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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Luke Stonemas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Costin Claudiu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudiu has chosen Mice and Gods as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Stonemas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Costin Claudiu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claudiu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stonemas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Claudiu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claudiu.
Stonemas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Claudiu can pounce on him.
Claudiu lunges at Stonemas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stonemas's hand.
Stonemas works the jab nicely.
Stonemas moves out of range of the body kick from Claudiu.
Stonemas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Claudiu blocks a jab.
Claudiu cracks the inside of Stonemas's front leg.
Stonemas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Claudiu.
Claudiu looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Claudiu connects with a leg kick. Stonemas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonemas takes one on the button.
Stonemas misses with an uppercut
and Claudiu moves into the clinch.
Stonemas is trying to force a seperation but Claudiu has the dominant position.
I was talking to Stonemas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Claudiu lands a nice elbow.
Claudiu lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Claudiu as the two fighters clinch.
Claudiu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stonemas or not.
Claudiu 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.
Claudiu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Claudiu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stonemas is breathing heavily.
Claudiu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudiu scores with a hook to the body.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Claudiu.
Claudiu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claudiu is leaning against Stonemas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Claudiu.
Claudiu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonemas backwards.
Stonemas is trying to push Claudiu away but Claudiu has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Claudiu tries to throw a body punch but Stonemas avoids it by throwing Claudiu back against the ropes.
A short right from Claudiu on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonemas is trying to break the clinch but Claudiu is controlling him.
Claudiu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Claudiu lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudiu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claudiu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stonemas is rocked!
Claudiu creates a bit of distance and cracks Stonemas with a big uppercut! Stonemas goes down! The referee pushes Claudiu away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Stonemas make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Claudiu takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Costin Claudiu!
Costin Claudiu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
Graves throws a body punch but Penn moves out of range.
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Penn.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Penn gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Penn fails to land.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Penn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Graves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Graves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Graves wants to clinch
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn blocking some punches.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Penn.
It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Penn lands a nice uppercut.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Graves.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doug Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn lands a right hand.
Graves avoiding damage as Penn throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Graves'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.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Penn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Graves manages to circle out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Graves misses the body punch
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Graves instigates a clinch.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to stall but Graves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Penn blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Penn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Penn digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Penn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Penn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves gets through Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Penn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Penn blocking some punches.
Graves misses with some punches.
Penn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Graves really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Penn throws out a head kick that Graves doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Graves 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 Graves's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Graves is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Penn throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Graves crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steel Penn!
Steel Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Sasha Solzhenitsyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Vidonic (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Sasha Solzhenitsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Little Vidonic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidonic looks to land a right hand but Solzhenitsyn moved out of range.
Solzhenitsyn throws a leg kick but Vidonic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vidonic jabs Solzhenitsyn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vidonic throws a shot from downtown. Solzhenitsyn moves away and avoids it.
Vidonic throws out a loose jab but Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidonic moves out of range as Solzhenitsyn throws a body kick.
Vidonic scores with a sloppy right hand. Solzhenitsyn should have avoided that one.
Solzhenitsyn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vidonic punishes Solzhenitsyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Solzhenitsyn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Vidonic backs away, Solzhenitsyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Solzhenitsyn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Solzhenitsyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Solzhenitsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidonic wants to slow Solzhenitsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
Vidonic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vidonic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick but Vidonic moves out of range.
Vidonic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solzhenitsyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solzhenitsyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vidonic's coach down at Amstadam MMA traning center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vidonic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vidonic scores with a leg kick.
Vidonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vidonic lands with a straight right. Solzhenitsyn didn't see that one coming.
Vidonic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vidonic scores with a head kick.
Vidonic cracks the inside of Solzhenitsyn's front leg.
Vidonic throws a body kick that misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Little Vidonic has been cut.
Vidonic throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn avoids it easily.
Solzhenitsyn throws out a leg kick but Vidonic moves out of range and Solzhenitsyn only half commits.
Vidonic looks to land a right hand but Solzhenitsyn moved out of range.
Solzhenitsyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vidonic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Solzhenitsyn is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Solzhenitsyn slips a jab from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn connects with an inside leg kick.
Solzhenitsyn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vidonic is out of range.
Solzhenitsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solzhenitsyn takes one on the button.
Solzhenitsyn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vidonic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Solzhenitsyn scrambles back to his feet.
Vidonic misses with a hook to the body
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn blocks a low kick nicely.
Solzhenitsyn moves away from the strike by Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vidonic thuds a left hand into Solzhenitsyn's body.
Vidonic misses with a straight right.
Vidonic scores with a hook to the body. Solzhenitsyn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vidonic catches Solzhenitsyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solzhenitsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Vidonic'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.
A leg kick checked by Solzhenitsyn.
It looked like Solzhenitsyn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vidonic connects with a high kick.
Vidonic works Solzhenitsyn's body with a nice hook.
Solzhenitsyn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vidonic throws out a counter right but Solzhenitsyn avoids it with no problem.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vidonic. Solzhenitsyn shrugs it off though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vidonic, as that shot connected.
Vidonic throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn blocks it.
Solzhenitsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Solzhenitsyn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vidonic wants to slow Solzhenitsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Solzhenitsyn.
Vidonic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Vidonic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vidonic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Solzhenitsyn throws the kick towards the body but Vidonic avoids it.
Solzhenitsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidonic dips to his left and cracks Solzhenitsyn with an uppercut!
Solzhenitsyn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Solzhenitsyn checks a leg kick nicely.
Solzhenitsyn tried to counter with a leg kick but Vidonic avoided it.
Vidonic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vidonic lands a nice shot that snaps Solzhenitsyn's head back.
Vidonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Solzhenitsyn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Little Vidonic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Vidonic tenderised Solzhenitsyn's leg. Solzhenitsyn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vidonic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solzhenitsyn is looking to counter punch.
Little Vidonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solzhenitsyn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vidonic looks to throw the jab but Solzhenitsyn is out of range.
Vidonic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSolzhenitsyn.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vidonic - that will leave a mark!
Solzhenitsyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vidonic scores with a jab.
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!
Vidonic connects with a leg kick. Solzhenitsyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidonic throws a hook but Solzhenitsyn avoids it easily.
Vidonic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Solzhenitsyn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vidonic, right into the meat.
Vidonic is looking to slow Solzhenitsyn down with leg kicks.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vidonic cracks Solzhenitsyn with an open hand slap.
Solzhenitsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vidonic.
Vidonic throws a body kick that misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a stiff right hand.
Solzhenitsyn motions for Vidonic to come forward. Solzhenitsyn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solzhenitsyn moves out of range as Vidonic strikes.
It looked like Solzhenitsyn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Solzhenitsyn cracks a nice hook into Vidonic's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vidonic 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 Solzhenitsyn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Solzhenitsyn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Little Vidonic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vidonic is looking to chop away at Solzhenitsyn's legs.
Solzhenitsyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solzhenitsyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vidonic throws a body kick that misses.
Solzhenitsyn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good exchange - Vidonic coming out on top.
Vidonic throws a solid leg kick but Solzhenitsyn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vidonic.
As Vidonic backs away, Solzhenitsyn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vidonic lands with a hook. Solzhenitsyn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solzhenitsyn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vidonic.
Vidonic misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solzhenitsyn avoids a kick to the body.
Solzhenitsyn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vidonic loads up on a big right hand but Solzhenitsyn slips the punch.
Solzhenitsyn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vidonic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vidonic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidonic throws a leg kick which misses Solzhenitsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Solzhenitsyn tries to avoid it.
Vidonic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solzhenitsyn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Vidonic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vidonic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solzhenitsyn.
Vidonic lands a leg kick that knocks Solzhenitsyn off balance momentarily.
Vidonic connects with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vidonic.
Vidonic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solzhenitsyn moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Solzhenitsyn misses the target.
Vidonic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Solzhenitsyn's sensitive parts.
Vidonic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Solzhenitsyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Solzhenitsyn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vidonic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Solzhenitsyn's calf.
Solzhenitsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vidonic was well out of range. Poor timing from Solzhenitsyn.
An inside leg kick lands from Vidonic.
Vidonic loads up on a big right hand but Solzhenitsyn slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidonic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vidonic with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vidonic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Solzhenitsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Vidonic lands with an overhand left.
Vidonic thumps Solzhenitsyn with a low kick.
Vidonic lands with a right hand.
Vidonic lands with an uppercut that bounces Solzhenitsyn off the ropes and back into range.
Vidonic misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Solzhenitsyn misses the target.
Vidonic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Solzhenitsyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Solzhenitsyn checks a low kick from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Little Vidonic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vidonic throws out a loose jab but Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidonic with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vidonic.
Vidonic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Solzhenitsyn misses the target.
Vidonic misses with a straight right.
Solzhenitsyn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vidonic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Solzhenitsyn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vidonic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vidonic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Solzhenitsyn slips under a jab from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Vidonic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Solzhenitsyn doesn't seem phased though.
Solzhenitsyn slips a straight right by Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn 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.
Solzhenitsyn throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solzhenitsyn tries to move into range but Vidonic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vidonic lands with a nice body punch.
Vidonic moves away from the strike by Solzhenitsyn.
Solzhenitsyn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Solzhenitsyn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Solzhenitsyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vidonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solzhenitsyn can pounce on him.
Vidonic throws a leg kick but Solzhenitsyn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vidonic misses with a looping right.
Vidonic catches Solzhenitsyn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn blocks a jab.
Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vidonic throws a hook to the side of Solzhenitsyn's head but Solzhenitsyn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vidonic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vidonic connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Solzhenitsyn throws a leg kick that misses.
Vidonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solzhenitsyn.
Vidonic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solzhenitsyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Solzhenitsyn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solzhenitsyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Solzhenitsyn blocks the leg kick.
Solzhenitsyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vidonic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vidonic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solzhenitsyn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vidonic throws out the jab.
Vidonic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vidonic throws a looping overhand right but Solzhenitsyn ducks down to avoid it.
Vidonic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vidonic throws a leg kick but Solzhenitsyn moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Vidonic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Little Vidonic'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!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vidonic.
Sasha Solzhenitsyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vidonic misses with a low kick as Solzhenitsyn jumps back.
Vidonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solzhenitsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vidonic cracks Solzhenitsyn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Solzhenitsyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vidonic misses with a kick to the body.
Solzhenitsyn throwing a counter right hand but Vidonic manages to avoid it.
Vidonic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Solzhenitsyn momentarily.
Vidonic lands a jab to the nose.
Solzhenitsyn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vidonic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidonic connects with a single shot there.
Solzhenitsyn misses with a hook. Vidonic ducked under it nicely.
Vidonic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vidonic misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidonic throws the left hand but Solzhenitsyn avoids the punch easily.
Solzhenitsyn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Solzhenitsyn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vidonic lands a leg kick that knocks Solzhenitsyn off balance momentarily.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that misses.
Vidonic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Vidonic lands.
Vidonic lands a glancing blow to the side of Solzhenitsyn's head.
Vidonic connects with a leg kick. Solzhenitsyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solzhenitsyn scores with a jab. Vidonic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Solzhenitsyn moves out of range as Vidonic strikes.
Solzhenitsyn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Solzhenitsyn ducks under a wild hook from Vidonic.
Solzhenitsyn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vidonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Solzhenitsyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Vidonic lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solzhenitsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Vidonic is just out of range.
Vidonic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solzhenitsyn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vidonic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Little Vidonic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vidonic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vidonic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vidonic blocks a head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Vidonic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solzhenitsyn throws a head kick but Vidonic moves out of range.
Vidonic blocks a head kick by Solzhenitsyn.
Vidonic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vidonic lands a jab to the nose.
Solzhenitsyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Vidonic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vidonic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 45:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Vidonic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kyle Sackrider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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185 lbs
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sackrider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Banks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Banks.
Banks slips under a jab.
Sackrider misses with a looping left.
Robin Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackrider counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackrider throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Sackrider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sackrider connects with an inside leg kick.
Sackrider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Sackrider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banks is looking to chop away at Sackrider's legs.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sackrider's head.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackrider throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sackrider's sensitive parts.
Banks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sackrider slips a straight right by Banks.
Sackrider throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackrider misses the target.
Sackrider looks to land a body kick but Banks moved away.
Banks flicks out a counter leg kick but Sackrider steps away.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick
and Sackrider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sackrider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banks throws a hook but Sackrider blocks it.
Sackrider just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackrider.
Sackrider misses with a low kick.
Sackrider wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Banks staying out of range there.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Sackrider is out of range.
Banks lands a really nice looking cross but Sackrider seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackrider connects with a body shot.
Banks scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackrider misses with a straight left.
Sackrider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackrider walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Banks takes one to the chin there.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sackrider.
Sackrider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackrider.
Sackrider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Sackrider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Banks backs away, Sackrider returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackrider.
Sackrider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks misses with a leg kick
and Sackrider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sackrider dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Sackrider slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sackrider misses the target.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackrider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackrider quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sackrider slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sackrider appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackrider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Sackrider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyle Sackrider is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackrider connects with a leg kick. Banks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sackrider lands with a nice combination. Banks backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Banks misses.
Sackrider thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sackrider throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackrider connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Banks is rocked!
Sackrider cracks Banks with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Banks is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Banks is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Banks could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Sackrider!
During a confident post fight interview, Kyle Sackrider 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 middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Artem Levin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicola Tesla is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla blocks a leg kick.
Levin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Levin.
Tesla throws the kick towards the body but Levin avoids it.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levin slips a jab from Tesla.
Levin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Levin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tesla takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tesla moves away from the strike by Levin.
Levin lands a front kick.
Levin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tesla.
Tesla motions for Levin to come forward. Tesla throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla lets loose with a powerful body kick. Levin will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Levin.
Tesla throws a body kick that misses.
Tesla avoids the head kick by Levin.
Tesla misses with an uppercut. Levin saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin scores with a leg kick.
Artem Levin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Levin is looking to chop away at Tesla's legs.
Tesla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tesla lands a nice hook to Levin's body. Levin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Levin.
Levin is looking to score with low kicks.
Tesla blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Levin, as that shot connected.
Tesla throws a head kick but Levin moves out of range.
Tesla blocks the body kick.
Tesla throws a big counter head kick but Levin avoids it with no problem.
Levin scores with a nice right hand.
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla tries to move into range but Levin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tesla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Levin rather than just go for the knockout.
Tesla is looking to chop away at Levin's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tesla. That did some damage!
Tesla is looking to land body kicks.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tesla lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Levin throws a push kick but Tesla slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Levin tenderised Tesla's leg. Tesla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tesla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tesla connects with an inside leg kick.
Levin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tesla throws a body punch but Levin moves out of range.
Levin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Good leg kick by Levin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Levin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tesla moves out of range as Levin throws a body kick.
Levin misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tesla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levin manages to avoid it.
Tesla rushes Levin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Levin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Levin throws a body kick that misses.
Tesla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Levin.
Levin is looking to slow Tesla down with leg kicks.
Levin looks to score with a jab to the body but Tesla is just out of range.
Tesla looks to land a right hand but Levin moved out of range.
Levin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tesla throws the left hand but Levin avoids the punch easily.
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Levin at a distance.
Levin misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Levin.
Levin slips under a jab.
Tesla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tesla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Levin tries to land a body kick
and Tesla moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tesla has Levin pressed against the ropes, preventing Levin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Levin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levin trying to land knees to the body.
Tesla breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin throws a sloppy head kick and Tesla moves out of range easily.
Levin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tesla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Levin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Levin throws a low kick, looking for Tesla's leg but Tesla calmly moves out of range.
Tesla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Levin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tesla cracks the inside of Levin's front leg.
Levin throws a chopping leg kick but Tesla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tesla misses with a wild body shot.
Levin looks to land a left hand but Tesla moved out of range nicely.
Levin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tesla.
A quick step to the side and Levin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tesla tries to land a front kick but Levin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Levin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tesla can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Levin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levin. That's going to slow Tesla down.
Tesla fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Levin checks it well.
Levin checks a leg kick nicely.
Levin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tesla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levin keeps Tesla at a distance using the push kick.
Levin misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Levin catches Tesla right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Levin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Levin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Levin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Levin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tesla. Tesla circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Levin lands with a good body shot.
Levin is looking to slow Tesla down with leg kicks.
Tesla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levin moves away.
Levin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Levin misses with a low kick as Tesla jumps back.
Levin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Levin's corner calls for a 1-2. Levin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Levin lands with a shot to the body.
Levin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin checks a leg kick.
Levin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tesla.
Tesla misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levin. Tesla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Levin with a body shot.
Tesla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Levin can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Levin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tesla tries a head kick but it misses.
Levin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Levin scores with the left hand. Tesla knows he should have avoided that one.
Tesla looks to land a left hand but Levin moved out of range nicely.
Tesla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses.
Levin looks to land a right hand but Tesla moved out of range.
Levin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tesla if he has to take too many more of those.
Tesla looks to score with a jab to the body but Levin is just out of range.
Tesla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Levin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Levin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Levin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Levin.
Levin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tesla misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Levin misses the target.
Tesla has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Levin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levin scores with a nice right hand.
Tesla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Levin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tesla's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
Levin throws a push kick but Tesla slaps the foot to one side.
Levin throws a leg kick which misses Tesla's front leg but catches the back leg as Tesla tries to avoid it.
Tesla throws a chopping leg kick but Levin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tesla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Levin to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Levin does it's job there.
Artem Levin is winning the standup battle so far.
Levin lands the left hand.
Levin cracks Tesla with a good jab.
Levin throws a leg kick but Tesla moved away.
Levin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tesla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tesla has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Levin.
Levin moves out of range as Tesla throws a body kick.
Tesla cracks a nice hook into Levin's ribs.
Levin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Levin. That's going to slow Tesla down.
Levin cracks Tesla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tesla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Levin looks to land a left hand but Tesla moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tesla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Levin.
Levin lands a nice looking body kick.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levin.
Tesla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levin.
Tesla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Levin.
An attempted straight right counter from Levin misses the target.
Levin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tesla off the ropes and back into range.
Levin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tesla.
Tesla throws a leg kick that misses.
Levin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Tesla misses.
Tesla takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levin lands a head kick. Tesla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tesla scores with a one two! Levin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tesla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Levin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Levin throws out a loose jab but Tesla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tesla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Levin, right into the meat.
Tesla is looking to slow Levin down with leg kicks.
Tesla on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Levin. Levin obviously looking to wear him down.
Levin jabs Tesla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Levin avoids a kick to the body.
Levin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Levin.
Levin lunges at Tesla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tesla's hand.
Levin misses with a leg kick
letting Tesla counter with a right hand.
A jab from Levin misses.
Levin wants to slow Tesla down by chopping away at his legs.
Tesla throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Levin. That's going to slow Tesla down.
Tesla cracks Levin with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Tesla misses.
Tesla misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin lands with an uppercut that bounces Tesla off the ropes and back into range.
Tesla checks the leg kick.
Tesla looks to land a body kick but Levin moved away.
Tesla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Levin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tesla.
Tesla pivots, looking for a leg kick but Levin is out of range and Tesla settles back down.
Tesla throws a body punch but Levin moves out of range.
Tesla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Levin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Levin.
Levin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tesla's sensitive parts.
Levin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Levin throws a lazy right hand but Tesla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Levin throws out a leg kick but Tesla moves out of range and Levin only half commits.
Tesla throws a shot from downtown. Levin moves away and avoids it.
Levin connects with a leg kick. Tesla looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tesla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tesla throws a leg kick but Levin moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Levin checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Levin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tesla walks forward, straight into a front kick from Levin.
Levin lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Levin.
Levin connects with an inside leg kick.
Tesla blocks a leg kick.
Levin throws a head kick that misses.
Tesla swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Tesla misses.
A low kick from Tesla misses
and Levin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Levin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Levin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tesla lands with an overhand left.
Tesla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tesla.
Levin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Levin had his way with Nicola Tesla in that round.
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!
Levin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicola Tesla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tesla tries to counter with a clinch but Levin shakes him off and moves away.
Levin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Levin scores with a decent looking hook.
Tesla connects with a crisp jab.
Levin tries to score with a low kick but Tesla moves his leg out of the way.
Levin misses with a kick to the body.
Tesla wants to counter the offense by Levin and move into the clinch position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tesla. Levin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levin throws a leg kick
and Levin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levin is looking to score with low kicks.
Tesla gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Levin slips a jab from Tesla.
Tesla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Levin.
Tesla scores with a jab. Levin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Levin.
Levin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Levin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good shot there by Levin.
Tesla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Levin. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Levin.
Levin misses with a kick to the body
and Tesla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Levin throws a lazy head kick
and Tesla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tesla prevents Levin from breaking the clinch.
Tesla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tesla scores with a shoulder strike.
Tesla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tesla taking a breather.
Levin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Levin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tesla lands with a left to the head.
Levin is trying to break the clinch but Tesla is controlling him.
Levin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Levin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tesla avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Tesla on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tesla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tesla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tesla missing with knees to the body.
Levin lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Levin.
Tesla working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Levin has had enough of the clinch but Tesla keeps him there for the moment.
Tesla has Levin pressed against the ropes, preventing Levin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Levin is trying to break the clinch but Tesla is controlling him.
Levin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tesla avoids it.
Levin has had enough of the clinch but Tesla keeps him there for the moment.
Tesla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artem Levin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tesla lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tesla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Levin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tesla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Levin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tesla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicola Tesla.
I think Levin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Levin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baak Siko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Green might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Miracle - We Ain't Scared. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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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 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baak Siko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siko throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Siko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siko looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Siko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Baak Siko has been cut.
Baak Siko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siko ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Siko takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Siko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siko moves into the clinch.
Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Siko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Green avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Green works on Siko's body with a couple of short punches.
Siko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green avoids the elbow strike from Siko, against the ropes.
Green breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Green lands a nice hook to Siko's body. Siko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green scores with a kick to the body.
Siko moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Green moves out of range of the body kick from Siko.
Green slips under a jab from Siko.
Green wants to slow Siko down by chopping away at his legs.
Siko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Siko.
Siko ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
Siko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Siko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siko.
Green on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green gets tackled into the ropes by Siko. Siko maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Siko swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siko misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko lands a nice knee to the body.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
Green looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Siko looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Siko.
Siko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Siko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green lands a damaging elbow.
Green avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Green avoiding damage as Siko throws knees to the body.
Green breaks from the clinch.
Siko is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Siko moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Siko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
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 Danny Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baak Siko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green throws a hook to the side of Siko's head but Siko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Siko just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donk. Green catches Siko right on the button with a cross.
Siko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Siko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siko.
Siko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Green.
Siko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Green on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by Siko misses
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siko wants to clinch.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Siko backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Siko ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Green looks for the body kick but Siko saw that one coming.
Siko takes the fight into the clinch.
Siko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Green in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Green is defending well for now.
Green trying to control the position but instead, Siko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Green into the ropes.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siko.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siko.
Siko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green digs a right hand underneath Siko's ribcage. Siko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Green just misses with a elbow thrown towards Siko's brow.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
Siko misses with some punches.
Siko throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Siko.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Green lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Baak Siko's cut even more.
Siko swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko lands an elbow inside.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Siko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Siko is breathing heavily.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Siko.
Siko avoids the body shot from Green.
Green misses with an uppercut. Siko saw that one coming.
Green cracks Siko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danny Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Siko.
Siko misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Green.
Green connects with a leg kick. Siko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Siko's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko misses with a body shot.
Siko tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Green dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baak Siko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Green with a hook.
Siko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siko.
Siko misses with a body shot.
As Siko backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Siko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Siko missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green lands a nice leg kick that just misses Siko's sensitive parts.
Siko lands with a good body shot.
Green misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking to chop away at Siko's legs.
Siko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Siko pushes Green back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green lands a hook that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Siko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siko missing with knees to the body.
Green lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Siko.
Green is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
Siko struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Siko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Green lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Green lands a nice elbow.
Siko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Green avoids it.
Siko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Green avoids the head kick by Siko.
Green throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siko misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Siko dips to his left and cracks Green with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Siko if he has to take too many more of those.
Siko misses with an uppercut
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Baak Siko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Siko lands with a good body shot.
Siko misses with a looping right.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Siko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Siko throws a shot to the body.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Siko moves out of range easily.
Green misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Green momentarily.
Green lands a jab.
Green wants to land a leg kick but Siko is out of range.
Green sets himself, and Siko steps forward looking for the clinch! Green avoids it this time.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Green clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Baak Siko'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.
Siko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Green under the eye.
Green avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Siko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siko looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Siko slips a straight right by Green.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siko.
Siko misses with a looping right.
Green blocks a head kick by Siko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siko looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Siko tries a head kick but it misses.
Green's jab looks to have found its range, popping Siko under the eye.
Siko misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Siko loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siko misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a low kick but Siko moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green misses with a looping right.
Siko swings widly with a right hand
and Green cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Siko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siko moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green lunges at Siko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Siko's hand.
Siko punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Green checks a leg kick nicely.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Siko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siko misses with a head kick.
Green lands a glancing blow to the side of Siko's head.
Green misses with a low kick.
Green cracks the inside of Siko's front leg.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siko in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Siko.
Green throws a front kick aimed at Siko's knee but Siko avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Siko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Siko.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siko checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko scores with a shot to the body.
Siko connects with a solid leg kick.
Green 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.
Siko tries to clinch but Green moves away
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Siko misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
Siko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Siko.
Siko misses with a hook.
Siko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siko.
Siko works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with the punch.
Siko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Siko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Siko looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Siko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Green counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Danny Green will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baak Siko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Siko scores with a jab.
Siko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Green counters with a one-two to the body.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Siko wants to clinch.
Siko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Siko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Green scores with a punch to the head.
Siko cracks a nice hook into Green's ribs.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Siko is just out of range.
Siko tries to counter with a clinch but Green shakes him off and moves away.
Siko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Siko cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Siko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siko.
Siko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siko misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siko connects with a leg kick. Green looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Siko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green misses with a body kick.
That kick from Siko tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Siko rushes Green and presses him up against the ropes.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siko obliges.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Siko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Green's brow.
Green breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Siko.
Siko tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green misses with a low kick.
Siko digs a good hook to Green's body.
Siko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick from Green misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko jabs at Green's body.
Siko slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Green.
A shot to the liver by Siko. Beautiful body shot.
Baak Siko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheers as Siko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Green doesn't seem phased though.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Siko is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Green, right into the meat.
Green blocks the body kick.
Danny Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Siko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Siko lands a high kick!
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siko in his tracks.
Siko throws a solid leg kick but Green takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Siko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Siko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siko misses with a right hand
and Green makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Green scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Baak Siko.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:47
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Danny Green!
In his post fight interview, Danny Green started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximus Ukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Souza tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Ukkeli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ukkeli ducks under a wild hook from Souza.
An inside leg kick from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Souza is out of range.
Souza is looking for the big counter here.
Souza throws a wild body kick that Ukkeli sees coming a mile off.
Souza tries a low kick but Ukkeli avoids it.
A big right from Souza misses.
Ukkeli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Souza checks the leg kick.
Souza throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ukkeli slips a straight right by Souza.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza scores with a push kick.
Souza sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Souza misses with the body kick
letting Ukkeli counter with a right hand.
A big right from Ukkeli misses.
Ukkeli blocks a leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a big counter combination but Souza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Souza tries to get set, Ukkeli tries to push him back and clinch up but Souza manages to avoid the attempt.
Souza throws the kick towards the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
A low kick from Ukkeli is predictable there
and Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been informed that Souza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Ukkeli throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Souza's legs.
Souza thumps Ukkeli with a low kick.
Ukkeli thows a leg kick but Souza checks it
and Souza counters with a head kick. That will keep Ukkeli thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Souza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sergio Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Souza jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Souza misses with a hook. Ukkeli ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Souza moves away from the strike by Ukkeli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Souza.
Souza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli defending well as Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Souza missing with a left hand there. Ukkeli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Ukkeli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Souza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza scores with a hook to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ukkeli cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ukkeli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Souza.
Souza lands with a straight right. Ukkeli didn't see that one coming.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ukkeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Ukkeli's shoulder, as Ukkeli tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Souza.
Ukkeli punishes Souza's body with a nice straight punch.
Souza misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ukkeli moves out of range of the leg kick from Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scoring well with a low kick there.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Souza throws a nice looking combination but Ukkeli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza misses with a few strikes there.
Ukkeli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Souza checks it well.
Souza misses with a hook.
Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ukkeli.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ukkeli takes one to the side of the head.
Ukkeli misses with a lunging right hand
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli connects with a body shot.
Ukkeli connects with a single shot there.
Ukkeli tries to land a leg kick but Souza saw it coming and moves away.
Souza needs to keep his hands up - Ukkeli had a free shot at his head there.
Souza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ukkeli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sergio Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Ukkeli's leg but Ukkeli calmly moves out of range.
Ukkeli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Souza just manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli clinches with his opponent.
Souza blocks an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souza's elbow.
Souza dodges an elbow strike from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli struggles to land a body shot inside as Souza controls his hands.
Ukkeli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Ukkeli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Souza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximus Ukkeli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ukkeli closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Ukkeli on the inside.
Ukkeli pushes off an throws an elbow but Souza leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ukkeli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souzas head.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Ukkeli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli breaks from the clinch.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
Ukkeli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Souza. Souza obviously looking to wear him down.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries 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!
Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Souza slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick as Souza jumps back.
A punch lands to the side of Ukkeli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Souza misses.
A big right from Souza misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ukkeli looks low and kicks high, catching Souza right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
It looks like Sergio Souza has been cut.
Ukkeli moves away from the strike by Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli throws a chopping leg kick but Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ukkeli misses.
Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ukkeli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souza is out of range.
Ukkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Souza misses with a body shot.
Souza throws a lazy body kick
and Ukkeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Souza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Souza throws a leg kick but Ukkeli moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Souza checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Souza scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ukkeli loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Souza misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souza.
A head kick from Souza lands but Ukkeli takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ukkeli takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Sergio Souza'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.
Sloppy strikes from Souza. Those never looked like landing.
Ukkeli misses with a looping left.
Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ukkeli with a body shot.
Souza misses with a hook
and Ukkeli counters with a thumping low kick.
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ukkeli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Souza's legs.
Souza misses with a right hand
and Ukkeli counters with a straight right hand.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Souza.
Ukkeli cracks Souza with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli throws a counter high kick but Souza was just alert enough to avoid it.
Souza moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli misses with a body kick.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza staying out of range there.
Ukkeli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souza.
Souza tries to land a front kick but Ukkeli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Souza lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ukkeli doesn't seem phased though.
Souza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ukkeli.
Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Souza digs a good body shot into Ukkeli's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Souza throws a poor cross that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a nice uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Souza.
Ukkeli is looking to chop away at Souza's legs.
Souza blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza looks to land a right hand but Ukkeli moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza loads up on a big right hand but Ukkeli slips the punch.
Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Souza.
Good leg kick by Souza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza cracks the inside of Ukkeli's front leg.
Ukkeli 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.
A little jabbing left from Souza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ukkeli misses with an uppercut.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ukkeli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souza can pounce on him.
Souza blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli misses with a right hand
and Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Ukkeli blocks a low kick nicely.
Ukkeli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Souza.
Ukkeli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Souza is looking to slow Ukkeli down with leg kicks.
Souza connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Souza throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sergio Souza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergio Souza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Souza. That's going to slow Ukkeli down.
Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Ukkeli is out of range.
Ukkeli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkeli.
Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ukkeli. That did some damage!
Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Ukkeli. That snapped Souza's head back.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli missing with a left hand there. Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Souza blocks a leg kick.
Ukkeli checks a low kick from Souza.
Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but Ukkeli is just out of range.
Souza throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Ukkeli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ukkeli lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Souza is defending well for now.
Ukkeli lands an elbow just above Souza 's eye.
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range and Souza settles back down.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza scores with a push kick.
Ukkeli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Souza misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli lands a jab.
A low kick from Ukkeli misses
and Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Souza with a nice cross.
Ukkeli lands with a straight right. Souza didn't see that one coming.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ukkeli doesn't seem bothered though.
Ukkeli blocks the body kick.
Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ukkeli.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ukkeli moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
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 Maximus Ukkeli.
I think Ukkeli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Souza!
A relieved looking Sergio Souza thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Byrne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkovic comes to the ring accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - . David Byrne 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 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
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, David Byrne!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrne has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cirkovic is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Byrne has managed to clinch.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cirkovic is trying to break free.
Byrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byrne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cirkovic trying to stall but Byrne improves his position.
Byrne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cirkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrne struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Cirkovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Byrne blocks the elbow strike.
Byrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cirkovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Byrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Byrne throws out a powerful jab.
Byrne tries to clinch up.
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Byrne's legs.
Byrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Byrne moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Byrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byrne down.
Byrne lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cirkovic will feel that in the morning.
Byrne checks a leg kick.
Byrne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cirkovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrne throws a shot to the body.
Cirkovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Byrne.
Cirkovic defending well as Byrne loads up on a big left hand.
Cirkovic throws a big counter combination but Byrne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrne throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Byrne tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Byrne's leg. Byrne is trying to keep his angry face on.
David Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrne lands a body shot.
Byrne lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Cirkovic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cirkovic scores with a leg kick.
Byrne throws a solid leg kick but Cirkovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrne.
Cirkovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byrne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cirkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byrne is out of range.
Byrne flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirkovic steps away.
Byrne blocks a leg kick.
Byrne fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkovic, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the head.
Cirkovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Byrne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byrne prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byrne is defending well for now.
Byrne misses with a body punch.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne blocks an elbow strike from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a body shot from Byrne.
Byrne lands a shoulder strike.
Byrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cirkovic lands a knee to the body.
Cirkovic stalling in the clinch.
Cirkovic misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Cirkovic.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Cirkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrne controls his hands.
Cirkovic misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Byrne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Byrne drives through and clinches with Cirkovic against the ropes.
Cirkovic throws an elbow that misses.
Byrne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byrne on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byrne.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Byrne.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Byrne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic throws a push kick but Byrne slaps the foot to one side.
Cirkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkovic lands a nice hook to Byrne's body. Byrne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Byrne throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Byrne is looking to land body kicks.
Cirkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrne.
Byrne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cirkovic at a distance.
Byrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
David Byrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cirkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cirkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Byrne tries to clinch but Cirkovic moves away
and Cirkovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Byrne lands a nice looking body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne throws a head kick that misses.
Byrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Byrne now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic cracks the inside of Byrne's front leg.
Byrne moves into the clinch.
Byrne can't find room to land a body shot as Cirkovic controls the action.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Byrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne avoiding damage as Cirkovic throws knees to the body.
Byrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cirkovic.
Byrne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cirkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrne gets through Cirkovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cirkovic gets through Byrne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Byrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cirkovic blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne is working Cirkovic over against the ropes.
Byrne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cirkovic can't find room to land a body shot as Byrne controls the action.
Cirkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byrne backwards.
Byrne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrne in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrne is breathing heavily.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cirkovic lands a nice elbow.
It looks like David Byrne has been cut.
Cirkovic digs a right hand underneath Byrne's ribcage. Byrne let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cirkovic unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cirkovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Byrne misses
and Cirkovic counters with a beautiful hook that drops Byrne to the mat! Will Byrne be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Cirkovic to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Byrne is up. He looks OK to continue.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
A jab from Cirkovic finds it's way through Byrne's defenses.
Byrne is rocked!
Byrne throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Byrne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Byrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Cirkovic finish him?
Cirkovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Cirkovic pushes Byrne away with a front kick.
Byrne is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byrne scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Byrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byrne seems to have recovered his senses.
Cirkovic connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrne checks the leg kick.
Cirkovic scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Byrne beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Byrne feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Byrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byrne connects with a body shot.
Byrne misses the jab.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Byrne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Byrne can do to turn this around?
Byrne wants to land a leg kick but Cirkovic is out of range.
Byrne darts in trying to clinch
and Cirkovic counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Byrne's hands.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cirkovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Byrne doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic throws a front kick aimed at Byrne's knee but Byrne avoids it well.
Crunch! Cirkovic slams his shin into Byrne's torso.
Cirkovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cirkovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Byrne in the body.
Byrne misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Byrne throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Cirkovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Byrne will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrne swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cirkovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrne is just out of range.
Byrne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Byrne has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Byrne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Byrne's front leg but catches the back leg as Byrne tries to avoid it.
Byrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cirkovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Cirkovic misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrne is just out of range.
Byrne wants to slow Cirkovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Cirkovic throws a head kick but Byrne moves out of range.
Byrne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cirkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrne missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne moves to clinch but Cirkovic breaks away
letting Cirkovic counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Byrne stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
A leg kick checked by Byrne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Cirkovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Byrne.
Cirkovic throws a low kick but Byrne avoids it.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Byrne.
Cirkovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Byrne misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic lands a body shot.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Byrne in the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
Cirkovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Byrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cirkovic. That did some damage!
Byrne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cirkovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrne lands a nice looking body kick.
Cirkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Byrne has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Byrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Cirkovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Byrne. That's going to slow Cirkovic down.
Byrne blocks a low kick nicely.
Cirkovic 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Byrne misses with a hook. Cirkovic ducked under it nicely.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Byrne.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.
Byrne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cirkovic circles away.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
You can see that Byrne has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Cirkovic misses the jab.
Byrne feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Byrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byrne down.
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Byrne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrne missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cirkovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic backing away here, and Byrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cirkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrne.
Byrne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Byrne.
Byrne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Byrne 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 Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byrne blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Byrne has time to react.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Byrne down with leg kicks.
Cirkovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrne tries a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
Byrne cracks Cirkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Byrne connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrne.
Cirkovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Byrne avoids it.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Byrne lands a jab to Cirkovic's midsection.
Byrne moves into range and clinches up with Cirkovic.
Cirkovic is looking to control Byrne's arms but Byrne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cirkovic has his back to the ropes.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrne avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Byrne lands a leg kick that knocks Cirkovic off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Byrne.
Byrne looks to score with a jab to the body but Cirkovic is just out of range.
Byrne moves forwards but Cirkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cirkovic looks for the body kick but Byrne saw that one coming.
Cirkovic misses with a body kick.
Byrne scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Byrne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrne misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Byrne.
Cirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic backing away here, and Byrne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byrne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cirkovic throws a body punch but Byrne moves out of range.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Byrne.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic tried to score with a low kick but Byrne checks it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byrne tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Byrne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
Byrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrne lands a slapping body shot.
Byrne blocks a jab.
Byrne was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cirkovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Byrne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Byrne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cirkovic feints and then cracks Byrne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Byrne down.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic connects with a single shot there.
Byrne moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Byrne's cut.
That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Byrne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byrne is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cirkovic is looking to chop away at Byrne's legs.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic throws a right hand that Byrne ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrne also avoids with ease.
Byrne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Byrne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrne throws a leg kick which misses Cirkovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Cirkovic tries to avoid it.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byrne tries a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Byrne counters with a stiff right hand.
Cirkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Byrne misses with a double jab.
Cirkovic avoids the body shot from Byrne.
Byrne scores with a nice body kick.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Cirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byrne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Byrne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byrne misses the shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws the left hand but Byrne avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cirkovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Byrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic lands with a shot to the body.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Byrne misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Byrne's head.
David Byrne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrne swings for the body but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Cirkovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Byrne does it's job there.
Byrne throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Byrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrne throws an overhand right that lands on Cirkovic's shoulder, as Cirkovic tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Byrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cirkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cirkovic as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Byrne blocks the low kick.
Byrne throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cirkovic delivers a nice body kick.
Cirkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Byrne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cirkovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Byrnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byrne.
Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook.
Cirkovic ducks under a wild hook from Byrne.
Cirkovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Byrne avoided it.
Byrne misses with a hook to the body
and Cirkovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrne throws a right hand that misses
and Cirkovic counters with a solid body kick.
Byrne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four 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!
Byrne misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Cirkovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Byrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrne tries to clinch
and Cirkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Byrne punishes Cirkovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Cirkovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrne manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byrne. Byrne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byrne misses with a hook
and Cirkovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cirkovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Byrne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byrne on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cirkovic. Cirkovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrne looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Byrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Milovan Cirkovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cirkovic 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:43
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Milovan Cirkovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suri comes to the ring accompanied by Bohemia - Kali Denali . Sher Shah Suri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suri misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Suri misses its intended target.
Romo instigates a clinch.
Romo has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romo pushes Suri back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Romo pushes Suri back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romo blocks a body shot from Suri.
Romo can't find room to land a body shot as Suri controls the action.
Suri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romo misses with a body punch.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romo trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Romo.
Suri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo just leaning against Suri, taking a breather.
Romo lands a left hand.
Romo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suri blocks it with crossed arms.
Romo is looking to control Suri's arms but Suri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romo has his back to the ropes.
Romo missing with knees to the body.
Suri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romo moves into range and clinches up with Suri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Suri.
Suri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romo is trying to stall.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Romo controls his hands.
Suri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Romo can turn it around.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
Romo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Suri tries to throw a body punch but Romo avoids it by throwing Suri back against the ropes.
Romo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romo blocking some punches.
Romo blocks a body shot from Suri.
Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romo is able to avoid easily.
Romo tries to counter with a clinch but Suri shakes him off and moves away.
Suri takes a swing at Romo's ribcage but misses.
Romo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Romo avoids the body shot from Suri.
Romo misses with a low kick.
Romo scores with a shot to the body.
Romo instigates a clinch.
Suri misses with some punches.
Suri lands an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Romo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romo.
Romo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suri is breathing heavily.
Romo lands an uppercut.
Romo scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Romo.
Romo misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romo.
Romo tries to land knees in the clinch but Suri avoids the damage to the body.
Romo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suri wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Suri.
Romo looking to throw knees to the head but Suri is blocking nicely.
Romo is working Suri over against the ropes.
Romo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Romo swings wildly with an uppercut but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suri wants to slow Romo down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romo gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romo blocks an uppercut.
Romo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Romo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suri tries to work over Romo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suri digs a right hand underneath Romo's ribcage. Romo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romo struggles to land a body shot inside as Suri controls his hands.
Suri breaks from the clinch.
Suri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Romo is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
Romo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Romo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.
Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Suri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Romo.
Romo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suri.
Romo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Romo scores with a nice right hand.
Romo takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romo.
Suri lands a hook that snaps the head of Romo backwards.
Suri tries to work over Romo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suri.
Suri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romo.
Suri lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Romo prevents a body shot from Suri.
Suri tries to break free but Romo pushes him back against the ropes.
Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romo throws out a loose jab but Suri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romo. Romo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and as Romo resets, Suri counters with a big head kick, out of nowhere! Romo goes down! The referee sends Suri to a neutral corner and begins the count.. 3,4,5,6,7, will he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sher Shah Suri 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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