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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hesa MC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MC
vs
Poirier

180 cm
28
168 lbs
10 - 13 - 1

173 cm
24
158 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Powerful

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 10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hesa MC!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Poirier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poirier has MC up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC lands with a light punch inside.

Poirier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MC avoids the head kick by Poirier.
Poirier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poirier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MC scores with a nice head shot.
Poirier swings for the body but MC moves out of range.
MC ducks under a wild hook from Poirier.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poirier throws a lazy right hand but MC sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poirier keeps the fight on the outside.
MC thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poirier!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier jabs MC to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for MC, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MC has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poirier.
A good leg kick by Poirier.
MC connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Anton Poirier has been cut.
MC pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MC has Poirier up against the ropes in a clinch.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
MC missing with knees to the body.
MC lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poirier tries to break free but MC pushes him back against the ropes.
Poirier is looking to break free of the clinch but MC has double underhooks.
Poirier dodges an elbow strike from MC.
MC controlling the action here for a moment.
MC tries to land a knee to the head but Poirier blocks with his arms.
Poirier is trying to break free.
Our sources have told us that MC has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MC utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
MC lands a knee to the body.
MC keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Poirier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poirier wants to break free but MC has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.
Poirier told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MC obliges.

Poirier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MC misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poirier.
MC lands a head kick. Poirier smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
MC throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier dodges the punch combination from MC.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poirier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lunges at MC with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MC's hand.
Poirier misses with a looping left.
Poirier scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

MC misses the shot to the body.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
As Poirier looks to move away, MC throws a big counter combo but Poirier just gets out of the way.
MC throws a body punch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a series of strikes that have Poirier backpedaling.
Poirier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MC ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Poirier misses
and MC counters with a solid body kick.
MC misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier misses with a leg kick.
Poirier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MC circles away quickly and effectively.
MC tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
Anton Poirier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MC looks for the body kick but Poirier saw that one coming.
MC is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poirier can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
MC on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poirier misses with a low kick.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
MC throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from MC misses.
MC throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a sloppy head kick and Poirier moves out of range easily.
Poirier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MC checks it well.
Poirier tries a head kick but it misses.
Poirier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poirier misses with a few strikes there.
MC lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MC checks a low kick from Poirier.
Poirier drops his hands momentarily and MC takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MC avoids a punch combination nicely.
MC lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a left hand
and MC counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from MC does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MC, right into the meat.
Poirier takes a swing at MC's ribcage but misses.
Hesa MC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
MC throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poirier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MC.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
Poirier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
Poirier cracks the inside of MC's front leg.
MC lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab from Poirier.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier lands a nice hook to MC's body. MC takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poirier throws a hook to the side of MC's head but MC sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Poirier catches MC right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MC blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MC was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Poirier throws a head kick that misses.
MC throws a hook but Poirier blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier throws a hook but MC avoids it easily.
MC tries to land a front kick but Poirier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MC scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MC moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poirier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MC scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Poirier moves out of range as MC strikes.
Poirier throws a wild body kick that MC sees coming a mile off.
Poirier misses with a double jab
and MC counters with a two punch combo.
Poirier throws the kick towards the body but MC avoids it.
Poirier throws a nice looking combination but MC bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.
Poirier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from MC does no damage.
MC throws a leg kick that misses.
MC lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Poirier.
Poirier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MC connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MC is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poirier throws out a leg kick but MC moves out of range and Poirier only half commits.
MC seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poirier slips under a jab from MC.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poirier!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by MC.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
A punch combination from MC misses.
Poirier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poirier throws a right hand that MC ducks under and follows up with a left that MC also avoids with ease.
MC misses with a straight left.
Poirier throws a jab when MC was well out of range.
A punch combination from Poirier misses.
MC connects with a single shot there.
MC thows a left - swing and a miss!
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. MC moves away and avoids it.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC tries to clinch but Poirier moves out of range.
MC slips a jab from Poirier.
Poirier throws a right and a left that MC avoids nicely.
MC connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Poirier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MC throws the left hand but Poirier avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier throws an off balance right hand
enabling MC to counter with a crisp jab.
MC tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poirier was well out of range. Poor timing from MC.
MC darts in trying to clinch
and Poirier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MC slips a straight right by Poirier.
Poirier misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Poirier.
Poirier loads up on a big right hand but MC slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poirier throws out a loose jab but MC uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like MC was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poirier.
Poirier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MC is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poirier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier lands a nice looking kick to the body. MC takes a step back to recover.
MC lands with a nice combination. Poirier backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from MC.
MC digs a good hook to Poirier's body.
Poirier misses with the combination.
Poirier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
MC misses with a wild combination.
Poirier misses with a hook
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MC looks to land a combination. Poirier sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
MC misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
MC misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poirier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by MC!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier throws a sloppy head kick and MC moves out of range easily.
A cross from MC lands.
A head kick from Poirier lands but MC takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poirier throws a lazy uppercut
and MC counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at MC to acknowledge the strikes.
Poirier throws a head kick but MC moves out of range.
MC lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poirier walks into a jab.
Poirier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MC stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MC is looking to clinch.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poirier tries to close the distance and clinch but MC swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poirier tries to bum rush MC with a series of wild strikes but MC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Poirier misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poirier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MC throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poirier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MC slips under a jab.
MC fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hesa MC had his way with Anton Poirier in that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Poirier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Poirier defending well as MC loads up on a big left hand.
Anton Poirier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier cracks MC with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirier works MC's body with a nice hook.
MC scores with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for MC.

Poirier closes the distance and clinches.
MC has a couple of punches blocked by Poirier.
MC with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
MC landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Poirier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MC looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
Poirier is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier looks to throw the jab but MC is out of range.
Poirier misses with a hook.
MC throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poirier throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MC moves in looking to clinch but Poirier pushes him off.
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
MC takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MC takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MC swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MC with a jab.
MC moves out of range of the body kick from Poirier.
MC lands with a cross.
MC misses with a two punch combination.
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.
MC throws a right hand that Poirier ducks under and follows up with a left that Poirier also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poirier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MC.
Poirier on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MC throws a leg kick but Poirier moved away.
MC throws a series of punches but Poirier moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poirier. That's going to slow MC down.
MC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MC shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poirier looks to land a body kick but MC moved away.
MC throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poirier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. MC does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poirier thuds a left hand into MC's body.
Poirier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MC defending well as Poirier loads up on a big left hand.
MC throws a big counter combination but Poirier scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MC looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MC moves out of range as Poirier strikes.
Poirier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poirier there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poirier scores with a jab.
Hesa MC is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poirier misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hesa MC.
Well MC 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 George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hesa MC!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetri Puleveski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetri Puleveski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Takano
vs
Puleveski

169 cm
32
146 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

177 cm
32
145 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Demetri Puleveski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puleveski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Puleveski walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Takano.
Puleveski misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Takano misses the target.
Puleveski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Puleveski scores with a body shot.
Takano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Puleveski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Puleveski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takano lands a glancing blow to the side of Puleveski's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puleveski motions for Takano to come forward. Puleveski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puleveski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Puleveski misses with an uppercut.
Takano is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano throws the left hand but Puleveski avoids the punch easily.
Takano defending well as Puleveski loads up on a big left hand.
Takano avoids the body shot from Puleveski.
Takano lands an overhand right.
Takano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takano lands with a nice body kick.
Takano slips a jab from Puleveski.

Takano drives through and clinches with Puleveski against the ropes.
Puleveski tries to break the clinch but Takano is controlling the position.
Takano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takano presses Puleveski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Puleveski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yuki Takano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puleveski lands a slapping body shot.
Puleveski fails to land with a series of punches.
Puleveski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Puleveski misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Puleveski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Puleveski drives through and clinches with Takano against the ropes.
Takano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puleveski backwards.
Puleveski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Takano manages to break the clinch.
Takano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puleveski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puleveski lunges at Takano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takano's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puleveski blocks a jab.
Yuki Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Puleveski has Takano up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yuki Takano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

A big left from Puleveski misses.
Puleveski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Takano.
Takano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puleveski.
Takano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Puleveski gets a clinch.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Puleveski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takano has Puleveski pressed against the ropes, preventing Puleveski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Puleveski is rocked!
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Puleveski is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Puleveski is trying to push Takano away but Takano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Takano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Takano.
Takano closes the distance and catches Puleveski with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Puleveski is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Puleveski is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Puleveski is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Takano takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yuki Takano!
In his post fight interview, Yuki Takano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Arn Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Enforcer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Anderson
vs
Gonzalez

171 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

178 cm
29
180 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Amped Performance

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arn Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut.
Gonzalez works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Anderson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arn Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Gonzalez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gonzalez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Gonzalez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Gonzalez pushes him off.
Gonzalez cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzalez lands a two punch combo.
Anderson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gonzalez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Anderson gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzalez is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonzalez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson walks into a jab.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson walks into a jab.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Gonzalez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson misses with a body punch.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Gonzalez trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzalez into the ropes.
Gonzalez lands a nice uppercut.

Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson wants to clinch.
Anderson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGonzalez.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Gonzalez against the ropes.

Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Anderson misses
and Gonzalez counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Gonzalez to acknowledge the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Gonzalez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson'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.

Anderson is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez throws a nice head kick!
Gonzalez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Anderson closes the distance but Gonzalez moves to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Anderson.

Anderson has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gonzalez lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Gonzalez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.

Arn Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Anderson tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gonzalez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzalez misses with a punch on the inside.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.

Anderson has Gonzalez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anderson fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzalez blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Anthony Gonzalez just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Gonzalez gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Anderson has Gonzalez pressed against the ropes, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Gonzalez does it's job there.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez connects with a high kick.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Anderson is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson blocks a head kick by Gonzalez.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Anderson slaps the foot to one side.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez blocks a jab.
Anderson punishes Gonzalez's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Gonzalez dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gonzalez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Gonzalez throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzalez circles away.
Anderson thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Anderson tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a hook.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.

Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves away
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Anderson connects with a body shot.

Anderson gets a clinch.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonzalez controls his hands.

Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson lands a lovely overhand right.
Anderson throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzalez throws a combination that misses
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Gonzalez seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arn Anderson.
I think Gonzalez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Maksudov Konstantinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse has chosen Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Konstantinovich
vs
Mouse

168 cm
23
161 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

171 cm
27
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksudov Konstantinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Micky Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse tries to clinch but Konstantinovich moves away
and Konstantinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse wants to clinch.
Konstantinovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mouse throws a leg kick
and Konstantinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Konstantinovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mouse on the side of the head.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Konstantinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mouse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Konstantinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mouse has time to react.
Konstantinovich stalks Mouse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mouse's face. Mouse staggers backwards, shaken.
We've been informed that Mouse 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.
Konstantinovich dodges the punch combination from Mouse.
It looked like Konstantinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mouse tries to work over Konstantinovich's front leg with a kick but Konstantinovich checks it.
Konstantinovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mouse is able to avoid easily.
Konstantinovich scores with the left hand. Mouse knows he should have avoided that one.
Konstantinovich lands with a hook. Mouse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Konstantinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouse is just out of range.
Konstantinovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mouse throws a shot from downtown. Konstantinovich moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinovich throws a lazy right hand but Mouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouse looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konstantinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Mouse. That snapped Konstantinovich's head back.
Mouse looks to land a left hand but Konstantinovich moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konstantinovich.
Mouse throws a nice looking combination but Konstantinovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
Konstantinovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mouse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Konstantinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mouse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mouse throws a hook but Konstantinovich blocks it.
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!
Konstantinovich scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Konstantinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Mouse scores with a body shot.
Mouse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Konstantinovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mouse tries to clinch up.
It looked like Konstantinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konstantinovich lands with a cross.
Mouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Konstantinovich swings for the body but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Konstantinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouse.
Konstantinovich defending well as Mouse loads up on a big left hand.
Konstantinovich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mouse eats them both and turns towards Konstantinovich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Konstantinovich throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Mouse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mouse throws a lazy right hand but Konstantinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Mouse.
Konstantinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Konstantinovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Mouse is looking to clinch.
Konstantinovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mouse's head.
Konstantinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Konstantinovich feints and then cracks Mouse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mouse down.
Konstantinovich throws a chopping leg kick but Mouse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Konstantinovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mouse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mouse tries to clinch up.
Konstantinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mouse misses with the combination.
Mouse swinging wildly here.
Konstantinovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Konstantinovich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mouse back to the ropes. Konstantinovich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Micky Mouse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Konstantinovich checks a leg kick.
Konstantinovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouse.
Mouse misses with a left hand
enabling Konstantinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Konstantinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
Konstantinovich misses with a straight left.
Konstantinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mouse lands a head kick. Konstantinovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Konstantinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maksudov Konstantinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Mouse.
Konstantinovich lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinovich. Mouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mouse on the side of the head.
Mouse blocks a leg kick.
Mouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Konstantinovich blocks a jab.
Mouse feints and then cracks Konstantinovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Konstantinovich down.
Konstantinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Konstantinovich stuns Mouse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mouse tries to clinch but Konstantinovich moves out of range.
Mouse throws a lazy right hand but Konstantinovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Konstantinovich scores with a nice head shot.
Konstantinovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mouse can do to turn this around?
Konstantinovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Konstantinovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mouse is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mouse 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 Konstantinovich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Konstantinovich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinovich. Mouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinovich swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mouse scores with a nice head shot.
Mouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse swings for the body but Konstantinovich moves out of range.
Konstantinovich is looking to counter punch.
Konstantinovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mouse tries to clinch but Konstantinovich moves away
and Konstantinovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mouse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinovich throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse moves away from the strike by Konstantinovich.
Mouse moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Maksudov Konstantinovich has been cut.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konstantinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinovich. Mouse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mouse doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Konstantinovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mouse misses with a looping left.
Konstantinovich jabs Mouse to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich lands a jab to Mouse's midsection.
Konstantinovich misses with the combination.

Mouse has taken the fight to the clinch.

Konstantinovich breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Konstantinovich.
Mouse jabs Konstantinovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konstantinovich throws a leg kick but Mouse moved away.
Konstantinovich misses with a low kick.
Konstantinovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mouse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mouse slips under a jab from Konstantinovich.
Mouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses.
Konstantinovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mouse moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mouse connects with a high kick.
Konstantinovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Konstantinovich circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Konstantinovich counter with a right hand.
Mouse takes a swing at Konstantinovich's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Konstantinovich misses the target.
Mouse ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich keeps Mouse at a distance using the push kick.
Konstantinovich loads up on a big right hand but Mouse slips the punch.
Mouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinovich.
Mouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konstantinovich throws a low kick but Mouse moves out of range easily.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Maksudov Konstantinovich'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.

Konstantinovich cracks Mouse with a good jab.
Mouse throws an overhand right that lands on Konstantinovich's shoulder, as Konstantinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Mouse lands a body shot.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Mouse looks to land a combination but Konstantinovich avoids it well.
Konstantinovich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mouse's sensitive parts.
Mouse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mouse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Konstantinovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Konstantinovich slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich punishes Mouse's body with a nice straight punch.
Mouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Konstantinovich.
Mouse tries to clinch up.
Mouse tries to clinch there but Konstantinovich circles away.
Konstantinovich throws a low kick, looking for Mouse's leg but Mouse calmly moves out of range.
Mouse misses with a body kick.
Mouse is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Konstantinovich throws a wild body kick that Mouse sees coming a mile off.
Konstantinovich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mouse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konstantinovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mouse.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Konstantinovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouse tries to clinch there but Konstantinovich circles away.
Konstantinovich thuds a left hand into Mouse's body.
Mouse lands a two punch combo.
Mouse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Konstantinovich scores with a shot to the body.
Konstantinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Konstantinovich was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mouse.
Mouse walks into a stiff left hand from Konstantinovich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinovich cracks Mouse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Konstantinovich tries to bum rush Mouse with a series of wild strikes but Mouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mouse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mouse scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Konstantinovich works Mouse's body with a nice hook.
Mouse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Konstantinovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Konstantinovich cracks a nice hook into Mouse's ribs.
Mouse tries to clinch up but Konstantinovich circles away and keeps his distance.
Konstantinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mouse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich throws a body punch but Mouse moves out of range.

Mouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse is looking to clinch but Konstantinovich is avoiding it.
Konstantinovich connects with a right hand. Mouse shakes it off.
Konstantinovich scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich had his way with Micky Mouse in that round.
The cut man is working on Maksudov Konstantinovich's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Konstantinovich lands a head kick!
Konstantinovich connects with a body shot that sends Mouse's belly button to the back.
Mouse misses with a body punch
and Konstantinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mouse wants to clinch.
Konstantinovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Mouse avoided it.
Mouse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Konstantinovich.
Mouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Konstantinovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mouse moves forwards but Konstantinovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mouse looks to land a left hand but Konstantinovich moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Mouse misses.
Mouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Konstantinovich can pounce on him.
Mouse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinovich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich blocks a head kick by Mouse.
Mouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mouse. Konstantinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Konstantinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mouse! But no joy.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konstantinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mouse throws a nice looking combination but Konstantinovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mouse throws a leg kick but Konstantinovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mouse throws a big shot that misses.
Konstantinovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mouse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinovich lands a jab.
Konstantinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mouse cracks the inside of Konstantinovich's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouse tries to clinch but Konstantinovich is having none of it.
Mouse looks to land a body kick but Konstantinovich moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
Konstantinovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mouse.
It looked like Konstantinovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mouse is looking to clinch but Konstantinovich is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Konstantinovich.
Mouse tries to clinch up.
Mouse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Micky Mouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left and a right from Konstantinovich both land. Nice combination.
Konstantinovich throws out a loose jab but Mouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Konstantinovich finds it's way through Mouse's defenses.
Mouse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Mouse clinches up with Konstantinovich and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maksudov Konstantinovich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Konstantinovich, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksudov Konstantinovich!
During a confident post fight interview, Maksudov Konstantinovich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Micky Mouse stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter tonight sorry to all my fans!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Great Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugenio Torrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Gonzo
vs
Torrez

150 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

171 cm
24
148 lbs
3 - 7 - 1

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eugenio Torrez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torrez avoids the head kick by Gonzo.
Torrez throws out a counter right but Gonzo avoids it with no problem.
Torrez lands with a nice body punch.
Torrez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzo misses with a wild body shot.

Gonzo closes the distance and clinches.
Torrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torrez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gonzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzo scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Torrez misses with the head strike.
Gonzo pushes Torrez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Torrez tries to work over Gonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Gonzo as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gonzo scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a right hand.
Gonzo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonzo presses Torrez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Torrez looks winded!
Torrez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gonzo.
Torrez misses with some punches.
Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzo lands a shot to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torrez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzo scores with a shot to the side of Torrez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gonzo taking a breather.
Gonzo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo leaning against his opponent.
Torrez tries to throw a body punch but Gonzo avoids it by throwing Torrez back against the ropes.
Torrez is trying to stall.
Gonzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torrez trying to control the position but instead, Gonzo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torrez into the ropes.
Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torrez pushes Gonzo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gonzo'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.
Gonzo pushes Torrez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gonzo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Gonzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gonzo closes the distance and pushes Torrez back into the ropes.
Great Gonzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonzo lands with a light punch inside.
Gonzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gonzo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gonzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Torrez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonzo prevents a body shot from Torrez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Gonzo lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Gonzo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonzo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrez can do to turn this around?
Torrez lands a nice elbow.
Gonzo blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo is leaning against Torrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzo pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Gonzo slows down the pace here.
Gonzo is leaning against Torrez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gonzo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gonzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzo lands a shoulder strike.
Gonzo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torrez misses with a punch to the body.
Torrez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonzo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Torrez.
A right hand to the body from Gonzo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torrez is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonzo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrezs head.
Torrez throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Torrez.
Torrez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Gonzo.
Torrez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Torrez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gonzo.
Torrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrez takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzo prevents a body shot from Torrez.
Gonzo lands a left hand.
Gonzo stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Gonzo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gonzo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gonzo presses Torrez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gonzo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torrez up against the ropes.
Gonzo effectively controlling the action here.
Gonzo keeps control of Torrez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gonzo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gonzo stalling.
Gonzo lands with a left to the head.
Gonzo lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Gonzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo stalling in the clinch.
Gonzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gonzo.
Gonzo pushes Torrez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrez.
Stalling in the clinch from Gonzo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzo blocking some punches.
Gonzo effectively controlling the action here.
Gonzo stalling the fight.
Gonzo is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Great Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Great Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torrez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gonzo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A head kick misses from Gonzo.
Torrez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Gonzo pushes Torrez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Torrez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gonzo slows down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Gonzo.
A right hand to the body from Gonzo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Torrez or not.
Gonzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Gonzo - that landed with a thud.
Gonzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonzo taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Gonzo to work.
Gonzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torrez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gonzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Gonzo on the inside.
Gonzo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torrez backwards.
Gonzo lands a shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Torrez misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Gonzo clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gonzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torrez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gonzo. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torrez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torrez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gonzo swings for the body but Torrez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrez misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Torrez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Torrez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torrez connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonzo misses with the combination.
A good leg kick by Gonzo.
Torrez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzo misses the shot to the body.
Gonzo misses with a wild combination.
Great Gonzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzo. Torrez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo misses with a head kick.
Gonzo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torrez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo misses with a hook.
Torrez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Torrez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Gonzo rushes Torrez and presses him up against the ropes.
Torrez is working Gonzo over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Gonzo.
Gonzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Torrez.
Gonzo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Great Gonzo had his way with Eugenio Torrez in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Gonzo misses with a double jab
and Torrez counters with a series of strikes. Gonzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Torrez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gonzo misses with a head kick.
A combination from Torrez does no damage.
Gonzo throws a lazy head kick
and Torrez counters with an inside leg kick.
Torrez lands a head kick. Gonzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Torrez is looking to clinch.
Torrez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torrez throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torrez.
Torrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzo.
Gonzo lands with a nice body kick.
Torrez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Torrez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzo throws a head kick but Torrez moves out of range.
Gonzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torrezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gonzo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Torrez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Torrez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Torrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gonzo.
Torrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzo throws a series of punches but Torrez avoids them all with ease.
Torrez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Torrez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torrez lands with a straight right. Gonzo didn't see that one coming.
Torrez avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Gonzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrez is just out of range.
Great Gonzo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzo doesn't seem bothered though.

Gonzo moves into range and clinches up with Torrez.
Gonzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gonzo.
Gonzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Torrez misses with a body punch.
Gonzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Eugenio Torrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Torrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eugenio Torrez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gonzo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Great Gonzo!
An out of breath Great Gonzo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Loso
vs
Xenophobus

171 cm
35
156 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

185 cm
30
170 lbs
14 - 9 - 2

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class boxer
Heavy handed

Conviction
Sully's Bar & Grill

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabu Loso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenophobus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Xenophobus thumps Loso with a low kick.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Loso.
Xenophobus dodges the punch combination from Loso.
Loso lands with a shot to the body.
Loso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xenophobus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Loso is looking to clinch.
Xenophobus misses the jab.
Loso has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loso cracks a nice hook into Xenophobus's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Xenophobus misses the target.
Xenophobus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xenophobus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xenophobus lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loso lands with an overhand left.
Loso just misses with a punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loso crunches a lovely knee into Xenophobus's ribcage.
Loso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xenophobus blocks it with crossed arms.
Xenophobus tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Loso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xenophobus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loso backwards.
Loso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Loso misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xenophobus misses with a punch on the inside.
Xenophobus misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loso misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xenophobus.
A short right from Loso on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xenophobus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xenophobus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action.
A short right from Loso on the inside.
A short left from Xenophobus.
Loso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xenophobus is defending well for now.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action.
Loso prevents a body shot from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus has a couple of punches blocked by Loso.
Loso pushes Xenophobus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loso lands a left hand.
Xenophobus scores with a hook to the body.
Xenophobus is trying to stall.
Xenophobus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Loso just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xenophobus's brow.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabu Loso 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.

Xenophobus thuds a left hand into Loso's body.
Loso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xenophobus can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Loso wants to clinch up but Xenophobus keeps it at a distance.

Xenophobus walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Loso rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Xenophobus has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.

Xenophobus is rocked!
Loso wants to land a leg kick but Xenophobus is out of range.
It seemed like Xenophobus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Loso.
Loso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xenophobus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Loso misses the target.
Xenophobus avoids a kick to the body.
Loso connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loso misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xenophobus! But no joy.
Loso is looking to wear down Xenophobus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Loso tries to clinch but Xenophobus moves out of range.
Loso tries to bum rush Xenophobus with a series of wild strikes but Xenophobus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Loso ducks right into an uppercut from Xenophobus.
Loso throws a head kick but Xenophobus moves out of range.

Loso instigates a clinch.
Loso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xenophobus is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Loso.
Xenophobus slows down the pace here.
Xenophobus tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action.
A short right from Loso.
Loso lands an elbow just above Xenophobus 's eye.
Loso throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus is working Loso over against the ropes.
Xenophobus tries to work over Loso's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus lands with a short shot to the head.
Xenophobus throws a punch but it's blocked by Loso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Loso on the inside.
A knee to the head by Loso.
Loso pushes Xenophobus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xenophobus is still on wobbly legs! Can Loso finish him?
Xenophobus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loso is keeping busy.
Loso lands a nice elbow.
Xenophobus is trying to stall.
Xenophobus takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Loso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Loso on the inside.
Xenophobus blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kabu Loso will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Loso is looking to land body kicks.
Xenophobus seems to have recovered his senses.
Kabu Loso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xenophobus scores with a jab. Loso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Loso moves into the clinch successfully.
Loso misses with a knee to the head.
Xenophobus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xenophobus lands a left hand.
Loso tries a body shot but Xenophobus blocks it.
Loso using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xenophobus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Xenophobus tries to throw a body punch but Loso avoids it by throwing Xenophobus back against the ropes.
Loso lands a knee to the body.
Loso blocks a body shot from Xenophobus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Xenophobus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Xenophobus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xenophobus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loso is keeping busy.
Xenophobus swings wildly with an uppercut but Loso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loso working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loso lands a shot to the body.
Loso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xenophobus's elbow.
Loso using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loso.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Loso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Loso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xenophobus can't find room to land a body shot as Loso controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Loso.
Xenophobus is trying to stall.
Loso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Loso blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loso connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loso lands an elbow inside.
Loso is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Loso scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Loso.
Kabu Loso has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loso cracks Xenophobus with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Xenophobus goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Xenophobus wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kabu Loso!
A victorious Kabu Loso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Oglek Tomar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekel Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ezekel Rage acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Tomar
vs
Rage

187 cm
23
200 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

195 cm
22
196 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 10 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice straight punches there by Rage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rage.
Tomar clobbers Rage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tomar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rage eats them both and turns towards Tomar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Ezekel Rage has been cut.
Rage tries to clinch there but Tomar circles away.
Rage throws a leg kick but Tomar checks it.
Tomar checks a leg kick.
Tomar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tomar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tomar checks a leg kick nicely.
Rage throws a leg kick
and Tomar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rage's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Rage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throws the left hand but Tomar avoids the punch easily.
Tomar checks a low kick from Rage.
Tomar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rage counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomar misses with a right hand
and Rage counters with a good low kick that Tomar was not able to check.
Tomar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage connects with a leg kick. Tomar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rage avoids the body shot from Tomar.
Rage only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rage looks to clinch
and Tomar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tomar sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Tomar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rage, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tomar throws a head punch that misses.
Rage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tomar backwards.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tomar misses with the head strike.
Rage lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomar.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tomar.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but Tomar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomar can't find room to land a body shot as Rage controls the action.
Rage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tomar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by Tomar.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by Tomar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rage pushes Tomar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rage.
Tomar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rage was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomar.
Good standup being displayed there by Rage as he connects with a hook.
Rage misses with a low kick as Tomar jumps back.
Ezekel Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Tomar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomar was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Tomar with a jab.
Tomar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomar 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 Rage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rage.

Rage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tomar.
Tomar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rage cracks Tomar with a nice body shot.
Tomar blocks an uppercut.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ezekel Rage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Rage.
Rage working aggressively here.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
Tomar lands a right hand.
Tomar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rage's elbow.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tomar's elbow.
Tomar blocks an uppercut.
Tomar misses with a punch to the body.
Tomar tries a body shot but Rage blocks it.
Tomar presses Rage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rage misses with the head strike.
Rage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tomar blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tomar throws a hook but Rage avoids it easily.
Tomar moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rage throws a head kick that misses.
Rage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Tomar swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage tries to counter with a clinch but Tomar shakes him off and moves away.

Rage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tomar, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Tomar lands a shoulder strike.
Rage cracks Tomar with a nice body shot.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rage misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage misses with some punches.

Tomar breaks from the clinch.
Rage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tomar's sensitive parts.
Rage scores with a nice body kick.
Rage slips a jab from Tomar.
Tomar moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage misses with a hook. Tomar ducked under it nicely.
Ezekel Rage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage moves forwards but Tomar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomar thuds his shin into the meat of Rage's side.
Rage looks to throw the jab but Tomar is out of range.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomar is just out of range.
Tomar is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rage.
Tomar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tomar misses.
Rage throws a leg kick that misses.
Rage lands a glancing blow to the side of Tomar's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomar.
Tomar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomar 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 Rage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rage throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomar.
Rage blocks a leg kick.
Rage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rage throws a front kick aimed at Tomar's knee but Tomar avoids it well.
That kick from Rage tenderised Tomar's leg. Tomar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tomar slips under a jab.
Tomar seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rage wants to land a leg kick but Tomar is out of range.
Good shot there by Tomar.
Tomar misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekel Rage really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Tomar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomar looks to score with a jab to the body but Rage is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Rage.
Tomar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Tomar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tomar's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomar. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Tomar. Beautiful body shot.
Rage loads up on a big right hand but Tomar slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage with a hook.
Rage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomar throws a body shot but no joy.
Rage tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomar 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.
Rage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tomar's calf.
Tomar throws a low kick but Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tomar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tomar.
Rage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tomar throws a shot from downtown. Rage moves away and avoids it.
Rage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rage 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 Tomar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tomar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomar misses with a leg kick.
Tomar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Tomar saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rage.
Tomar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rage takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tomar with a nice cross.
Tomar loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Rage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rage wants to counter the offense by Tomar and move into the clinch position.
Rage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Tomar looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
Rage misses with a leg kick.
Tomar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Rage.
Tomar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rage just manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Tomar finds it's target.
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomar checks the leg kick.
Tomar lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomar blocks a jab.
It looked like Tomar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rage.
Rage misses with an uppercut. Tomar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rage works the jab nicely.
Tomar sizes up Rage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomar connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Rage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rage misses with a body punch
and Tomar counters with a straight right hand.
Rage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tomar lands with a nice body punch.
Tomar's corner calls for a 1-2. Tomar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tomar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oglek Tomar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomar checks a leg kick nicely.
Tomar is looking to counter the offense by Rage and move into the clinch.
Rage takes a swing at Tomar's ribcage but misses.
Tomar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rage sizes up Tomar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rage misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tomar tries to clinch up.
Rage scores with a jab. Tomar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomar.
Rage throws a body punch but Tomar moves out of range.
Tomar misses with a low kick.
Tomar sets himself, and Rage steps forward looking for the clinch! Tomar avoids it this time.
Tomar scores with a decent looking hook.
Rage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tomar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rage lands the left hand.
Rage throws out a leg kick but Tomar moves out of range and Rage only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Tomar misses the target.
Rage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tomar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rage throws an off balance right hand
and Tomar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tomar 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ezekel Rage.
Well Rage 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekel Rage!
Ezekel Rage 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Emil Jagerkokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jagerkokov
vs
McDonnell

169 cm
26
184 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

183 cm
22
185 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

Great elbows
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN

Venom Combat Sports
Voodoo Nutrition

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emil Jagerkokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jagerkokov wants to clinch.
Jagerkokov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
Jagerkokov moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
Jagerkokov misses with a kick to the body
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jagerkokov 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.
McDonnell jabs Jagerkokov right on the nose. Jagerkokov blinks but takes it well.

Jagerkokov closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov working McDonnell over with knees to the body.
McDonnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jagerkokov blocking some punches.
Jagerkokov wants to stall.

McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jagerkokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jagerkokovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jagerkokov tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jagerkokov backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDonnell tries to keep at a distance but Jagerkokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jagerkokov backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jagerkokov struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.

McDonnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jagerkokov tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on McDonnell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jagerkokov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cory McDonnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jagerkokov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Jagerkokov is just out of range.

Jagerkokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jagerkokov just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonnell's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDonnell throws out a powerful jab.
Jagerkokov moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jagerkokov with a body shot.
McDonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Jagerkokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jagerkokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jagerkokov throws an elbow but misses.
Jagerkokov blocks an uppercut.
McDonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jagerkokov or not.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
Jagerkokov presses McDonnell against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jagerkokov.
McDonnell is breathing heavily.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Jagerkokov backwards.
Jagerkokov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell dodges an elbow strike from Jagerkokov.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Jagerkokov can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
Jagerkokov displaying some good clinch control by pressing McDonnell up against the ropes.
Jagerkokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jagerkokov.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Jagerkokov throws an elbow but misses.
McDonnell trying to control the position but instead, Jagerkokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonnell into the ropes.
Jagerkokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jagerkokov works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Jagerkokov.
McDonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jagerkokov misses with the head strike.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McDonnell is working Jagerkokov over against the ropes.
A body shot lands from McDonnell.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jagerkokov just misses with a elbow thrown towards McDonnell's brow.
Jagerkokov is working McDonnell over against the ropes.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jagerkokov tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonnell avoids the damage to the body.
Jagerkokov stalling the fight.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jagerkokov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonnell counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jagerkokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch up.
Jagerkokov wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jagerkokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonnell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jagerkokov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.

Jagerkokov drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the ropes.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Jagerkokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Jagerkokov backwards.
Jagerkokov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jagerkokov is struggling to control the position.
Jagerkokov trying to land knees to the body.
Jagerkokov missing with knees to the body.
McDonnell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jagerkokov backwards.
McDonnell leaning against his opponent.
Jagerkokov pushes off an throws an elbow but McDonnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jagerkokov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McDonnell blocks an elbow strike from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell blocks an elbow strike.
Jagerkokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Jagerkokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jagerkokov misses with an elbow over the top.
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jagerkokovs head.
Jagerkokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonnell pushes Jagerkokov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jagerkokov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jagerkokov doesn't seem phased though.
Jagerkokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McDonnell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jagerkokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonnell, pushing him back against the ropes.
McDonnell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonnell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jagerkokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McDonnell can turn it around.
Jagerkokov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell trying to control the position but instead, Jagerkokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonnell into the ropes.
Jagerkokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonnell.
Jagerkokov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jagerkokov has a couple of punches blocked by McDonnell.

McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Jagerkokov avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
Jagerkokov just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
Jagerkokov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell lunges at Jagerkokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jagerkokov's hand.
Jagerkokov closes the distance looking to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Jagerkokov is looking to clinch.
McDonnell catches Jagerkokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jagerkokov has time to react.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch
and McDonnell counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jagerkokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Jagerkokov has closed the distance and engaged McDonnell in a clinch.
McDonnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jagerkokov is keeping busy.
Jagerkokov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell wants to stall.
Jagerkokov throws an elbow that misses.
McDonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Jagerkokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McDonnell is keeping busy.
Jagerkokov tries to stall but McDonnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Jagerkokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Emil Jagerkokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jagerkokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagerkokov doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
Jagerkokov lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jagerkokov tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell cracks Jagerkokov with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonnell lunges at Jagerkokov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jagerkokov's hand.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Jagerkokov is rocked!
Jagerkokov fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonnell jabs Jagerkokov right on the nose. Jagerkokov blinks but takes it well.
Oh Jagerkokov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jagerkokov tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Jagerkokov's head back.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Jagerkokov's side.
Jagerkokov moves in looking to clinch but McDonnell pushes him off.
Jagerkokov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jagerkokov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jagerkokov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
McDonnell blocking some punches.
Jagerkokov seems to have got his legs back now.
Emil Jagerkokov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jagerkokov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell blocks a body shot from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Jagerkokov.
McDonnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jagerkokov trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jagerkokov.
Jagerkokov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Jagerkokov is stalling here.
Emil Jagerkokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jagerkokov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonnell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Robin Olds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Olds
vs
Kang

178 cm
23
193 lbs
12 - 6 - 1

185 cm
24
197 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Olds!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Kang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olds misses the shot to the body.

Olds darts in and clinches Kang up against the ropes.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Kang 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.
Kang swings wildly with an uppercut but Olds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Olds on the inside.
Kang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kang blocking some punches.
Olds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

It looks like Robin Olds has been cut.
Kang can't find room to land a body shot as Olds controls the action.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
Olds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olds misses with some punches.
Kang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olds blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Olds on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang pushes Olds back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Olds.
Kang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Olds.
Kang tries a knee to the head but Olds blocks it.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Olds misses with a punch on the inside.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Olds can't find room to land a body shot as Kang controls the action.
Kang digs a right hand underneath Olds's ribcage. Olds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kang throws a head punch that misses.
Olds misses with some punches.
Kang lands a nice uppercut.
Olds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kang tries a body shot but Olds blocks it.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
Olds gets through Kang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Olds.
Olds misses with the head strike.
Kang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Kang tries to work over Olds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kang blocks a body shot from Olds.
Kang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Olds.
A short uppercut from Olds.
Olds lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Olds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Olds is looking to counter punch.
Kang wants to clinch.
Olds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kang!
Kang is looking to chop away at Olds's legs.
Kang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Olds momentarily.
Kang moves out of range as Olds throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Olds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olds punishes Kang's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kang misses the target.
Robin Olds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olds misses with a low kick.
Kang connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olds connects with a leg kick. Kang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Kang tries to keep at a distance but Olds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olds lands a nice uppercut.
Kang blocking some punches.
Kang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kang scores with a hook to the body.
Olds blocks an elbow strike.
Kang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olds blocks an elbow strike.
Olds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olds misses with some punches.
Kang prevents a body shot from Olds.
Kang misses with an elbow strike.
Olds working aggressively here.
Olds misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olds blocks a body shot from Kang.
A short left from Olds.
Kang tries a body shot but Olds blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kang tries to throw a body punch but Olds avoids it by throwing Kang back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land.
Kang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kang as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kang.
Robin Olds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Olds misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kang lands a hook that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Olds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
Kang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruce Kang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Olds clinches up against the ropes.
Olds misses with some punches.
Olds blocks an elbow strike.
Kang prevents a body shot from Olds.
Kang tries to throw a body punch but Olds avoids it by throwing Kang back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kang - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
Olds avoids the elbow strike from Kang, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds blocking some punches.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
Kang scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Olds.
Olds misses with the head strike.
Kang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
Kang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olds misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Olds.
Olds working aggressively here.
Kang lands an elbow inside.
Kang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kang lands with a short shot to the head.
Olds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olds throws a punch but it's blocked by Kang.
Kang working aggressively here.
Kang scores with a shoulder strike.
Kang tries a body shot but Olds blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kang fails to land.
Olds swings wildly with an uppercut but Kang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kang misses with the head strike.
Kang misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olds lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kang has a couple of punches blocked by Olds.
Olds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olds blocks an elbow strike.
Kang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Olds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kang lands with a left to the head.

Robin Olds's cut is getting worse.
Olds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kang lands an elbow just above Olds 's eye.
Kang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Olds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olds's defenses.
Olds avoids a wild elbow strike from Kang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kang throws an elbow but it misses.
Olds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kang is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Kang really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds'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.

Kang instigates a clinch.
Kang misses with the head strike.
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olds misses with some punches.
Olds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Olds - that landed with a thud.
Olds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olds misses with a punch to the body.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olds's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Olds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kang swings wildly with an uppercut but Olds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
Olds working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olds can't find room to land a body shot as Kang controls the action.
Kang lands a left hand.
Olds gets through Kang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Olds fails to land.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds blocks an elbow strike from Kang.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds blocks a body shot from Kang.
Kang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olds digs a right hand underneath Kang's ribcage. Kang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kang or not.
Olds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Robin Olds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Olds throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Olds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olds lands a body shot.
Kang blocking some punches.
Olds lands with a right to the head.
Olds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kang.
Olds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Olds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kang lands an elbow just above Olds 's eye.
Olds lands a body shot.
Olds lands an uppercut.
Olds throws a punch but it's blocked by Kang.
Kang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olds backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Olds had his way with Bruce Kang in that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Olds's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Olds takes a swing at Kang's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kang! But no joy.
Nice cross by Olds.

Olds darts in and clinches Kang up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olds.
Kang tries to land a knee to the head but Olds blocks with his arms.
Olds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Olds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kang backwards.
Kang digs a right hand underneath Olds's ribcage. Olds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Olds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kang backwards.
Kang pushes off an throws an elbow but Olds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang misses with an elbow strike.
Kang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Olds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olds's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Olds.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kang.
Kang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Olds has a couple of punches blocked by Kang.
Kang pushes Olds back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Olds lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kang.
Kang lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Robin Olds's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robin Olds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Kang!
Bruce Kang is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Bruce Kang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

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

Deal
vs
Yeily

178 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

176 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Deal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tei Yeily!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeily sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Yeily moves out of range easily.
Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Yeily connects with a leg kick. Deal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Yeily forces Deal back against the ropes and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yeily creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yeily looking to throw knees to the head but Deal is blocking nicely.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Yeily is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yeily throws an elbow that misses.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yeily.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.

Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yeily jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeily looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deal misses with a looping left.

Yeily closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeily lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal is looking to control Yeily's arms but Yeily gets an underhook and turns him. Now Deal has his back to the ropes.
Yeily throws a head punch that misses.
We've been informed that Yeily 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.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yeily.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yeily throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deal tries to break free but Yeily pushes him back against the ropes.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Deal stalling the fight.
Yeily landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yeily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeily tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Yeily.
Yeily looking to throw knees to the head but Deal is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yeily lands with a short shot to the head.

Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Deal avoids a wild elbow strike from Yeily.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Yeily keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deal avoids it.

Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeily lunges at Deal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deal's hand.
Deal tries to clinch but Yeily moves out of range.
Yeily attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yeily lands an overhand right.

Yeily closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Yeily tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deal managing to block the knees to the body from Yeily.
Yeily keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Deal throws a looping overhand right but Yeily ducks down to avoid it.
Yeily wants to counter the offense by Deal and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Yeily.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Yeily.
Deal throwing a counter right hand but Yeily manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Deal misses.
Deal throws a nice looking combination but Yeily bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deal lands a slapping body shot.
Yeily uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeily connects with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Yeily slips a jab from Deal.
Tei Yeily seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deal moves in looking to clinch but Yeily pushes him off.
Yeily throws a counter combo.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Yeily misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a wild body kick that Yeily sees coming a mile off.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Yeily uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeily on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yeily cracks a nice hook into Deal's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deal tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yeily manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeily bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deal's head.
Deal throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yeily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deal. That did some damage!
Deal misses with an uppercut. Yeily saw that one coming.
Deal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deal sets himself, and Yeily steps forward looking for the clinch! Deal avoids it this time.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yeily cracks Deal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal thumps Yeily with a low kick.
Yeily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Tei Yeily has been cut.
Yeily scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Yeily is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
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!
Deal throws a body kick that misses.
Yeily misses with a low kick.
Yeily avoids the body shot from Deal.
Yeily throws a low kick but Deal moves out of range easily.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Deal misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeily throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yeily lands a slapping body shot.
Deal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yeily counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeily is just out of range.
Yeily tries to counter with a clinch but Deal shakes him off and moves away.
Yeily misses with a low kick.
Deal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Yeily counters by clinching up.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Deal presses Yeily against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yeily blocks a head kick by Deal.
Yeily with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Deal misses.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeily avoids the body shot from Deal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Deal slips a straight right by Yeily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tei Yeily will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Deal moves out of range of the strikes.
Deal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeily in his tracks.

Yeily is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Deal.
Yeily is still on wobbly legs! Can Deal finish him?
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Yeily fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deal checks it well.
Yeily misses the shot to the body.
Yeily motions for Deal to come forward. Yeily throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yeily looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yeily seems to have recovered his senses.
Deal misses with a lunging right hand
and Yeily makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeily.
Deal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Yeily counters by moving into the clinch.
Yeily working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yeily gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tei Yeily seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal takes a knee right on the jaw!

Deal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yeily looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deal throws a looping overhand right but Yeily ducks down to avoid it.
Yeily blocks the body kick.
Deal backing away here, and Yeily unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Yeily moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Yeily takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Yeily moves away and avoids it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yeily looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deal misses with a wild combination.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.

Yeily closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Yeily.
Deal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yeily throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deals head.
Yeily gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeily prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Yeily creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yeily digs a right hand into Deal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Deal's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deal lands a really nice looking cross but Yeily seems unphased.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Yeily uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Deal has time to react.
Deal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeily drops his hands momentarily and Deal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Yeily staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Yeily's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deal throws the left hand but Yeily avoids the punch easily.
Yeily ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily sizes up Deal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yeily wants to counter with a clinch but Deal pushes him away.
Deal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tei Yeily just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yeily is looking to slow Deal down with leg kicks.
Deal lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeily stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Deal blocks the leg kick.
Deal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yeily paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeily flicks out a counter leg kick but Deal steps away.
Yeily scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deal doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeily slips a jab and a cross from Deal.
Yeily connects with a solid leg kick.
Deal wants to clinch up but Yeily keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Yeily tenderised Deal's leg. Deal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Yeily lands with a good body shot.
Deal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deal misses with a jab to the body
and Yeily counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeily throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Yeily gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deal avoiding damage as Yeily throws knees to the body.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeily misses with a knee to the head.
Yeily using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Yeily is controlling the position.
Deal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yeily has him pressed against the ropes.
Yeily lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Yeily throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Deal avoids it.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Deal blocks an elbow strike from Yeily.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yeily struggles to land a body shot inside as Deal controls his hands.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Deal lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Yeily just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deal's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeily doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yeily stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yeily gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yeily pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Yeily lands an elbow inside that Deal shrugs off.
Yeily throws an elbow that misses.
Yeily tries to land a knee to the head but Deal blocks with his arms.
Yeily is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Deal is defending well for now.
Yeily looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yeily landing knees to the head.

Chris Deal's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deal is trying to break free.
Yeily lands an elbow just above Deal 's eye.
Yeily landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Yeily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Deal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yeily has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tei Yeily dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Yeily lands a slapping body shot.
Yeily scores with a jab to the body.
Deal cracks Yeily with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Deal works the jab nicely.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yeily.
Deal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yeily, right into the meat.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yeily can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Yeily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Yeily.
Yeily steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Deal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deal misses with an uppercut.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Yeily connects with a looping right hand.
Yeily circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal misses with a body punch
and Yeily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deal checks a leg kick.
Yeily lands a nice shot to the body.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal loads up on a big right hand but Yeily slips the punch.
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.
Yeily thuds a left hand into Deal's body.
Deal throws a lazy right hand but Yeily sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yeily feints a counter leg kick.
Yeily lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yeily has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeily scores with a leg kick.
Yeily lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeily.
Chris Deal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeily misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yeily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Deal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeily takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Deal throws a combination that misses

and Yeily holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Yeily connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Yeily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deal doesn't seem phased though.
Yeily blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Yeily. Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yeily.
The fighters circling - Deal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Yeily catches Deal right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeily scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deal in his tracks.
Yeily thuds a left hand into Deal's body.
Yeily throws a good cross that connects.
Deal lands with a hook. Yeily tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tei Yeily comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yeily 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tei Yeily!
Tei Yeily is the new featherweight champion!
Tei Yeily decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.