Sato throws a shot from downtown. Laborina Lim moves away and avoids it.
Laborina Lim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laborina Lim walks into a straight right hand from Sato.
Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Laborina Lim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato catches Laborina Lim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Laborina Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laborina Lim looks to land a left hand but Sato moved out of range nicely.
Laborina Lim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sato to score with a decent uppercut.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sato throws a hook to the side of Laborina Lim's head but Laborina Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laborina Lim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim obviously looking to wear him down.
Laborina Lim throws a wild body kick that Sato sees coming a mile off.
Laborina Lim slips under a jab from Sato.
Sato scoring well with a low kick there.
Laborina Lim lands the left hand.
Laborina Lim tries a low kick but Sato avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target.
Laborina Lim connects with a leg kick. Sato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laborina Lim misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Sato.
Sato lands with a nice body punch.
Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Good work by Sato as he checks the leg kick.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Laborina Lim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Sato does it's job there.
Laborina Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Laborina Lim ducks down to avoid it.
Laborina Lim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Sato throws a body shot but no joy.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Laborina Lim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laborina Lim.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antonio Laborina Lim.
I think Laborina Lim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Laborina Lim!
In his post fight interview, Antonio Laborina Lim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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