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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Omeruo (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!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Omeruo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omeruo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brooks is out of range and Omeruo settles back down.
Brooks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danny Omeruo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omeruo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Omeruo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Omeruo defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Omeruo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Omeruo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Brooks blocks the low kick.
Brooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Omeruo checks it well.
Brooks fakes the leg kick and cracks Omeruo in the body.
Omeruo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a hook. Omeruo ducked under it nicely.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Omeruo tries to land a front kick but Brooks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo misses with a kick to the body
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omeruo.
Omeruo throws a low kick but Brooks moves out of range easily.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks misses with a wild combination.
Omeruo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Omeruo swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Omeruo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brooks is able to avoid easily.
Good work by Brooks as he checks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Brooks misses its target.
Omeruo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brooks's corner calls for a 1-2. Brooks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omeruo throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
Omeruo throws a leg kick but Brooks checks it.
Brooks looks to score with a jab to the body but Omeruo is just out of range.
Brooks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omeruo connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omeruo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Omeruo thows a leg kick but Brooks checks it
and Brooks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Omeruo's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Omeruo misses.
Brooks throws a front kick aimed at Omeruo's knee but Omeruo avoids it well.
Omeruo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the ropes.
Omeruo missing with knees to the body.
Omeruo tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks wants to stall.
Omeruo looking to slow down the pace here.
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 Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Omeruo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Omeruo misses with a leg kick
and Brooks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Omeruo tries to clinch but Brooks moves out of range.
Brooks is looking to counter punch.
Omeruo scores with a leg kick.
Brooks thumps Omeruo with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Brooks.
Omeruo misses with a low kick.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Omeruo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks punishes Omeruo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo connects with a solid leg kick.
Omeruo clinches with his opponent.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Omeruo controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brooks misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omeruo tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Brooks lands with a right to the head.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Omeruo has double underhooks.
Omeruo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.
It looks like Eric Brooks has been cut.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omeruo missing with knees to the body.
Omeruo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
Omeruo blocks the elbow strike.
Brooks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omeruo's elbow.
Brooks pushes off an throws an elbow but Omeruo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Brooks misses with an elbow strike.
Brooks tries a body shot but Omeruo blocks it.
Omeruo misses with a knee strike.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Omeruo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brooks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Omeruo won't allow it.
Omeruo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brooks blocks it with crossed arms.
Omeruo blocks an elbow strike from Brooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to control Omeruo's arms but Omeruo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brooks has his back to the ropes.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Omeruo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brooks.
Omeruo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brooks lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omeruo misses with a knee to the head.
Omeruo blocks the elbow strike.
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Omeruo gets a clinch.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Omeruo.
Omeruo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omeruo avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Omeruo missing with knees to the body.
Brooks tries to break free but Omeruo pushes him back against the ropes.
Omeruo avoids a wild elbow strike from Brooks.
Omeruo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Omeruo blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Brooks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Brooks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Omeruo moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Omeruo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omeruo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Omeruo misses with a low kick.
Omeruo tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Omeruo thumps Brooks with a low kick.
Omeruo misses with a head kick.
Brooks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Omeruo.
Brooks just misses with a punch to the body.
Omeruo throws a chopping leg kick but Brooks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omeruo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Omeruo misses with a head kick.
Brooks lands a head kick that bluckles Omeruo and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Brooks no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Omeruo is rocked!
It looks like Danny Omeruo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omeruo misses with a low kick.
Omeruo is still on wobbly legs! Can Brooks finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks pushes Omeruo away with a front kick.
Brooks swats away the attempt to clinch by Omeruo.
Brooks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Omeruo seems to have recovered his senses.
Omeruo tried to score with a low kick but Brooks checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Brooks misses its target.
Brooks lands with a hook. Omeruo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Omeruo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brooks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brooks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omeruo.
Omeruo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Omeruo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brooks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Omeruo scrambles back to his feet.
Brooks throws a body shot but no joy.
Omeruo throws a low kick but Brooks moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Omeruo is predictable there
and Brooks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danny Omeruo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks gets tackled into the ropes by Omeruo. Omeruo maintains the clinch.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Omeruo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brooks is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Brooks.
Omeruo connects with a knee to the head.
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Brooks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omeruo's brow.
Omeruo tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
Omeruo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Omeruo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Omeruo blocks a body shot from Brooks.
A body shot lands from Brooks.
Brooks lands an elbow that stopped Omeruo in his tracks for a moment.
Brooks throws an elbow that misses.
Omeruo misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Brooks misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brooks, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Brooks!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Brooks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mickey Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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270 lbs
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283 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
World class boxer
Granite 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Miller misses with a hook.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Clark misses the target.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Clark scores with a nice strike.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clark avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller throws a right hand that misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Clark scores with a nice head shot.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Furnace in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Clark.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark cracks Miller with a good jab.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clark lands a slapping body shot.
Miller looks winded!
Clark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
Clark with a hook.
Nice cross by Clark.
Miller is rocked!
Clark connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Miller's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Miller - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mickey Clark!
An out of breath Mickey Clark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikami Kanno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes to the ring accompanied by Battle Hymn . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor MacLeod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikami Kanno!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod with a jab.
MacLeod fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kanno.
MacLeod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacLeod 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.
Kanno tries to clinch but MacLeod is having none of it.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Kanno.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod slips a straight right by Kanno.
Kanno slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
Kanno let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kanno misses.
Kanno scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanno ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Kanno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the body.
Kanno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kanno gets tackled into the ropes by MacLeod. MacLeod maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from MacLeod.
Kanno looking to slow down the pace here.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by MacLeod.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Kanno's head.
MacLeod is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacLeod stalling the fight.
MacLeod takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Kanno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacLeod.
Kanno lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacLeods head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanno missing with knees to the body.
MacLeod avoiding damage as Kanno throws knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kanno tries to circle away but MacLeod has him pinned against the ropes.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
Kanno has had enough of the clinch but MacLeod keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on MacLeod - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from MacLeod.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kanno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kanno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacLeod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kanno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kanno slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
Kanno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Kanno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kanno scores with a sloppy right hand. MacLeod should have avoided that one.
MacLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kanno tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the ropes.
Connor MacLeod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanno working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacLeod.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
A shot in the inside from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
MacLeod just leaning against Kanno, taking a breather.
MacLeod looking to slow down the pace here.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for MacLeod.
MacLeod content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a light punch inside.
MacLeod prevents Kanno from breaking the clinch.
Kanno is trying to break free.
Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kanno pushes off an throws an elbow but MacLeod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a left hand.
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacLeod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MacLeod pushes Kanno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanno can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MacLeod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kanno is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kanno tries to land a knee to the head but MacLeod blocks with his arms.
MacLeod stalling against the ropes.
Kanno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacLeod scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacLeod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor MacLeod's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kanno throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.
Mikami Kanno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Kanno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kanno circles away quickly and effectively.
Kanno jabs MacLeod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
MacLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod rushes Kanno and presses him up against the ropes.
MacLeod is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanno tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Kanno back against the ropes.
Kanno is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kanno misses with an elbow over the top.
Kanno lands an elbow inside.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod blocks the elbow strike.
MacLeod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanno's efforts to push away.
Kanno misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kanno tries to land knees in the clinch but MacLeod avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kanno.
Kanno lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kanno tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod keeps control of Kanno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacLeod blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
MacLeod dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod avoids the elbow strike from Kanno, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanno backwards.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
Kanno breaks from the clinch.
Kanno lands a jab.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kanno loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Kanno just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Kanno scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kanno misses with a head kick.
MacLeod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacLeod 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
After the fight, Connor MacLeod was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Miko Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupeni Veitayaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miko Dimelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rupeni Veitayaki!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veitayaki throws a hook but Dimelo blocks it.
Veitayaki throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo throws the left hand but Veitayaki avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Veitayaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veitayaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Veitayaki slips a straight right by Dimelo.
Veitayaki with a hook.
Dimelo throws a shot to the body.
Dimelo throws a body punch but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dimelo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Veitayaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimelo manages to avoid it.
Dimelo ducks under a wild hook from Veitayaki.
Dimelo looks to land a combination but Veitayaki avoids it well.
Dimelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veitayaki.
Dimelo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dimelo misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dimelo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veitayaki throws a body punch but Dimelo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veitayaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimelo throws out the jab.
Dimelo scoring well with a low kick there.
Veitayaki moves away from the strike by Dimelo.
Dimelo keeps the fight on the outside.
Veitayaki throws a head kick but Dimelo moves out of range.
Dimelo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dimelo checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dimelo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veitayaki is looking to score with low kicks.
Dimelo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dimelo throws a head kick that misses.
As Dimelo backs off Veitayaki throws a huge counter combo but Dimelo manages to avoid it all.
Veitayaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimelo gets a clinch.
Dimelo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dimelo digs a good hook to Veitayaki's body.
Veitayaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimelo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Veitayaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veitayaki looks to land a combination but Dimelo avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo jabs Veitayaki right on the nose. Veitayaki blinks but takes it well.
Veitayaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimelo is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Veitayaki.
Veitayaki throws a looping overhand right but Dimelo ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Dimelo blocks the low kick.
Dimelo scores with a hook.
Veitayaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Veitayaki lands with a nice combination. Dimelo backs away looking to recover.
Veitayaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dimelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veitayaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimelo.
Dimelo motions for Veitayaki to come forward. Dimelo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Veitayaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dimelo throws a front kick that sends Veitayaki stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimelo throws a right hand that Veitayaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Veitayaki also avoids with ease.
Veitayaki scores with a nice head shot.
Veitayaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Veitayaki instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupeni Veitayaki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Dimelo.
Veitayaki throws a leg kick
and Dimelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Rupeni Veitayaki has been cut.
Veitayaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki misses with a low kick as Dimelo jumps back.
Dimelo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Veitayaki cracks the inside of Dimelo's front leg.
Veitayaki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimelo rather than just go for the knockout.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Dimelo moves out of range easily.
Veitayaki has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Veitayaki loads up on a big right hand but Dimelo slips the punch.
A jab lands there for Dimelo.
Veitayaki lands a head kick. Dimelo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dimelo digs a good body shot into Veitayaki's ribs.
Veitayaki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimelo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veitayaki's head.
Dimelo throws a sloppy head kick and Veitayaki moves out of range easily.
Veitayaki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veitayaki staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veitayaki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dimelo throws an overhand right that lands on Veitayaki's shoulder, as Veitayaki tries to avoid the shot.
Veitayaki throws a right hand that Dimelo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimelo also avoids with ease.
Dimelo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Dimelo tenderised Veitayaki's leg. Veitayaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veitayaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veitayaki misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dimelo 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 Veitayaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Veitayaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dimelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veitayaki.
Veitayaki checks a leg kick.
Dimelo throws a big shot that misses.
Dimelo throws a jab but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
Veitayaki feints a counter leg kick.
Veitayaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rupeni Veitayaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veitayaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dimelo misses with a looping left.
Veitayaki misses with a low kick.
As Veitayaki tries to get set, Dimelo tries to push him back and clinch up but Veitayaki manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veitayaki misses with a looping right.
Dimelo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Veitayaki misses with a hook.
Veitayaki scores with a sloppy right hand. Dimelo should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veitayaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dimelo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veitayaki's sensitive parts.
Dimelo scoring well with a low kick there.
Veitayaki's corner calls for a 1-2. Veitayaki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Veitayaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veitayaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dimelo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Veitayaki tries to land a front kick but Dimelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veitayaki throws out the jab.
Dimelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veitayaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Veitayaki throws out a counter right but Dimelo avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veitayaki wants to slow Dimelo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dimelo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dimelo lands with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rupeni Veitayaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rupeni Veitayaki'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dimelo moves out of range of the body kick.
Miko Dimelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimelo throws a big shot that misses.
Veitayaki takes a swing at Dimelo's ribcage but misses.
Veitayaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimelo throws out the jab.
Veitayaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dimelo cracks Veitayaki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimelo throws a hook to the side of Veitayaki's head but Veitayaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veitayaki blocks a head kick by Dimelo.
Veitayaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimelo.
Despite the aggression on Veitayaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Veitayaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Veitayaki is rocked!
Veitayaki walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Miko Dimelo!
A relieved looking Miko Dimelo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Rupeni Veitayaki stepped up to the mic, saying ' Aloha'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripgut's entrance music is Eminence front-the who. A fine choice. Suri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bohemia - Kali Denali . Sher Shah Suri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suri throws a solid leg kick but Ripgut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suri.
Ripgut was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suri throws a leg kick
and Ripgut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ripgut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ripgut blocks a leg kick.
Suri throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ripgut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ripgut throws a big counter combination but Suri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
Ripgut is looking for a counter combo.
Ripgut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bonsai Club MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Suri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ripgut is out of range.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Ripgut misses its target.
No joy there for Suri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ripgut is out of range and Suri settles back down.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suri misses with a double jab
and Ripgut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Suri takes a swing at Ripgut's ribcage but misses.
Ripgut thinks about countering with a head kick.
Suri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Suri connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Suri is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ripgut rather than just go for the knockout.
Suri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ripgut counters with a left to the body.
Suri misses with a leg kick.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Ripgut saw that one coming.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Ripgut's leg but Ripgut calmly moves out of range.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suri connects with the punch.
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!
Suri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ripgut counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Suri misses.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut blocks a low kick nicely.
Ripgut lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Suri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Suri looks to move away, Ripgut throws a big counter combo but Suri just gets out of the way.
Suri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ripgut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Suri misses.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suri. That's going to slow Ripgut down.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Suri.
Sher Shah Suri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Suri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ripgut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suri misses with a kick to the body.
Ripgut lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ripgut moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suri throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Suri throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suri throws a body kick that misses
and Ripgut counters with a stiff right hand.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Ripgut slips under a jab from Suri.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ripgut moves out of range of the body kick.
Ripgut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Ripgut throws a quick counter head kick but Suri was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri throws a leg kick
and Ripgut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Suri swings widly with a right hand
and Ripgut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suri throws a lazy right hand but Ripgut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ripgut quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ripgut blocks a jab.
Ripgut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suri throws a lazy uppercut
and Suri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Suri misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suri scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ripgut's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ripgut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri looks to throw the jab but Ripgut is out of range.
Ripgut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suri lands with a cross.
Suri throws a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suri delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Suri catches Ripgut right on the button with a cross.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Ripgut throws a big counter combination but Suri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suri works over Ripgut's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ripgut throws a quick counter head kick but Suri was just out of range.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ripgut ducks right into an uppercut from Suri.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut throws a quick counter head kick but Suri was just out of range.
Ripgut slips a straight right by Suri.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Suri.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Suri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suri misses with a straight left.
Suri misses with a right hand
and Ripgut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut checks a leg kick.
Ripgut is looking to counter with head kicks.
Suri lands a nice shot to the body.
Suri looks for the body kick but Ripgut saw that one coming.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripgut.
Suri with a hook.
Suri throws an off balance right hand
and Ripgut counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ripgut checks a low kick from Suri.
Ripgut thinks about countering with a head kick.
Suri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suri throws a head kick but Ripgut moves out of range.
Suri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRipgut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ripgut moves away from the strike by Suri.
Suri just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRipgut.
Suri shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ripgut takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suri misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Suri is predictable there
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri misses with a hook.
Suri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ripgut throwing a counter right hand but Suri manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suri thows a leg kick but Ripgut checks it
enabling Ripgut to counter with a crisp jab.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suri cracks Ripgut with an open hand slap.
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripgut quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Suri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Ripgut.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ripgut. That did some damage!
Suri misses with a looping right.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suri lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ripgut slips a jab and a cross from Suri.
Ripgut is looking for a counter combo.
Suri paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Suri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shane Ripgut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Suri. Beautiful body shot.
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
Suri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suri throws a low kick but Ripgut avoids it.
Ripgut is looking for a counter combo.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Suri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Jab from Suri.
Suri wants to land a leg kick but Ripgut is out of range.
Ripgut lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri scores with a nice right hand.
Suri lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ripgut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suri 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 Ripgut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ripgut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ripgut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ripgut checks a low kick from Suri.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ripgut looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri catches Ripgut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suri scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suri. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripgut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a counter high kick but Suri was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripgut counters with a body kick that stops Suri in his tracks momentarily.
Ripgut will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suri is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Suri tries a low kick but Ripgut avoids it.
Suri feints and then cracks Ripgut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ripgut down.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sher Shah Suri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Shane Ripgut had this to say: 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hematoma Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music. Hematoma Hominick had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire wants to slow Hominick down by chopping away at his legs.
Hominick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hominick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Hominick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGuire is looking to control Hominick's arms but Hominick gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the ropes.
Hominick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hominick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Hominick dodges an elbow strike from McGuire.
Hominick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire pushes Hominick back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hominick backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire clinches up with Hominick and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Hominick is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hominick lands a shot to the body.
McGuire looks winded!
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hominick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
Hominick lands an uppercut.
Hominick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hominick lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hominick.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hominick controls his hands.
Hominick lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGuire avoids it.
Hominick tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Hominick.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Hominick.
Hominick cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hominick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hominick misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hominick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Hominick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire tries to counter with a clinch but Hominick shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire throws the left hand but Hominick avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick 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.
Hominick pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
McGuire pushes Hominick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hominick.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Hominick.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hominick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hominick is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from McGuire.
Hominick lands with a right to the head.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Hominick.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hominick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire cracks Hominick with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hominick's elbow.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Hominick slips under a jab.
Hominick throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Hominick's ribcage. Hominick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McGuire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hominick.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Hominick controls the action.
McGuire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Hominick controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Hominick.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands a nice shot that snaps Hominick's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Hominick.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Hominick knows he should have avoided that one.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hominick is able to avoid easily.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hominick throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Hominick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
A left lands for McGuire.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Hominick moves out of range easily.
Hominick moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Hominick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hominick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Hominick.
McGuire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hominick fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hominick lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hominick checks it well.
Hominick moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Hominick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGuire if he has to take too many more of those.
Hominick checks the leg kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Hominick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hominick doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
Hominick tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hominick throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hominick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. McGuire won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Hominick blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Hominick saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zander McGuire waved his t-shirt featuring Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kevin Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam McGuiness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuiness has chosen The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather scores with a spinning back kick!
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Mayweather lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayweather scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayweather scores with a jab. McGuiness acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Liam McGuiness has been cut.
McGuiness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayweather scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuiness doesn't seem bothered though.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but McGuiness sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuiness throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather moves away and avoids it.
Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but McGuiness checks it.
McGuiness follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mayweather scores with a hook to the body. McGuiness takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayweather.
McGuiness takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuiness swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses
and McGuiness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but McGuiness steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mayweather scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mayweather throws a lazy body kick
and McGuiness counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Mayweather misses
and McGuiness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather is looking to land body kicks.
McGuiness misses with a left hand
and Mayweather counters with a solid body kick.
A punch lands to the side of McGuiness 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayweather feints and then cracks McGuiness's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuiness down.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but McGuiness moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Mayweather tenderised McGuiness's leg. McGuiness is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayweather blocks a jab.
Mayweather is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayweather is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuiness ducks under a wild hook from Mayweather.
Mayweather scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - McGuiness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Mayweather was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. McGuiness saw that one coming.
McGuiness now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mayweather. That's going to slow McGuiness down.
McGuiness steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mayweather. That one must have hurt.
Mayweather waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuiness.
Mayweather throws a right hand that misses
and McGuiness counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuiness scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Liam McGuiness's cut.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuiness.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather
and McGuiness counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Mayweather has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather
and McGuiness counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Mayweather goes down! Will Mayweather beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
McGuiness has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuiness there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mayweather moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuiness looks to throw the jab but Mayweather is out of range.
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuiness counters with a stiff right hand.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather
and McGuiness counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayweather throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mayweather throws a body punch but McGuiness moves out of range.
Mayweather throws a body kick that misses
and McGuiness counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Mayweather onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Mayweather lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that McGuiness sees coming a mile off.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuiness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayweather lands with a straight right. McGuiness didn't see that one coming.
Mayweather scores with a push kick.
Mayweather throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuiness counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Mayweather onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Mayweather finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab by Mayweather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather looks for the body kick but McGuiness saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayweather throws a low kick but McGuiness avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mayweather slips a straight right by McGuiness.
It looked like Mayweather was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGuiness sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather delivers a nice body kick.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but McGuiness moved away.
McGuiness takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuiness looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuiness sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuiness is breathing heavily.
McGuiness defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
Mayweather misses with a low kick as McGuiness jumps back.
Nice straight punches there by Mayweather. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayweather.
Mayweather tests McGuiness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuiness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuiness takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mayweather lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam McGuiness will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy body kick from Mayweather
and McGuiness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuiness misses with a straight right.
Mayweather throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuiness avoids it.
A combination from Mayweather does no damage.
Mayweather throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGuiness counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mayweather throws a front kick aimed at McGuiness's knee but McGuiness avoids it well.
Mayweather misses with a hook
and McGuiness counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mayweather thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayweather throws a good cross that connects.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mayweather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayweather throws out a powerful jab.
McGuiness is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops McGuiness onto his butt! McGuiness pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
McGuiness is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayweather finish him?
Mayweather moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McGuiness walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Mayweather! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Mayweather!
Our winner, Kevin Mayweather, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fleece Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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170 lbs
21 - 2 - 0 |
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Pinto!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Pinto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
A clash of legs there as Pinto blocks the low kick.
Pinto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pinto tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Pinto swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Pinto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Pinto lands an overhand right.
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!
Johnson moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Pinto should have avoided that one.
Pinto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinto connects with a body shot.
Pinto tries to clinch up.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson tries to land a body kick
and Pinto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson moves out of range as Pinto strikes.
Pinto blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Pinto closes the distance and clinches.
Pinto avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Johnson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
Pinto throws a head punch that misses.
Pinto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Pinto is blocking nicely.
Pinto misses with some punches.
Pinto lands a left hand.
Pinto lands a body punch.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
Pinto lands with a left to the head.
Pinto lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pinto presses Johnson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pinto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pinto digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinto scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinto.
Pinto cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pinto lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pinto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Pinto has him pinned against the ropes.
Pinto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pinto can turn it around.
Pinto lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto working aggressively here.
Pinto avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Pinto swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto 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.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pinto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Pinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pinto is looking to clinch.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Pinto connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson takes a swing at Pinto's ribcage but misses.
Arthur Pinto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Pinto moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pinto. Beautiful body shot.
Pinto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Pinto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinto takes one on the button.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinto.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Pinto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Pinto tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pinto gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinto blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinto gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pinto takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinto backwards.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Pinto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pinto's brow.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Pinto lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Pinto into the ropes.
Pinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pinto avoids it.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pinto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson throws a hook but Pinto avoids it easily.
Pinto misses with a straight left.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pinto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pinto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pinto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Pinto counters with a nice body kick.
Pinto misses with a leg kick.
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!
Pinto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Pinto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice jab there from Pinto.
Pinto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pinto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Pinto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Johnson - that will leave a mark!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Pinto with a series of wild strikes but Pinto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pinto thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Pinto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinto throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto scores with a jab to the body.
Pinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pinto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Pinto off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto lands with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Pinto throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throws a jab when Pinto was well out of range.
Pinto misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Pinto connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Pinto.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pinto tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pinto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pinto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pinto really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pinto!
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Pinto back into the ropes.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Pinto tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson with a knee to the head.
Arthur Pinto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Johnson is working Pinto over against the ropes.
Pinto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
A head punch on the inside from Pinto fails to land.
Pinto tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Pinto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
Pinto is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Pinto scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Pinto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Pinto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinto.
Pinto manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Pinto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pinto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Pinto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinto has time to react.
Johnson throws a head kick but Pinto moves out of range.
It seemed like Pinto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Pinto. Pinto maintains the clinch.
Pinto pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pinto blocking some punches.
Pinto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinto breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Pinto.
Pinto lands with a nice body punch.
Pinto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arthur Pinto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleece Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinto throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson slips under a jab from Pinto.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinto lands a jab.
Johnson looks low and kicks high, catching Pinto 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 Arthur Pinto has been cut.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pinto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinto throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Pinto goes down! Johnson rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Pinto is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Pinto is rocked!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Pinto throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Pinto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pinto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pinto punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pinto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johnson is looking to slow Pinto down with leg kicks.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Pinto slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Pinto scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Pinto's leg but Pinto calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pinto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Pinto drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
Johnson gets through Pinto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Pinto.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
Pinto tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Pinto presses Johnson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pinto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinto lands with a right to the head.
Pinto tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Pinto struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Pinto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pinto's defenses.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Pinto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Pinto lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Pinto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Pinto.
Pinto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pinto misses with a punch to the body.
Pinto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A short right from Pinto.
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Pinto misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Arthur Pinto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pinto misses with a low kick.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinto is just out of range.
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 Fleece Johnson.
Well Pinto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Pinto!
Arthur Pinto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Lievin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkovic comes to the ring accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - . 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?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lievin !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievin cracks Cirkovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cirkovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Lievin throws the kick towards the body but Cirkovic avoids it.
The fighters circling - Lievin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic works Lievin 's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cirkovic.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lievin looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
Cirkovic throws a chopping leg kick but Lievin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lievin takes one to the chin there.
Cirkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Cirkovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cirkovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Cirkovic lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Lievin 's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot
and Lievin counters with a straight right hand.
Cirkovic 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.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lievin is out of range and Cirkovic settles back down.
Lievin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lievin misses with the body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkovic thuds a left hand into Lievin 's body.
Lievin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic is looking to counter the offense by Lievin and move into the clinch.
Lievin 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.
Lievin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lievin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Cirkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with a hook
and Cirkovic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lievin really felt that one!
Cirkovic throws the kick towards the body but Lievin avoids it.
Cirkovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cirkovic is looking to wear down Lievin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin missing with a left hand there. Cirkovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Lievin misses with a straight right.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Cirkovic misses
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lievin blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lievin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
A slow jab from Lievin misses its intended target.
Cirkovic lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin blocks a jab.
Lievin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lievin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lievin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lievin looks to throw a body kick
and Cirkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lievin misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin .
Lievin throws a sloppy head kick and Cirkovic moves out of range easily.
Cirkovic cracks a nice hook into Lievin 's ribs.
Lievin cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lievin can do to turn this around?
Lievin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cirkovic's hands.
Lievin delivers a nice body kick.
A big right from Lievin misses.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cirkovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lievin loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Lievin misses with a hook.
Cirkovic wants to clinch up but Lievin keeps it at a distance.
Lievin lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Cirkovic misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lievin ! But no joy.
Cirkovic tries to bum rush Lievin with a series of wild strikes but Lievin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cirkovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lievin misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Cirkovic misses its target.
Cirkovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lievin 's sensitive parts.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin throws a body kick.
Lievin misses the jab.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lievin misses with a left hand
letting Cirkovic counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lievin tries to land a body kick
and Cirkovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cirkovic cracks Lievin with a nice body shot.
Lievin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lievin scores with a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic tries to throw a body punch but Lievin avoids it by throwing Cirkovic back against the ropes.
A short left from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin has Cirkovic pressed against the ropes, preventing Cirkovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cirkovic controls his hands.
Cirkovic misses with an elbow strike.
Cirkovic breaks the clinch.
Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic defending well as Lievin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Cirkovic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lievin . Cirkovic shrugs it off though.
Lievin looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range.
Cirkovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lievin throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirkovic.
Lievin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Cirkovic sees coming a mile off.
Lievin tests Cirkovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lievin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Lievin strikes.
Cirkovic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cirkovic drives through and clinches with Lievin against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cirkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Lievin letting Cirkovic take a breather here.
Lievin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Lievin .
Lievin lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cirkovic.
A body shot lands from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic works on Lievin 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cirkovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cirkovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic checks a low kick from Lievin .
Lievin thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Abe Lievin just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cirkovic wants to clinch.
Cirkovic motions for Lievin to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lievin 's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick that knocks Lievin off balance momentarily.
Lievin 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lievin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cirkovic has time to react.
Lievin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lievin avoids the head kick by Cirkovic.
Lievin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Cirkovic there.
Cirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievin lands an overhand right.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lievin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
Lievin misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lievin misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Lievin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Lievin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lievin ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Cirkovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cirkovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cirkovic moves into range and clinches up with Lievin .
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic pushes Lievin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin prevents a body shot from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milovan Cirkovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Cirkovic shrugs off.
Lievin misses with the head strike.
Cirkovic misses with a body punch.
Cirkovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lievin is defending well for now.
Lievin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lievin misses with the head strike.
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Cirkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Lievin throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cirkovic lands with a slapping head 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 Milovan Cirkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lievin misses with a body kick.
Abe Lievin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lievin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cirkovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lievin .
Lievin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lievin lands a nice shot that snaps Cirkovic's head back.
Lievin scores with a jab. Cirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lievin throws a hook but Cirkovic avoids it easily.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cirkovic misses the target.
A low kick from Lievin is predictable there
and Cirkovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic slips a straight right by Lievin .
Cirkovic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Lievin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cirkovic lands a jab to the head.
Lievin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cirkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Cirkovic.
Lievin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lievin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lievin blocks a body shot from Cirkovic.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Milovan Cirkovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lievin tries to throw a body punch but Cirkovic avoids it by throwing Lievin back against the ropes.
Lievin manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic works the jab nicely.
Cirkovic misses with a shot to the body
and Lievin counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin scores with a push kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lievin lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lievin tried to score with a low kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cirkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Lievin flicks out a counter leg kick but Cirkovic steps away.
Lievin looks to land a body kick but Cirkovic moved away.
A swing and a miss from Lievin .
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Lievin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lievin throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Lievin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abe Lievin .
Well Cirkovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Milovan Cirkovic!
Milovan Cirkovic retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Milovan Cirkovic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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