Ring Side PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Junior Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chong Starbowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Starbowski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Traditional Thai Music . Chong Starbowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tyson
vs
Starbowski

188 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Big heart

Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chong Starbowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a leg kick but Starbowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Starbowski closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Tyson crashing to the mat! Tyson uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

It looks like Junior Tyson has been cut.
Tyson wants to slow Starbowski down by chopping away at his legs.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Starbowski saw that one coming.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Starbowski.
Tyson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Starbowski manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyson working aggressively here.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Starbowski.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Starbowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starbowski's efforts to push away.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starbowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson keeps control of Starbowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Starbowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson misses with some punches.
I was talking to Tyson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starbowski's efforts to push away.
Tyson lands a knee to the head.
Tyson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Starbowski lands with a right to the head.
Tyson lands with a right to the head.
Starbowski avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Starbowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Starbowski lands a right hand.
Tyson struggles to land a body shot inside as Starbowski controls his hands.
Tyson misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to work over Starbowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Starbowski controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson prevents a body shot from Starbowski.
Starbowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starbowski avoiding damage as Tyson throws knees to the body.
Starbowski lands a shoulder strike.
Starbowski gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starbowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Starbowski.
Tyson misses with a punch on the inside.
Starbowski is leaning against Tyson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starbowski avoids the elbow strike from Tyson, against the ropes.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Starbowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Chong Starbowski should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Junior Tyson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Starbowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Starbowski jabs at Tyson's body.
Tyson closes the distance but Starbowski moves to the side
and Starbowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Starbowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tyson in his tracks.

Tyson is rocked!
Starbowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Starbowski delivers a spinning backfist that drops Tyson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Chong Starbowski!
Chong Starbowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Xarel Vaex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Podesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Vaex
vs
Podesta

197 cm
19
245 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Basic striking
Good chin

Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xarel Vaex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Podesta!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podesta lands a right hook to the body.
Podesta works over Vaex's head and body with a nice combination.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
Podesta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Podesta lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Vaex has closed the distance and engaged Podesta in a clinch.
Podesta avoiding damage as Vaex throws knees to the body.

Vaex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaex wants to clinch but Podesta slips to the side
and Podesta counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podesta lands with an overhand left.
Podesta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vaex tries to clinch
and Podesta counters with a two punch combo.
Xarel Vaex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podesta keeps the fight on the outside.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
As Vaex backs off Podesta throws a huge counter combo but Vaex manages to avoid it all.
Podesta lunges at Vaex with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaex's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaex closes the distance but Podesta moves to the side
and Podesta counters with a left and a right that stings Vaex.
A nice combination there by Podesta.

Vaex is rocked!
Podesta is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vaex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex slips a jab and a cross from Podesta.
Vaex wants to clinch up but Podesta keeps it at a distance.
Vaex wants to clinch up but Podesta keeps it at a distance.
Podesta tries to counter with a clinch but Vaex shakes him off and moves away.

Vaex has closed the distance and engaged Podesta in a clinch.
Podesta working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Podesta's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaex lands an elbow that stopped Podesta in his tracks for a moment.
Podesta is trying to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling him.
Vaex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!

Vaex breaks from the clinch.
Podesta throws a series of punches but Vaex moves out of range.

Vaex pushes Podesta up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Podesta working hard to break the clinch.
Vaex scores a nice knee to the body.
Vaex tries to land knees in the clinch but Podesta avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podesta is looking to break free of the clinch but Vaex has double underhooks.
Podesta tries to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Podesta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Vaex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podesta's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Podesta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Podesta avoids the body shot from Vaex.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaex checks a leg kick.
Podesta tries to bum rush Vaex with a series of wild strikes but Vaex uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Vaex moves into range and clinches up with Podesta.
Podesta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vaex prevents Podesta from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podesta is trying to break the clinch but Vaex is controlling him.

Vaex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vaex closes the distance and pushes Podesta back into the ropes.
Vaex landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Xarel Vaex has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Podesta is breathing heavily.
Podesta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like John Podesta has been cut.
Vaex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Podesta's face.

Vaex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Podesta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xarel Vaex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaex tries to clinch up.
Vaex fails in his attempt to clinch.
Podesta throws a counter combo.
Vaex tries to close the distance and clinch but Podesta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
John Podesta seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Podesta gets tackled into the ropes by Vaex. Vaex maintains the clinch.
Vaex keeps control of Podesta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaex lands a good knee to the midsection. Podesta won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Vaex.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaex.
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!
Vaex landing knees to the body.
Vaex lands a knee to the body.
Vaex lands a shoulder strike.
Vaex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vaex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vaex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaex crunches a lovely knee into Podesta's ribcage.
Vaex landing knees to the head.

Vaex drops Podesta with a big knee! Will Podesta beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podesta swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaex.
Podesta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xarel Vaex will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on John Podesta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Podesta can do to turn this around?
Vaex closes the distance but Podesta moves to the side
and Podesta counters with a left and a right that stings Vaex.
The fight stays on the outside here - Podesta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Podesta connects with a body shot that sends Vaex's belly button to the back.
Podesta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaex is looking to counter punch.
Vaex wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podesta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Podesta throws a lazy head kick
and Vaex counters with a good, hard body kick but Podesta shrugs it off.
Vaex tries to clinch there but Podesta circles away.
Vaex tries to clinch up but Podesta circles away and keeps his distance.
Podesta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vaex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaex lands a nice knee to the body.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaex scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up John Podesta's cut even more.
Vaex landing knees to the body.
Vaex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vaex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vaex lands a nice elbow.
Vaex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above John Podesta's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vaex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vaex lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vaex has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Podesta to the canvas! Can Podesta beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!

John Podesta's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaex looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vaex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaex wants to clinch.
Podesta throws a counter combo.
Vaex tries to clinch up but Podesta circles away and keeps his distance.
Podesta misses with a wild body shot.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vaex is looking to clinch but Podesta is avoiding it.
John Podesta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Podesta throws out a counter right but Vaex avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xarel Vaex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaex has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xarel Vaex!
John Podesta spoke after the fight, saying 'STEROIDS!@!@ REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Clam Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Suez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Water
vs
Suez

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clam Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Suez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suez misses with a hook.
Water throws a big counter combination but Suez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Water!

It looks like Travis Suez has been cut.
A jab from Water finds it's way through Suez's defenses.
Suez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Water clinches.
Suez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Water as Suez tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Suez breaks from the clinch.
Suez lands with a right hand.
Suez throws a series of punches but Water moves out of range.
Suez is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suez moves away from the strike by Water.
Water connects with a single shot there.
Suez throws a series of punches but Water moves out of range.
Suez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suez throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Water, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Water throws a hook but Suez avoids it easily.
Suez tries to clinch but Water moves out of range.
Water throwing a counter right hand but Suez manages to avoid it.
Suez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Water makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suez misses with a two punch combination.
Travis Suez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Water throws the left hand but Suez avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Water dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Water circles away quickly and effectively.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suez looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suez. Water does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Water on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Travis Suez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Water misses with a looping right.

Suez clinches up against the ropes.

Water pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Water fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suez manages to avoid it.
Suez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Water checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Water misses the target.
Water avoids the head kick by Suez.
Water is looking for a counter combo.
Suez misses with a hook.

Water closes the distance and pushes Suez back into the ropes.

Water breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Suez gets tackled into the ropes by Water. Water maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clam Water will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Suez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Suez throws a front kick aimed at Water's knee but Water avoids it well.

Water moves into range and clinches up with Suez.
Water is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suez can do to turn this around?

Water breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suez misses with a body kick.
Suez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Water connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clam Water is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Water pushes Suez up against the ropes in a clinch.

Water breaks from the clinch.
Suez slips a straight right by Water.
Water thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suez lands with a slapping head kick.
Suez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water with a jab.
Water tries to bum rush Suez with a series of wild strikes but Suez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Water moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Suez is rocked!
Suez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Water swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Water misses with a wild combination.
Suez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Water to score with a decent uppercut.
Suez is looking to clinch.
Water is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suez throws a head kick that misses.
Suez is looking to clinch.
Water appears to be looking for a big counter.
Water checks the leg kick.
Water takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Water gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suez counters with a series of strikes. Water will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Water has closed the distance and engaged Suez in a clinch.

Water pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Water looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Water has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suez throws a head punch that misses.

Water pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Water tries a low kick but Suez avoids it.
Suez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suez lunges at Water with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Water's hand.
Suez tries to bum rush Water with a series of wild strikes but Water uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suez throws a looping overhand right but Water ducks down to avoid it.
Suez lands with a nice combination. Water backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clam Water will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Travis Suez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Suez defending well as Water loads up on a big left hand.
Suez closes the distance but Water moves to the side
and Water counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Water throws the kick towards the body but Suez avoids it.
Water throws a sloppy head kick and Suez moves out of range easily.
Suez throws a leg kick but Water checks it.
Suez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Water slips a jab and a cross from Suez.
Suez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suez.
Water connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suez momentarily.
Water blocks a head kick by Suez.
Suez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suez looks to land a combination but Water avoids it well.
Water lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Water misses the target.

Water lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Suez goes down! The ref sends Water to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Suez is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Suez ducks under a wild hook from Water.
Suez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suez throws a right and a left that Water avoids nicely.
Water comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Water misses the shot to the body.
Clam Water is winning the standup battle so far.

Water rushes Suez and presses him up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Water breaks from the clinch.
Water looks to score with a jab to the body but Suez is just out of range.
Water lands with a right hand.
Water avoids a punch combination nicely.
Water swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Water circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Water appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Water throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suez staying out of range there.
Suez walks into a stiff left hand from Water.
Suez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suez is still on wobbly legs! Can Water finish him?
A punch combination from Water misses.

Water drives through and clinches with Suez against the ropes.

Water breaks the clinch.
Suez looks to throw a body kick
letting Water counter with a right hand.
Suez walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Suez is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Clam Water!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between George Soros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Soros
vs
Burgundy

176 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Counter fighter
Big heart

Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Soros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgundy.
Soros throws a head kick that misses.
Burgundy blocks a head kick by Soros.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Soros's shoulder, as Soros tries to avoid the shot.
Burgundy throws a right hand that Soros ducks under and follows up with a left that Soros also avoids with ease.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Burgundy misses with a double jab
and Soros counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Soros to acknowledge the strikes.
Soros definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soros throws a nice looking combination but Burgundy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros swinging wildly here.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that Soros avoids nicely.
Burgundy misses the jab.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Soros throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.

Soros has managed to clinch.

Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soros lands with a nice combination. Burgundy backs away looking to recover.
Soros is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burgundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soros tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Burgundy manages to circle out of the way.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros wants to clinch.
Soros slips a jab and a cross from Burgundy.
No joy there for Burgundy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soros thinks about countering with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Soros.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgundy looks winded!

Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.

Soros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses.
Soros throwing a counter right hand but Burgundy manages to avoid it.
Soros avoids a punch combination nicely.

Soros moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.

Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
Soros misses with a two punch combination.
Burgundy misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burgundy. Soros does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Soros will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Soros closes the distance and pushes Burgundy back into the ropes.
Soros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burgundy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burgundy wants to break free but Soros has control.
Soros with a knee to the head.
Soros with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burgundy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soros has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soros seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soros closes the distance and clinches.
Burgundy is trying to push Soros away but Soros has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Soros is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Soros trying to control the position but instead, Burgundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Soros into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soros.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soros with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Soros manages to break the clinch.
Soros wants to clinch up but Burgundy keeps it at a distance.
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Soros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Soros has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soros stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Burgundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Soros dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A combination from Burgundy does no damage.

Soros has closed the distance and engaged Burgundy in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to circle away but Soros has him pinned against the ropes.
Soros has Burgundy pushed against the ropes.
Soros with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Burgundy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
George Soros has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Burgundy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burgundy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros moves out of range.
Burgundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soros appears to be looking for a big counter.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination

and Soros counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soros throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burgundy blocks it with crossed arms.
Burgundy avoids the elbow strike from Soros, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Soros.
Soros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burgundy can do to turn this around?
Burgundy managing to block the knees to the body from Soros.

Soros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soros lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Soros misses.
Soros slips under a jab from Burgundy.
Soros dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a series of punches but Soros avoids them all with ease.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a nice looking combination but Soros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soros went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Soros rushes Burgundy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Soros escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soros throws a big shot that misses.
Burgundy misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Burgundy.
Soros tries to clinch up but Burgundy circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Burgundy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burgundy throws a counter combo.

Burgundy gets tackled into the ropes by Soros. Soros maintains the clinch.

Soros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
George Soros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Soros with a series of wild strikes but Soros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ron Burgundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Soros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soros. That's going to slow Burgundy down.

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 George Soros.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soros, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Soros!
In his post fight interview, George Soros started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Kevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cusumano
vs
Kevin

175 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Kevin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kevin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cusumano - the referee stops the clock and Kevin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cusumano. Kevin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kevin dodges the punch combination from Cusumano.
Kevin closes the distance but Cusumano moves to the side
enabling Cusumano to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Dave Kevin has been cut.
Cusumano throws a right hand that Kevin ducks under and follows up with a left that Kevin also avoids with ease.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Kevin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cusumano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kevin moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cusumano staggers Kevin with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Kevin looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cusumano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cusumano lands with a right hand.

Kevin is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cusumano punishes Kevin's body with a nice straight punch.
Kevin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano weaves into range and cracks Kevin right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kevin goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Cusumano is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Cusumano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Awe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Bellamy
vs
Awe

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Bellamy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remy Awe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awe digs a good body shot into Bellamy's ribs.
Bellamy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Awe throws a wild body kick that Bellamy sees coming a mile off.
Bellamy looks to clinch
and Awe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Awe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bellamy is looking for a counter combo.
Bellamy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Awe counters with a left to the body.
Awe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Awe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellamy.

Bellamy forces Awe back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Awe has had enough of the clinch but Bellamy keeps him there for the moment.
Awe blocks a body shot from Bellamy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy digs a right hand underneath Awe's ribcage. Awe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellamy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy lands a shoulder strike.
Bellamy scores with a hook to the body.
Awe looks winded!
Awe blocking some punches.
Bellamy struggles to land a body shot inside as Awe controls his hands.
Bellamy works on Awe's body with a couple of short punches.
Bellamy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bellamy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bellamy is working Awe over against the ropes.
Bellamy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bellamy as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Awe backwards.
Bellamy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellamy is working Awe over against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellamy scores with a shot to the side of Awe's head.
Bellamy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bellamy.
Bellamy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Bellamy breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Awe with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Awe looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Awe get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!

Awe is rocked!
Awe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellamy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Bellamy should take that round, based on the knockdown.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bellamy moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bellamy.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellamy tries to work over Awe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bellamy.
A left hand lands to the body for Bellamy.
Bellamy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Awe or not.
Bellamy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

It looks like Remy Awe has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bellamy closes the distance and clinches.
Bellamy loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Awe senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Bellamy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Nathan Parrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Giggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Parrell
vs
Giggs

180 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Parrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Giggs!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Giggs moves into the clinch.
Giggs lands with a light punch inside.
Giggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Giggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parrell tries a body shot but Giggs blocks it.
Parrell tries to circle away but Giggs has him pinned against the ropes.
Parrell tries to circle away but Giggs has him pinned against the ropes.
Parrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Giggs has him pressed against the ropes.
Giggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parrell fails to land.
Giggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Giggs lands with a right to the head.
Giggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parrell backwards.
Good body shot from Giggs.
Parrell is breathing heavily.
Giggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parrell backwards.
A body shot lands from Giggs.
A right hook to the body lands for Giggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Giggs scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Giggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giggs.
Giggs presses Parrell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Giggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parrell or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giggs.
Giggs lands a body punch.
Giggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giggs cracks Parrell with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Giggs.
Giggs scores with a shot to the side of Parrell's head.
Giggs lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Giggs.
Giggs lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Giggs.
A shot in the inside from Giggs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giggs cracks Parrell with a nice body shot.
Giggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Giggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Giggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Giggs as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Giggs - that landed with a thud.
Giggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Giggs.
A short right from Giggs on the inside.
Giggs lands with a left to the head.
Giggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Giggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giggs lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giggs lands with a short shot to the head.
Giggs lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Parrell is rocked!
Giggs is working Parrell over against the ropes.
A short right from Giggs on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Giggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Giggs closes the distance and clinches.
Giggs presses Parrell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Parrell is trying to break free.
Giggs prevents Parrell from breaking the clinch.
Giggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parrell backwards.
Giggs is leaning against Parrell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parrell tries to circle away but Giggs has him pinned against the ropes.
Ryan Giggs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giggs.
Giggs cracks Parrell with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Giggs as the two fighters clinch.
Giggs lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giggs digs a right hand into Parrell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Parrell's gas tank.
Giggs lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Giggs.
Giggs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giggs lands a shoulder strike.
Giggs lands an uppercut.
Oh Parrell 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.
Giggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parrell backwards.
Giggs lands with a light punch inside.
Giggs breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Parrell with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Parrell looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Parrell get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Giggs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Twardy Orzech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Orzech
vs
Jones

189 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent elbows
Cuts easily

Great elbows
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twardy Orzech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Orzech instigates a clinch.
Orzech lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Orzech stalling in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Orzech leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Orzech effectively controlling the action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orzech.
Orzech lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orzech.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jones has eaten all the pies!
Orzech lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orzech lands a nice elbow.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orzech lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Orzech slows down the pace here.
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Orzech keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orzech lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Orzech with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orzech lands an elbow inside.
Orzech lands a nice elbow.
Orzech is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Orzech lands a damaging elbow.
Orzech dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Orzech lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Orzech landing knees to the head.
Orzech lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orzech lands a damaging elbow.
Orzech lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones looks winded!
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Orzech has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Orzech lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orzech comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones is trying to push Orzech away but Orzech has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Orzech lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orzech stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orzech leaning against his opponent.
Jones taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Orzech.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Orzech lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Orzech.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orzech comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orzech with a knee to the head.
Orzech taking a breather.
Orzech lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twardy Orzech dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Orzech takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Orzech is controlling him.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
Orzech taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Orzech to work.
Jones being controlled against the ropes.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Orzech won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Orzech.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Twardy Orzech.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Twardy Orzech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orzech works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.

Orzech forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orzech.
Orzech is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Twardy Orzech has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Orzech.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Orzech lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Orzech won't allow it.
The referee calls for Orzech to work.
Orzech with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Orzech.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Orzech won't allow it.
Orzech lands a nice elbow.
Orzech landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orzech is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Orzech unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Orzech lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Orzech is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orzech is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Orzech.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orzech lands a damaging elbow.
Orzech lands a body punch.
Orzech has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orzech lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Orzech with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Orzech's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Orzech with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orzech lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Orzech connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orzech lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Twardy Orzech dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Orzech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Orzech clinches up against the ropes.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orzech has him pressed against the ropes.
Orzech connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones is trying to push Orzech away but Orzech has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Orzech.
Orzech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orzech lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Orzech.
Orzech keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orzech scores with a knee to the head.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Orzech lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orzech lands a damaging elbow.
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orzech taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orzech lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orzech.
A right handed body shot lands from Orzech.
Nice elbow from Orzech.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Orzech creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Orzech.
Nice body punch from Orzech.
Orzech has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orzech keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Orzech lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Orzech is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Orzech pushes him back against the ropes.
Orzech connects with a knee to the head.
Orzech comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orzech lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Orzech lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orzech comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orzech is pushing Jones up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orzech stalls.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Orzech working Jones over with knees to the body.
Orzech is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Twardy Orzech is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Orzech gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Twardy Orzech showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orzech has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twardy Orzech!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Pat Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jido Shoemaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Hatton had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Jido Shoemaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hatton
vs
Shoemaker

185 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat Hatton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jido Shoemaker!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hatton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Shoemaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shoemaker lands a left hand.

It looks like Pat Hatton has been cut.
Hatton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shoemaker avoids it.
Hatton working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatton.
Shoemaker tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it.
Shoemaker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hatton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Shoemaker.
Hatton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Shoemaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shoemaker clinches up against the ropes.
Shoemaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hattons head.
Shoemaker scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.

Shoemaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hatton is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Shoemaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shoemaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Shoemaker gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker scores with a hook to the body.
Shoemaker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoemaker pushes Hatton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoemaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hatton backwards.
Shoemaker lands with a left to the head.

Hatton is rocked!
Shoemaker lands an uppercut.
Oh Hatton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoemaker gets through Hatton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shoemaker creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hatton crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hatton face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Shoemaker takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jido Shoemaker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Wesson
vs
Hunt

188 cm
26
197 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Big right hand

Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Wesson.

Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wesson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hunt stalling in the clinch but Wesson improves position.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Hunt wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Wesson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Wesson.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Hunt is trying to force a seperation but Wesson has the dominant position.
Hunt avoiding damage as Wesson throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to stall but Wesson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hunt takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt tries to break free but Wesson pushes him back against the ropes.
Wesson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Wesson - that landed with a thud.
Wesson pushes Hunt back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wesson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wesson trying to land knees to the body.
Wesson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wesson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesson lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.

Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Wesson throws a nice head kick!
Wesson throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.

Hunt clinches.
Wesson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Wesson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that 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.

Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wesson steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Hunt to the mat! Hunt looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Wesson is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Wesson jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Stryka, wanna throw down? Two great strikers going at it. How about a war for the fans!'.