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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Boon Nam Chaiyachue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wearmouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaiyachue comes to the ring accompanied by Traditional Muay Thai Music (Sarama) . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



176 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0
183 cm
20
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous knees
Big heart

Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boon Nam Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wearmouth with a jab.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wearmouth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wearmouth misses the shot to the body.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Wearmouth counter with a right hand.
Wearmouth 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.
Chaiyachue wants to clinch up but Wearmouth keeps it at a distance.
Wearmouth just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaiyachue is looking to clinch but Wearmouth is avoiding it.

Chaiyachue pushes Wearmouth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wearmouth tries to break free but Chaiyachue pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Chaiyachue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chaiyachue's gas tank.
Wearmouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wearmouth avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wearmouth is working Chaiyachue over against the ropes.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chaiyachue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Wearmouth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wearmouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chaiyachue.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chaiyachue stalling against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Chaiyachue is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth tries to work over Chaiyachue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaiyachue's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaiyachue with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Chaiyachue is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wearmouth is keeping busy.
Wearmouth tries to work over Chaiyachue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth pushes Chaiyachue back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Wearmouth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wearmouth lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chaiyachue or not.
Chaiyachue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wearmouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wearmouth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chaiyachue tries to land knees in the clinch but Wearmouth avoids the damage to the body.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Chaiyachue's head.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Chaiyachue avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
That's time! Chaiyachue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Chaiyachue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chaiyachue looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chaiyachue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chaiyachue walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chaiyachue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wearmouth throws out the jab.
Chaiyachue tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch but Wearmouth is having none of it.
Chaiyachue lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Wearmouth clips Chaiyachue with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Chaiyachue a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.

Chaiyachue is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaiyachue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wearmouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wearmouth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaiyachue looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wearmouth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wearmouth lunges at Chaiyachue with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chaiyachue's hand.
Oh Chaiyachue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaiyachue doesn't manage to clinch there - Wearmouth circles away.
Chaiyachue seems to have got his legs back now.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wearmouth cracks Chaiyachue with a good jab.
Chaiyachue attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wearmouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaiyachue tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.
Wearmouth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wearmouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wearmouth misses with a wild body shot.

Chaiyachue closes the distance and clinches.
Wearmouth is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaiyachue has double underhooks.
Chaiyachue is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
Chaiyachue misses with a knee to the head.
Chaiyachue is trying to stall.
Chaiyachue takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaiyachue trying to stall but Wearmouth improves his position.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Chaiyachue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Chaiyachue blocks it.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chaiyachue taking a breather.
Chaiyachue looking to throw knees to the head but Wearmouth is blocking nicely.
Chaiyachue tries a knee to the head but Wearmouth blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chaiyachue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wearmouth is leaning against Chaiyachue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wearmouth breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wearmouth takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!


Wearmouth moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot that snaps Chaiyachue's head back.
Wearmouth lands with a nice body punch.
Wearmouth works Chaiyachue's body with a nice hook.

Chaiyachue ducks into a a hook from Wearmouth and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaiyachue tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wearmouth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaiyachue thinking.
Wearmouth lands a really nice looking cross but Chaiyachue seems unphased.
Nice shot by Wearmouth.
Chaiyachue walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
RATING
86%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Max Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Android Twelve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Android Twelve has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Rhodes's chin.



222 cm
21
286 lbs
5 - 4 - 0
225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Great elbows
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Max Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Android Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twelve tries to clinch but Rhodes is having none of it.
Android Twelve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rhodes clinches.
Rhodes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Twelve lands a knee to the body.
Twelve lands a left hand.
Twelve missing with knees to the body.
Twelve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhodes lands an elbow inside.
Twelve has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
A short right from Rhodes on the inside.
Rhodes presses Twelve against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rhodes avoiding damage as Twelve throws knees to the body.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rhodes is working Twelve over against the ropes.
Twelve looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Rhodes.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Rhodes lands an elbow that stopped Twelve in his tracks for a moment.
Rhodes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
Twelve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Rhodes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Twelve takes a shot to the head.
Twelve dodges an elbow strike from Rhodes.
Twelve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhodes has him pressed against the ropes.
Rhodes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Twelve tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rhodes avoids it.
Rhodes lands a shot to the body.
Rhodes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Twelve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twelve's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhodes leaning his opponent against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rhodes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rhodes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes gets through Twelve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Rhodes creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Twelve crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!

Twelve is rocked!

Rhodes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Twelve is still on wobbly legs! Can Rhodes finish him?
Rhodes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Twelve seems to have recovered his senses.

Rhodes creates a bit of space and cracks Twelve with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Twelve is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Twelve leaves his chin hanging out and Rhodes seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Twelve crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Rhodes!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Rhodes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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FIGHT
RATING
92%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, another life - kano. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



178 cm
41
212 lbs
38 - 24 - 1
186 cm
20
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo wants to clinch up but Penn Jr keeps it at a distance.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Penn Jr pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Penn Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dowiyogo.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Penn Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Dowiyogo moves out of range easily.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Penn Jr pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Penn Jr.
Dowiyogo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick.
Penn Jr moves out of range as Dowiyogo throws a body kick.
Penn Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dowiyogo's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dowiyogo is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Dowiyogo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowiyogo lands a head shot.
Penn Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dowiyogo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but Penn Jr moves out of range.
Dowiyogo lands a body shot.
Penn Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch.
Dowiyogo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dowiyogo thows a leg kick but Penn Jr checks it
and Penn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn Jr misses with a head kick.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch.
Penn Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Dowiyogo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch but Penn Jr is avoiding it.
Dowiyogo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn Jr is out of range.
Penn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dowiyogo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Penn Jr throws a big counter head kick but Dowiyogo avoids it with no problem.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dowiyogo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Penn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Dowiyogo moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grover Dowiyogo dominated that round.
That's time! Dowiyogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.


Penn Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Penn Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Penn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dowiyogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dowiyogo throws a sloppy head kick and Penn Jr moves out of range easily.
Dowiyogo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn Jr can do to turn this around?
Penn Jr blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPenn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dowiyogo.
Penn Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dowiyogo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dowiyogo lands with a kick to the temple. Penn Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dowiyogo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick.
Grover Dowiyogo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dowiyogo misses with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dowiyogo - that will leave a mark!
Penn Jr misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dowiyogo walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo scores with a head kick.

Penn Jr is rocked!

Dowiyogo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Dowiyogo finish him?
Dowiyogo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Penn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Dowiyogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Penn Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Penn Jr is breathing heavily.
Penn Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo is controlling Penn Jr's neck. Dowiyogo unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Penn Jr goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Grover Dowiyogo!
After the fight, Grover Dowiyogo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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RATING
67%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between An Chol Hyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Highway (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.



193 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0
190 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

World class MT
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, An Chol Hyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Biggy Highway!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Chol Hyon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chol Hyon is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chol Hyon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body.
Chol Hyon is trying to maintain a safe position but Highway gets an underhook and turns Chol Hyon into the ropes.
Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chol Hyon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chol Hyon is breathing heavily.
Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body.
Highway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Highway tries a knee to the head but Chol Hyon blocks it.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Highway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Highway looking to throw knees to the head but Chol Hyon is blocking nicely.
Highway lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chol Hyon managing to block the knees to the body from Highway.
Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chol Hyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highway manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Highway counters with a head kick. That will keep Chol Hyon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.
Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon.
Highway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon scores with a nice right hand.
Chol Hyon takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chol Hyon looks to land a body kick but Highway moved away.
Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chol Hyon's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Highway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highway connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Highway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Highway scores with a nice body kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway feints and then cracks Chol Hyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chol Hyon down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chol Hyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Highway can pounce on him.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway 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.


Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon misses with a two punch combination.
Highway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highway lands with a nice body kick.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chol Hyon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chol Hyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chol Hyon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Chol Hyon
and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick from Highway lands but Chol Hyon takes it in his stride.
An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway delivers a nice body kick.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway lands a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chol Hyon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway avoids the body shot from Chol Hyon.
Highway scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Highway - that will leave a mark!
An Chol Hyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highway throws a leg kick which misses Chol Hyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Chol Hyon tries to avoid it.
Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chol Hyon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Highway counters with an outside leg kick.
Highway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chol Hyon throws a front kick aimed at Highway's knee but Highway avoids it well.
Highway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Highway thumps Chol Hyon with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Biggy Highway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Chol Hyon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Highway.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highway connects with a high kick.
Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Chol Hyon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Highway counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chol Hyon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chol Hyon 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.
Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chol Hyon throws a lazy uppercut
and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chol Hyon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Highway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Highway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Highway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Highway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highway scores with a leg kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Chol Hyon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Highway.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt.
Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Highway scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Highway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Highway scores with a head kick.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch up.
Biggy Highway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chol Hyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Highway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Chol Hyon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An Chol Hyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chol Hyon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Highway.
Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chol Hyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Highway.
Highway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Highway. Chol Hyon shrugs it off though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highway 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway!

Biggy Highway looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.
An Chol Hyon spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Emil Marinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geordie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marinov comes to the ring accompanied by Ruelle - Live Like Legends. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!



192 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 1
185 cm
21
202 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Marinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marinov throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Marinov tries to clinch up.
Marinov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marinov throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Marinov is just out of range.
Marinov misses with a straight right.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marinov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Ground Zero in the buildup to the fight.
Marinov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Power is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marinov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Marinov tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Marinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Marinov throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Power misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov thows a leg kick but Power checks it
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Marinov misses.
Power throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power throws out a counter right but Marinov avoids it with no problem.
Marinov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Marinov throws a chopping leg kick but Power manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marinov misses with a hook.
Marinov misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov motions for Power to come forward. Marinov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


A punch combination from Power misses.
Marinov lands a lovely overhand right.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marinov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marinov clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marinov. Power shrugs it off though.
Marinov connects with the punch.
Emil Marinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marinov.
Marinov connects with a body shot.
Power tries a head kick but it misses.
Marinov swings widly with a right hand
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marinov, as that shot connected.
Marinov misses with a hook.
A big right from Marinov misses.
It seemed like Power was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Power walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emil Marinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Marinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marinov thinking.
Marinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Marinov throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marinov 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 Power has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Power and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marinov connects with a nice looking jab.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marinov works Power's body with a nice hook.
Marinov lands with a right hand.
Power dodges the punch combination from Marinov.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emil Marinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Marinov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!


Marinov missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marinov connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
Marinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Nice straight punches there by Marinov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marinov.
Marinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov wants to clinch.
Power chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marinov can pounce on him.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Power throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marinov.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marinov.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Marinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Marinov had a free shot at his head there.
Marinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Power throws a big counter head kick but Marinov avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marinov scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Marinov.
A jab from Marinov misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat.
Marinov slips a straight right by Power.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!

Emil Marinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between JT Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Stricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman's entrance music is Breathe. A fine choice. Stricker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 21 Savage feat. Future - X. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.



184 cm
33
208 lbs
31 - 21 - 1
199 cm
34
219 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, JT Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Stricker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Stricker misses
and Redman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
Redman tries to clinch but Stricker is having none of it.
Redman ducks right into an uppercut from Stricker.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stricker.
Redman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stricker finds it's way round the side to connect with Redman's head.
Redman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Redman looks to clinch
and Stricker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Stricker has Redman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Stricker controls the action.
Redman tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman blocks a body shot from Stricker.
Stricker prevents a body shot from Redman.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Redman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stricker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Redman.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stricker throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Stricker.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Stricker working aggressively here.
Stricker lands a damaging elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Redman misses with a punch to the body.
Stricker swings wildly with an uppercut but Redman uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker gets through Redman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stricker lands a hook that snaps the head of Redman backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stricker.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stricker.
Stricker blocks a body shot from Redman.
Stricker has a couple of punches blocked by Redman.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Redman.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Redman is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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



Redman darts in and clinches Stricker up against the ropes.
Stricker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Redman.
Stricker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redman.
Stricker misses with the head strike.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stricker misses with a body punch.
Redman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stricker backwards.
Redman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Redman.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker blocking some punches.
Stricker misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
Stricker throws an elbow but it misses.
Redman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stricker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stricker is leaning against Redman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redman's elbow.
A short left from Stricker.
Stricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stricker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stricker scores with a shot to the side of Redman's head.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Stricker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steve Stricker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker lands a shot to the body.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Redman prevents a body shot from Stricker.
A hook to the body from Redman.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman misses with a body punch.
Stricker tries to work over Redman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through 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!
Redman blocking some punches.
Redman stalling the fight.
Redman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redman is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redman.
Nice body punch from Stricker.
Stricker scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Stricker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!


Stricker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stricker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stricker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stricker connects with a leg kick. Redman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Stricker has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stricker as Redman tries to tie him up.
Redman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Redman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker misses with some punches.
Redman slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stricker as Redman tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman presses Stricker against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stricker pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
JT Redman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stricker trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Stricker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stricker.
A short left from Stricker.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stricker.
Stricker pushes off an throws an elbow but Redman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Redman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stricker's elbow.
Good body shot from Stricker.
Stricker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Redman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stricker can turn it around.
Stricker can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Stricker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stricker lands with a light punch inside.
Redman looking to stall.
Redman struggles to land a body shot inside as Stricker controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stricker throws an elbow but misses.
Stricker misses with a punch to the body.
Redman dodges an elbow strike from Stricker.
Redman blocks the elbow strike.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stricker throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Redman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stricker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Stricker controls the action.
Redman tries to work over Stricker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redman can't find room to land a body shot as Stricker controls the action.
Stricker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stricker pushes Redman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Redman has a couple of punches blocked by Stricker.
Redman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stricker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stricker!

Steve Stricker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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pop
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RATING
52%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Dunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio. Andrei Dunas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



177 cm
35
162 lbs
28 - 11 - 1
185 cm
29
165 lbs
18 - 14 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Federico Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Dunas!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunas swings for the body but Manta moves out of range.
Dunas throws a body punch but Manta moves out of range.
Dunas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dunas slips a jab from Manta.
Dunas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manta half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dunas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dunas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunas tries to close the distance and clinch but Manta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manta wants to clinch up but Dunas keeps it at a distance.
Dunas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dunas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunas checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta 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.
Dunas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Federico Manta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manta jabs Dunas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manta lands the left hand.
Dunas on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Andrei Dunas has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
Manta tries to move into range but Dunas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manta connects with a crisp jab.
Manta throws an overhand right that lands on Dunas's shoulder, as Dunas tries to avoid the shot.
Dunas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dunas clinches with his opponent.
Manta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dunas wants to stall.
Dunas avoiding damage as Manta throws knees to the body.
Dunas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manta swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manta lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunas backwards.
Manta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manta has a couple of punches blocked by Dunas.
Dunas lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Dunas.
Manta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manta.
Dunas blocks a body shot from Manta.
Good body shot from Dunas.
Dunas 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.
Dunas blocks an elbow strike.
Manta gets through Dunas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manta.
Dunas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manta.
A short right from Manta.
A right hook to the body lands for Manta.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Manta lands a nice elbow.
Manta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Manta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrei Dunas'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.


Manta throws a leg kick but Dunas moved away.
Manta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunas tries to work over Manta's front leg with a kick but Manta checks it.
Dunas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manta moves away.
Manta throws a hook but Dunas blocks it.
Nice jab there from Manta.
Manta throws a leg kick that misses.
Manta lands with an uppercut that bounces Dunas off the ropes and back into range.
Manta throws a sloppy head kick and Dunas moves out of range easily.
Manta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dunas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manta wants to land a leg kick but Dunas is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta thuds his right hand into Dunas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manta cracks Dunas with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta lands a right and a left and another right! Dunas goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Federico Manta!
Federico Manta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Columbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Maciver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Columbus comes to the ring accompanied by Blood Of The Kings. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Donal Maciver was going to win. Let's see if he was right.



200 cm
25
274 lbs
14 - 8 - 1
210 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Dangerous knees
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Donal Maciver!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maciver misses with an uppercut.
Columbus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maciver avoids it.
Maciver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Columbus.
A jab from Maciver misses.
Maciver looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Maciver's coach down at Dynasty K-1 Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maciver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
Columbus throws the left hand but Maciver avoids the punch easily.
Maciver throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Maciver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Maciver - just one landing.
Maciver is looking to clinch.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maciver lands a body shot.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Maciver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciver. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus cracks Maciver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donal Maciver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus lunges at Maciver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maciver's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Maciver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maciver can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver trying to land knees to the body.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Maciver.
Maciver looking to throw knees to the head but Columbus is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a nice uppercut.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Maciver has double underhooks.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Maciver fails to land.
Columbus takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Maciver throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maciver scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Maciver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Maciver.
Columbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciver.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Columbus avoids it.
Maciver misses with a knee to the head.
Maciver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macivers head.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Columbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maciver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Columbus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maciver scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donal Maciver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver'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.


Maciver throws a right hand that misses
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maciver checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Maciver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maciver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maciver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Columbus is looking to slow Maciver down with leg kicks.
Maciver throws an off balance right hand
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maciver's knee momentarily.
Maciver swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Maciver loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciver misses with a looping left.
Maciver might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Columbus slips a jab from Maciver.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maciver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Columbus to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciver takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Columbus jabs Maciver right on the nose. Maciver blinks but takes it well.

Maciver pushes Columbus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maciver is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Columbus working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Columbus.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Columbus lands a right hand.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Columbus gets through Maciver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Columbus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maciver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maciver throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms.
Maciver landing knees to the body.

Columbus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maciver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maciver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maciver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Columbus in his tracks.
Maciver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maciver moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maciver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Maciver.
Columbus takes one on the button.
Maciver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Columbus counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maciver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Maciver's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donal Maciver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!


Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maciver, as that shot connected.
Maciver lands a jab to the nose.
Columbus misses with a hook. Maciver ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Maciver wants to clinch but Columbus slips to the side
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciver tries to clinch up but Columbus circles away and keeps his distance.
Columbus throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maciver avoids it.
Columbus tries to bum rush Maciver with a series of wild strikes but Maciver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maciver dodges the punch combination from Columbus.
Maciver thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Columbus.
Maciver misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Maciver misses the body punch
and Maciver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maciver moves out of range as Columbus strikes.
Columbus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Maciver.
Columbus scores with a shot to the body.
Maciver missing with a left hand there. Columbus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maciver tries to close the distance and clinch but Columbus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maciver throws a shot to the body.
Maciver misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maciver connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Maciver avoids it.
Maciver wants to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good body shot from Maciver.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maciver has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Columbus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maciver tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
Maciver with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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 Scott Columbus.
I think Columbus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donal Maciver!
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G S C G energy
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
68%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Lars Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dropkick Murphys - The Warrior's Code . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



179 cm
20
169 lbs
7 - 1 - 0
187 cm
20
179 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Excellent MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson avoids a kick to the body.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
We've been informed that McGuire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
McGuire lands an uppercut.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.

McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
A shot to the body from Karlsson misses
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at McGuire to acknowledge the strikes.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut.
Karlsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuire on the side of the head.
Karlsson misses the jab.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Karlsson missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlsson.
Karlsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Karlsson's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Karlsson as he connects with a hook.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Karlsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Karlsson misses with a body shot.
Karlsson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Karlsson down.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a nice head shot.
Karlsson with a nice cross.
McGuire punishes Karlsson's body with a nice straight punch.

Karlsson clinches up with McGuire and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
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 Lars Karlsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Karlsson lands a nice looking body shot.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
A short right from Karlsson.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to stall but Karlsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
Karlsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Karlsson controls the action.
McGuire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
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!
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is leaning against Karlsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire is trying to push Karlsson away but Karlsson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Karlsson.
A short uppercut from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire is trying to stall.
McGuire tries to circle away but Karlsson has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Karlsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karlsson's elbow.

Karlsson breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karlsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Karlsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karlsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire defending well as Karlsson loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire slips a straight right by Karlsson.
McGuire thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars Karlsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!


Jab, jab by Karlsson - just one landing.
Karlsson misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a big head kick but Karlsson shrugs it off.
The fighters circling - Karlsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGuire fakes the leg kick and cracks Karlsson in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karlsson checks a leg kick.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Karlsson.
Karlsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Karlsson takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Lars Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Karlsson punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Karlsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McGuire takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Karlsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlsson.
Patrick McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson swinging wildly here.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karlsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McGuire delivers a nice body kick.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Karlsson manages to duck under it in time.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karlsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Karlsson.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
Karlsson connects with a right hand. McGuire shakes it off.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlsson tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire clinches up against the ropes.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Karlsson fails to land.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Karlsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.

Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire moves forwards but Karlsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karlsson lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Lars Karlsson.
Well Karlsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
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RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suri comes to the ring accompanied by Bohemia - Kali Denali . Spong has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Sher Shah Suri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.



225 cm
37
279 lbs
37 - 14 - 0
195 cm
30
260 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin


Sully's Bar & Grill


Sully's Bar & Grill


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Suri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suri misses with a punch to the body.

Suri manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri slips under a jab from Spong.
Suri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Spong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Spong has Suri up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but Suri blocks with his arms.
Suri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong has Suri pressed against the ropes, preventing Suri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spong blocks a body shot from Suri.
I was talking to Suri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Suri lands with a left to the head.
Suri struggles to land a body shot inside as Spong controls his hands.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong misses with the combination.
Spong throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong throws a body punch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spong. That did some damage!
Suri lands a two punch combo.
Spong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suri throws a leg kick but Spong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Suri sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Suri avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spong's head backwards.
Suri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spong.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.

Suri manages to break the clinch.
Spong throws a low kick but Suri avoids it.
Suri throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Suri.
Suri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spong misses with a straight right.
Spong slips under a jab from Suri.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Suri misses with a low kick.
Spong tries to clinch but Suri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Spong lands a really nice looking cross but Suri seems unphased.
Suri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spong is looking to slow Suri down with leg kicks.
Suri takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Suri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suri loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Spong darts in trying to clinch
and Suri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
Suri moves out of range as Spong strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Suri misses
and Suri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri throws a front kick aimed at Spong's knee but Spong avoids it well.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Suri
and Spong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spong is looking to slow Suri down with leg kicks.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suri.
Spong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
Spong misses with a hook.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Suri.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Suri slips the punch.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Suri gets tackled into the ropes by Spong. Spong maintains the clinch.
Suri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suri has a couple of punches blocked by Spong.
Spong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suri backwards.
Spong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suri or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong misses with a knee strike.
Suri is trying to break the clinch but Spong has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suri takes a shot to the head.
Spong tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Spong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong tries to land knees in the clinch but Suri avoids the damage to the body.
Spong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Suri seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spong can turn it around.
Suri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suri misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spong moves out of range of the body kick from Suri.
Suri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
No joy there for Spong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suri looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alistair Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Suri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suri.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suri.
Spong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
You can see that Spong has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Suri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spong moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spong is looking to clinch.
Suri throws a chopping leg kick but Spong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suri throws a good cross that connects.
Spong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Suri counters with a thumping low kick.
Suri thows a body kick. Spong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suri misses the shot to the body.
Suri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suri misses with the combination.
Suri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suri throws a big shot that misses.
Spong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suri throws a leg kick that misses.
Spong misses with a jab to the body
and Suri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spong tries to clinch there but Suri circles away.
Suri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Suri's belly button to the back.
Spong is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Spong off balance momentarily.

Spong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spong can't find room to land a body shot as Suri controls the action.
Spong lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Suri fails to land.
Spong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Suri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Suri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suri.
Suri moves out of range of the strikes.
Suri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spong avoids the body shot from Suri.
Spong takes one on the button.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suri motions for Spong to come forward. Suri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spong closes the distance but Suri moves to the side
and Suri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Suri keeps the fight on the outside.
Suri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
Suri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong tries to counter with a clinch but Suri shakes him off and moves away.
Spong is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
Good work by Spong as he checks the leg kick.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong checks the leg kick.
Suri slips a jab from Spong.
Spong lands with an overhand left.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Nice jab there from Suri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spong throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Spong blocks the low kick.
Suri slips a jab from Spong.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Spong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spong manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Spong.
Suri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suri tries to score with a low kick but Spong moves his leg out of the way.
Spong takes a swing at Suri's ribcage but misses.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Suri tried to counter with a leg kick but Spong avoided it.
Suri misses with a straight right.
Spong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suri lands a jab to the head.
Spong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suri lands a right hook to the body.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.

Spong clinches up with Suri and pushes him back against the ropes.

Suri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spong.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
Suri misses with a body kick.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
As Spong backs away, Suri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suri connects with a body shot that sends Spong's belly button to the back.
Suri moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Spong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Suri misses with a body shot.
Spong throws a front kick aimed at Suri's knee but Suri avoids it well.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suri checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spong moves away from the strike by Suri.
Nice uppercut there from Suri.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suri moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sher Shah Suri had his way with Alistair Spong in that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!


Spong ducks under a wild hook from Suri.
Alistair Spong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suri throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Suri misses.
Good exchange - Suri coming out on top.
Suri wants to slow Spong down by chopping away at his legs.
Spong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Some bone on bone action there as Suri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spong misses with a looping left.
Suri tries a low kick but Spong avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suri works Spong's body with a nice hook.
Suri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Suri.
Suri lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suri was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong misses with an uppercut
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spong has time to react.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
Spong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suri lands a nice looking body kick.
Suri takes one to the side of the head.
Suri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suri cracks a nice hook into Spong's ribs.
Suri avoids the body shot from Spong.
Suri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suri misses with an uppercut. Spong saw that one coming.
Suri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong checks a leg kick.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri cracks Spong with a good jab.
Spong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Suri throws a front kick that sends Spong stumbling back into the ropes.
Suri scores with a sloppy right hand. Spong should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suri, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Suri misses.
Suri misses with a two punch combination.
Suri sets himself, and Spong steps forward looking for the clinch! Suri avoids it this time.
A shot to the liver by Suri. Beautiful body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spong moves out of range as Suri throws a body kick.
Suri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong is looking to clinch but Suri is avoiding it.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Suri on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sher Shah Suri!

Sher Shah Suri is the new heavyweight champion!
Sher Shah Suri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Alistair Spong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, got caught napping.'.
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A | B
pop
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mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
78%

 

 
 
 
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