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Dynasty GP Finals PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Damon Davis (ranked 7722 p4p, 123 weight class) and Ryan Lock (ranked 24405 p4p, 141 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Lock!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis closes the distance and pushes Lock back into the ropes.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lock misses with some punches.
Davis blocks a body shot from Lock.
Lock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Davis.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis lands an elbow just above Lock 's eye.
It looks like Ryan Lock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis lands an elbow inside.
Lock swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Davis has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Lock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lock is rocked!
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis has control of Lock and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Lock crashing to the mat! Lock looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Davis looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Damon Davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rick Thomas (ranked 21667 p4p, 706 weight class) and Nisus Rondas (ranked 21689 p4p, 729 weight class). Thomas comes to the ring accompanied by Pop Evil - Ways To Get High . Rondas has chosen Avatar-Eagle has Landed as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nisus Rondas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to clinch there but Rondas circles away.
Rondas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Rondas misses.
Thomas clinches up with Rondas and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Thomas.
It looks like Nisus Rondas has been cut.
Rondas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Rondas has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rondas tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Rondas lands a good knee to the midsection. Thomas won't want to take too many of those.
Rondas misses with a punch to the body.
Rondas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thomas is keeping busy.
Rondas lands a shoulder strike.
Rondas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rondas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rondas misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rondas blocking some punches.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Rondas.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rondas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thomas avoiding damage as Rondas throws knees to the body.
Rondas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Rondas fails to land.
Rondas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Rondas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rondas avoids the body shot from Thomas.
The fighters circling - Rondas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondas looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rondas.
Rondas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rondas tries a quick counter leg kick but Thomas is wise to it.
A left lands for Thomas.
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!
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rondas.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Rondas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Rondas against the ropes.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rondas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rondas wants to stall.
Rondas scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rondas blocking some punches.
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 Rick Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nisus Rondas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rondas misses with a body shot.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rondas manages to circle out of the way.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Rondas throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rondas.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rondas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas stalks Rondas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rondas's face. Rondas staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Nisus Rondas's cut even more.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rondas finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Rondas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
As Thomas backs off Rondas throws a huge counter combo but Thomas manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Rondas gets tackled into the ropes by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Rondas can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Rondas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rondas breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rondas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The cut above Nisus Rondas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rondas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas rushes Rondas and presses him up against the ropes.
Rondas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rondas misses with some punches.
Rondas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rondas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rondas can turn it around.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rondas misses with some punches.
Rondas swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas avoiding damage as Rondas throws knees to the body.
Rondas can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rondas.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rondas can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rondas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rondas trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Rondas.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Nisus Rondas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rondas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rondas tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rondas tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Rondas missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rondas.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rondas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Rondas controls the action.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nisus Rondas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rondas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nisus Rondas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rondas.
As Rondas tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Rondas manages to avoid the attempt.
Rondas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Rondas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rondas thows a left - swing and a miss!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thomas here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rondas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nisus Rondas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Thomas!
Rick Thomas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Hicks (ranked 21030 p4p, 599 weight class) and Cain Jones (ranked 5259 p4p, 426 weight class). Jones has chosen Hell's Bells- AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cain Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Cain Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hicks counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Hicks.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hicks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Steve Hicks has been cut.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Jones tries to bum rush Hicks with a series of wild strikes but Hicks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Hicks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Hicks counters with a straight right hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hicks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hicks duly obliges.
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!
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Hicks backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Hicks manages to avoid it all.
Jones throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones tries a low kick but Hicks avoids it.
Hicks takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Hicks misses its target.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Nice shot lands for Hicks.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A left lands for Hicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Hicks as he connects with a hook.
Jones cracks the inside of Hicks's front leg.
Decent striking displayed by Hicks there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Hicks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hicks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Hicks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Hicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steve Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hicks counter with a right hand.
Hicks lands a lovely overhand right.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Hicks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hicks throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Hicks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks cracks a nice hook into Jones's ribs.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Cain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a right and a left that Hicks avoids nicely.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Hicks counters with a right hand to the body.
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Hicks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Hicks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones is rocked!
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks slips a straight right by Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Jones 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks connects with a quick right hand that sends Jones tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steve Hicks!
An out of breath Steve Hicks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 7458 p4p, 118 weight class) and Yordano Rojas (ranked 8080 p4p, 128 weight class). Cage comes to the ring accompanied by Dhal Jaun Main-Akshay Kumar & Ileana D'cruz. Yordano Rojas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yordano Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Yordano Rojas has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Rojas clinches up against the ropes.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Cage misses the target.
Rojas misses with a hook
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Rojas was not able to check.
Rojas throws a sloppy body shot
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cage scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Rojas beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Rojas is rocked!
That has opened up Yordano Rojas's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas is looking to clinch but Cage is avoiding it.
Cage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rojas.
Rojas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cage finish him?
Cage connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Rojas's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Rojas - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fanatic Inc., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ginger Jesus (ranked 7684 p4p, 121 weight class) and Johnny York (ranked 8258 p4p, 201 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ginger Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny York!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
York slips a straight right by Jesus.
York misses with a lunging right hand
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
York closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jesus is working York over against the ropes.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from York.
York lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by York.
York blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Jesus.
York misses with the head strike.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
York working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by York.
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!
Jesus is trying to stall.
York told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of York backwards.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
York struggles to land a body shot inside as Jesus controls his hands.
York tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing York back against the ropes.
Jesus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
York is leaning against Jesus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by York.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Jesus dodges an elbow strike from York.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jesus.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by York.
Jesus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
York blocks an uppercut.
York tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
York takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jesus trying to stall but York improves his position.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
York scores with a nice hook to the head.
York blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
York doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ginger Jesus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
York misses with a straight right.
York looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
York throws a combination. Jesus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
York avoids the body shot from Jesus.
York throws a nice looking combination but Jesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
York misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. York looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from York misses.
Jesus slips under a jab from York.
York throws out a loose jab but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus lands with an uppercut that bounces York off the ropes and back into range.
York drives through and clinches with Jesus against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
York doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus working aggressively here.
Ginger Jesus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
York lands a hook that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
York blocking some punches.
York misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jesus.
York lands a body punch.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but York uses good head movement to avoid it.
York misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
York throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
York is working Jesus over against the ropes.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as York controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
York misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by York.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
York lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
York working aggressively here.
York lands with a right to the head.
York misses with some punches.
York misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with York's elbow.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
York swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny York showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jesus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
York ducks right into an uppercut from Jesus.
York ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but York moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jesus swings for the body but York moves out of range.
Jesus cracks a nice hook into York's ribs.
York misses the jab.
York misses with a lunging right hand
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
York throws a hook to the side of Jesus's head but Jesus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
York throws a series of punches but Jesus avoids them all with ease.
Jesus lands with an uppercut that bounces York off the ropes and back into range.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
York thows a left - swing and a miss!
York is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
York uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
York defending well as Jesus loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
York throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus counters with a left to the body.
York clinches up with Jesus and pushes him back against the ropes.
York fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
York blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by York.
York misses with a shot to the kidneys.
York works on Jesus's body with a couple of short punches.
York blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
York lands a right hand.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as York controls the action.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus tries to work over York's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of York backwards.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by York.
A head punch blocked on the inside by York.
A head punch blocked on the inside by York.
York misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
York tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Jesus tries a body shot but York blocks it.
Jesus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jesus tries a body shot but York blocks it.
York lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jesus.
York throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
York tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jesus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from York.
York blocks a body shot from Jesus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ginger Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jesus 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ginger Jesus!
Ginger Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Great Gonzo (ranked 5701 p4p, 451 weight class) and Michael Murdock (ranked 1605 p4p, 156 weight class). Great Gonzo had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Great Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gonzo misses with a wild combination.
Gonzo misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murdock counters with a nice body shot.
Murdock swings for the body but Gonzo moves out of range.
It looked like Gonzo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Gonzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Murdock 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.
Gonzo misses with a double jab
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gonzo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzo looks to land a body kick but Murdock moved away.
Gonzo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murdock on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gonzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Murdock counters with a good low kick that Gonzo was not able to check.
Murdock jabs at Gonzo's body.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo is breathing heavily.
Gonzo scores with a one two! Murdock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonzo throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gonzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Great Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murdock. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzo throws a lazy head kick
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock connects with a right hand. Gonzo shakes it off.
Gonzo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonzo tries to move into range but Murdock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzo is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Murdock throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gonzo is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Aron Gunnarsson (ranked 7613 p4p, 120 weight class) and Vincent McGuire (ranked 7700 p4p, 122 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aron Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vincent McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire trying to control the position but instead, Gunnarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed McGuire into the ropes.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Gunnarsson lands a body punch.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGuire digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Gunnarsson circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Aron Gunnarsson has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danga de danga de dang - McGuire scores with a four punch combination!
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson has managed to clinch.
McGuire lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Gunnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuire scores with a jab.
McGuire jabs Gunnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
McGuire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gunnarsson rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Gunnarsson to his hands and knees! The ref pushes McGuire away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Gunnarsson got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
McGuire defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Vincent McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into McGuire's ribs.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Gunnarsson's leg but Gunnarsson calmly moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a head kick. Gunnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Aron Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson connects with a beautiful left hand that drops McGuire onto his butt! McGuire bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Vincent McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Gunnarsson moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson.
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!
Gunnarsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire lands the left hand.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Gunnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire clobbers Gunnarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and McGuire counters with a straight right that drops Gunnarsson on his ass! Gunnarsson jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire weaves into range and cracks Gunnarsson right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Gunnarsson goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! McGuire is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent McGuire!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vincent McGuire 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Pavlo Ramazanov (ranked 3646 p4p, 390 weight class) and Oswaldorf Magnavox (ranked 18293 p4p, 709 weight class). Magnavox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stormzy - Shut Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Ramazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldorf Magnavox!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramazanov slips a jab from Magnavox.
Magnavox needs to keep his hands up - Ramazanov had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Magnavox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramazanov throws a shot from downtown. Magnavox moves away and avoids it.
Ramazanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magnavox throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Ramazanov misses.
A shot to the liver by Magnavox. Beautiful body shot.
Ramazanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Magnavox throws out a counter right but Ramazanov avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Magnavox 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.
Ramazanov takes a swing at Magnavox's ribcage but misses.
Magnavox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ramazanov throws a hook to the side of Magnavox's head but Magnavox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnavox lands a right hook to the body.
Ramazanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magnavox! But no joy.
Magnavox takes a swing at Ramazanov's ribcage but misses.
Magnavox looks to land a body kick but Ramazanov moved away.
Ramazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Ramazanov takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramazanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magnavox. Magnavox obviously looking to wear him down.
Magnavox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramazanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ramazanov looks to throw the jab but Magnavox is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Ramazanov there.
Magnavox throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnavox throws a leg kick but Ramazanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnavox just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnavox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramazanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramazanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magnavox misses with a straight left.
Magnavox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnavox avoids the body shot from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magnavox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnavox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnavox lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnavox lands a jab.
Ramazanov wants to clinch.
Ramazanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnavox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramazanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Magnavox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Magnavox looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramazanov is just out of range.
Ramazanov throws a hook but Magnavox avoids it easily.
Magnavox tries to clinch but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Ramazanov throws an off balance right hand
and Magnavox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramazanov thinking.
Ramazanov throws a leg kick which misses Magnavox's front leg but catches the back leg as Magnavox tries to avoid it.
Ramazanov connects with a leg kick. Magnavox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnavox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magnavox ducks under a wild hook from Ramazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox dominated that round.
That's time! Ramazanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magnavox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramazanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnavox.
Nice body punch from Magnavox.
Magnavox throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramazanov takes a swing at Magnavox's ribcage but misses.
Magnavox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramazanov with a body shot.
Magnavox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramazanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magnavox is looking to slow Ramazanov down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnavox. Ramazanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramazanov is looking to slow Magnavox down with leg kicks.
Magnavox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnavox throws a body punch but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Ramazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramazanov misses with a double jab
and Magnavox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Magnavox. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Magnavox just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Magnavox moves out of range.
Magnavox wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnavox cracks Ramazanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramazanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magnavox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magnavox misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magnavox, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Magnavox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnavox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnavox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magnavox cracks Ramazanov with a good jab.
Magnavox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnavox throws a body punch but Ramazanov moves out of range.
Magnavox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramazanov throws out the jab.
Magnavox misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnavox connects with a solid leg kick.
Oswaldorf Magnavox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnavox is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ramazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magnavox was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramazanov.
Ramazanov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Ramazanov.
Magnavox throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramazanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magnavox thinking.
Magnavox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramazanov.
Ramazanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Magnavox should have avoided that one.
Ramazanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magnavox has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Ramazanov finds it's way through Magnavox's defenses.
Magnavox is rocked!
Magnavox just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnavox is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramazanov finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramazanov. Magnavox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnavox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ramazanov with a body shot.
Magnavox seems to have recovered his senses.
Magnavox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramazanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnavox.
Ramazanov throws a shot from downtown. Magnavox moves away and avoids it.
Magnavox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldorf Magnavox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Magnavox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramazanov manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ramazanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magnavox.
Pavlo Ramazanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswaldorf Magnavox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ramazanov misses with a looping right.
Magnavox clobbers Ramazanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magnavox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magnavox connects with a body shot.
Magnavox blocks a leg kick.
Ramazanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramazanov swings for the body but Magnavox moves out of range.
Magnavox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magnavox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ramazanov.
Magnavox throws a series of strikes that have Ramazanov backpedaling.
Magnavox darts in and clinches Ramazanov up against the ropes.
Magnavox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramazanov or not.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
Magnavox lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnavox can't find room to land a body shot as Ramazanov controls the action.
A hook to the body from Magnavox.
Ramazanov working aggressively here.
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramazanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnavox controls his hands.
Ramazanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnavox.
Ramazanov stalling in the clinch but Magnavox improves position.
Ramazanov digs a right hand into Magnavox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magnavox's gas tank.
Ramazanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ramazanov - that landed with a thud.
Magnavox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramazanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnavox controls his hands.
Ramazanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramazanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramazanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnavox tries to work over Ramazanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramazanov throws a head punch that misses.
Magnavox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramazanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnavox.
Nice body punch from Ramazanov - that landed with a thud.
Ramazanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnavox backwards.
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 Pavlo Ramazanov.
I think Magnavox 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswaldorf Magnavox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alistair Spong (ranked 4768 p4p, 483 weight class) and Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 8874 p4p, 688 weight class). Spong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Maximus Ukkeli will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alistair Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ukkeli works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alistair Spong has been cut.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ukkeli throws a wild body kick that Spong sees coming a mile off.
Ukkeli 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.
Spong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that half lands.
Spong checks a leg kick.
Ukkeli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spong works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli scores with a push kick.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Spong is looking to counter punch.
Ukkeli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spong's calf.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a leg kick which misses Ukkeli's front leg but catches the back leg as Ukkeli tries to avoid it.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli throws a push kick but Spong slaps the foot to one side.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli flicks out a counter leg kick but Spong steps away.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ukkeli.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ukkeli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ukkeli takes a step back to recover.
Spong closes the distance and clinches.
Ukkeli blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Spong.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
Ukkeli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ukkeli up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong looking to throw knees to the head but Ukkeli is blocking nicely.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Ukkeli avoids it by throwing Spong back against the ropes.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ukkeli throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong stalling in the clinch but Ukkeli improves position.
Ukkeli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spong is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short left from Spong.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Spong is blocking nicely.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Alistair Spong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ukkeli misses with a low kick.
Spong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ukkeli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ukkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Spong tenderised Ukkeli's leg. Ukkeli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spong tries to clinch there but Ukkeli circles away.
Ukkeli is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ukkeli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong misses with a leg kick
and Ukkeli counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spong throws a push kick but Ukkeli slaps the foot to one side.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Ukkeli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ukkeli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Ukkeli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ukkeli walks into a jab.
Ukkeli throws out a leg kick but Spong moves out of range and Ukkeli only half commits.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong darts in and clinches Ukkeli up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spong.
A left hand lands to the body for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Spong obliges.
Alistair Spong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Spong scores with a shoulder strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Spong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli has had enough of the clinch but Spong keeps him there for the moment.
Spong tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Ukkeli pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Spong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukkeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ukkeli landing knees to the head.
Spong prevents Ukkeli from breaking the clinch.
Spong digs a right hand underneath Ukkeli's ribcage. Ukkeli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spong lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Spong scores with a shot to the side of Ukkeli's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ukkeli takes a shot to the head.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ukkeli throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ukkeli throws a punch but it's blocked by Spong.
Spong pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Spong.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ukkeli throws an elbow but misses.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ukkeli can do to turn this around?
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Spong.
Spong lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spong punishes Ukkeli's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong scores with a sloppy right hand. Ukkeli should have avoided that one.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Ukkeli misses.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ukkeli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spong blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Spong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ukkeli avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spong.
Spong avoids the head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli motions for Spong to come forward. Ukkeli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spong connects with an inside leg kick.
Ukkeli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ukkeli.
Spong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ukkeli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli slips a jab from Spong.
Ukkeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong cracks Ukkeli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong scores with a body shot.
Ukkeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong scoring well with a low kick there.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ukkeli moves away.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Ukkeli ducks down to avoid it.
Spong checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Ukkeli misses its intended target.
Ukkeli throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ukkeli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong moves out of range of the leg kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spong lands a leg kick that knocks Ukkeli off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong sizes up Ukkeli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukkeli catches Spong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ukkelis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ukkeli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ukkeli.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Spong throws a head kick but Ukkeli moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ukkeli! But no joy.
Spong misses with a straight left.
Ukkeli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spong catches Ukkeli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ukkeli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spong throws a jab when Ukkeli was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Spong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong throws a right hand that misses
and Ukkeli counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Ukkeli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ukkeli.
Spong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ukkeli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ukkeli, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Spong.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli tries to clinch but Spong is having none of it.
Spong lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ukkeli connects with a knee to the head.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands a body punch.
Ukkeli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Spong is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Spong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Ukkeli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A short right from Spong on the inside.
Spong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ukkeli controls his hands.
Spong lands a left hand.
Spong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ukkeli.
Spong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ukkeli's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Spong fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Spong as the two fighters clinch.
Spong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Maximus Ukkeli has been cut.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spong lands a right hand.
Spong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spong.
Ukkeli tries to break the clinch but Spong is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ukkeli is rocked!
Spong creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ukkeli crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Ukkeli is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?
Spong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ukkeli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Spong tries a knee to the head but Ukkeli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Spong takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ukkeli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ukkeli seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spong clinches with his opponent.
Ukkeli lands a knee to the head.
Ukkeli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spong.
A nice left hand lands by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ukkeli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ukkeli's elbow.
Ukkeli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ukkeli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ukkeli lands a nice elbow.
Spong misses with a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ukkeli scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ukkeli tries to land a knee to the head but Spong blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ukkeli.
Ukkeli gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ukkeli manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ukkeli.
Alistair Spong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ukkeli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ukkeli throws a fast counter high kick but Spong manages to duck under it in time.
Ukkeli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ukkeli throws a leg kick but Spong checks it.
Ukkeli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spong.
Alistair Spong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice combination there by Spong.
Ukkeli looks to land a right hand but Spong moved out of range.
Spong misses with a double jab
and Ukkeli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spong wants to clinch up but Ukkeli keeps it at a distance.
Spong tries to clinch up but Ukkeli circles away and keeps his distance.
Ukkeli throws out a counter right but Spong avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Ukkeli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ukkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A bone on bone clash there as Spong blocks the leg kick.
Spong jabs at Ukkeli's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ukkeli. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong connects with a leg kick. Ukkeli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Ukkeli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong backing away here, and Ukkeli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong moves into the clinch.
Ukkeli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ukkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ukkeli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ukkeli tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus Ukkeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spong 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistair Spong!
Alistair Spong looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You even said you'd kill somebody didn't ya? I killed 2 people dog, so what that make me? It should tell you I go the extra mile just to do you homie. See when those lights go on, it's time for people like me to stand up, and we make people like you break. So do yourselves a favor man, and stay away'.
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