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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Edward Latitude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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Good chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edward Latitude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Sun!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latitude takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Latitude clinches.
Sun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Latitude gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sun breaks from the clinch.
Sun tries to clinch up but Latitude circles away and keeps his distance.
Sun tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Latitude.
Latitude has closed the distance and engaged Sun in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun has had enough of the clinch but Latitude keeps him there for the moment.
Sun wants to break free but Latitude has control.
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Latitude gets a clinch.
Sun trying to stall but Latitude improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latitude dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Latitude is trying to break the clinch but Sun is controlling him.
Latitude has Sun pressed against the ropes, preventing Sun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Latitude missing with knees to the body.
Sun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Latitude to work.
Sun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sun looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sun is looking to control Latitude's arms but Latitude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sun has his back to the ropes.
Latitude lands an elbow just above Sun 's eye.
It looks like Park Sun has been cut.
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Latitude scores with a head kick. Sun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sun tries to clinch up.
Sun wants to clinch.
Sun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sun tries to clinch up.
Sun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Latitude has managed to clinch.
Latitude breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sun. Latitude does a little dance to reset his feet.
Latitude misses with a jab, cross combination.
Latitude moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Park Sun's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sun clinches up with Latitude and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sun controlling the action here for a moment.
Latitude blocks an elbow strike.
Sun tries to break free but Latitude pushes him back against the ropes.
Latitude breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Latitude.
Latitude keeps the fight on the outside.
Sun moves in looking to clinch but Latitude pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Latitude.
Sun tries to clinch up.
As Sun backs away, Latitude returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Latitude is looking to clinch but Sun is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun lands a nice looking body kick.
Latitude looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Latitude throws a one two combo.
Latitude throws a head kick but Sun moves out of range.
Latitude has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Latitude has him pressed against the ropes.
Latitude looking to throw knees to the head but Sun is blocking nicely.
Sun is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sun throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Latitude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Sun's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sun misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sun tries to clinch up but Latitude circles away and keeps his distance.
Latitude pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edward Latitude is winning the standup battle so far.
Latitude tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Latitude here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sun tries to close the distance and clinch up but Latitude swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sun throws a lazy head kick
and Latitude counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sun wants to clinch
and Latitude counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sun is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sun moves into the clinch.
Latitude slows down the pace here.
Sun struggles to land a body shot inside as Latitude controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Latitude dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Park Sun's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Latitude counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sun avoids the head kick by Latitude.
Latitude forces Sun back against the ropes and clinches.
Latitude prevents Sun from breaking the clinch.
Sun lands a left hand.
Sun has had enough of the clinch but Latitude keeps him there for the moment.
Latitude really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Latitude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Latitude lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sun is rocked!
Sun swings for the body but Latitude moves out of range.
Sun is still on wobbly legs! Can Latitude finish him?
Latitude cracks Sun with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Latitude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Dawid Kalina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Urabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dawid Kalina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koya Urabe!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalina!
Urabe lands a jab to Kalina's midsection.
Urabe works the jab nicely.
Kalina tries a head kick but it misses.
Urabe moves in looking to clinch but Kalina pushes him off.
Kalina circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalina keeps the fight on the outside.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kalina is avoiding it.
Kalina cracks Urabe with a good jab.
Urabe tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kalina manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kalina pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urabe tries to clinch but Kalina moves out of range.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kalina is avoiding it.
Urabe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalina keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalina tries to counter by clinching up but Urabe breaks away and moves out of range.
Kalina keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalina keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalina scores with a three punch combo!
Urabe tries to clinch
and Kalina counters with a straight right hand.
Urabe is rocked!
Kalina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kalina moves out of range.
Urabe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Urabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalina finish him?
Urabe tries to clinch there but Kalina circles away.
Urabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Urabe seems to have recovered his senses.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kalina moves out of range.
Kalina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urabe tries to clinch there but Kalina circles away.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urabe tries to clinch but Kalina moves out of range.
Urabe tries to clinch up but Kalina circles away and keeps his distance.
Kalina clinches with his opponent.
Urabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urabe looking to stall.
Urabe misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kalina is keeping busy.
Kalina just leaning against Urabe, taking a breather.
Kalina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urabe is looking to control Kalina's arms but Kalina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urabe has his back to the ropes.
Urabe trying to stall but Kalina improves his position.
Kalina working hard to break the clinch.
Urabe taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koya Urabe.
Urabe checks a low kick from Kalina.
Urabe unleashes a big counter combination but Kalina bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kalina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urabe tries to clinch up.
Kalina misses with a body shot.
Kalina keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Urabe misses with a knee to the head.
Urabe stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawid Kalina dominated that round.
That's time! Kalina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Urabe is looking to clinch but Kalina is avoiding it.
Urabe moves out of range as Kalina throws a body kick.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kalina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Urabe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalina circles away.
Urabe lands a head kick. Kalina smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dawid Kalina has been cut.
Kalina swats away the attempt to clinch by Urabe.
Urabe scores with a hook to the body. Kalina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kalina throws a counter high kick but Urabe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kalina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawid Kalina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalina takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koya Urabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kalina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urabe can do to turn this around?
Urabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalina swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urabe with a jab.
Kalina throws a sloppy head kick and Urabe moves out of range easily.
Kalina has closed the distance and engaged Urabe in a clinch.
Kalina blocks the elbow strike.
Urabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urabe missing with knees to the body.
Kalina is trying to break the clinch but Urabe is controlling him.
Urabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Kalina.
Urabe keeps control of Kalina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Urabe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urabe wants to stall.
Kalina lands a nice shot to the body.
Urabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Urabe throws an elbow but misses.
Urabe trying to control the position but instead, Kalina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urabe into the ropes.
Kalina wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kalina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Urabe tries to throw a body punch but Kalina avoids it by throwing Urabe back against the ropes.
Kalina is trying to break the clinch but Urabe has him pressed against the ropes.
Urabe missing with knees to the body.
Kalina wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kalina tries to circle away but Urabe has him pinned against the ropes.
Kalina wants to break free but Urabe has control.
Urabe is looking to control Kalina's arms but Kalina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urabe has his back to the ropes.
Urabe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Urabe is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koya Urabe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dawid Kalina's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Urabe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kalina is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Urabe.
Urabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Urabe tries to clinch up.
Kalina clinches.
Urabe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kalina is keeping busy.
Urabe is looking to control Kalina's arms but Kalina gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urabe has his back to the ropes.
Kalina is trying to force a seperation but Urabe has the dominant position.
Urabe trying to control the position but instead, Kalina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urabe into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koya Urabe.
Urabe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kalina counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urabe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalina drives through and clinches with Urabe against the ropes.
Kalina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kalina can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urabe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kalina as Urabe tries to tie him up.
Kalina tries to break the clinch but Urabe is controlling the position.
Come on Kalina - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Urabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalina controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Urabe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Urabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Urabe.
Urabe trying to control the position but instead, Kalina has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urabe into the ropes.
Kalina has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urabe looking to slow down the pace here.
Kalina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kalina is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kalina tries to break the clinch but Urabe is controlling the position.
Kalina blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urabe as Kalina tries to tie him up.
Kalina has had enough of the clinch but Urabe keeps him there for the moment.
Kalina blocks a body shot from Urabe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalina creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kalina lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kalina is trying to force a seperation but Urabe has the dominant position.
Kalina tries to circle away but Urabe has him pinned against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dawid Kalina.
I think Kalina has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Kalina!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Peralka Levanato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiri Necas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peralka Levanato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levanato lands a body shot.
Levanato moves into the clinch.
Levanato is working Necas over against the ropes.
Levanato scores a nice knee to the body.
Levanato lands an elbow that stopped Necas in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jiri Necas has been cut.
Levanato breaks the clinch.
Levanato closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Levanato.
Necas looks winded!
Levanato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Levanato clinches up against the ropes.
Levanato lands a nice uppercut.
Levanato lands a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Necas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levanato.
Levanato manages to break the clinch.
Levanato instigates a clinch.
Levanato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas throws a wild body kick that Levanato sees coming a mile off.
Levanato takes the fight into the clinch.
Levanato presses Necas against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levanato moves into the clinch.
Levanato breaks the clinch.
Levanato feints and then cracks Necas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Necas down.
Levanato instigates a clinch.
Necas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Levanato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Levanato clinches up with Necas and pushes him back against the ropes.
Levanato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Levanato is working Necas over against the ropes.
Levanato digs a right hand into Necas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Necas's gas tank.
Levanato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levanato digs a right hand into Necas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Necas's gas tank.
Levanato pushes Necas back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Levanato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levanato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levanato forces Necas back against the ropes and clinches.
Levanato breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Levanato finds it's target.
Levanato darts in and clinches Necas up against the ropes.
Levanato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Levanato obliges.
Levanato lands a body shot.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levanato has Necas up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Levanato.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levanato digs a right hand into Necas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Necas's gas tank.
Levanato breaks from the clinch.
Levanato darts in and clinches Necas up against the ropes.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peralka Levanato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jiri Necas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levanato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Necas, pushing him back against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Levanato as Necas tries to tie him up.
Levanato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Necas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Levanato has closed the distance and engaged Necas in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Levanato.
Levanato avoiding damage as Necas throws knees to the body.
Levanato lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levanato instigates a clinch.
Levanato using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Levanato manages to break the clinch.
Peralka Levanato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levanato moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levanato lands a right hand.
Necas is rocked!
Necas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levanato cracks Necas with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Necas goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Necas wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Peralka Levanato!
A pretty intense looking Peralka Levanato took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Morten Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Buffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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156 lbs
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133 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morten Gunnarsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Buffel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson scores with a one two! Buffel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buffel counters by clinching up.
Gunnarsson tries to circle away but Buffel has him pinned against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buffel as Gunnarsson tries to tie him up.
Gunnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Buffel avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gunnarsson up against the ropes.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Buffel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buffel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Buffel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunnarsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Buffel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Gunnarsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Buffel.
Buffel prevents Gunnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Gunnarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Buffel controls his hands.
Buffel leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson .
Buffel wants to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gunnarsson throws a one two combo.
Gunnarsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Buffel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gunnarsson .
Gunnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buffel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buffel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffel can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson sets himself, and Buffel steps forward looking for the clinch! Gunnarsson avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buffel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buffel unleashes a big counter combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Buffel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a jab to the head.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Buffel moves out of range easily.
Thomas Buffel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Buffel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Buffel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson sets himself, and Buffel steps forward looking for the clinch! Gunnarsson avoids it this time.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Buffel saw that one coming.
Gunnarsson throws a series of strikes that have Buffel backpedaling.
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buffel avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson .
Gunnarsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Buffel is able to avoid easily.
Buffel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gunnarsson lands a body shot.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buffel manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson lands a front kick.
Buffel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buffel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Buffel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Buffel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Buffel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson .
Buffel tries to counter with a clinch but Gunnarsson shakes him off and moves away.
Morten Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buffel wants to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Buffel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Buffel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buffel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson .
Buffel wants to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buffel doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Buffel throws a counter combo.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Buffel moves out of range.
Buffel wants to counter the offense by Gunnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses
and Buffel counters by moving into the clinch.
Buffel taking a breather.
Gunnarsson being controlled against the ropes.
Buffel leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Buffel.
Buffel prevents Gunnarsson from breaking the clinch.
Buffel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson 's efforts to push away.
Buffel is stalling here.
Gunnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Thomas Buffel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morten Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morten Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunnarsson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Gunnarsson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Adam Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mieczyslaw Okninski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Hofman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hofman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mieczyslaw Okninski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okninski misses with a series of wild punches.
Okninski misses with a few strikes there.
Okninski throws a big shot that misses.
Okninski throws an overhand right that lands on Hofman's shoulder, as Hofman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Okninski.
Hofman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okninski.
A punch combination from Hofman misses.
Hofman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okninski works Hofman's body with a nice hook.
Okninski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Okninski misses with a body shot.
Mieczyslaw Okninski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okninski. Hofman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okninski scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okninski lands a nice shot that snaps Hofman's head back.
Okninski throws a jab when Hofman was well out of range.
As Okninski tries to get set, Hofman tries to push him back and clinch up but Okninski manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okninski misses with a wild body shot.
Okninski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hofman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Okninski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okninski lands a shoulder strike.
Okninski working aggressively here.
Hofman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hofman walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Okninski! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mieczyslaw Okninski!
Mieczyslaw Okninski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Juicy Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Rzasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomasz Rzasa told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juicy Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomasz Rzasa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rzasa.
Rzasa throws a body kick that misses.
Rzasa tries to clinch there but Jay circles away.
Rzasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay misses with a body shot.
Rzasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jay throws a body punch but Rzasa moves out of range.
Rzasa tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rzasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Rzasa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rzasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Rzasa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tomasz Rzasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rzasa looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rzasa tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Jay stuns Rzasa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay swings for the body but Rzasa moves out of range.
Jay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rzasa.
Rzasa avoids the body shot from Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rzasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jay.
Rzasa rushes Jay and presses him up against the ropes.
Jay leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rzasa's defenses.
It looks like Tomasz Rzasa has been cut.
Jay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rzasa takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Tomasz Rzasa's cut even more.
Rzasa takes an elbow to the temple.
Rzasa blocks the elbow strike.
Jay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tomasz Rzasa's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tomasz Rzasa's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Juicy Jay!
After winning the bout, Juicy Jay 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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kazuyoshi Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opel Astra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazuyoshi Ishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Opel Astra!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Astra circles away.
Astra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuyoshi Ishii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ishii thumps Astra with a low kick.
Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishii sets himself, and Astra steps forward looking for the clinch! Ishii avoids it this time.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
Astra unleashes a big counter combination but Ishii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astra closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ishii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Astra connects with a knee to the head.
Ishii looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astra works on Ishii's body with a couple of short punches.
Ishii misses with a body punch.
Astra blocks an uppercut.
Ishii dodges an elbow strike from Astra.
Ishii looking to stall.
Astra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astra clinches up against the ropes.
Ishii taking a breather.
Astra misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
Ishii with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Astra breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Astra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Astra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ishii tries to clinch up but Astra circles away and keeps his distance.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Astra connects with a body shot that sends Ishii's belly button to the back.
Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astra throws a series of punches but Ishii avoids them all with ease.
Ishii tries to clinch there but Astra circles away.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astra tries a head kick but it misses.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Ishii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astra.
Astra throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii tries to clinch there but Astra circles away.
A head kick misses from Ishii.
Astra throws a counter combo.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Ishii wants to clinch
and Astra counters with a straight right hand.
Ishii lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Opel Astra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Ishii lands with a nice body punch.
Astra moves into the clinch.
Astra breaks the clinch.
Astra throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Astra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Astra manages to break the clinch.
Ishii scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Astra to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Ishii away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Astra got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Astra is rocked!
It looks like Opel Astra has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii doesn't manage to clinch there - Astra circles away.
Astra is still on wobbly legs! Can Ishii finish him?
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Astra is looking for the big counter here.
Astra gets a clinch.
Astra seems to have recovered his senses.
Ishii looking to stall.
Ishii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Astra blocks it with crossed arms.
Ishii tries to stall but Astra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ishii is trying to maintain a safe position but Astra gets an underhook and turns Ishii into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Astra is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii missing with knees to the body.
Ishii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ishii looking to throw knees to the head but Astra is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Astra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Ishii as he checks the leg kick.
Ishii is looking to clinch but Astra is avoiding it.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Opel Astra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
Ishii tries to clinch but Astra is having none of it.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astra wants to counter the offense by Ishii and move into the clinch position.
Astra keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Ishii.
Ishii wants to clinch up but Astra keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii slips a jab and a cross from Astra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Astra closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ishii is trying to stall.
Ishii can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Ishii is trying to stall.
Ishii tries a body shot but Astra blocks it.
Astra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astra misses with a two punch combination.
Astra dodges the punch combination from Ishii.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Astra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyoshi Ishii will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Opel Astra'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!
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch but Astra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Astra clinches up with Ishii and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ishii digs a right hand into Astra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Astra's gas tank.
Ishii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ishii wants to stall.
Ishii trying to control the position but instead, Astra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishii into the ropes.
Maybe Ishii would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Astra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ishii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii tries to throw a body punch but Astra avoids it by throwing Ishii back against the ropes.
Astra breaks from the clinch.
Astra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ishii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astra is keeping busy.
Ishii being controlled against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Astra looking to slow down the pace here.
Ishii is trying to stall.
Astra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Astra throws a head kick that misses.
Ishii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ishii throws a head kick but Astra moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Astra goes down! The ref sends Ishii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Astra is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ishii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Astra tries a head kick but it misses.
Astra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ishii, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ishii trying to control the position but instead, Astra has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ishii into the ropes.
Astra crunches a lovely knee into Ishii's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ishii obliges.
Astra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Astra slows down the pace here.
Ishii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kazuyoshi Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opel Astra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ishii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazuyoshi Ishii.
I think Astra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuyoshi Ishii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Milosz Barchandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Ponting told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milosz Barchandao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barchandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponting slips under a jab from Barchandao.
Barchandao looks to throw the jab but Ponting is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Barchandao misses the target.
Barchandao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponting ducks right into an uppercut from Barchandao.
A jab from Ponting misses.
Good exchange - Ponting coming out on top.
Barchandao misses with a wild body shot.
Ponting works over Barchandao's head and body with a nice combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ponting 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 Barchandao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barchandao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barchandao takes one on the button.
Ponting moves out of range of the strikes.
Ponting takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ponting works over Barchandao's head and body with a nice combination.
Ponting throws a sloppy head kick and Barchandao moves out of range easily.
Barchandao looks to throw the jab but Ponting is out of range.
Barchandao checks a leg kick.
Ponting misses with a hook
and Ponting takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ponting ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barchandao moves away.
Barchandao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barchandao avoids the head kick by Ponting.
Ponting throws a looping overhand right but Barchandao ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Barchandao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponting lands a jab to the head.
Barchandao misses with a wild body shot.
Barchandao moves forwards but Ponting connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barchandao throws an overhand right that lands on Ponting's shoulder, as Ponting tries to avoid the shot.
Barchandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barchandao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barchandao misses with a looping right.
Ponting getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ponting misses with an uppercut.
Barchandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barchandao throws the left hand but Ponting avoids the punch easily.
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!
Ponting throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barchandao.
Ponting lands a lovely overhand right.
Barchandao looks to land a left hand but Ponting moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting misses with a low kick.
Barchandao doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ponting tries to bum rush Barchandao with a series of wild strikes but Barchandao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Milosz Barchandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barchandao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Ponting misses.
Ponting scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barchandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Ponting looks to score with a jab to the body but Barchandao is just out of range.
Ponting scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barchandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Barchandao misses with a hook to the body
and Ponting cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Ponting misses
and Barchandao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Barchandao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ponting doesn't seem phased though.
Barchandao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ponting to score with a decent uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ponting is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barchandao.
A big left from Barchandao misses.
Barchandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barchandao avoids the body shot from Ponting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barchandao scores with a decent looking hook.
Barchandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Barchandao moves out of range as Ponting strikes.
Ponting throws a right hand that Barchandao ducks under and follows up with a left that Barchandao also avoids with ease.
It looked like Barchandao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barchandao throws a jab but it's blocked by Ponting.
Ponting thuds a left hand into Barchandao's body.
Barchandao missing with a left hand there. Ponting was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ponting throws a right and a left that Barchandao avoids nicely.
Barchandao misses with a lunging right hand
and Ponting counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricky Ponting seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barchandao throws a hook but Ponting avoids it easily.
Barchandao looks to land a right hand but Ponting moved out of range.
Barchandao connects with a body shot.
Barchandao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ponting.
Ponting throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ponting lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponting connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barchandao's hands.
Ponting has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barchandao staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting lands with a cross.
Ponting uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barchandao.
Ponting dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ponting swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barchandao.
Ponting misses with a left hand
and Barchandao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ponting thinking.
Ponting pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barchandao is out of range and Ponting settles back down.
Barchandao ducks under a wild hook from Ponting.
Ponting thuds his right hand into Barchandao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barchandao misses with a looping left.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ponting. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ponting lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barchandao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ponting.
Ponting moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barchandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ponting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barchandao misses with a looping right.
Ponting lands a nice hook to Barchandao's body. Barchandao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ponting lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barchandao circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Ponting finds it's way through Barchandao's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting lands a jab to Barchandao's midsection.
Ponting's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ponting duly obliges.
Ponting fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ponting shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barchandao eats them both and turns towards Ponting to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ponting misses with the combination.
A big right from Barchandao misses.
Barchandao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ponting on the side of the head.
Barchandao misses the shot to the body.
Barchandao looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponting is just out of range.
Barchandao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barchandao avoids the head kick by Ponting.
Barchandao looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barchandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponting moves away.
Ponting connects with a nice looking jab.
Ponting doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Barchandao misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ponting ducks under a wild hook from Barchandao.
Ponting tests Barchandao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ponting takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ponting steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barchandao.
Ponting works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barchandao moves forwards but Ponting connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barchandao misses the shot to the body.
Ponting misses the shot to the body.
Ponting staying out of range there.
Ponting misses with a low kick.
Ponting lands with a cross.
Ponting lands with a good body shot.
Barchandao misses with a straight left.
Barchandao misses the shot to the body.
Ponting keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barchandao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barchandao takes a swing at Ponting's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Ponting misses its intended target.
Barchandao takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Ponting.
Barchandao is rocked!
Barchandao drops his guard momentarily, allowing Ponting to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Barchandao! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Ponting takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ricky Ponting!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Ponting thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcracken's choice of entrance music: Onra - I Wanna Go Back. 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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193 lbs
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187 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Kaayi.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Kaayi finds it's way through Mcracken's defenses.
Kaayi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
Mcracken just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaayi moves into range and clinches up with Mcracken.
Mcracken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mcracken lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaayi blocks an uppercut.
Mcracken throws a head punch that misses.
Kaayi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaayi manages to break the clinch.
Kaayi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
Mcracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Kaayi moves out of range.
Mcracken checks a low kick from Kaayi.
Mcracken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mcracken misses with a head kick.
Mcracken misses with a body shot.
Mcracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaayi appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaayi tries to clinch up but Mcracken circles away and keeps his distance.
Mcracken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaayi doesn't manage to clinch there - Mcracken circles away.
Kaayi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcracken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hideya Kaayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaayi pushes Mcracken up against the ropes in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaayi.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
Mcracken avoiding damage as Kaayi throws knees to the body.
Kaayi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaayi manages to break the clinch.
Kaayi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcracken wants to counter the offense by Kaayi and move into the clinch position.
Kaayi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mcracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaayi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcracken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaayi tries to clinch there but Mcracken circles away.
Kaayi rushes Mcracken and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Mcracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaayi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaayi breaks the clinch.
Kaayi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaayi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcracken was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaayi.
Mcracken raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kaayi avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Kaayi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaayi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcracken at a distance.
Hideya Kaayi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaayi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaayi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaayi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaayi misses with an uppercut. Mcracken saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Kaayi misses
and Mcracken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaayi pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcracken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mcracken fails to land.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kaayi throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kaayi.
Mcracken misses with some punches.
Kaayi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Hideya Kaayi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaayi staggers Mcracken with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Mcracken looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Kaayi wants to clinch up but Mcracken keeps it at a distance.
Kaayi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcracken is just out of range.
Mcracken needs to keep his hands up - Kaayi had a free shot at his head there.
Kaayi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaayi knocks out Mcracken with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Kaayi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Kaayi picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideya Kaayi!
Hideya Kaayi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hideya Kaayi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Phil Mcracken had this to say: 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khrapov manages to avoid it.
Khrapov scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khrapov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khrapov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Khrapov lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Khrapov misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez taking a breather.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khrapov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Khrapov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khrapov scores with a shoulder strike.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez is trying to force a seperation but Khrapov has the dominant position.
Khrapov misses with the head strike.
Khrapov misses with some punches.
Khrapov working aggressively here.
Khrapov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Khrapov misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khrapov loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
A shot to the liver by Alvarez. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Khrapov moves out of range.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khrapov.
Khrapov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez tries to stall but Khrapov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khrapov has Alvarez pushed against the ropes.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alvarez punishes Khrapov's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Khrapov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alvarez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Alvarez lands with a nice body kick.
Khrapov misses with a jab to the body
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Khrapov pushes Alvarez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Khrapov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khrapov circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Khrapov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Khrapov moves out of range easily.
Khrapov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Khrapov is avoiding it.
Khrapov throws an overhand right that lands on Alvarez's shoulder, as Alvarez tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez looks to throw a body kick
and Khrapov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Khrapov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Khrapov circles away.
Khrapov swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khrapov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Khrapov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but Khrapov is controlling the position.
Alvarez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khrapov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez is trying to push Khrapov away but Khrapov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khrapov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Khrapov is looking to control Alvarez's arms but Alvarez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khrapov has his back to the ropes.
Alvarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasiliy Khrapov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez forces Khrapov back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Alvarez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khrapov misses with a right hand
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasiliy Khrapov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khrapov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khrapov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khrapov eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alvarez connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vasiliy Khrapov has been cut.
Khrapov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alvarez cracks Khrapov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khrapov lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Khrapov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khrapov can do to turn this around?
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez rushes Khrapov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Khrapov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khrapov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khrapov swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Khrapov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alvarez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khrapov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khrapov back to the ropes. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alvarez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khrapov.
Khrapov swings widly with a right hand
and Khrapov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khrapov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nick Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Khrapov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khrapov scores with a body shot.
Khrapov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khrapov.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Khrapov throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Nick Alvarez 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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