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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Veera Yut Somchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somchai comes to the ring accompanied by Muay Thai Step. Aaron Cooper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veera Yut Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchai scores with a leg kick.
Somchai tries to score with a low kick but Cooper moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Somchai there.
Nice defenses there by Cooper.
Somchai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cooper has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Somchai.
Somchai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Cooper.
Somchai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Somchai misses with an uppercut. Cooper saw that one coming.
Somchai thows a leg kick but Cooper checks it
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Somchai misses with a right hand
and Cooper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Somchai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Somchai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai thumps Cooper with a low kick.
Cooper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Somchai scores with a three punch combo!
Cooper is rocked!
Somchai connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooper is still on wobbly legs! Can Somchai finish him?
Cooper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somchai.
Somchai catches Cooper napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Cooper goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Veera Yut Somchai!
A less than humble Veera Yut Somchai misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Don Collier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Tellegio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Tellegio!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellegio misses with a double jab.
Tellegio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collier.
Collier throws a body kick that misses.
Tellegio feints a counter leg kick.
Collier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice uppercut there from Tellegio.
Both fighters circling a little - Tellegio finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tellegio throws a wild body kick that Collier sees coming a mile off.
Tellegio lands a jab to the nose.
Collier misses with an uppercut
and Tellegio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tellegio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Collier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Collier throws a jab but it's blocked by Tellegio.
Tellegio counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier misses with a body kick.
Tellegio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellegio tries to land a front kick but Collier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tellegio connects with a solid leg kick.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio sizes up Collier with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Collier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Collier misses with a lunging right hand
and Tellegio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collier connects with the punch.
Victor Tellegio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Collier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tellegio. Tellegio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellegio scores with a nice right hand.
Tellegio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Collier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Collier checks the leg kick.
Collier tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tellegio manages to circle out of the way.
Collier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Collier throws a leg kick that misses.
Collier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tellegio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Collier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellegio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Tellegio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick.
Collier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collier lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tellegio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Collier as the two fighters clinch.
Collier can't find room to land a body shot as Tellegio controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tellegio.
Collier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Collier.
Collier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tellegio swings wildly with an uppercut but Collier uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
That kick from Tellegio tenderised Collier's leg. Collier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tellegio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Collier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Tellegio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Collier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Collier wants to clinch up but Tellegio keeps it at a distance.
Tellegio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tellegio works over Collier's head and body with a nice combination.
Collier checks a leg kick.
Tellegio misses with a low kick as Collier jumps back.
Collier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tellegio is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Tellegio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Collier throws the kick towards the body but Tellegio avoids it.
Collier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Tellegio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Collier has closed the distance and engaged Tellegio in a clinch.
Tellegio blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collier tries to land knees in the clinch but Tellegio avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Collier has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Tellegio.
Tellegio breaks from the clinch.
Collier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Collier moves away from the strike by Tellegio.
Collier darts in and clinches Tellegio up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Collier.
Tellegio presses Collier against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collier is working Tellegio over against the ropes.
Collier misses with a punch on the inside.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio struggles to land a body shot inside as Collier controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tellegio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collier backwards.
Collier tries to throw a body punch but Tellegio avoids it by throwing Collier back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellegio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellegio prevents a body shot from Collier.
Don Collier has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tellegio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tellegio scores with a jab. Collier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Collier misses with a right hand
and Tellegio counters with an inside leg kick.
Collier throws a push kick but Tellegio slaps the foot to one side.
Tellegio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collier counters by moving into the clinch.
Collier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tellegio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice elbow from Tellegio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Collier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tellegio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tellegio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tellegio misses with a hook. Collier ducked under it nicely.
Tellegio tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellegio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tellegio.
Collier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tellegio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Collier is out of range and Tellegio settles back down.
Tellegio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Collier counters with a body kick that stops Tellegio in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tellegio misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Tellegio.
Tellegio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collier scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collier takes the fight into the clinch.
Collier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards.
Tellegio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collier clobbers Tellegio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collier wants to clinch.
Tellegio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Collier tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellegio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Collier misses
and Tellegio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Collier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tellegio. That one must have hurt.
Collier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Tellegio finds it's target.
Collier misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Collier misses the jab.
Collier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Collier pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellegio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collier circles away quickly and effectively.
Tellegio lands a nice looking body kick.
Collier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tellegio scores with a nice body kick.
Tellegio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Collier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Collier takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tellegio scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Tellegio tenderised Collier's leg. Collier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Collier looks to land a combination but Tellegio avoids it well.
Collier checks a leg kick.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Victor Tellegio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tellegio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Collier misses.
Tellegio throws a counter combo.
Tellegio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Collier makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Collier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellegio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tellegio cracks the inside of Collier's front leg.
Collier throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tellegio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Collier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Collier moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collier.
Collier is leaning against Tellegio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellegio.
Tellegio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Collier lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tellegio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellegio blocks a body shot from Collier.
Collier swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collier lands a hook that snaps the head of Tellegio backwards.
Tellegio tries to throw a body punch but Collier avoids it by throwing Tellegio back against the ropes.
Collier avoids a wild elbow strike from Tellegio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier misses with a knee strike.
Collier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Collier.
Tellegio breaks from the clinch.
Collier on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Collier throws a head kick but Tellegio moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Tellegio.
Tellegio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tellegio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Collier is rocked!
Collier gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tellegio counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Collier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tellegio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Collier tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tellegio wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Tellegio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hadi Ozturk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Lavronenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadi Ozturk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aleksander Lavronenko's chin.
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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 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Hadi Ozturk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Lavronenko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozturk moves out of range as Lavronenko throws a body kick.
Lavronenko tests Ozturk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lavronenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lavronenko avoids the head kick by Ozturk.
Lavronenko misses with a body kick.
Lavronenko dips to his left and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut!
Lavronenko throws an off balance right hand
and Ozturk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozturk throws a head kick but Lavronenko moves out of range.
Ozturk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lavronenko.
Ozturk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko looks to throw the jab but Ozturk is out of range.
Ozturk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lavronenko just manages to avoid it.
Lavronenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Lavronenko misses with a body punch
and Ozturk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lavronenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozturk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozturk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lavronenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lavronenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozturk struggles to land a body shot inside as Lavronenko controls his hands.
Lavronenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ozturk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lavronenko's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozturk.
Lavronenko blocks a body shot from Ozturk.
Lavronenko trying to stall but Ozturk improves his position.
Lavronenko takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Aleksander Lavronenko has been cut.
Lavronenko blocks an elbow strike.
Lavronenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards.
I was talking to Ozturk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ozturk blocks an uppercut.
Lavronenko throws a head punch that misses.
Lavronenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lavronenko takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozturk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lavronenko backwards.
Ozturk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ozturk throws a punch but it's blocked by Lavronenko.
Ozturk lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozturk cracks Lavronenko with a nice body shot.
Lavronenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ozturk fails to land.
Lavronenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ozturk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozturk lands an elbow inside that Lavronenko shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Lavronenko fails to land.
Ozturk lands a right hand.
Ozturk throws an elbow that misses.
Lavronenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozturk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hadi Ozturk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksander Lavronenko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ozturk throws a wild body kick that Lavronenko sees coming a mile off.
Lavronenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ozturk momentarily.
It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut.
Lavronenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavronenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lavronenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Ozturk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ozturk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lavronenko misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lavronenko misses with a right hand
and Ozturk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lavronenko thinking.
Ozturk checks a low kick from Lavronenko.
Ozturk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lavronenko avoids it.
Lavronenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozturk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozturk is looking to slow Lavronenko down with leg kicks.
Lavronenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozturk counters with a straight right hand.
Lavronenko throws a lazy right hand but Ozturk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ozturk.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozturk misses the target.
Lavronenko misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Lavronenko misses the target.
Nice body punch from Lavronenko.
Lavronenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozturk was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavronenko.
A slow jab from Lavronenko misses its intended target.
Lavronenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavronenko throws out a loose jab but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavronenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozturk counters with a low kick, right behind Lavronenko 's knee.
A head kick misses from Lavronenko.
Ozturk is looking to counter punch.
Aleksander Lavronenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozturk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavronenko checks a leg kick.
Lavronenko throws out a counter right but Ozturk avoids it with no problem.
Lavronenko misses with a straight right.
Ozturk quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ozturk fakes the leg kick and cracks Lavronenko in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavronenko throws a hook but Ozturk blocks it.
It looked like Ozturk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lavronenko misses with a kick to the body.
Lavronenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavronenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away.
Lavronenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it.
Ozturk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksander Lavronenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavronenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavronenko looks to land a left hand but Ozturk moved out of range nicely.
Ozturk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lavronenko misses with a hook.
Ozturk throws a big counter combination but Lavronenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lavronenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozturk blocks a head kick by Lavronenko.
Lavronenko misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavronenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lavronenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lavronenko throws a head kick but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozturk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavronenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Lavronenko dips to his left and cracks Ozturk with an uppercut!
Ozturk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavronenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ozturk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Ozturk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavronenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lavronenko throws a shot to the body.
Lavronenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ozturk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lavronenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lavronenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavronenko loads up on a big right hand but Ozturk slips the punch.
Lavronenko looks to throw a body kick
and Ozturk counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavronenko misses with a kick to the body
and Ozturk counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozturk jabs Lavronenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ozturk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozturk avoids the body shot from Lavronenko.
Ozturk catches Lavronenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lavronenko walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Lavronenko is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hadi Ozturk!
Hadi Ozturk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Oglek Tomar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Crenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crenshaw has chosen Bodies - Drowning Pool as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oglek Tomar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernard Crenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomar throws a low kick but Crenshaw avoids it.
Crenshaw misses with the body kick
and Tomar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tomar slips a straight right by Crenshaw.
Tomar swings for the body but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crenshaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomar.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crenshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomar.
Oglek Tomar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomar moves into the clinch successfully.
Tomar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Crenshaw tries to break the clinch but Tomar is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomar is working Crenshaw over against the ropes.
Tomar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Tomar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crenshaw lands a really nice looking cross but Tomar seems unphased.
Tomar avoids the body shot from Crenshaw.
Tomar throws a body punch but Crenshaw moves out of range.
Tomar clobbers Crenshaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tomar.
Crenshaw follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Tomar.
Crenshaw's coach down at Golden State sweep! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crenshaw's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tomar throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Crenshaw misses.
Tomar is looking to counter punch.
Tomar forces Crenshaw back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomar tries to throw a body punch but Crenshaw avoids it by throwing Tomar back against the ropes.
Tomar lands a right hand.
Tomar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crenshaws head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oglek Tomar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crenshaw throws a right hand that misses
and Tomar counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Crenshaw's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch
and Tomar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tomar.
Tomar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tomar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw staying out of range there.
Tomar instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tomar fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Tomar scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crenshaw tries to break free but Tomar pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Tomar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomar.
Tomar working aggressively here.
Tomar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oglek Tomar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomar connects with a body shot.
Tomar drops his hands momentarily and Crenshaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crenshaw connects with a body shot.
Tomar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tomar manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crenshaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Tomar's head.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Tomar was well out of range.
Tomar misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Crenshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a stiff 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!
Tomar connects with a body shot.
Crenshaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crenshaw moves out of range as Tomar strikes.
Good exchange - Tomar coming out on top.
Tomar lands a jab to the nose.
Tomar throws a wild body kick that Crenshaw sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oglek Tomar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tomar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crenshaw throws a jab when Tomar was well out of range.
Tomar connects with a single shot there.
Crenshaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tomar jabs Crenshaw right on the nose. Crenshaw blinks but takes it well.
Tomar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tests Tomar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomar as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomar moves out of range of the strikes.
Tomar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crenshaw walks into a left hand.
Tomar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tomar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Tomar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crenshaw. Tomar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomar clinches.
Tomar can't find room to land a body shot as Crenshaw controls the action.
Tomar pushes Crenshaw back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Tomar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crenshaw.
Crenshaw is trying to break the clinch but Tomar is controlling him.
Tomar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tomar misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tomar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crenshaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crenshaw has had enough of the clinch but Tomar keeps him there for the moment.
Tomar lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oglek Tomar clearly takes 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.
Tomar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomar swings widly with a right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crenshaw looks to land a body kick but Tomar moved away.
Jab by Tomar.
Tomar misses with a left hand
and Crenshaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Tomar moves out of range.
Crenshaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomar. That's going to slow Crenshaw down.
Crenshaw throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Crenshaw slips a jab from Tomar.
Crenshaw is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tomar throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomar clinches up with Crenshaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tomar has Crenshaw pressed against the ropes, preventing Crenshaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crenshaw wants to break free but Tomar has control.
Crenshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tomar fails to land.
Tomar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomar. That snapped Crenshaw's head back.
Tomar misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tomar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crenshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomar misses with an uppercut. Crenshaw saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Crenshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tomar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crenshaw can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tomar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tomar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tomar wants to slow Crenshaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Tomar misses with a body kick.
Tomar throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oglek Tomar had his way with Bernard Crenshaw in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crenshaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab from Tomar.
Crenshaw misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw throws a shot from downtown. Tomar moves away and avoids it.
Tomar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tomar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tomar dodges the punch combination from Crenshaw.
Tomar tries to counter by clinching up but Crenshaw breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw misses with an uppercut.
Tomar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crenshaw on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tomar.
Tomar moves out of range as Crenshaw throws a body kick.
Tomar slips under a jab.
Crenshaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Crenshaw lands.
Oglek Tomar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good shot there by Tomar.
The crowd cheers as Tomar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crenshaw doesn't seem phased though.
Tomar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tomar digs a good hook to Crenshaw's body.
Tomar fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
And Crenshaw responds with a good body kick, but Tomar manages to step out the way in time.
Tomar clinches up against the ropes.
Crenshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomar lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Tomar.
Tomar misses with a punch on the inside.
Crenshaw blocks a body shot from Tomar.
Crenshaw can't break the clinch.
Bernard Crenshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oglek Tomar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tomar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oglek Tomar!
In his post fight interview, Oglek Tomar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Eli Takesian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Takesian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 3, fighting out of New York, Johnny Luca!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Takesian misses.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Luca cracks the inside of Takesian's front leg.
A head kick misses from Luca.
Takesian tries to close the distance and clinch but Luca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takesian misses with a shot to the body
and Luca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Takesian misses the target.
Takesian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luca misses with a left hand
and Takesian counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Luca has been cut.
Takesian clinches up with Luca and pushes him back against the ropes.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takesian scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takesian.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Takesian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takesian misses the jab.
Takesian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Devil Dogs in the buildup to the fight.
Takesian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luca.
Luca closes the distance and pushes Takesian back into the ropes.
Luca's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Takesian on the inside.
Luca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Takesian lands a right hand.
Luca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luca moves into the clinch successfully.
Takesian keeps control of Luca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Luca.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luca has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luca manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takesian avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
It seemed like Luca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luca moves away from the strike by Takesian.
Takesian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca cracks Takesian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Luca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Luca walks into a jab.
Takesian tries to land a front kick but Luca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takesian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takesian throws out the jab.
Luca slips under a jab from Takesian.
Luca takes the fight into the clinch.
Takesian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca has had enough of the clinch but Takesian keeps him there for the moment.
Luca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Takesian is keeping busy.
A short right from Takesian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Takesian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Luca'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.
Luca with a jab.
Takesian lands a nice looking body shot.
Takesian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luca in his tracks.
Luca throws a lazy uppercut
and Takesian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takesian is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takesian tries to clinch but Luca is having none of it.
Takesian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takesian lunges at Luca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luca's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takesian throwing a counter right hand but Luca manages to avoid it.
Takesian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Luca walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Takesian rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Luca has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Luca is rocked!
Takesian throws a lazy right hand but Luca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luca is still on wobbly legs! Can Takesian finish him?
Eli Takesian is winning the standup battle so far.
Takesian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luca counters with a left and a right that stings Takesian.
Luca seems to have recovered his senses.
Luca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takesian takes one on the button.
It looks like Eli Takesian has been cut.
Takesian throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.
Takesian thuds a left hand into Luca's body.
Luca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takesian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takesian.
Takesian lands a shoulder strike.
Luca tries to break the clinch but Takesian is controlling the position.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca is trying to break the clinch but Takesian has him pressed against the ropes.
Takesian swings wildly with an uppercut but Luca uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takesian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takesian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luca can do to turn this around?
Luca throws a punch but it's blocked by Takesian.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takesian prevents Luca from breaking the clinch.
Takesian lands an uppercut.
Takesian lands with a left to the head.
Takesian throws a punch but it's blocked by Luca.
Luca lands with a light punch inside.
Takesian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takesian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Takesian - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takesian.
Takesian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Takesian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takesian misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luca takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Johnny Luca's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takesian.
A head punch on the inside from Takesian fails to land.
Takesian struggles to land a body shot inside as Luca controls his hands.
Takesian has a couple of punches blocked by Luca.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Takesian will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luca throws a leg kick
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takesian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luca.
Takesian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Eli Takesian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca connects with a single shot there.
Takesian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takesian cracks Luca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luca tries to get into range but Takesian steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Luca! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Takesian scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eli Takesian!
Eli Takesian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yodicha Por Boonsit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the ring accompanied by Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai Theme. Por Boonsit is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Made in thailand . Terry Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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152 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yodicha Por Boonsit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Por Boonsit shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Por Boonsit wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Por Boonsit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Terry Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Por Boonsit.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson misses with a hook. Por Boonsit ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Por Boonsit moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Por Boonsit is looking for the big counter here.
Por Boonsit takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Por Boonsit scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit misses with a straight right.
Por Boonsit misses with a body kick.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Boonsit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Por Boonsit misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Por Boonsit.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Por Boonsit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've been informed that Por Boonsit 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.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Por Boonsit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Por Boonsit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Por Boonsit tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Por Boonsit misses with a leg kick.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Por Boonsit scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Por Boonsit tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Por Boonsit has time to react.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Por Boonsit unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson throws the left hand but Por Boonsit avoids the punch easily.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a head kick but Por Boonsit moves out of range.
Por Boonsit staying out of range there.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Por Boonsit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Johnson 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.
Por Boonsit throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Por Boonsit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Por Boonsit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Por Boonsit moves away and avoids it.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Por Boonsit to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Por Boonsit can do to turn this around?
Johnson lands a body shot.
Por Boonsit avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Terry Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Por Boonsit blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Boonsit misses with the combination.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Por Boonsit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Por Boonsit throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Por Boonsit misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Boonsit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Por Boonsit off the ropes and back into range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Por Boonsit moves out of range.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Por Boonsit counters with a nice body shot.
Terry Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Por Boonsit scores with a four punch combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Boonsit. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Boonsit moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Por Boonsit scores with a body shot.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Boonsit moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Por Boonsit as Johnson tries to tie him up.
Por Boonsit stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Por Boonsit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Por Boonsit throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Por Boonsit's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yodicha Por Boonsit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab by Johnson.
Por Boonsit blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Por Boonsit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Boonsit blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Por Boonsit wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson misses with a hook. Por Boonsit ducked under it nicely.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Por Boonsit scores with a jab to the body.
Por Boonsit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Por Boonsit avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Boonsit closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the ropes.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Por Boonsit up against the ropes.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Por Boonsits head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Boonsit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Por Boonsit moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Por Boonsit misses.
Por Boonsit throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a low kick but Por Boonsit avoids it.
Por Boonsit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson tries a low kick but Por Boonsit avoids it.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Por Boonsit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Por Boonsit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Por Boonsit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Por Boonsit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Por Boonsit's side.
Johnson throws a right hand that Por Boonsit ducks under and follows up with a left that Por Boonsit also avoids with ease.
Por Boonsit takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swings for the body but Por Boonsit moves out of range.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Por Boonsit saw that one coming.
Por Boonsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Por Boonsit counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Por Boonsit misses.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Por Boonsit sees coming a mile off.
Por Boonsit pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the ropes. Por Boonsit follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Terry Johnson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Por Boonsit staying out of range there.
Por Boonsit lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a high kick!
No joy there for Por Boonsit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Por Boonsit blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Por Boonsit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Por Boonsit misses with a body shot.
Por Boonsit throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Boonsit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
A combination from Por Boonsit does no damage.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
enabling Por Boonsit to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Por Boonsit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Por Boonsit, right into the meat.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Por Boonsit dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Por Boonsit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Por Boonsit avoids it well.
Por Boonsit tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Por Boonsit connects with a jab.
Por Boonsit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Por Boonsit is looking for the big counter here.
Por Boonsit blocks a head kick by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Por Boonsit.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Por Boonsit counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson misses with a combination
enabling Por Boonsit to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses
and Por Boonsit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Por Boonsit clinches with his opponent.
Por Boonsit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Por Boonsit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Por Boonsit connects with a nice looking jab.
Por Boonsit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Por Boonsit misses with a body shot.
A big left from Johnson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yodicha Por Boonsit dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Por Boonsit counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Por Boonsit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Por Boonsit tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Por Boonsit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Por Boonsit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Por Boonsit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Donk. Johnson catches Por Boonsit right on the button with a cross.
Por Boonsit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Por Boonsit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Por Boonsit lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Por Boonsit counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Por Boonsit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Por Boonsit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Despite the aggression on Por Boonsit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Por Boonsit tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Por Boonsit throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Por Boonsit punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Por Boonsit misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Por Boonsit counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPor Boonsit.
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.
Por Boonsit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Por Boonsit counters with an outside leg 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a push kick but Por Boonsit slaps the foot to one side.
Por Boonsit raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Por Boonsit tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Por Boonsit throws a counter combo.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Por Boonsit is out of range.
Por Boonsit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Por Boonsit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Por Boonsit throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Por Boonsit.
Por Boonsit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
Por Boonsit misses with a head kick.
Por Boonsit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Por Boonsit counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Por Boonsit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yodicha Por Boonsit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Por Boonsit 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodicha Por Boonsit!
Yodicha Por Boonsit really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Venom Combat Sports logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asmar Dagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes to the ring accompanied by Last Caress - Metallica. John Brophy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asmar Dagher!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dagher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dagher misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Asmar Dagher has been cut.
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dagher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dagher connects with a body shot.
Dagher tries to work over Brophy's front leg with a kick but Brophy checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brophy.
Asmar Dagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dagher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Brophy.
Brophy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dagher's calf.
Dagher throws a body shot but no joy.
Dagher throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dagher throws a body punch but Brophy moves out of range.
Dagher connects with a solid leg kick.
Dagher turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy cracks the inside of Dagher's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Brophy blocks the leg kick.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dagher moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dagher.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Dagher.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dagher.
Brophy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Dagher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dagher misses with a low kick.
Dagher blocks a leg kick.
Brophy digs a good body shot into Dagher's ribs.
Dagher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brophy rather than just go for the knockout.
Dagher throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brophy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
Dagher slips a jab from Brophy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dagher 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 Brophy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brophy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dagher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy.
Dagher tries to bum rush Brophy with a series of wild strikes but Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brophy misses the jab.
Dagher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brophy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dagher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dagher.
That kick from Dagher tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brophy avoids the body shot from Dagher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asmar Dagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asmar Dagher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brophy clinches.
Dagher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brophy is defending well for now.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Dagher trying to land knees to the body.
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brophy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dagher in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy struggles to land a body shot inside as Dagher controls his hands.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dagher throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dagher trying to land knees to the body.
Brophy managing to block the knees to the body from Dagher.
Brophy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dagher takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dagher is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dagher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brophy.
Brophy managing to block the knees to the body from Dagher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dagher takes a shot to the head.
Dagher looking to throw knees to the head but Brophy is blocking nicely.
Brophy can't find room to land a body shot as Dagher controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dagher avoiding damage as Brophy throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Brophy.
Brophy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brophy lands a hook that snaps the head of Dagher backwards.
Dagher is rocked!
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brophy creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Dagher crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Dagher face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Brophy takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Brophy!
During a confident post fight interview, John Brophy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Asmar Dagher was interviewed post fight and said 'quick, powerful'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes comes into the arena with Blood Warriors blaring out of the sound system. Hesa MC is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MC with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayes to score with a decent uppercut.
Hayes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MC throws out the jab.
A left and a right from MC both land. Nice combination.
MC throws a hook but Hayes blocks it.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hayes.
MC throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayes misses the jab.
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MC takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hesa MC seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hayes lands a left hand that snaps the head of MC backwards.
MC lands a nice uppercut.
Hayes lands with a light punch inside.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by MC.
MC trying to land knees to the body.
Hayes pushes MC back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from MC.
Hayes tries a body shot but MC blocks it.
MC blocks a body shot from Hayes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hayes.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MC creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hayes's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hayes.
MC connects with a knee to the head.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayes is defending well for now.
MC tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MC misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MC scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MC connects with a knee to the head.
Hayes gets through MC's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hayes - that landed with a thud.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MC.
Hayes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MC works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MC tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hayes's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayes.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayes scores with a shoulder strike.
MC looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayes managing to block the knees to the body from MC.
A nice glancing elbow lands by MC.
Hayes lands a nice knee to the body.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hayes throws a good cross that connects.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayes lands the left hand.
MC with a jab.
Hayes lands a nice hook to MC's body. MC takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hayes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MC.
MC tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hayes clinches.
MC tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
Knees to the body from Hayes.
Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MC tries to throw a body punch but Hayes avoids it by throwing MC back against the ropes.
MC is breathing heavily.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but MC avoids the damage to the body.
Hayes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hayes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MC can do to turn this around?
MC lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MC or not.
MC avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
MC working aggressively here.
Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MC using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hayes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
MC managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
MC can't find room to land a body shot as Hayes controls the action.
Hayes can't find room to land a body shot as MC controls the action.
MC is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayes is defending well for now.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but MC is blocking nicely.
MC blocks an uppercut.
MC blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hayes lands a left hand.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MC.
MC unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MC lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hayes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MC avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
Hayes takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes throws a punch but it's blocked by MC.
Hayes misses with a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for MC.
MC scores with a shoulder strike.
Michael Hayes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayes lands a body punch.
Hayes misses with a short punch on the inside.
MC blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MC avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
Hayes swings wildly with an uppercut but MC uses good head movement to avoid it.
MC on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hayes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hayes avoids it.
Hayes has a couple of punches blocked by MC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hayes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MC moves away.
Hayes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MC throws a sloppy head kick and Hayes moves out of range easily.
Hayes misses with a body shot.
MC jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MC.
MC bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MC takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayes avoids the body shot from MC.
MC tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Hayes throws a body punch but MC moves out of range.
MC takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hayes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC walks into a jab.
MC loads up on a big right hand but Hayes slips the punch.
Hayes cracks MC with a good jab.
Nice defenses there by MC.
MC misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to keep at a distance but MC has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hayes working aggressively here.
Hayes lands a damaging elbow.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MC is defending well for now.
Hayes crunches a lovely knee into MC's ribcage.
MC takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
MC misses with a knee strike.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MC.
MC throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayes.
MC with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from MC.
Hayes landing knees to the head.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Hayes blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MC tries a knee to the head but Hayes blocks it.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MC misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hayes lands a left hand.
Hayes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MC backwards.
Hayes avoids a wild elbow strike from MC.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but MC avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the ropes.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hayes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hayes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hayes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MC on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Hayes.
Hayes missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MC swinging wildly here.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hayes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MC on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from MC misses the target.
Hayes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayes clips MC with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give MC a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
MC is rocked!
It looks like Hesa MC has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hayes throws a front kick aimed at MC's knee but MC avoids it well.
MC is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
MC misses the shot to the body.
Hayes clobbers MC with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
MC throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MC throws a shot from downtown. Hayes moves away and avoids it.
Hayes cracks the inside of MC's front leg.
MC takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hayes tried to score with a low kick but MC checks it.
MC throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MC seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Michael Hayes is winning the standup battle so far.
MC lands a jab.
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MC throws a nice looking combination but Hayes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MC is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hayes ducks under a wild hook from MC.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
MC tries to clinch up.
MC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hayes.
MC has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayes.
Hayes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MC is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
MC takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes checks a leg kick nicely.
MC goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MC takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MC throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
MC throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
MC walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hayes lands a jab to the head.
Hayes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MC misses with an uppercut. Hayes saw that one coming.
Hayes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MC lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MC.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC thows a left - swing and a miss!
MC misses with a combination
letting Hayes counter with a right hand.
Hayes cracks a nice hook into MC's ribs.
MC has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MC just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Hayes takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hesa MC's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
MC takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hayes misses with a straight right.
MC is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hayes.
MC throws a wild body kick that Hayes sees coming a mile off.
Hayes throwing a counter right hand but MC manages to avoid it.
Hayes tries a low kick but MC avoids it.
A little jabbing left from MC on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from MC.
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles MC. MC circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.
Hayes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MC cracks the inside of Hayes's front leg.
Good shot there by Hayes.
Hayes connects with the punch.
Hayes throws a right and a left that MC avoids nicely.
MC throws a counter combo.
MC avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from MC misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MCs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hayes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MC.
Hayes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMC.
MC throws a leg kick
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MC misses with an uppercut.
MC throws out a loose jab but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hayes misses with a wild combination.
Hayes lands a really nice looking cross but MC seems unphased.
Hayes throws a hook to the side of MC's head but MC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MC scores with a hook to the body. Hayes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MC gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MC lands a good knee to the midsection. Hayes won't want to take too many of those.
Hayes struggles to land a body shot inside as MC controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC scores with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MC is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Hayes throws an elbow but misses.
MC working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MC is looking to control Hayes's arms but Hayes gets an underhook and turns him. Now MC has his back to the ropes.
MC is looking to control Hayes's arms but Hayes gets an underhook and turns him. Now MC has his back to the ropes.
MC is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hayes has denied him.
Hayes lands a body punch.
MC swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayes uses good head movement to avoid it.
MC misses with a punch on the inside.
MC looking to throw knees to the head but Hayes is blocking nicely.
MC misses with an elbow over the top.
MC taking a breather.
Hayes trying to land knees to the body.
Hesa MC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MC avoids it.
Hayes cracks MC with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Hayes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hayes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Hayes!
An out of breath Michael Hayes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Olds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell comes to the ring accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Cory McDonnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Olds!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olds's jab looks to have found its range, popping McDonnell under the eye.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Olds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olds connects with the punch.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Olds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Olds counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
Olds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olds looks to throw the jab but McDonnell is out of range.
Olds looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Olds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Olds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olds throws a body shot but no joy.
Olds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Olds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
A cross from Olds lands.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
McDonnell cracks Olds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonnell swings for the body but Olds moves out of range.
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Olds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Olds controls the action.
Olds gets through McDonnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oldss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olds blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
Olds cracks McDonnell with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for McDonnell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonnell.
Olds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olds lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Olds has double underhooks.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Olds.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Olds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Olds misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Olds is predictable there
and Olds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Robin Olds has been cut.
An inside leg kick from McDonnell misses.
Olds clobbers McDonnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Olds moves into the clinch.
Olds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McDonnell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
Olds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olds misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Olds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
Olds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Olds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olds blocks an uppercut.
Olds lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olds scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Olds working aggressively here.
McDonnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olds is keeping busy.
Olds lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to McDonnell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McDonnell lands a right hand.
Olds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell tries to stall but Olds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olds misses with the head strike.
McDonnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Olds as the two fighters clinch.
McDonnell taking a breather.
Olds tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Olds throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olds scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olds lands a nice looking body shot.
Olds tries to keep at a distance but McDonnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olds lands a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
McDonnell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olds's elbow.
Olds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonnell or not.
Olds tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
Olds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olds throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Olds misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Olds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell throws a chopping leg kick but Olds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Olds tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Olds misses.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olds throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Olds misses with a straight left.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Olds moves out of range easily.
Olds misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice body kick.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Olds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell looks to throw a body kick
and Olds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Olds counters with a left to the body.
Olds throws a good cross that connects.
Olds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Olds counters with a stiff right hand.
Olds misses the shot to the body.
Olds stalks McDonnell and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDonnell's face. McDonnell staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonnell is rocked!
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olds throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olds lands with a shot to the body.
Olds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McDonnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Olds.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Olds controls his hands.
Olds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robin Olds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
A short right from Olds on the inside.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonnell.
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell digs a right hand into Olds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olds's gas tank.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Olds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olds lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Olds works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Olds.
McDonnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell trying to stall but Olds improves his position.
Olds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonnell backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Olds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Olds really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Olds as he checks the leg kick.
Olds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Olds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Olds dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
A jab from Olds misses.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olds.
McDonnell gets tackled into the ropes by Olds. Olds maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Olds.
Olds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olds digs a right hand into McDonnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonnell's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Olds.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
Olds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
Olds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olds as McDonnell tries to tie him up.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olds misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olds scores with a punch to the head.
Olds closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working hard to break the clinch.
McDonnell takes a shot to the head.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
McDonnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olds thuds a left hand into McDonnell's body.
McDonnell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Olds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh McDonnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McDonnell misses with a double jab
and Olds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Olds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Olds blocks an uppercut.
Olds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonnells head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Olds dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and as McDonnell tries to reset, Olds cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! McDonnell is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Robin Olds!
Robin Olds is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Robin Olds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steph Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oson Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oson Bon 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, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steph Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oson Bon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws a body kick that misses
and Bon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bon, as that shot connected.
Curry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Bon.
A jab lands there for Bon.
Curry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curry digs a good body shot into Bon's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry connects with a body shot that sends Bon's belly button to the back.
A big left from Curry misses.
Curry throws a sloppy body shot
and Bon counters by clinching up.
Curry misses with an elbow strike.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bon has a couple of punches blocked by Curry.
Curry tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Curry tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Curry blocking some punches.
Bon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Curry is defending well for now.
Curry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bons head.
I was talking to Curry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bon gets through Curry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Curry back against the ropes.
Bon lands a good knee to the midsection. Curry won't want to take too many of those.
Bon struggles to land a body shot inside as Curry controls his hands.
Curry tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bon blocks a body shot from Curry.
Curry digs a right hand into Bon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bon's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Curry back against the ropes.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon swings wildly with an uppercut but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bon on the inside.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bon prevents Curry from breaking the clinch.
Bon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Bon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bon lands a good knee to the midsection. Curry won't want to take too many of those.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Curry back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oson Bon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Curry tries to keep at a distance but Bon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bon avoids the elbow strike from Curry, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry blocks an uppercut.
Bon scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Bon.
Bon lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
Curry working aggressively here.
Curry tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon landing knees to the body.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bon missing with knees to the body.
Bon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currys head.
Knees to the body from Bon.
Curry lands a shot to the body.
Oson Bon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bon.
Bon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Curry.
A short right from Curry on the inside.
Bon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry is trying to break free.
A left hand lands to the body for Curry.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bon's elbow.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bon misses with some punches.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Curry.
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bon.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Bon back against the ropes.
Bon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curry tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oson Bon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Curry takes a swing at Bon's ribcage but misses.
Bon tests Curry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bon.
Oson Bon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curry takes one on the button.
Curry scores with a jab to the body.
Bon scores with a hook to the body. Curry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bon avoids the body shot from Curry.
Bon wants to counter with a clinch but Curry pushes him away.
Curry is looking to wear down Bon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Curry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bon blocks the body kick.
Bon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curry takes a swing at Bon's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off.
Bon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curry thinking.
Curry lands a jab to the nose.
Bon forces Curry back against the ropes and clinches.
Curry blocking some punches.
Bon tries to land a knee to the head but Curry blocks with his arms.
Curry looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
Nice body punch from Bon.
Bon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bon lands a good knee to the midsection. Curry won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curry working aggressively here.
Bon scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bon.
Bon avoids a wild elbow strike from Curry.
Curry tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Curry pushes Bon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bon lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bon.
Curry tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry lands a damaging elbow.
Curry working aggressively here.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Bon avoids it by throwing Curry back against the ropes.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oson Bon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oson Bon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bon digs a good hook to Curry's body.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Bon.
Bon works the jab nicely.
Bon cracks Curry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curry throws a big shot that misses.
Curry tries to keep at a distance but Bon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bon.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Curry avoids it.
Curry tries a body shot but Bon blocks it.
Curry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
Bon pushes Curry back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Bon.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curry.
Bon misses with a knee to the head.
Curry takes a shot to the head.
Bon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Curry misses with a punch on the inside.
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Bon tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Bon back against the ropes.
Bon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Curry lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bon lands a hook that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Bon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bon missing with knees to the body.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Bon avoids the elbow strike from Curry, against the ropes.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Curry misses with the head strike.
Bon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Curry throws an elbow but it misses.
Bon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Curry takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short right from Bon on the inside.
Bon breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Curry with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Curry looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Curry get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Oson Bon 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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