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FC 142:Redemption! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Fortisimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes to the ring accompanied by another life - kano. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible
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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
36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zoro Fortisimo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
Fortisimo avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortisimo blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
A jab lands there for Fortisimo.
A bone on bone clash there as Fortisimo blocks the leg kick.
Dowiyogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Fortisimo scores with a jab. Dowiyogo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortisimo 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.
A jab from Fortisimo misses.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo drives through and clinches with Fortisimo against the ropes.
Dowiyogo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortisimo.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortisimo stalling in the clinch but Dowiyogo improves position.
Fortisimo looking to throw knees to the head but Dowiyogo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortisimo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo avoiding damage.
Fortisimo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Fortisimo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortisimo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fortisimo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fortisimo throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Zoro Fortisimo has been cut.
Fortisimo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo wants to stall.
Fortisimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dowiyogo throws a front kick that sends Fortisimo stumbling back into the ropes.
A solid body kick from Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo blocks a low kick nicely.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Dowiyogo backs off Fortisimo throws a huge counter combo but Dowiyogo manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo needs to keep his hands up - Fortisimo had a free shot at his head there.
Fortisimo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dowiyogo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortisimo throws a body punch but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fortisimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortisimo throws a combination. Dowiyogo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fortisimo misses with a low kick.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
Dowiyogo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fortisimo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dowiyogo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortisimo moves away.
Fortisimo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dowiyogo can pounce on him.
Fortisimo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fortisimo misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoro Fortisimo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dowiyogo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fortisimo is looking to slow Dowiyogo down with leg kicks.
Fortisimo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Fortisimo moves out of range easily.
Fortisimo avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dowiyogo with a body shot.
Fortisimo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortisimo avoids the body shot from Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo tries a quick counter leg kick but Dowiyogo is wise to it.
Fortisimo swings for the body but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Fortisimo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dowiyogo dodges the punch combination from Fortisimo.
Grover Dowiyogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Fortisimo pushes him off.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortisimo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortisimo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zoro Fortisimo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortisimo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dowiyogo.
Good leg kick by Dowiyogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowiyogo gets a clinch.
Fortisimo prevents a body shot from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortisimo avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Fortisimo.
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Fortisimo lands a left hand.
Fortisimo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dowiyogo can't find room to land a body shot as Fortisimo controls the action.
Fortisimo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortisimo digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fortisimo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortisimo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fortisimo lands with a light punch inside.
Fortisimo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Fortisimo throws a shot from downtown. Dowiyogo moves away and avoids it.
Fortisimo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fortisimo throws a hook but Dowiyogo blocks it.
Dowiyogo blocks a jab.
Fortisimo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortisimo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortisimo with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortisimo fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fortisimo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dowiyogo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortisimo misses with a straight right.
Fortisimo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dowiyogo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fortisimo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fortisimo thumps Dowiyogo with a low kick.
Fortisimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fortisimo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortisimo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fortisimo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortisimo tries to land a leg kick but Dowiyogo saw it coming and moves away.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Fortisimo pushes him off.
Fortisimo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fortisimo.
Fortisimo swings for the body but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Fortisimo tries to land a front kick but Dowiyogo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up.
Fortisimo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Fortisimo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fortisimo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo 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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Fortisimo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortisimo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fortisimo lands a nice shot to the body.
Fortisimo misses with a looping right.
Fortisimo fails to land with a series of punches.
Fortisimo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Fortisimo pushes him off.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch but Fortisimo is avoiding it.
Dowiyogo scores with a leg kick.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fortisimo with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortisimo misses with a hook to the body
and Dowiyogo counters with a solid body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dowiyogo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fortisimo - the referee stops the clock and Dowiyogo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fortisimo. Dowiyogo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortisimo swings for the body but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Fortisimo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick from Dowiyogo lands but Fortisimo takes it in his stride.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Fortisimo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortisimo throws a front kick aimed at Dowiyogo's knee but Dowiyogo avoids it well.
Fortisimo lands a head shot.
Fortisimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowiyogo manages to avoid it.
Dowiyogo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Fortisimo avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo lands a nice hook to Dowiyogo's body. Dowiyogo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortisimo looks to throw the jab but Dowiyogo is out of range.
Dowiyogo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fortisimo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dowiyogo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fortisimo managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowiyogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Fortisimo circles away.
Dowiyogo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortisimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dowiyogo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dowiyogo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowiyogo is looking to land body kicks.
Fortisimo connects with a single shot there.
Fortisimo gets tackled into the ropes by Dowiyogo. Dowiyogo maintains the clinch.
Fortisimo misses with a knee to the head.
Fortisimo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortisimo breaks the clinch.
Fortisimo throws a body punch but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Dowiyogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dowiyogo blocks a head kick by Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dowiyogo avoids the body shot from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dowiyogo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dowiyogo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dowiyogo. That's going to slow Fortisimo down.
Fortisimo misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoro Fortisimo really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dowiyogo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo motions for Fortisimo to come forward. Dowiyogo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fortisimo throws a nice looking combination but Dowiyogo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortisimo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up but Fortisimo circles away and keeps his distance.
Fortisimo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fortisimo looks to land a left hand but Dowiyogo moved out of range nicely.
Dowiyogo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fortisimo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dowiyogo at a distance.
Fortisimo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch there but Fortisimo circles away.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortisimo fakes the leg kick and cracks Dowiyogo in the body.
That kick from Fortisimo tenderised Dowiyogo's leg. Dowiyogo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dowiyogo lands with a nice body punch.
Fortisimo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortisimo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortisimo missing with a left hand there. Dowiyogo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dowiyogo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dowiyogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dowiyogo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortisimo to score with a decent uppercut.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo throws a body punch but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Fortisimo avoids a kick to the body.
Dowiyogo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fortisimo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fortisimo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fortisimo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dowiyogo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortisimo tries to land a leg kick but Dowiyogo saw it coming and moves away.
Dowiyogo is looking to wear down Fortisimo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dowiyogo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dowiyogo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortisimo throws the kick towards the body but Dowiyogo avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fortisimo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fortisimo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Fortisimo.
Fortisimo throws out a loose jab but Dowiyogo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo throws a body punch but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fortisimo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dowiyogo feints and then cracks Fortisimo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fortisimo down.
Fortisimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fortisimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Dowiyogo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fortisimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dowiyogo checks a low kick from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Fortisimo throws a jab when Dowiyogo was well out of range.
Dowiyogo misses with a body kick.
Fortisimo misses with a body shot.
Fortisimo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Fortisimo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fortisimo moves out of range of the body kick from Dowiyogo.
As Dowiyogo backs off Fortisimo throws a huge counter combo but Dowiyogo manages to avoid it all.
Fortisimo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fortisimo throws a front kick that sends Dowiyogo stumbling back into the ropes.
Dowiyogo throws a body kick that misses.
Fortisimo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dowiyogo with a body shot.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that Fortisimo semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Zoro Fortisimo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dowiyogo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses.
Fortisimo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowiyogo moves out of range of the body kick from Fortisimo.
Fortisimo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dowiyogo manages to avoid it.
Dowiyogo jabs Fortisimo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Fortisimo moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortisimo wants to slow Dowiyogo down by chopping away at his legs.
Fortisimo avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
No joy there for Dowiyogo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortisimo misses with a wild body shot.
Dowiyogo blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo slips under a jab.
Dowiyogo blocks a jab.
Dowiyogo lands a head kick!
Fortisimo swings for the body but Dowiyogo moves out of range.
Dowiyogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dowiyogo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dowiyogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dowiyogo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dowiyogo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dowiyogo checks a low kick from Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch there but Fortisimo circles away.
Dowiyogo throws a nice head kick!
Dowiyogo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fortisimo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Fortisimo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortisimo.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fortisimo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Fortisimo is having none of it.
Fortisimo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dowiyogo. Fortisimo shrugs it off though.
Fortisimo throws the kick towards the body but Dowiyogo avoids it.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortisimo misses with a low kick as Dowiyogo jumps back.
Dowiyogo tries to move into range but Fortisimo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortisimo checks the leg kick.
Fortisimo throws a series of punches but Dowiyogo avoids them all with ease.
Dowiyogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortisimo throws a sloppy head kick and Dowiyogo moves out of range easily.
Fortisimo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Fortisimo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fortisimo is looking to land body kicks.
Dowiyogo throws a nice head kick!
Fortisimo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fortisimo avoids the head kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo staying out of range there.
Dowiyogo walks into a jab.
Fortisimo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dowiyogo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortisimo digs a good hook to Dowiyogo's body.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Fortisimo moves out of range.
Grover Dowiyogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Fortisimo moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Dowiyogo.
Zoro Fortisimo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dowiyogo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortisimo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 Grover Dowiyogo.
Well Fortisimo 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 Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoro Fortisimo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bravo Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes into the arena with Battle Hymn blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bravo's choice of entrance music: Aces High. Bravo Bravo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bravo Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Bravo Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a hook to the side of MacLeod's head but MacLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bravo slips under a jab from MacLeod.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo 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.
Bravo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bravo swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Bravo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod lands a nice shot that snaps Bravo's head back.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
MacLeod jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
MacLeod drops his hands momentarily and Bravo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MacLeod is rocked!
Bravo slips a jab from MacLeod.
Oh MacLeod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
MacLeod seems to have got his legs back now.
Bravo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but MacLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Bravo lands a nice looking body shot.
MacLeod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacLeod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bravo. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo lands with a nice body kick.
MacLeod checks a leg kick nicely.
MacLeod connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
Bravo and MacLeod are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bravo throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking MacLeod into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bravo knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bravo Bravo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Crispino Nicolosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolosi comes into the arena with Throwdown - Defend With Violence blaring out of the sound system. Crispino Nicolosi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Rhodes's chin.
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Granite chin
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Crispino Nicolosi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicolosi misses the jab.
Rhodes's coach down at Schneebly's Circuit Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rhodes's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rhodes slips under a jab.
Nicolosi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nicolosi moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Crispino Nicolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes lands a body shot.
Nicolosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nicolosi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rhodes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicolosi is out of range and Rhodes settles back down.
Rhodes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nicolosi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolosi tries to clinch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Nicolosi avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Nicolosi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi doesn't manage to clinch there - Rhodes circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes digs a good body shot into Nicolosi 's ribs.
A shot to the body from Nicolosi misses
and Rhodes counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Crispino Nicolosi has been cut.
Nicolosi slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Nicolosi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nicolosi walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Nicolosi is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Max Rhodes!
Max Rhodes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Larken Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose comes to the ring accompanied by The Lion. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larken Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conor McGregor !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor .
McGregor misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rose.
A short left from McGregor .
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGregor s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocking some punches.
A short right from McGregor .
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Rose.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose prevents a body shot from McGregor .
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor .
Rose swings wildly with an uppercut but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor .
It looks like Larken Rose has been cut.
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!
A right hand to the body from McGregor .
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose tries to work over McGregor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor misses with some punches.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGregor .
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor .
Rose lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands with a left to the head.
Rose struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor gets through Rose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose is working McGregor over against the ropes.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGregor .
A short right from Rose.
Rose lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Larken Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor .
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
McGregor tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose scores with a shot to the side of McGregor 's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor .
McGregor tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
McGregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose is working McGregor over against the ropes.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larken Rose dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larken Rose's cut.
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!
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rose has managed to clinch.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
McGregor cracks Rose with a nice body shot.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rose fails to land.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor .
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor .
McGregor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rose blocks an uppercut.
Rose throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor .
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Rose controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose.
Rose blocks a body shot from McGregor .
McGregor prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose tries to work over McGregor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose misses with some punches.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
McGregor throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a body punch.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose working aggressively here.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGregor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor 's elbow.
McGregor lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose blocking some punches.
Larken Rose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose prevents a body shot from McGregor .
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Rose backwards.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Larken Rose.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rose, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larken Rose!
Larken Rose made sure to mention his sponsor, Kalashnikov Nutrition & Supplements (160Q) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Das TooTin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and André Van Steyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TooTin's entrance music is Game of Thrones. A fine choice. Van Steyne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. When Angels Deserve To Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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149 lbs
7 - 2 - 1 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Das TooTin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, André Van Steyne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Steyne slips under a jab.
Van Steyne misses with a hook.
TooTin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Steyne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Steyne jabs TooTin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Steyne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Van Steyne.
TooTin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Steyne throws a wild body kick that TooTin sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne misses with a head kick.
TooTin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
TooTin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TooTin throws a lazy right hand but Van Steyne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from TooTin tenderised Van Steyne's leg. Van Steyne is trying to keep his angry face on.
TooTin throws a chopping leg kick but Van Steyne manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TooTin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but TooTin checks it
and TooTin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Steyne misses with a leg kick
and TooTin counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TooTin misses the jab.
TooTin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Steyne.
TooTin checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Van Steyne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne throws a leg kick but TooTin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by TooTin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Steyne misses with a straight left.
TooTin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Steyne manages to avoid it.
TooTin lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Steyne thows a leg kick but TooTin checks it
and TooTin counters with an outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as TooTin blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Van Steyne is predictable there
and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut.
TooTin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Steyne misses the jab.
It looked like TooTin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Steyne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin ducks right into an uppercut from Van Steyne.
TooTin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Steyne. Van Steyne obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Steyne forces TooTin back against the ropes and clinches.
A short uppercut from Van Steyne.
Van Steyne misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin blocking some punches.
TooTin misses with a short punch on the inside.
TooTin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like André Van Steyne has been cut.
Van Steyne scores with a shot to the side of TooTin's head.
Van Steyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Steyne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TooTin's elbow.
TooTin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin working aggressively here.
Van Steyne lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
TooTin misses with a left hand
and Van Steyne moves into the clinch.
Van Steyne blocking some punches.
Van Steyne tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Steyne takes an elbow to the temple.
Van Steyne lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Steyne is looking to break free of the clinch but TooTin has double underhooks.
Van Steyne lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne can't find room to land a body shot as TooTin controls the action.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne has a couple of punches blocked by TooTin.
A short right from TooTin.
Van Steyne lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Steyne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TooTin misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Steyne misses with a body punch.
TooTin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Steyne working aggressively here.
TooTin throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Steyne lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Steyne scores with a shot to the side of TooTin's head.
Van Steyne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
TooTin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Steyne throws a low kick, looking for TooTin's leg but TooTin calmly moves out of range.
TooTin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Steyne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Steyne connects with a right hand. TooTin shakes it off.
TooTin throws a right hand that misses
and Van Steyne counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Steyne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Steyne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TooTin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Steyne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TooTin scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TooTin lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Steyne off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
TooTin feints and then cracks Van Steyne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Steyne down.
Van Steyne throws a hook to the side of TooTin's head but TooTin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from TooTin finds it's way through Van Steyne's defenses.
Van Steyne throws out a loose jab but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for TooTin.
TooTin throws a wild body kick that Van Steyne sees coming a mile off.
Van Steyne feints a counter leg kick.
TooTin connects with a high kick.
TooTin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Steynes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Steyne. That's going to slow TooTin down.
Van Steyne throws a lazy right hand but TooTin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Steyne misses with a hook. TooTin ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Steyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from TooTin does it's job there.
TooTin throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Steyne blocks a leg kick.
TooTin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Steyne's head.
Van Steyne throws a chopping leg kick but TooTin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
TooTin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
TooTin misses with a head kick.
Van Steyne lands a leg kick that knocks TooTin off balance momentarily.
TooTin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
TooTin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Steyne can pounce on him.
Van Steyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Steyne 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.
Van Steyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
Van Steyne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Steyne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body. Van Steyne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
TooTin moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Steyne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TooTin checks a leg kick.
TooTin throws a head kick that Van Steyne semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Steyne throws a right hand that misses
and TooTin counters with a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from TooTin - that will leave a mark!
Van Steyne walks into a left hand.
Van Steyne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body kick there by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
TooTin connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of TooTin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Das TooTin is winning the standup battle so far.
TooTin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TooTin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Steyne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TooTin.
Van Steyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. TooTin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Steyne checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Steyne.
TooTin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Steyne throws out the jab.
TooTin staying out of range there.
Van Steyne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before TooTin has time to react.
TooTin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TooTin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Steyne wants to slow TooTin down by chopping away at his legs.
TooTin slips a straight right by Van Steyne.
Van Steyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
TooTin misses the shot to the body.
TooTin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Steyne.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TooTin, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TooTin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Van Steyne misses.
Van Steyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TooTin was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Steyne.
A big right from Van Steyne misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Das TooTin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Steyne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and TooTin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Steyne scrambles back to his feet.
Van Steyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and TooTin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Steyne misses with a body shot.
A big left from TooTin misses.
TooTin checks the leg kick.
TooTin checks a leg kick.
TooTin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Steyne on the side of the head.
Van Steyne looks to score with a jab to the body but TooTin is just out of range.
Van Steyne takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
TooTin tests Van Steyne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Steyne misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Steyne ducks under a wild hook from TooTin.
TooTin throws a leg kick but Van Steyne sees it coming and moves out of range.
TooTin throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Steyne counters with a good low kick that TooTin was not able to check.
Van Steyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
TooTin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Steyne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Steyne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TooTin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Steyne looks to throw the jab but TooTin is out of range.
Van Steyne misses the shot to the body.
Van Steyne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TooTin.
Van Steyne feints a counter leg kick.
TooTin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Steyne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Steyne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TooTin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Steyne.
TooTin cracks the inside of Van Steyne's front leg.
Van Steyne swings away with a leg kick that misses.
TooTin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from TooTin misses
and Van Steyne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Steyne cracks TooTin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Steyne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TooTin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TooTin loads up on a big right hand but Van Steyne slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from TooTin misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Steyne throws a jab but it's blocked by TooTin.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Steyne as he connects with a hook.
TooTin misses with a kick to the body.
Van Steyne thuds a left hand into TooTin's body.
Van Steyne takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Steyne scores with a jab to the body.
TooTin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
TooTin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for TooTin. That snapped Van Steyne's head back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from TooTin.
Van Steyne connects with a nice looking jab.
TooTin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Steyne avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but André Van Steyne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on André Van Steyne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Steyne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from TooTin.
André Van Steyne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
TooTin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Steyne momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Steyne as he connects with a hook.
TooTin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Steyne checks it well.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by TooTin.
TooTin throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Steyne counters with a nice uppercut.
TooTin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Steyne counters with a left to the body.
TooTin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as TooTin checks a leg kick.
Van Steyne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Steyne throws a low kick, looking for TooTin's leg but TooTin calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TooTin throws a hook but Van Steyne avoids it easily.
TooTin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Steyne can pounce on him.
Van Steyne avoids the head kick by TooTin.
Van Steyne closes the distance and clinches.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TooTin throws an elbow that misses.
Van Steyne tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TooTin.
Van Steyne blocks the elbow strike.
Van Steyne lands a right hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Van Steyne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
TooTin misses with a punch on the inside.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin throws a head punch that misses.
TooTin has a couple of punches blocked by Van Steyne.
TooTin misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Steyne lands a body shot.
TooTin swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Steyne uses good head movement to avoid it.
TooTin misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TooTin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TooTin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Steyne blocks it with crossed arms.
TooTin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Steyne controls his hands.
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 Das TooTin.
Well Van Steyne 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... André Van Steyne!
André Van Steyne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Rupeni Veitayaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dwayne King is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rupeni Veitayaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne King!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Veitayaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veitayaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veitayaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Veitayaki lands an overhand right.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veitayaki dodges the punch combination from King.
King misses with a looping right.
Veitayaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Veitayaki.
King looks to land a combination but Veitayaki avoids it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Veitayaki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veitayaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veitayaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veitayaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veitayaki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Veitayaki scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops King to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
King is rocked!
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
Veitayaki plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on King's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken King, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rupeni Veitayaki!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rupeni Veitayaki thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. 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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto misses with a body shot.
Pinto fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arthur Pinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Pinto pushes him away.
Pinto scores with a leg kick.
Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinto misses the target.
Pinto ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Pinto wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Pinto avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Pinto.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pinto.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pinto is looking to wear down McGuire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto avoids the body shot from McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Pinto checks the leg kick.
Pinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinto staying out of range there.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pinto throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pinto really felt that one!
Pinto misses the jab.
Pinto thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinto's knee momentarily.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pinto.
McGuire wants to counter the offense by Pinto and move into the clinch position.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pinto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinto tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Pinto tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Pinto misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinto. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Pinto checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire cracks Pinto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinto throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Pinto tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pinto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Pinto checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire jabs Pinto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pinto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Pinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pinto presses McGuire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Pinto controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinto avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
Pinto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinto works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Pinto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Arthur Pinto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
The referee calls for McGuire to work.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Pinto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto lands with a right to the head.
Pinto working aggressively here.
Pinto has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pinto.
McGuire lands a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinto is keeping busy.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Pinto working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Pinto as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Pinto on the inside.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Pinto improves position.
Pinto lands a right hand.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto dominated that second 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.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a hook.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pinto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pinto moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pinto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Pinto tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
Pinto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pinto with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
Pinto tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
Pinto lands a jab.
Pinto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinto slips under a jab.
Pinto darts in trying to clinch
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
Pinto wants to clinch up but McGuire keeps it at a distance.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinto tries to clinch up but McGuire circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinto connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Pinto swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Pinto thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pinto.
McGuire cracks Pinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Pinto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
Pinto lands with a right hand.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire gets tackled into the ropes by Pinto. Pinto maintains the clinch.
Pinto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Pinto scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Pinto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Pinto saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto misses with a body shot.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arthur Pinto did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinto rushes McGuire and presses him up against the ropes.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire trying to stall but Pinto improves his position.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinto has him pressed against the ropes.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinto controls his hands.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Pinto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinto.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinto throws a head punch that misses.
Pinto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Pinto blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Pinto.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pinto is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Pinto fails to land.
A short uppercut from Pinto.
Pinto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Pinto blocks the body kick.
McGuire cracks Pinto with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinto moves away.
Pinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Pinto just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Pinto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinto sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Pinto avoids it this time.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGuire at a distance.
McGuire takes the fight into the clinch.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Pinto.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire digs a right hand into Pinto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pinto's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Pinto has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Pinto trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinto tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pinto.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinto.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arthur Pinto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pinto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pinto has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Pinto - that landed with a thud.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Pinto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinto can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is working Pinto over against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinto avoids it.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire trying to stall but Pinto improves his position.
Pinto trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire is working Pinto over against the ropes.
Pinto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Pinto lands a shot to the body.
Pinto is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Pinto into the ropes.
McGuire is looking to control Pinto's arms but Pinto gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the ropes.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto lands a shot to the body.
Pinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pinto fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Pinto on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Pinto lands an uppercut.
Pinto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Pinto.
Pinto pushes McGuire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Arthur Pinto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Pinto lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Pinto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinto 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 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Smo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smo has chosen O Le Alofa Lava I Le Manu E as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo Smo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Smo.
Asashoryu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smo staggers Asashoryu with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Asashoryu 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! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Smo is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jo Smo!
Jo Smo very nearly forgot to thank Shinobi amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Lars Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Patrick McGuire has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McGuire - that will leave a mark!
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Lars Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Karlsson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Karlsson misses.
McGuire moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire cracks Karlsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire jabs at Karlsson's body.
Karlsson connects with a jab.
Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson checks it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Karlsson slips the punch.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McGuire moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karlsson moves away.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
A leg kick checked by Karlsson.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson wants to clinch.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
McGuire cracks the inside of Karlsson's front leg.
Karlsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Karlsson takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlsson lands a head shot.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Karlsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karlsson misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Karlsson's leg but Karlsson calmly moves out of range.
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karlsson or not.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson working aggressively here.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Karlsson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is trying to stall.
Karlsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands an uppercut.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karlsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Karlsson scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Karlsson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the ropes.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
A jab from Karlsson does it's job there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
McGuire tries a low kick but Karlsson avoids it.
A left and a right from McGuire both land. Nice combination.
Karlsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range.
Karlsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Karlsson. That snapped McGuire's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
McGuire slips under a jab from Karlsson.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Karlsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karlsson takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire looks to land a body kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson misses the jab.
McGuire is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Karlsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Karlsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with McGuire's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Karlsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lars Karlsson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Karlsson misses.
McGuire 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.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot to the body.
Karlsson lands a jab.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
Karlsson swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karlsson jabs at McGuire's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Karlsson ducks down to avoid it.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire throws a counter combo.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karlsson.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Karlsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Karlsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire tries a quick counter leg kick but Karlsson is wise to it.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Patrick McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Karlsson coming out on top.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson misses with a straight left.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karlsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Karlsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karlsson stuns McGuire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Karlsson.
A big left from McGuire misses.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Karlsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Karlsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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 double jab.
McGuire throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
Karlsson swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Lars Karlsson retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kevin Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hastings is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: React - Not today. Kevin Mayweather has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basil Hastings!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hastings misses with a body shot.
Hastings connects with a looping right hand.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hastings misses with a low kick as Mayweather jumps back.
Hastings throws an overhand right that lands on Mayweather's shoulder, as Mayweather tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mayweather takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hastings takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hastings throws a low kick, looking for Mayweather's leg but Mayweather calmly moves out of range.
Mayweather ducks right into an uppercut from Hastings.
Mayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hastings, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings lands with a right hand.
Hastings connects with a single shot there.
Mayweather cracks a nice hook into Hastings's ribs.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Hastings saw that one coming.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hastings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hastings throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Hastings slips a straight right by Mayweather.
Hastings now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hastings. Hastings obviously looking to wear him down.
Hastings throws a head kick that Mayweather semi-blocks.
Mayweather on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hastings. Hastings obviously looking to wear him down.
Mayweather looks low and kicks high, catching Hastings right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
It looks like Basil Hastings has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hastings uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayweather.
Hastings connects with a high kick.
It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
Hastings darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hastings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayweather checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Mayweather tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather cracks a nice hook into Hastings's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings misses with a body kick.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hastings.
Hastings throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.
Hastings catches Mayweather with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hastings.
Mayweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Mayweather scores with a nice head shot.
Hastings lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayweather avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mayweather throwing a counter right hand but Hastings manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather takes a swing at Hastings's ribcage but misses.
Hastings misses with a low kick.
Hastings looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hastings - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mayweather pushes Hastings away with a front kick.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hastings throws a body shot but no joy.
Hastings has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mayweather misses with a straight right.
Donk. Mayweather catches Hastings right on the button with a cross.
Mayweather throws a shot from downtown. Hastings moves away and avoids it.
Hastings goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hastings avoids the head kick by Mayweather.
Hastings ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Hastings moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayweather.
Mayweather connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hastings's hands.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hastings throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hastings takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hastings throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather throwing a counter right hand but Hastings manages to avoid it.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayweather 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.
Hastings slips under a jab.
Hastings's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayweather connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hastings scrambles back to his feet.
Hastings buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Hastings throws a chopping leg kick but Mayweather manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hastings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayweather throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hastings avoids it.
Hastings cracks a nice hook into Mayweather's ribs.
Mayweather throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Mayweather slams his shin into Hastings's torso.
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Hastings counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hastings. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Mayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hastings moves forwards but Mayweather connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Hastings.
Hastings throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hastings moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Mayweather misses the shot to the body.
Hastings doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body
and Hastings counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Hastings throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mayweather moves out of range of the body kick.
Hastings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Hastings slips the punch.
Mayweather ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hastings moves away.
Hastings walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mayweather.
Hastings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Hastings.
And Mayweather counters with a quick kick to the body but Hastings blocks it.
Mayweather lands a really nice looking cross but Hastings seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hastings misses the jab.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Hastings throws a leg kick but Mayweather checks it.
Mayweather throwing a counter right hand but Hastings manages to avoid it.
Hastings takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some bone on bone action there as Hastings checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hastings throws out a loose jab but Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hastings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Mayweather counters with a quick kick to the body but Hastings blocks it.
Mayweather fakes the leg kick and cracks Hastings in the body.
Mayweather throws a leg kick
and Hastings counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Hastings lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mayweather doesn't seem phased though.
Hastings scores with a body shot.
Hastings ducks right into an uppercut from Mayweather.
Nice uppercut there from Hastings.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Hastings is out of range.
Hastings has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
A jab from Mayweather does it's job there.
Hastings blocks the body kick.
Hastings cracks Mayweather with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather moves out of range of the leg kick from Hastings.
Hastings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayweather.
Hastings blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hastings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayweather lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hastings throws out a counter right but Mayweather avoids it with no problem.
Hastings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayweather throws a head kick but Hastings moves out of range.
Hastings bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mayweather's head backwards.
Mayweather loads up on a big right hand but Hastings slips the punch.
Hastings with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayweather to score with a decent uppercut.
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Hastings stumbling back into the ropes.
Hastings tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hastings blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hastings cracks Mayweather with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hastings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mayweather takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hastings looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
Hastings moves out of range of the body kick.
Hastings looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayweather misses with a hook. Hastings ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hastings.
Hastings throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hastings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hastings throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hastings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Hastings.
Hastings walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather misses with the body kick
and Hastings counters with a right hand to the body.
Mayweather listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Basil Hastings just about did enough to 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.
Mayweather attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Hastings releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mayweather throws a good cross that connects.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Hastings steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hastings connects with a single shot there.
Hastings stuns Mayweather with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mayweather throws a lazy body kick
and Hastings counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mayweather takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hastings lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mayweather has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayweather and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mayweather throws a lazy head kick
and Hastings counters with a nice uppercut.
Hastings throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Hastings wants to counter with a clinch but Mayweather pushes him away.
Hastings misses with an uppercut. Mayweather saw that one coming.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hastings dips to his left and cracks Mayweather with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses with a kick to the body.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayweather is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hastings scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayweather doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Hastings sees coming a mile off.
Mayweather looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mayweather looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hastings avoids a kick to the body.
Hastings moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hastings.
Hastings lands with a straight right. Mayweather didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hastings takes one to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mayweather. Hastings shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Hastings throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
Mayweather appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hastings misses the jab.
Hastings cracks Mayweather with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy body kick from Hastings
and Mayweather counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayweather goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mayweather lands an overhand right.
Hastings is rocked!
That kick from Mayweather tenderised Hastings's leg. Hastings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hastings throws a head kick but Mayweather moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayweather.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
Hastings swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hastings takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayweather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kevin Mayweather will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mayweather throws a front kick that sends Hastings stumbling back into the ropes.
Mayweather thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather slips a straight right by Hastings.
Mayweather connects with a jab.
Hastings lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hastings.
Good leg kick by Mayweather there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hastings takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hastings lands with a kick to the temple. Mayweather shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayweather lands a front kick to the face, that drops Hastings 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!
Hastings is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather throws a push kick but Hastings slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather missing with a left hand there. Hastings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hastings seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Mayweather.
Hastings throws a good cross that connects.
Hastings lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hastings ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayweather moves away.
Hastings digs a good hook to Mayweather's body.
Mayweather lands a front kick.
Mayweather is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayweather clobbers Hastings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hastings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hastings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Hastings was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayweather misses with the body kick
enabling Hastings to counter with a crisp jab.
Hastings looks to land a combination but Mayweather avoids it well.
Hastings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hastings moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hastings.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Basil Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather slips a jab from Hastings.
Hastings moves out of range as Mayweather strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hastings lands with a shot to the body.
Mayweather takes a swing at Hastings's ribcage but misses.
Mayweather is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses.
Hastings throws a fast counter high kick but Mayweather manages to duck under it in time.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hastings misses.
Hastings has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hastings there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hastings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hastings. That's going to slow Mayweather down.
Hastings lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Hastings.
Mayweather throws a push kick but Hastings slaps the foot to one side.
Mayweather looks to throw the jab but Hastings is out of range.
Hastings misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Mayweather on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Kevin Mayweather.
Well Mayweather 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Mayweather!
A victorious Kevin Mayweather thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Basil Hastings was interviewed post fight and said 'Took the risk and tried something new.. Well, that didn't work! '.
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