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Junior Master of KT 3 Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwayne King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MT MT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MT MT!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MT avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MT tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MT wants to clinch.
King staggers MT with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! MT looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
King lands a jab to the head.
King loads up on a big right hand but MT slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King throws a right and a left that MT avoids nicely.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
MT uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King misses with a two punch combination.
MT uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
MT uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
MT tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from King misses.
King misses with a double jab.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MT tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MT tries to clinch up.
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
MT tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King misses with a two punch combination.
MT tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MT cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
MT tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King throwing a counter right hand but MT manages to avoid it.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MT wants to clinch.
As MT looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but MT just gets out of the way.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MT connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
MT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MT fails with an attempt to clinch.
MT is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King throws an overhand right that lands on MT's shoulder, as MT tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a series of punches but MT moves out of range.
MT connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MT uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MT is looking to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for MT.
MT drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King 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.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by MT.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MT tries to counter by closing the distance.
MT connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
King throws a hook but MT avoids it easily.
King works the jab nicely.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MT was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Dwayne King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MT is rocked!
MT wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MT is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MT seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MT slips a straight right by King.
MT on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MT connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. MT catches King right on the button with a cross.
MT tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MT might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MT moves away.
MT fails with an attempt to clinch.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - MT looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MT cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MT takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MT on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MT lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MT tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MT.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for MT.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
MT tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MT can do to turn this around?
King throws a series of punches but MT moves out of range.
King tries to move into range but MT moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a hook to the side of MT's head but MT sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a right and a left that MT avoids nicely.
MT with a hook.
A big left from King misses.
MT wants to counter with a clinch but King pushes him away.
MT connects with a jab.
MT thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MT has time to react.
A big right from King misses.
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
MT wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. MT does a little dance to reset his feet.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King throws a series of punches but MT moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut.
MT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MT moves out of range of the strikes.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MT.
MT scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MT tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
MT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a right hand that MT ducks under and follows up with a left that MT also avoids with ease.
MT scores with a jab to the head.
MT throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
MT wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MT uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Good exchange - MT coming out on top.
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!
MT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King takes one to the side of the head.
King throws a right and a left that MT avoids nicely.
MT tries to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
MT steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King scores with a jab.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MT slips a jab and a cross from King.
MT wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a shot from downtown. MT moves away and avoids it.
MT tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
MT lands a head shot.
MT is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
MT tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MT scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - MT looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - MT looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - MT looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MT moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
MT uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
MT ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MT moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MT fails in his attempt to clinch.
MT is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
MT MT has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
MT cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from King.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MT cracks King with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can King get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. King looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
MT thuds a left hand into King's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to MT MT.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Whitney Houston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Omeruo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Omeruo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
172 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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176 lbs
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Dangerous knees
Cuts easily
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Whitney Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Omeruo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omeruo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houston moves out of range as Omeruo throws a body kick.
Houston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Houston throws a body shot but no joy.
A right-left combo lands from Houston.
Omeruo throws a head kick that misses.
Omeruo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Houston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omeruo.
Omeruo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Omeruo manages to circle out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Omeruo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Omeruo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omeruo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Houston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houston misses with a straight right.
Houston tries to land a leg kick but Omeruo saw it coming and moves away.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Houston throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omeruo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Houston's calf.
Omeruo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Houston misses with a low kick.
Omeruo throws a push kick but Houston slaps the foot to one side.
Omeruo fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Omeruo.
Omeruo lands a front kick to the face, that drops Houston to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
It looks like Whitney Houston has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omeruo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Houston. That did some damage!
Houston throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Omeruo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Omeruo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Houston misses with a knee strike.
Houston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Omeruo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston tries a body shot but Omeruo blocks it.
Omeruo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Houston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omeruo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houston.
Houston scores with a hook to the body.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omeruo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Omeruo tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
Houston lands a body shot.
Houston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omeruo or not.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omeruo lands a knee to the head.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Omeruo.
Houston misses with a knee strike.
Omeruo misses with a knee to the head.
Omeruo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston avoiding damage as Omeruo throws knees to the body.
Omeruo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houston landing knees to the head.
Omeruo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Danny Omeruo should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Whitney Houston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Omeruo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Omeruo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Houston.
Danny Omeruo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omeruo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Omeruo 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.
Houston instigates a clinch.
Houston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Houston can't find room to land a body shot as Omeruo controls the action.
Omeruo trying to land knees to the body.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston tries to land knees in the clinch but Omeruo avoids the damage to the body.
Omeruo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Houston.
Omeruo tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Houston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Omeruo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Omeruo misses with a knee strike.
Omeruo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Houston tries a knee to the head but Omeruo blocks it.
Omeruo avoiding damage as Houston throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston looking to throw knees to the head but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Omeruo landing knees to the head.
Houston is leaning against Omeruo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Omeruo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Omeruo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omeruo or not.
Omeruo is breathing heavily.
Houston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omeruo's elbow.
Omeruo misses with a knee to the head.
Omeruo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houston trying to land knees to the body.
Omeruo tries to land knees in the clinch but Houston avoids the damage to the body.
Omeruo avoiding damage as Houston throws knees to the body.
Omeruo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Houston.
Omeruo misses with a knee strike.
Houston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Omeruo avoids it.
Omeruo missing with knees to the body.
Houston tries to land a knee to the head but Omeruo blocks with his arms.
Omeruo looking to throw knees to the head but Houston is blocking nicely.
Omeruo managing to block the knees to the body from Houston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Houston stalls.
Houston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Omeruo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Houston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Omeruo lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Houston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danny Omeruo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Omeruo obliges.
Houston with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston misses with a body punch.
Omeruo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Houston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Omeruo is keeping busy.
Houston lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Omeruo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Whitney Houston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Omeruo misses with a low kick.
Omeruo misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omeruo. That's going to slow Houston down.
That kick from Omeruo tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Omeruo is looking to land body kicks.
Omeruo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Houston checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Houston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Omeruo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danny Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omeruo tries a head kick but it misses.
Houston looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Houston looks to land a body kick but Omeruo moved away.
Omeruo wants to clinch up but Houston keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Houston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo throws a lazy head kick
and Houston moves into the clinch.
Houston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Omeruo.
Houston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omeruo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Houston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Omeruo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Omeruo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omeruo is defending well for now.
Houston with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Houston with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Omeruo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Houston's face.
Omeruo lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Houston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Omeruo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Houston looking to slow down the pace here.
Houston managing to block the knees to the body from Omeruo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston looking to throw knees to the head but Omeruo is blocking nicely.
Omeruo tries a knee to the head but Houston blocks it.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Houston blocks it with crossed arms.
Houston lands a good knee to the midsection. Omeruo won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Houston.
Houston misses with a knee to the head.
Omeruo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Houston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Houston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Omeruo prevents a body shot from Houston.
Houston misses with a punch to the body.
Houston working Omeruo over with knees to the body.
Houston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omeruo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Houston trying to land knees to the body.
Whitney Houston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Houston with a knee to the head.
Omeruo taking a breather.
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 Whitney Houston.
Well Omeruo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Omeruo!
An out of breath Danny Omeruo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zack Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music. Zack Dio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavershian throws a good cross that connects.
Dio misses with a wild body shot.
Dio moves out of range as Shavershian throws a body kick.
Shavershian throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
Dio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dio blocking some punches.
Shavershian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dio.
Dio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A shot in the inside from Dio.
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavershian moves away from the strike by Dio.
Shavershian misses with an uppercut.
Dio rushes Shavershian and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Shavershian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Dio moves into the clinch.
Dio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio tries to stall but Shavershian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dio lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Shavershian lands an elbow inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Shavershian.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dio.
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dio clinches up against the ropes.
Shavershian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dio breaks from the clinch.
Dio lands a really nice looking cross but Shavershian seems unphased.
Dio throws a sloppy head kick
and Shavershian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shavershian.
Dio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shavershian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dio misses with a punch on the inside.
Dio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shavershian up against the ropes.
Dio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dio breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dio tries to clinch there but Shavershian circles away.
Donk. Shavershian catches Dio right on the button with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shavershian.
Dio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Shavershian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Dio is looking to clinch.
Shavershian moves out of range of the strikes.
Dio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shavershian's hands.
Dio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shavershian on the side of the head.
Shavershian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Dio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shavershian tries to bum rush Dio with a series of wild strikes but Dio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shavershian can do to turn this around?
Shavershian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dio.
Shavershian tries to counter with a clinch but Dio shakes him off and moves away.
Dio throws a head kick but Shavershian moves out of range.
Dio gets a clinch.
Shavershian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shavershian can't break the clinch.
Dio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shavershian up against the ropes.
Dio is pushing Shavershian up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dio gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shavershian is looking to break free of the clinch but Dio has double underhooks.
Shavershian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavershian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dio fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavershian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dio wants to clinch up but Shavershian keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Shavershian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Shavershian pushes him off.
Shavershian thinks about the counter body kick.
Dio wants to clinch up but Shavershian keeps it at a distance.
Dio moves out of range of the leg kick from Shavershian.
Dio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shavershian misses with a straight right.
Dio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shavershian lands with a slapping head kick.
Good shot there by Dio.
Dio clinches up with Shavershian and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shavershian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dio. That's going to slow Shavershian down.
Zack Dio is winning the standup battle so far.
Shavershian throws a series of punches but Dio avoids them all with ease.
Dio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Shavershian misses its intended target.
Shavershian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dio dodges the punch combination from Shavershian.
A little feinted left hand from Dio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian tries to keep at a distance but Dio has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Dio.
Dio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shavershian tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shavershian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shavershian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dio drives through and clinches with Shavershian against the ropes.
Shavershian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dio breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shavershian checks a leg kick nicely.
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 Zack Dio 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.
Shavershian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dio tries to clinch up but Shavershian circles away and keeps his distance.
Shavershian looks to land a body kick but Dio moved away.
Shavershian motions for Dio to come forward. Shavershian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dio blocks the body kick.
Shavershian moves forwards but Dio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shavershian throws a hook to the side of Dio's head but Dio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shavershian throws a body shot but no joy.
Shavershian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shavershian walks into a stiff left hand from Dio.
Shavershian throws a leg kick but Dio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shavershian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Shavershian pushes him off.
Shavershian replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dio blocks it well.
Dio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shavershian.
Shavershian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dio clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavershian stalling in the clinch but Dio improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Shavershian is trying to break the clinch but Dio is controlling him.
Dio trying to control the position but instead, Shavershian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dio into the ropes.
Dio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shavershian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shavershian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shavershian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shavershian scrambles back to his feet.
Shavershian throws a series of punches but Dio avoids them all with ease.
Dio tries to clinch up but Shavershian circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by Dio. Beautiful body shot.
Shavershian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dio tries to clinch but Shavershian is having none of it.
Dio moves in looking to clinch but Shavershian pushes him off.
Dio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavershian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dio tries to clinch up.
Shavershian throws a head kick but Dio moves out of range.
Dio rushes Shavershian and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dio just misses with a punch to the body.
Dio throws out a powerful jab.
Shavershian throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shavershian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Dio drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Shavershian onto his butt! Shavershian pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Shavershian is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Dio and Shavershian falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zack Dio!
After winning the bout, Zack Dio thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Raivo Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine has chosen Slice of Heaven as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raivo Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Valentine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jaak closes the distance and clinches.
Jaak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Jaak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valentine tries to throw a body punch but Jaak avoids it by throwing Valentine back against the ropes.
Jaak working aggressively here.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak pushes Valentine back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sam Valentine has been cut.
Jaak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jaak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valentine looks winded!
Jaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaak's elbow.
Jaak blocks a body shot from Valentine.
Jaak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jaak prevents a body shot from Valentine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaak.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaak.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Jaak.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaak.
A right hand to the body from Jaak.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jaak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valentine backwards.
Valentine is rocked!
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Jaak.
Valentine takes a shot to the head.
Valentine is still on wobbly legs! Can Jaak finish him?
Jaak misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak throws a head punch that misses.
Valentine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jaak swings wildly with an uppercut but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaak misses with the head strike.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valentine seems to have recovered his senses.
Jaak lands a shot to the body.
Jaak misses with a body punch.
Jaak stalling.
Jaak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaak lands a body punch.
Jaak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valentine misses with a punch to the body.
Jaak wants to stall.
Jaak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Jaak creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Valentine crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Valentine face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jaak takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Raivo Jaak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forged Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the ring accompanied by Last Caress - Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Forged Steel !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel walks into a big right hand from Brophy and goes down! The referee sends Brophy to a neutral corner as Steel gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Steel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brophy scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Steel to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Brophy away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Steel got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Steel is rocked!
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Brophy finish him?
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Brophy mutters something to Steel before pushing him back against the ropes. As Steel comes back towards him, Brophy unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Steel clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Brophy!
John Brophy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Rico Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sittichai Sittsongpeenong (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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sittichai Sittsongpeenong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sittsongpeenong is looking to clinch.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dimelo keeps Sittsongpeenong at a distance using the push kick.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sittsongpeenong checks a leg kick.
Sittsongpeenong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Sittsongpeenong coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Sittsongpeenong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo throwing a counter right hand but Sittsongpeenong manages to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong digs a good hook to Dimelo's body.
Sittsongpeenong is looking to clinch.
Dimelo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sittsongpeenong closes the distance and pushes Dimelo back into the ropes.
Dimelo is working Sittsongpeenong over against the ropes.
Sittsongpeenong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sittsongpeenong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo is looking to chop away at Sittsongpeenong's legs.
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Dimelo keeps Sittsongpeenong at a distance using the push kick.
Sittsongpeenong takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Sittsongpeenong finds it's target.
Sittsongpeenong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sittsongpeenong avoids a kick to the body.
Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sittsongpeenong.
It looked like Dimelo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sittsongpeenong.
A telegraphed right hand from Sittsongpeenong misses the target.
Sittsongpeenong moves in looking to clinch but Dimelo pushes him off.
Sittsongpeenong missing with a left hand there. Dimelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sittsongpeenong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong moves out of range as Dimelo throws a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo tries to work over Sittsongpeenong's front leg with a kick but Sittsongpeenong checks it.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a hook.
Dimelo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Sittsongpeenong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dimelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Sittsongpeenong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sittsongpeenong clobbers Dimelo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dimelo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sittsongpeenong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dimelo under the eye.
Dimelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sittsongpeenong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dimelo's head.
Sittsongpeenong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sittsongpeenong.
A big left from Sittsongpeenong misses.
Jab from Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a combination
and Dimelo counters with a low kick, right behind Sittsongpeenong 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sittichai Sittsongpeenong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dimelo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dimelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Sittsongpeenong avoids the punch easily.
Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
Sittsongpeenong stalks Dimelo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dimelo's face. Dimelo staggers backwards, shaken.
Sittsongpeenong misses with an uppercut
and Dimelo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dimelo.
Dimelo blocking some punches.
Sittsongpeenong tries to throw a body punch but Dimelo avoids it by throwing Sittsongpeenong back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimelo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Dimelo manages to break the clinch.
Sittsongpeenong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sittsongpeenong manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimelo slips a straight right by Sittsongpeenong.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo moves out of range as Sittsongpeenong strikes.
Dimelo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dimelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sittsongpeenong.
A short right from Dimelo.
Dimelo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sittsongpeenong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimelo's elbow.
Dimelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimelo.
Dimelo looks to land a body kick but Sittsongpeenong moved away.
Dimelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sittsongpeenong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sittsongpeenong.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sittsongpeenong throws out a loose jab but Dimelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimelo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimelo throws out the jab.
Dimelo throws a lazy right hand but Sittsongpeenong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sittsongpeenong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimelo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dimelo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Sittsongpeenong misses.
Dimelo misses with a wild body shot.
Dimelo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong throws a shot from downtown. Dimelo moves away and avoids it.
Sittsongpeenong throws a right hand that Dimelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimelo also avoids with ease.
Sittsongpeenong cracks Dimelo with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Sittsongpeenong. That snapped Dimelo's head back.
Sittsongpeenong throws a series of punches but Dimelo avoids them all with ease.
As Sittsongpeenong tries to get set, Dimelo tries to push him back and clinch up but Sittsongpeenong manages to avoid the attempt.
Dimelo drops his hands momentarily and Sittsongpeenong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sittsongpeenong just misses with a punch to the body.
Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sittsongpeenong does it's job there.
Dimelo 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.
Dimelo missing with a left hand there. Sittsongpeenong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Rico Dimelo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sittsongpeenong blocks a jab.
Dimelo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimelo throws a leg kick
and Sittsongpeenong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimelo throws a low kick, looking for Sittsongpeenong's leg but Sittsongpeenong calmly moves out of range.
Dimelo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sittsongpeenong blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dimelo.
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sittsongpeenong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimelo with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dimelo throws a hook but Sittsongpeenong avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sittsongpeenong misses the shot to the body.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a punch to the head.
Dimelo takes a swing at Sittsongpeenong's ribcage but misses.
Dimelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sittsongpeenong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimelo.
It seemed like Sittsongpeenong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sittsongpeenong lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimelo throws a lazy uppercut
and Sittsongpeenong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimelo.
Dimelo misses with a body kick.
Sittsongpeenong moves out of range as Dimelo strikes.
Sittsongpeenong throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimelo.
Sittsongpeenong lands with a nice combination. Dimelo backs away looking to recover.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a decent looking hook.
Sittsongpeenong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sittsongpeenong throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
Sittsongpeenong misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dimelo blocks a jab.
Dimelo defending well as Sittsongpeenong loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Dimelo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sittsongpeenong throws a big shot that misses.
Dimelo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Sittsongpeenong catches Dimelo right on the button with a cross.
Dimelo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dimelo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo slips under a jab from Sittsongpeenong.
Dimelo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimelo misses with a body shot.
Sittsongpeenong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimelo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dimelo lands with a straight right. Sittsongpeenong didn't see that one coming.
Dimelo misses with an uppercut. Sittsongpeenong saw that one coming.
Sittsongpeenong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sittsongpeenong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sittsongpeenong scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo scores with a jab. Sittsongpeenong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sittsongpeenong misses with an uppercut. Dimelo saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sittichai Sittsongpeenong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sittsongpeenong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sittichai Sittsongpeenong!
In his post fight interview, Sittichai Sittsongpeenong 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 Enoch Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavlyuchenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darkness Within. Andriy Pavlyuchenko 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, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Enoch Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko lands with a good body shot.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Pavlyuchenko is out of range.
Pavlyuchenko swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Pavlyuchenko keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Pavlyuchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thompson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pavlyuchenko - the referee stops the clock and Thompson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pavlyuchenko. Thompson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pavlyuchenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
Pavlyuchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Thompson in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlyuchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Pavlyuchenko. Beautiful body shot.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Pavlyuchenko.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson moves out of range as Pavlyuchenko strikes.
Thompson throws a low kick but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range easily.
Pavlyuchenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pavlyuchenko throws a body kick that misses.
Pavlyuchenko throws a shot to the body.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Pavlyuchenko slips the punch.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a two punch combination.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
A countering left hand to the body from Pavlyuchenko misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Pavlyuchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson checks the leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body kick.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Thompson both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson throws a body punch but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
Pavlyuchenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thompson blocks it well.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a punch to the head.
Pavlyuchenko throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid it.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andriy Pavlyuchenko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavlyuchenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Pavlyuchenko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlyuchenko lands with a good body shot.
Pavlyuchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Pavlyuchenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson feints and then cracks Pavlyuchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlyuchenko down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Pavlyuchenko off balance momentarily.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a kick to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a nice head shot.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Pavlyuchenko ducks down to avoid it.
Pavlyuchenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thompson rather than just go for the knockout.
Thompson thumps Pavlyuchenko with a low kick.
Pavlyuchenko throws a wild body kick that Thompson sees coming a mile off.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavlyuchenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson slips under a jab from Pavlyuchenko.
Jab by Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Pavlyuchenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Pavlyuchenko tries to avoid it.
Thompson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a wild combination.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Pavlyuchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pavlyuchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Thompson dominated that second 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.
Pavlyuchenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavlyuchenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Enoch Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Pavlyuchenko moved out of range nicely.
Thompson tries a low kick but Pavlyuchenko avoids it.
Pavlyuchenko takes a swing at Thompson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Thompson is looking to counter punch.
Thompson moves out of range as Pavlyuchenko throws a body kick.
Pavlyuchenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlyuchenko throws a leg kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson tests Pavlyuchenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pavlyuchenko blocks a leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Enoch Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Pavlyuchenko was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
As Pavlyuchenko tries to get set, Thompson tries to push him back and clinch up but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Pavlyuchenko.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pavlyuchenko looks to throw a body kick
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Pavlyuchenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pavlyuchenko's sensitive parts.
Pavlyuchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlyuchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson throws a push kick but Pavlyuchenko slaps the foot to one side.
Pavlyuchenko throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
Thompson moves out of range as Pavlyuchenko throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enoch Thompson clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pavlyuchenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pavlyuchenko tries to land a body kick
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pavlyuchenko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pavlyuchenko just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Pavlyuchenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlyuchenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Pavlyuchenko moves out of range.
That kick from Pavlyuchenko tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlyuchenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko cracks Thompson with a good jab.
Pavlyuchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Pavlyuchenko tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to chop away at Thompson's legs.
Pavlyuchenko misses the body punch
and Thompson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pavlyuchenko really felt that one!
Thompson thows a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko checks it
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko misses the jab.
Thompson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pavlyuchenko just manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlyuchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlyuchenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pavlyuchenko looks for the body kick but Thompson saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson takes a swing at Pavlyuchenko's ribcage but misses.
Thompson tries to land a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko saw it coming and moves away.
Pavlyuchenko looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pavlyuchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Andriy Pavlyuchenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thompson checks a low kick from Pavlyuchenko.
Some bone on bone action there as Pavlyuchenko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pavlyuchenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thompson tries to score with a low kick but Pavlyuchenko moves his leg out of the way.
Pavlyuchenko counters with a body kick.
Pavlyuchenko throws the kick towards the body but Thompson avoids it.
Pavlyuchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thompson with a body shot.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pavlyuchenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thompson is able to avoid easily.
Thompson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pavlyuchenko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pavlyuchenko throws a leg kick
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlyuchenko tries to land a body kick
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlyuchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Pavlyuchenko moved away.
Pavlyuchenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Pavlyuchenko misses the body punch
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko checks it
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body kick.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Pavlyuchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlyuchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Pavlyuchenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thompson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pavlyuchenko defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enoch Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enoch Thompson!
Enoch Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Isaac Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Battle is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Battle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Battle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Battle avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Battle tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Battle.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Battle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karlsson breaks the clinch.
Karlsson clobbers Battle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Battle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battle misses with a body punch.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Battle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Battle tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Battle counter with a right hand.
Battle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Battle tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Karlsson misses the target.
Battle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karlsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson lands a jab to Battle's midsection.
Battle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Battle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Battle tries to clinch up but Karlsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karlsson cracks Battle with an open hand slap.
Karlsson catches Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Battle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lars Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karlsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battle drops his hands momentarily and Karlsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson swings for the body but Battle moves out of range.
Karlsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson misses with a looping right.
Battle is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle is looking to counter punch.
Karlsson jabs Battle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Battle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karlsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Battle.
Karlsson is working Battle over against the ropes.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Battle seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Karlsson can turn it around.
Karlsson pushes Battle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Battle blocking some punches.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Karlsson is trying to push Battle away but Battle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lars Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Battle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Battle blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body. Battle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karlsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. Battle moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Battle moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Battle misses the target.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
As Karlsson tries to get set, Battle tries to push him back and clinch up but Karlsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Battle tries to clinch but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battle.
Battle throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle clinches up against the ropes.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battle misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle blocking some punches.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Battle controls his hands.
Battle works on Karlsson's body with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Battle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Battle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Battle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Battle blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Battle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Battle blocks it.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
Battle blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karlsson looks to land a right hand but Battle moved out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Battle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karlsson.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Battle throwing a counter right hand but Karlsson manages to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with a hook. Battle ducked under it nicely.
Battle slips a straight right by Karlsson.
Karlsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Battle's head.
Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Battle ducks down to avoid it.
Battle drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the ropes.
Battle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karlssons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Battle.
Karlsson works on Battle's body with a couple of short punches.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
Battle misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Karlsson.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle pushes Karlsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karlsson tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Battle working aggressively here.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battle.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson gets through Battle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Karlsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlsson.
Battle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Battle lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Battle throws a head punch that misses.
Karlsson lands a nice uppercut.
Battle scores with a shoulder strike.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Karlsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Isaac Battle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
enabling Battle to counter with a crisp jab.
Karlsson cracks Battle with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Karlsson misses.
A slow jab from Karlsson misses its intended target.
Karlsson tries to bum rush Battle with a series of wild strikes but Battle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson scores with a nice right hand.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Battle avoids the body shot from Karlsson.
Battle has closed the distance and engaged Karlsson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
Battle working aggressively here.
Karlsson tries to work over Battle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battle's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Battle fails to land.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Battle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Battle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Battle.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Battle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Battle on the inside.
Battle gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battle.
Battle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Battle tries to counter by clinching up but Karlsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Battle saw that one coming.
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karlsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Battle's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a body shot
and Battle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battle clinches up with Karlsson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Battle misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Karlsson.
Well Karlsson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fleece Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master has chosen Shaolin Monastic chanting as his entrance music. Fleece Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Master's head.
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
Master takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Master throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Master on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Master uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Master throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Master lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Master takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Master pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Kung Fu Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Master drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Master pushes Johnson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Master.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a front kick aimed at Master's knee but Master avoids it well.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Master lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Johnson tries to move into range but Master moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick from Master lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a right hand that Master ducks under and follows up with a left that Master also avoids with ease.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Master has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Master blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Master.
Master doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
A solid body kick from Master.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Master chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Master.
Master moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Master saw that one coming.
Master tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Master looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Master throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Master lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
Master swinging wildly here.
Master chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson 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.
Jab, jab by Master - just one landing.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson keeps Master at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Master checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Master.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Master steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Master wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Master manages to avoid it.
Master closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Master misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Master swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Master looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Master digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Master saw that one coming.
Master looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Master jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Master scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Master is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Master moves out of range easily.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Master.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Master.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Master bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Master jumps back.
Master buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Master looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kung Fu Master seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Master connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Master counters with a thumping low kick.
Master with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Master gets a clinch.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Master can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Master steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Master connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
It looks like Johnson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Master uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Master appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Master displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Master closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That has opened up Kung Fu Master's cut even more.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Master dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Master throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Master tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Master fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Master on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Master wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Master counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Master.
Master throws a right hand that misses
and Master takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Fu Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Master throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master moves into the clinch.
Master prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Master misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Master.
Master scores with a jab to the body.
Master misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Master goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Master.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Master avoids it.
Master looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Master keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master takes one to the chin there.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Master.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Master lands with a kick to the ribs.
Master moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Jab by Master.
Master has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The cut above Kung Fu Master's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson pushes Master back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Master.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Master unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Kung Fu Master seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masters head.
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Master avoids it.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Master.
Still in the clinch, Master scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Master misses with an elbow strike.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Master using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Master lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Master pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Kung Fu Master's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Master sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Fleece Johnson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
Master changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Master on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Master lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Johnson works over Master's head and body with a nice combination.
Master ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Master digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Master scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Master.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Master.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Master tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnson won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Master.
Master lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Master pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Master lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Master wants to clinch.
As Master tries to get set, Johnson tries to push him back and clinch up but Master manages to avoid the attempt.
Master scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson lands an elbow just above Master 's eye.
Master lands a nice knee to the body.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Master.
Johnson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kung Fu Master's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fleece Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Fleece Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kung Fu Master was interviewed post fight and said 'How the hell did that happen!? What a shitty call!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ewoud Roelof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris Jr (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ewoud Roelof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris Jr looks to throw a body kick
and Roelof counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Norris Jr misses
and Roelof counters with a nice leg kick.
Norris Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roelof doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roelof counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roelof lands a front kick.
Roelof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norris Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Norris Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Roelof really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roelof looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been informed that Norris Jr 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.
Roelof thuds a left hand into Norris Jr's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roelof scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Norris Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roelof doesn't seem bothered though.
Roelof pushes Norris Jr away with a front kick.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Roelof's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Roelof rather than just go for the knockout.
Roelof lands a leg kick that knocks Norris Jr off balance momentarily.
Norris Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norris Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roelof looks for the body kick but Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Roelof swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Roelof scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Norris Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roelof throws a series of punches but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Roelof is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norris Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roelof at a distance.
Roelof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roelof keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris Jr throws a lazy right hand but Roelof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roelof steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norris Jr.
Roelof steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Norris Jr. That one must have hurt.
Roelof throws a low kick, looking for Norris Jr's leg but Norris Jr calmly moves out of range.
Roelof has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Breakdown Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roelof.
Roelof gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norris Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Roelof counters with a nice leg kick.
Roelof throws a push kick but Norris Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Norris Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Roelof gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Roelof shrugs it off.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Norris Jr tenderised Roelof's leg. Roelof is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Roelof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick which misses Roelof's front leg but catches the back leg as Roelof tries to avoid it.
Roelof cracks Norris Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A clash of legs there as Norris Jr blocks the low kick.
Norris Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roelof sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norris Jr punishes Roelof's body with a nice straight punch.
Roelof fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Ewoud Roelof will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roelof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norris Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Roelof.
Norris Jr steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Roelof moves forwards but Norris Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Norris Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roelof avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roelof takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roelof on the side of the head.
Norris Jr connects with a body shot that sends Roelof's belly button to the back.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris Jr tried to score with a low kick but Roelof checks it.
Roelof lands a glancing blow to the side of Norris Jr's head.
Norris Jr misses with a body kick.
Roelof fires out a quick counter leg kick but Norris Jr just manages to avoid it.
Roelof misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roelof takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roelof is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof just misses with a punch to the body.
Roelof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Norris Jr blocks the low kick.
Roelof connects with the punch.
Norris Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr thows a leg kick but Roelof checks it
and Roelof counters with a nice leg kick.
Roelof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr blocks a head kick by Roelof.
Norris Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Norris Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roelof is looking to land body kicks.
Good leg kick by Norris Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roelof 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roelof 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.
Norris Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Roelof appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick from Roelof lands but Norris Jr takes it in his stride.
Roelof lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from Norris Jr misses
enabling Roelof to counter with a crisp jab.
Norris Jr throws a wild body kick that Roelof sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Roelof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Norris Jr!
Norris Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Roelof connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roelof misses with a leg kick
and Norris Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Norris Jr punishes Roelof's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr throws a wild body kick that Roelof sees coming a mile off.
Norris Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Norris Jr lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norris Jr throws the kick towards the body but Roelof avoids it.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roelof was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roelof.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roelof takes a step back to recover.
Norris Jr blocks the body kick.
Roelof throws a hook but Norris Jr avoids it easily.
Norris Jr misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roelof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roelof throws a lazy right hand but Norris Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Norris Jr connects with a right hand. Roelof shakes it off.
Norris Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris Jr wants to slow Roelof down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chuck Norris Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norris Jr lands with a good body shot.
Norris Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Roelof's ribcage but misses.
Norris Jr scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Norris Jr. That snapped Roelof's head back.
Roelof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roelof will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norris Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roelof connects with a high kick.
Norris Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick as Roelof jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Roelof misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Norris Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roelof was well out of range. Poor timing from Norris Jr.
It looked like Roelof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roelof thumps Norris Jr with a low kick.
Roelof scores with a hook.
Roelof lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roelof cracks Norris Jr with an open hand slap.
Norris Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Norris Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roelof misses with a leg kick.
Norris Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roelof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Roelof on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Roelof there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roelof staying out of range there.
Roelof appears to be looking for a big counter.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Roelof off balance momentarily.
Roelof misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr really dominated 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.
Norris Jr cracks the inside of Roelof's front leg.
Norris Jr misses with a low kick.
Norris Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roelof's calf.
Norris Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roelof connects with an inside leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Norris Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Roelof down.
Norris Jr swings for the body but Roelof moves out of range.
Roelof misses with a hook. Norris Jr ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Roelof's head.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norris Jr throws a combination. Roelof tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris Jr looks to land a body kick but Roelof moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roelof throws a front kick that sends Norris Jr stumbling back into the ropes.
Norris Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roelof counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Roelof.
Roelof misses the jab.
Roelof backing away here, and Norris Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Norris Jr needs to keep his hands up - Roelof had a free shot at his head there.
Roelof connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Norris Jr momentarily.
Norris Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roelof can pounce on him.
Norris Jr digs a good hook to Roelof's body.
Roelof 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.
Norris Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick
and Roelof counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Roelof.
An attempted straight right counter from Roelof misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Norris Jr motions for Roelof to come forward. Norris Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr scores with a jab. Roelof acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roelof throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roelof.
Roelof misses with an attempted mid kick.
Norris Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roelof misses with a body kick.
Norris Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norris Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Norris Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Roelof throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norris Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Roelof misses with a hook
and Norris Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris Jr slips a jab from Roelof.
Roelof scores with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Roelof finds it's target.
Norris Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Roelof is just out of range.
Roelof tried to counter with a leg kick but Norris Jr avoided it.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris Jr dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Norris Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Norris Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Roelof off balance momentarily.
Roelof bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr blocks a jab.
A jab from Roelof misses.
Norris Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roelof is looking for a counter combo.
Chuck Norris Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Norris Jr checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roelof was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Norris Jr throws a body punch but Roelof moves out of range.
Roelof looks for the body kick but Norris Jr saw that one coming.
Norris Jr misses with a left hand
and Roelof counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Roelof's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Roelof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Roelof.
Norris Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Roelof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roelof avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Ewoud Roelof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roelof takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris Jr lands a nice hook to Roelof's body. Roelof takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roelof checks a leg kick.
Norris Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roelof takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roelof tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
Norris Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice inside leg kick there by Norris Jr. That's going to slow Roelof down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roelof.
Roelof takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Roelof has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr thows a body kick. Roelof tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norris Jr.
Roelof connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Roelof misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Norris Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norris Jr 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chuck Norris Jr!
After winning the bout, Chuck Norris Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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