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Dynasty 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Islam Barayev (ranked 15519 p4p, 483 weight class) and Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao (ranked 6867 p4p, 344 weight class). Barayev comes to the ring accompanied by Birds of Sulphur. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Islam Barayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barayev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barayev keeps Bordignon Miyao at a distance using the push kick.
Bordignon Miyao with a hook.
A head kick misses from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barayev.
Barayev lands a nice looking body shot.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barayev, right into the meat.
Barayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barayev.
Barayev scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barayev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barayev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barayev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bordignon Miyao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barayev's head.
Barayev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barayev works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao closes the distance and clinches.
Barayev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barayev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barayev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Barayev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Barayev on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bordignon Miyao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barayev has a couple of punches blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Barayev pushes Bordignon Miyao back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bordignon Miyao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barayev with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barayev scores with a hook to the body.
Barayev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bordignon Miyao backwards.
Bordignon Miyao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barayev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bordignon Miyao on the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao throws the left hand but Barayev avoids the punch easily.
Barayev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barayev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a hook to the body
and Barayev counters with a big head kick but Bordignon Miyao shrugs it off.
Bordignon Miyao is rocked!
Bordignon Miyao moves out of range as Barayev throws a body kick.
Bordignon Miyao is still on wobbly legs! Can Barayev finish him?
Bordignon Miyao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barayev.
Bordignon Miyao seems to have recovered his senses.
Bordignon Miyao throws a shot from downtown. Barayev moves away and avoids it.
Barayev's corner calls for a 1-2. Barayev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barayev connects with a looping right hand.
Bordignon Miyao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barayev slips under a jab.
Barayev cracks Bordignon Miyao with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barayev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Bordignon Miyao.
It looked like Barayev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bordignon Miyao.
Barayev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bordignon Miyao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bordignon Miyao. Barayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barayev looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Barayev connects with an inside leg kick.
Barayev just misses with a punch to the body.
Barayev is looking to slow Bordignon Miyao down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Barayev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barayev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bordignon Miyao throws a looping overhand right but Barayev ducks down to avoid it.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
A telegraphed right hand from Bordignon Miyao misses the target.
Barayev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bordignon Miyao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barayev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a straight left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barayev.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses.
Bordignon Miyao takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barayev lands a leg kick that knocks Bordignon Miyao off balance momentarily.
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the side of Barayev's head but Barayev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bordignon Miyao misses.
Bordignon Miyao feints and then cracks Barayev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barayev down.
Barayev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barayev connects with the punch.
Barayev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses
and Barayev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bordignon Miyao shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barayev eats them both and turns towards Bordignon Miyao to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barayev cracks Bordignon Miyao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Barayev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Barayev misses.
Barayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Islam Barayev is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Barayev.
Barayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
Bordignon Miyao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barayev manages to avoid it.
Barayev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barayev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bordignon Miyao has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barayev half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
Bordignon Miyao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bordignon Miyao.
A jab lands there for Bordignon Miyao.
Barayev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bordignon Miyao thuds his right hand into Barayev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bordignon Miyao has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barayev.
Barayev throws a sloppy head kick and Bordignon Miyao moves out of range easily.
Barayev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barayev lands a nice hook to Bordignon Miyao's body. Bordignon Miyao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barayev lands a nice shot to the body.
Barayev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barayev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barayev stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barayev connects with a jab.
Barayev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bordignon Miyao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Islam Barayev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Barayev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barayev scores with a hook.
Barayev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Barayev catches Bordignon Miyao right on the button with a cross.
Bordignon Miyao misses with a head kick.
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Barayev.
Barayev misses with a body shot.
Barayev misses with a shot to the body
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a stiff right hand.
Barayev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bordignon Miyao.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bordignon Miyao tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Barayev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barayev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bordignon Miyao wants to clinch up but Barayev keeps it at a distance.
Bordignon Miyao forces Barayev back against the ropes and clinches.
Barayev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bordignon Miyao backwards.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bordignon Miyao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barayev lands a right hand.
Bordignon Miyao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to break free.
Bordignon Miyao trying to stall but Barayev improves his position.
Barayev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bordignon Miyaos head.
Bordignon Miyao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bordignon Miyao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barayev. Barayev obviously looking to wear him down.
Bordignon Miyao jabs at Barayev's body.
Paulo Henrigue Bordignon Miyao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bordignon Miyao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bordignon Miyao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barayev looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
Barayev moves out of range as Bordignon Miyao strikes.
Bordignon Miyao throws an off balance right hand
and Barayev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bordignon Miyao throws a lazy right hand but Barayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barayev lands a head kick that sends Bordignon Miyao down! Bordignon Miyao is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! Barayev is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Islam Barayev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Shamil Zavurov (ranked 6919 p4p, 531 weight class) and Wesley Smith (ranked 18542 p4p, 679 weight class). Zavurov comes to the ring accompanied by Rizavdi Ismailov - Vpered Akhmat. Wesley Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shamil Zavurov's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shamil Zavurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wesley Smith!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Zavurov saw that one coming.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zavurov.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Zavurov throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Zavurov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Zavurov settles back down.
Zavurov walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith thuds his right hand into Zavurov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zavurov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zavurov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zavurov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith lands a jab.
Wesley Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zavurov is rocked!
Smith 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.
Oh Zavurov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zavurov throws a body kick that misses.
Smith lands a jab to Zavurov's midsection.
Smith closes the distance and catches Zavurov with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Zavurov is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Zavurov is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Zavurov is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Smith takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wesley Smith!
Wesley Smith spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 818 p4p, 133 weight class) and Liam McGuiness (ranked 2386 p4p, 357 weight class). Creed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown - Living in America. McGuiness has chosen The Boys are Back by Dropkick Murphys as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
30 - 25 - 2 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 25 - 2, fighting out of London, Liam McGuiness!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed closes the distance and pushes McGuiness back into the ropes.
Creed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuiness cracks Creed with a nice body shot.
McGuiness looking to slow down the pace here.
Creed lands with a left to the head.
McGuiness tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Creed stalling in the clinch but McGuiness improves position.
McGuiness misses with a punch to the body.
McGuiness can't break the clinch.
McGuiness blocks a body shot from Creed.
Creed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that McGuiness 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.
McGuiness breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Creed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuiness takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuiness throws a poor cross that misses
and Creed counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuiness misses the jab.
Creed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuiness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuiness clobbers Creed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Creed scores with a hook.
Creed is looking to slow McGuiness down with leg kicks.
Creed takes a swing at McGuiness's ribcage but misses.
Creed lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuiness's sensitive parts.
McGuiness blocks a leg kick.
Creed throws out a powerful jab.
Creed throws a low kick but McGuiness avoids it.
A little jabbing left from McGuiness on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuiness lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuiness.
McGuiness looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuiness uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Creed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Creed. McGuiness does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Creed misses with a body shot
and McGuiness connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Creed throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuiness.
Creed misses with a shot to the body
and McGuiness cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuiness. That snapped Creed's head back.
Nice shot by Creed.
Jab, jab by Creed - just one landing.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuiness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGuiness moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuiness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Creed.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuiness manages to avoid it.
Creed closes the distance and clinches.
McGuiness escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuiness misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed tests McGuiness's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Liam McGuiness has been cut.
Creed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Creed connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends McGuiness to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Creed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Apollo Creed!
Apollo Creed took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 2655 p4p, 278 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 10563 p4p, 679 weight class). Cha comes to the ring accompanied by Emancipator - When I Go. Tae Shik Cha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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164 lbs
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152 lbs
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Granite chin
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Granite chin
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Draven explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Draven.
Draven slips under a jab.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Draven feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Draven.
Cha looks to score with a jab to the body but Draven is just out of range.
Cha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cha closes the distance and pushes Draven back into the ropes.
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draven cracks Cha with an open hand slap.
Cha is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cha has closed the distance and engaged Draven in a clinch.
Draven throws a punch but it's blocked by Cha.
Draven misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cha scores with a shot to the side of Draven's head.
Draven struggles to land a body shot inside as Cha controls his hands.
Cha lands with a right to the head.
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Draven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draven 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.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Cha off balance momentarily.
Draven scores with a push kick.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draven is looking to slow Cha down with leg kicks.
Cha clinches with his opponent.
Draven gets through Cha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Draven.
Cha throws a punch but it's blocked by Draven.
Cha lands with a short shot to the head.
Draven tries to break free but Cha pushes him back against the ropes.
Draven blocks an uppercut.
Cha prevents a body shot from Draven.
Draven prevents a body shot from Cha.
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven swats away the attempt to clinch by Cha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draven. Draven obviously looking to wear him down.
Draven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven scores with a jab. Cha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Draven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cha misses with a double jab.
Draven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Cha sees coming a mile off.
Draven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draven avoids the body shot from Cha.
Draven connects with a solid leg kick.
Draven lands the left hand.
Draven walks into a straight right hand from Cha.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Cha off balance momentarily.
Cha throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Draven misses.
Cha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Draven scores with a hook.
Cha lands a two punch combo.
Draven lands a glancing blow to the side of Cha's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Draven will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice straight punches there by Cha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cha.
Draven avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cha moves out of range of the body kick from Draven.
Draven is looking to land body kicks.
Draven misses with an attempted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Draven there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cha throws a lazy right hand but Draven sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Draven lands a jab to the nose.
Cha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cha misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven lands with a light punch inside.
Cha can't find room to land a body shot as Draven controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cha fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Draven.
Draven prevents Cha from breaking the clinch.
Draven blocks a body shot from Cha.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cha throws a jab when Draven was well out of range.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eric Draven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draven.
Nice straight punches there by Cha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cha.
Draven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Draven connects with a nice looking jab.
Cha lands the left hand.
Draven moves out of range as Cha strikes.
Draven wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Draven lands a really nice looking cross but Cha seems unphased.
Cha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cha misses with a wild body shot.
Cha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Draven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cha misses with a looping right.
Cha misses with a body shot.
Draven clobbers Cha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cha misses with a straight right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Draven - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Draven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Draven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cha.
Cha throws a one two combo.
Cha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cha misses the jab.
Cha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draven moves out of range as Cha strikes.
Nice defenses there by Draven.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Draven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draven scores with a jab. Cha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Draven.
Draven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draven scores with a nice strike.
Draven moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Draven. Draven obviously looking to wear him down.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Draven swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Draven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Draven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Draven misses with a kick to the body.
Draven circles away from the clinch attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Draven.
Cha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Draven, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cha breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Draven - the referee stops the clock and Cha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Draven. Cha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Draven is looking to slow Cha down with leg kicks.
Cha throws out a loose jab but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven works the jab nicely.
Draven throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cha.
Cha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Cha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Draven momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cha wants to clinch.
Draven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draven is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Draven lands a nice hook to Cha's body. Cha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Draven.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Nice body punch from Draven.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch but Draven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cha wants to clinch.
Cha walks into a jab.
Cha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Draven throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Cha misses.
Draven lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eric Draven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cha takes one to the side of the head.
Draven ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
A lazy left from Cha finds it's target.
Good shot there by Draven.
Draven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cha digs a good hook to Draven's body.
Nice jab there from Cha.
Draven lands with a nice body kick.
Cha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cha tries to clinch up.
Draven's corner calls for a 1-2. Draven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cha connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Draven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Draven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Draven!
Our winner, Eric Draven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 22741 p4p, 660 weight class) and Kevin Ryan (ranked 22841 p4p, 703 weight class). Curtis comes to the ring accompanied by The Outsiders 'Stay Gold' by Stevie Wonder . Darry Curtis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Curtis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryan misses with a body punch.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Ryan prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan has a couple of punches blocked by Curtis.
Ryan misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ryan tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curtis.
Ryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Curtis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ryan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Curtis makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ryan really felt that one!
Curtis jabs at Ryan's body.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Kevin Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Curtis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryan's knee momentarily.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
Curtis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Curtis throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan misses with a low kick.
Curtis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan connects with a nice looking jab.
Ryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ryan dodges an elbow strike from Curtis.
Curtis misses with some punches.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tries to work over Ryan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryan prevents Curtis from breaking the clinch.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ryan closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis misses with a body punch.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryan can do to turn this around?
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
Ryan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curtis with a body shot.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Curtis.
It appears Curtis was looking to counter with a kick there.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Curtis throws a head kick but Ryan moves out of range.
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Ryan breaks from the clinch.
Ryan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curtis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Ryan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws out a leg kick but Curtis moves out of range and Ryan only half commits.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
A good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis thumps Ryan with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ryan.
Ryan misses with a looping left.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Curtis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Curtis is looking to wear down Ryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ryan just manages to avoid it.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Curtis walks into a jab.
Curtis moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Darry Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis feints and then cracks Ryan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ryan down.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryan.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Curtis motions for Ryan to come forward. Curtis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Ryan off the ropes and back into range.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
A jab from Ryan misses.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryan, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Curtis controls his hands.
Curtis gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Curtis.
Ryan tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Curtis misses with a kick to the body.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Curtis counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Curtis coming out on top.
Curtis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Curtis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ryan circles away quickly and effectively.
Curtis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ryan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis throws a solid leg kick but Ryan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curtis.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Curtis swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis tries to clinch
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Curtis scores with a jab. Ryan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a sloppy right hand. Curtis should have avoided that one.
Ryan looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Curtis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ryan's calf.
Ryan digs a good hook to Curtis's body.
Ryan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Ryan catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Ryan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Ryan's shoulder, as Ryan tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan connects with a body shot.
Curtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kevin Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Curtis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Curtis throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Curtis takes one on the button.
Ryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Ryan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darry Curtis made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 5431 p4p, 285 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 2115 p4p, 111 weight class). Preston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fuckin Problem. John Lennon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aiden Preston's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston is looking to slow Lennon down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Preston, right into the meat.
Lennon misses the jab.
Preston tries to clinch but Lennon moves out of range.
Preston throws a leg kick but Lennon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lennon lunges at Preston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Preston's hand.
Lennon throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lennon's head.
Preston 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.
Lennon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Preston.
Preston wants to land a leg kick but Lennon is out of range.
Lennon throws a poor cross that misses
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston takes a swing at Lennon's ribcage but misses.
Lennon moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Preston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon lands a jab to the head.
Preston walks into a straight right hand from Lennon.
Preston explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Preston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lennon loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Lennon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lennon slips under a jab from Preston.
Lennon is looking for a counter combo.
Preston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lennon throws a shot to the body.
Lennon lands with a hook. Preston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Lennon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Preston lands a nice looking body kick.
Lennon moves in looking to clinch but Preston pushes him off.
Lennon closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Preston crashing to the mat! Preston uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Preston is rocked!
Lennon just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lennon finds it's way through Preston's defenses.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Lennon finish him?
Lennon missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.
Preston takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Preston rushes Lennon and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Preston fails to land.
Preston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lennon working aggressively here.
Lennon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Preston misses with an elbow strike.
Lennon misses with the head strike.
Lennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Preston scores a nice knee to the body.
Preston blocking some punches.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Lennon digs a right hand underneath Preston's ribcage. Preston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lennon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lennon should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lennon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Preston.
Lennon missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Preston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Preston throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Lennon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lennon jabs Preston right on the nose. Preston blinks but takes it well.
Preston throws a body kick that misses.
Lennon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lennon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Preston misses.
Preston cracks the inside of Lennon's front leg.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Preston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston is looking to chop away at Lennon's legs.
Lennon cracks Preston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lennon scores with a nice strike.
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 shot to the body from Lennon misses
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Lennon checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Preston manages to avoid it.
Lennon moves out of range as Preston strikes.
John Lennon is winning the standup battle so far.
Preston misses with a head kick.
Lennon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Preston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Preston.
A quick step to the side and Lennon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston slips under a jab.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Lennon lands a jab to the head.
Preston throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lennon counters with a straight right hand.
Lennon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lennon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Preston throws a nice looking combination but Lennon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preston dips to his left and cracks Lennon with an uppercut!
Lennon misses with an uppercut. Preston saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lennon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Preston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon moves out of range of the strikes.
Preston lands with an uppercut that bounces Lennon off the ropes and back into range.
Preston staying out of range there.
Preston throws a shot from downtown. Lennon moves away and avoids it.
Lennon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Preston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Preston tries to score with a low kick but Lennon moves his leg out of the way.
Preston avoids the body shot from Lennon.
Preston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Preston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lennon darts in and clinches Preston up against the ropes.
Lennon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lennon throws a head punch that misses.
Preston lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lennon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Preston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Preston trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aiden Preston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Lennon.
Preston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennon misses the target.
Lennon misses with a lunging right hand
and Preston counters with a big uppercut that drops Lennon face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Aiden Preston!
After the big win, Aiden Preston made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hematoma Hominick (ranked 7718 p4p, 557 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 2958 p4p, 300 weight class). Wade has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade lands a jab.
We've been told by Hominick's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hominick lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wade 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.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Wade looks to land a combination but Hominick avoids it well.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hominick.
A jab from Wade misses.
Wade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wade tries to score with a low kick but Hominick moves his leg out of the way.
Hominick throws a front kick that sends Wade stumbling back into the ropes.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Wade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Wade misses with a hook to the body
and Hominick moves into the clinch.
Hominick digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Hominick digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Wade.
Hominick digs a right hand into Wade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wade's gas tank.
Hominick scores with a hook to the body.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wade's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Hominick as the two fighters clinch.
Hominick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wade has a couple of punches blocked by Hominick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Hominick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hominick lands an uppercut.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wade tries to circle away but Hominick has him pinned against the ropes.
Wade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hominick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade prevents a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick throws an elbow but it misses.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Hominick throws a head punch that misses.
Hominick pushes Wade back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wade misses with some punches.
Hominick misses with the head strike.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hominick walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hominick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wade is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hominick is keeping busy.
Wade trying to stall but Hominick improves his position.
Wade misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Hominick.
Wade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hominick.
Hominick throws a wild body kick that Wade sees coming a mile off.
Wade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade avoids the body shot from Hominick.
It seemed like Wade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hominick scores with a nice body kick.
Wade lands a leg kick that knocks Hominick off balance momentarily.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick looks for the body kick but Wade saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Hominick as he connects with a hook.
Hominick moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Hominick lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Wade.
Hominick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hominick slips a straight right by Wade.
As Wade tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Wade manages to avoid the attempt.
Hematoma Hominick is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hominick connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hominick.
Hominick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?
Hominick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Hominick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hominick.
Hominick throws a leg kick but Wade checks it.
Hominick throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Hominick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wade does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wade blocks the body kick.
Hominick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wade throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Hominick is out of range.
Hominick moves out of range of the leg kick from Wade.
Hominick misses with a low kick.
Wade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hominick just misses with a punch to the body.
Hominick throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wade tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Wade tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Wade manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a leg kick but Hominick sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hominick.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hominick is out of range and Wade settles back down.
Hominick connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wade. Wade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wade moves out of range as Hominick throws a body kick.
Hominick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hominick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hominick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Wade throws an off balance right hand
and Hominick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Wade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hominick is defending well for now.
Hominick working Wade over with knees to the body.
Hominick misses with a punch on the inside.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hominick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Wade.
Hominick gets through Wade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wade is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hominick avoids the body shot from Wade.
Hematoma Hominick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hominick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wade misses with a wild body shot.
Hominick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wade.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hominick.
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
Wade throws a big shot that misses.
Hominick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hominick cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Wade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hominick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
Wade throws a right hand that Hominick ducks under and follows up with a left that Hominick also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Hominick is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with an uppercut. Hominick saw that one coming.
Wade takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wade is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Hominick coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hominick tries to clinch there but Wade circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a leg kick
and Hominick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wade.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wade lands a damaging elbow.
Hominick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wade looking to throw knees to the head but Hominick is blocking nicely.
Hominick tries to throw a body punch but Wade avoids it by throwing Hominick back against the ropes.
Hominick utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wade blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hominick's elbow.
Hominick avoiding damage as Wade throws knees to the body.
Hominick lands with a right to the head.
Hominick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Hominick - that landed with a thud.
Wade working aggressively here.
Hominick lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wade lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hominick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wade throws a head punch that misses.
Hominick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hominick scores with a shoulder strike.
Hominick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wade lands an elbow inside.
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hominick tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hominick.
Wade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hominick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Hominick avoids it by throwing Wade back against the ropes.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Wade controls his hands.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Wade avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hematoma Hominick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hominick 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hematoma Hominick!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 1238 p4p, 191 weight class) and Saenchai Sor. Khamsing (ranked 3308 p4p, 462 weight class). Sor. Khamsing has chosen Wai Kru as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saenchai Sor. Khamsing !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sor. Khamsing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing throws a hook but Atunes avoids it easily.
Atunes tries to clinch but Sor. Khamsing is having none of it.
Sor. Khamsing throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sor. Khamsing wants to counter the offense by Atunes and move into the clinch position.
Atunes forces Sor. Khamsing back against the ropes and clinches.
Sor. Khamsing is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atunes blocks an elbow strike from Sor. Khamsing .
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sor. Khamsing backwards.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Atunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Atunes blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Sor. Khamsing controls the action.
Atunes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands with a short shot to the head.
Sor. Khamsing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atunes blocks it with crossed arms.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes tries a body shot but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes trying to stall but Sor. Khamsing improves his position.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor. Khamsing controls his hands.
Sor. Khamsing has Atunes pushed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor. Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
A head punch on the inside from Sor. Khamsing fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Atunes tries a body shot but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Sor. Khamsing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Sor. Khamsing controls the action.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sor. Khamsing 's elbow.
Atunes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sor. Khamsing there.
Sor. Khamsing jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Sor. Khamsing has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor. Khamsing controls his hands.
Sor. Khamsing lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Atunes leaning against his opponent.
Atunes looking to slow down the pace here.
Sor. Khamsing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes is working Sor. Khamsing over against the ropes.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Sor. Khamsing improves position.
Atunes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Sor. Khamsing .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saenchai Sor. Khamsing will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sor. Khamsing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Sor. Khamsing keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing keeps the fight on the outside.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sor. Khamsing counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Sor. Khamsing saw that one coming.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Sor. Khamsing 's head but Sor. Khamsing sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sor. Khamsing scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sor. Khamsing connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sor. Khamsing momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sor. Khamsing .
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes closes the distance and clinches.
Sor. Khamsing lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes avoids a wild elbow strike from Sor. Khamsing .
Sor. Khamsing lands a left hand.
Sor. Khamsing prevents a body shot from Atunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atunes.
A frustrated look appears on Atunes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes breaks the clinch.
Atunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sor. Khamsing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Sor. Khamsing lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atunes doesn't seem phased though.
Sor. Khamsing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atunes, pushing him back against the ropes.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sor. Khamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor. Khamsing pushes off an throws an elbow but Atunes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sor. Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes tries to stall but Sor. Khamsing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atunes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sor. Khamsing working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor. Khamsing 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor. Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sor. Khamsing creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Atunes's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sor. Khamsing .
Atunes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sor. Khamsing moves away.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Sor. Khamsing counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Atunes lands a body punch.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sor. Khamsing s head.
A knee to the head by Sor. Khamsing .
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Sor. Khamsing avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the ropes.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sor. Khamsing backwards.
Atunes tries to throw a body punch but Sor. Khamsing avoids it by throwing Atunes back against the ropes.
Atunes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sor. Khamsing blocks a body shot from Atunes.
Sor. Khamsing tries to land a knee to the head but Atunes blocks with his arms.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Sor. Khamsing throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Atuness head.
Sor. Khamsing has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sor. Khamsing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sor. Khamsing taking a breather.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes pushes Sor. Khamsing back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to stall but Sor. Khamsing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes is trying to break the clinch but Sor. Khamsing has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sor. Khamsing .
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atunes tries a body shot but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sor. Khamsing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sor. Khamsing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sor. Khamsing backwards.
Sor. Khamsing misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sor. Khamsing as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor. Khamsing misses with 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!
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor. Khamsing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes gets through Sor. Khamsing 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes tries a body shot but Sor. Khamsing blocks it.
Sor. Khamsing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sor. Khamsing tries a knee to the head but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sor. Khamsing backwards.
Sor. Khamsing lands an elbow inside that Atunes shrugs off.
Atunes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Sor. Khamsing lands.
Sor. Khamsing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes misses with an uppercut. Sor. Khamsing saw that one coming.
Leonardo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sor. Khamsing .
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 Leonardo Atunes.
I think Sor. Khamsing has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Sor. Khamsing !
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing 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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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 3949 p4p, 370 weight class) and Matsuda Taro (ranked 706 p4p, 84 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matsuda Taro!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Taro is out of range.
Matsuda Taro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taro.
McGuire walks into a jab.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taro moves away.
Taro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire throws the left hand but Taro avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
Taro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Taro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Taro misses.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taro.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Taro avoided it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taro manages to avoid it.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at River's Edge Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire slips a straight right by Taro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taro lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Taro with an uppercut!
Taro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taro's coach down at Crassus was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Taro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taro.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Taro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taro throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Taro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire connects with the punch.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Taro.
McGuire slips a straight right by Taro.
McGuire clinches.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Taro improves position.
McGuire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
Taro avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Taro is trying to maintain a safe position but McGuire gets an underhook and turns Taro into the ropes.
Taro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Taro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire with a knee to the head.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taro is able to avoid easily.
Taro thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Taro stumbling back into the ropes.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Taro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taro throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wants to slow Taro down by chopping away at his legs.
Taro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taro misses with the combination.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Taro manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taro throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
Taro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Taro's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matsuda Taro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Taro misses its intended target.
Taro throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Taro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Taro.
Matsuda Taro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Taro misses.
As Taro backs away, McGuire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Taro slips under a jab.
Taro throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Taro throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Taro connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire throwing a counter right hand but Taro manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Taro.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire tests Taro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taro scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Taro lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Taro's head but Taro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Taro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuire checks a leg kick.
Taro moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Taro connects with the punch.
A cross from Taro lands.
Taro misses with the combination.
Taro connects with the punch.
Taro swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire throws a body punch but Taro moves out of range.
Taro misses the jab.
Taro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
A good leg kick by Taro.
A telegraphed right hand from Taro misses the target.
McGuire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire cracks the inside of Taro's front leg.
McGuire tries to move into range but Taro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire forces Taro back against the ropes and clinches.
McGuire looking to slow down the pace here.
Taro lands a body punch.
McGuire tries to stall but Taro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taro.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
Taro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Taro misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taro checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matsuda Taro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Taro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taro defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Taro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taro lands a jab.
McGuire slips a straight right by Taro.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Taro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taro's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taro moves away from the strike by McGuire.
A jab from Taro does it's job there.
McGuire moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taro.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab from Taro.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zander McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Taro lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from McGuire misses its intended target.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda Taro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taro digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taro.
Taro throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Taro.
Taro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Taro moves out of range.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taro cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taro jabs at McGuire's body.
Taro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Taro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Taro's ribs.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taro scores with a jab to the head.
Taro misses with a looping right.
It looked like McGuire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taro throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Taro 's knee.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Taro's head.
Taro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 Zander McGuire.
I think Taro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsuda Taro!
In his post fight interview, Matsuda Taro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 18505 p4p, 882 weight class) and Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 11411 p4p, 860 weight class). Diego comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Cirkovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Five Finger Death Punch - . Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirkovic connects with a leg kick. Diego looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Diego swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diego throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diego lands with a hook. Cirkovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diego on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diego with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cirkovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Cirkovic looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Diego wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diego tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Cirkovic misses.
Diego misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Diego.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cirkovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cirkovic throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic 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.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cirkovic manages to avoid it.
Cirkovic is looking to score with low kicks.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirkovic misses with a right hand
letting Diego counter with a right hand.
Cirkovic slips under a jab.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cirkovic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cirkovic is looking to clinch.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic tries to clinch but Diego moves out of range.
Diego cracks Cirkovic with an open hand slap.
Diego throws a body punch but Cirkovic moves out of range.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego checks a low kick from Cirkovic.
As Cirkovic tries to get set, Diego tries to push him back and clinch up but Cirkovic manages to avoid the attempt.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego thumps Cirkovic with a low kick.
Diego thuds his right hand into Cirkovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diego takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Diego defending well as Cirkovic loads up on a big left hand.
Diego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Cirkovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
Cirkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diego.
A slow jab from Cirkovic misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cirkovic blocks a jab.
Cirkovic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Cirkovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Diego throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cirkovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cirkovic scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diego gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Cirkovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cirkovic unleashes a big counter combination but Diego bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cirkovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diego.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Cirkovic checks a leg kick.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diego misses with a low kick.
Diego cracks the inside of Cirkovic's front leg.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cirkovic's head.
Diego moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diego if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diego.
Cirkovic misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Dwan Diego is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirkovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cirkovic. That one must have hurt.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cirkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a jab.
Cirkovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cirkovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diego was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The fighters circling - Diego throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Diego is looking to chop away at Cirkovic's legs.
Cirkovic throws a body kick that misses.
Diego punishes Cirkovic's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cirkovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Diego misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Diego moves out of range as Cirkovic strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Diego misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diego throws a hook but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cirkovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diego jabs at Cirkovic's body.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cirkovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cirkovic walks into a jab.
Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego stuns Cirkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Diego throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cirkovic throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego looks to land a combination but Cirkovic avoids it well.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Diego blocks a head kick by Cirkovic.
Diego throws out a leg kick but Cirkovic moves out of range and Diego only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick.
Cirkovic moves out of range as Diego strikes.
Cirkovic wants to counter the offense by Diego and move into the clinch position.
Cirkovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Cirkovic tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Cirkovic coming out on top.
Diego throws the left hand but Cirkovic avoids the punch easily.
Cirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cirkovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Cirkovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cirkovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diego.
Cirkovic dips to his left and cracks Diego with an uppercut!
Cirkovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirkovic throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cirkovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Cirkovic pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Diego.
Cirkovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cirkovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego.
Cirkovic swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic takes a swing at Diego's ribcage but misses.
Diego throws a looping overhand right but Cirkovic ducks down to avoid it.
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
A left lands for Cirkovic.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diego 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 Cirkovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cirkovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cirkovic with a hook.
Cirkovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diego manages to avoid it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
Jab by Diego.
Nice defenses there by Diego.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Cirkovic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diego fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cirkovic on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cirkovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diego throws a good cross that connects.
Cirkovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cirkovic.
Diego misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cirkovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Diego does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cirkovic. Diego shrugs it off though.
Cirkovic looks to land a combination. Diego sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Diego misses with a right hand
and Cirkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cirkovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Diego avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
Diego connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cirkovic. Cirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diego there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diego throws a low kick, looking for Cirkovic's leg but Cirkovic calmly moves out of range.
Cirkovic slips under a jab from Diego.
Cirkovic feints a counter leg kick.
Cirkovic throws a head kick that Diego semi-blocks.
Diego throws a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dwan Diego did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cirkovic lands the left hand.
Cirkovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cirkovic clinches.
Cirkovic lands a right hand.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside that Diego shrugs off.
Cirkovic lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Cirkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cirkovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cirkovic lands with a left to the head.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego takes a knee to the side of the body.
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 nice left hand lands by Diego.
Diego tries a body shot but Cirkovic blocks it.
Cirkovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diego misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Cirkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
Diego makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Cirkovic cracks Diego with a nice body shot.
Cirkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cirkovic tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Cirkovic looking to stall.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diego working aggressively here.
Milovan Cirkovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Cirkovic.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cirkovic backwards.
Cirkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Cirkovic lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cirkovic manages to break the clinch.
Cirkovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego feints and then cracks Cirkovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cirkovic down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego 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.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cirkovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diego loads up on a big right hand but Cirkovic slips the punch.
Diego takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Diego off the ropes and back into range.
Diego misses with a hook.
Diego connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Cirkovic - just one landing.
Cirkovic slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diego moves away.
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cirkovic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic misses the jab.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Cirkovic is out of range.
It seemed like Cirkovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego tries to work over Cirkovic's front leg with a kick but Cirkovic checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diego.
Diego scores with the left hand. Cirkovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Cirkovic misses with the body kick
and Diego counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirkovic misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Cirkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego tries to clinch there but Cirkovic circles away.
Milovan Cirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cirkovic.
Nice defenses there by Cirkovic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. Cirkovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cirkovic scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Cirkovic misses.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Cirkovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diego gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cirkovic.
Diego slips under a jab.
Cirkovic motions for Diego to come forward. Cirkovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cirkovic needs to keep his hands up - Diego had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diego.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Cirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cirkovic.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Diego moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Diego.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
Diego tried to counter with a leg kick but Cirkovic avoided it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diego tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diego buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cirkovic walks into a stiff left hand from Diego.
A solid body kick from Cirkovic.
Cirkovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cirkovic stuns Diego with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Diego misses with a looping left.
Diego throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diego will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Cirkovic.
Diego scores with a jab to the body.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Cirkovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diego 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his middleweight title!
Dwan Diego thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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