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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Faustin Duranseau (ranked 4012 p4p, 401 weight class) and Roberto Mmm (ranked 4146 p4p, 413 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Faustin Duranseau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Mmm!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mmm clinches up against the ropes.
Mmm has had enough of the clinch but Duranseau keeps him there for the moment.
Mmm misses with a punch to the body.
Duranseau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duranseau breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Duranseau. Those never looked like landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duranseau.
Mmm throws a nice looking combination but Duranseau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mmm throws a head kick but Duranseau moves out of range.
Duranseau throws a nice head kick!
Mmm tries to clinch but Duranseau is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mmm gets tackled into the ropes by Duranseau. Duranseau maintains the clinch.
Duranseau lands a nice knee to the body.
Duranseau landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranseau breaks from the clinch.
Duranseau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mmm's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mmm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duranseau.
Mmm misses with a kick to the body.
Mmm moves into range and clinches up with Duranseau.
Mmm tries to break the clinch but Duranseau is controlling the position.
Duranseau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mmm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranseau can pounce on him.
Duranseau misses with a series of wild punches.
Mmm pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranseau is out of range and Mmm settles back down.
Duranseau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duranseau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mmm attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mmm throws a head kick but Duranseau moves out of range.
Duranseau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duranseau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranseau closes the distance and clinches.
Mmm tries to circle away but Duranseau has him pinned against the ropes.
Duranseau breaks from the clinch.
Duranseau moves into the clinch.
Duranseau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranseau lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mmm clinches up against the ropes.
Duranseau stalling.
Duranseau is pushing Mmm up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Duranseau for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mmm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Faustin Duranseau dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mmm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranseau wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mmm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Duranseau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duranseau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mmm throws a head kick that misses
and Duranseau counters with a straight right hand.
Duranseau moves into the clinch.
Duranseau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranseau lands a leg kick that knocks Mmm off balance momentarily.
Duranseau catches Mmm napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Mmm crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Duranseau raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Faustin Duranseau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 6205 p4p, 548 weight class) and Lance Gladu (ranked 4147 p4p, 412 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Lethal high kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Gladu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson lands an overhand right.
Gladu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gladu wants to clinch.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyson catches Gladu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyson clinches.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Gladu avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the ropes.
Gladu is trying to force a seperation but Tyson has the dominant position.
Gladu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gladu is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gladu throws a looping overhand right but Tyson ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tyson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson tests Gladu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gladu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tyson if he has to take too many more of those.
Gladu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson pushes Gladu away with a front kick.
Tyson lands an overhand right.
A head kick from Gladu lands but Tyson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gladu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyson digs a good body shot into Gladu's ribs.
Tyson throws a combination. Gladu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Lance Gladu has been cut.
Tyson feints and then cracks Gladu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gladu down.
Tyson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Tyson.
Gladu looks winded!
Gladu wants to clinch.
Tyson throws the kick towards the body but Gladu avoids it.
Tyson clinches.
Gladu has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment.
Gladu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson thows a body kick. Gladu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson jabs at Gladu's body.
Tyson scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tyson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
Gladu tries to clinch up but Tyson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lance Gladu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gladu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson is looking to land body kicks.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gladu tries to clinch but Tyson moves out of range.
It appears Tyson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tyson misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Gladu swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Tyson - just one landing.
Gladu is rocked!
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Gladu to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Tyson away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Gladu 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?!
Gladu is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson cracks Gladu with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Gladu get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Gladu looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Gladu's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Gladu - 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 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tun Min Naing (ranked 6521 p4p, 566 weight class) and Tom Boss (ranked 4011 p4p, 402 weight class). Naing comes to the ring accompanied by Myanmar Lethwei Songs. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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269 lbs
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Excellent MT
Big right hand
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tun Min Naing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Boss!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naing, as that shot connected.
Boss misses with the combination.
Naing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boss circles away quickly and effectively.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch but Naing swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Boss looks to move away, Naing throws a big counter combo but Boss just gets out of the way.
Boss lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick
and Naing counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naing lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tom Boss has been cut.
Naing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Naing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss doesn't manage to clinch there - Naing circles away.
It looked like Naing was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Naing jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Naing just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Boss has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tun Min Naing!
After winning the bout, Tun Min Naing thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Spin Win (ranked 3919 p4p, 392 weight class) and William A Jeppesen (ranked 23519 p4p, 690 weight class). Spin Win has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Great elbows
Big right hand
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Spin Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William A Jeppesen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeppesen closes the distance and pushes Win back into the ropes.
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Win forces Jeppesen back against the ropes and clinches.
Jeppesen manages to break the clinch.
Win tries to clinch there but Jeppesen circles away.
Despite the aggression on Jeppesen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
William A Jeppesen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win is looking to clinch but Jeppesen is avoiding it.
Win is looking to clinch.
Jeppesen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeppesen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Win, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jeppesen takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like William A Jeppesen has been cut.
Jeppesen slows down the pace here.
Jeppesen avoids a wild elbow strike from Win.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeppesen has Win pressed against the ropes, preventing Win from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Win wants to stall.
Win misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jeppesen tries to land a knee to the head but Win blocks with his arms.
Win has had enough of the clinch but Jeppesen keeps him there for the moment.
Jeppesen lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Win is trying to break the clinch but Jeppesen is controlling him.
Jeppesen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Win is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jeppesen is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jeppesen fails to land.
Jeppesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.
Win working hard to break the clinch.
Win tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Win throws an elbow but misses.
Win is trying to force a seperation but Jeppesen has the dominant position.
Jeppesen lands a right hand.
Win trying to control the position but instead, Jeppesen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Win into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeppesen is pushing Win up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Win wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeppesen has him pressed against the ropes.
Win wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.
Jeppesen swats away the attempt to clinch by Win.
Jeppesen rushes Win and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Win wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jeppesen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeppesen has Win pressed against the ropes, preventing Win from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Win tries to break free but Jeppesen pushes him back against the ropes.
Jeppesen stalls.
Jeppesen managing to block the knees to the body from Win.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William A Jeppesen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William A Jeppesen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jeppesen moves into range and clinches up with Win.
Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.
Jeppesen drives through and clinches with Win against the ropes.
Win really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Win misses with a knee strike.
Win is trying to break free.
Win can't break the clinch.
Win is trying to push Jeppesen away but Jeppesen has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jeppesen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeppesen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Jeppesen does no damage.
Jeppesen darts in and clinches Win up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win is trying to force a seperation but Jeppesen has the dominant position.
Jeppesen managing to block the knees to the body from Win.
Win doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeppesen gets through Win's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeppesen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Win backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Win creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Jeppesen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jeppesen lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jeppesen as Win tries to tie him up.
Jeppesen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jeppesen stalling.
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Win has had enough of the clinch but Jeppesen keeps him there for the moment.
Win trying to control the position but instead, Jeppesen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Win into the ropes.
Jeppesen is struggling to control the position.
Jeppesen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Win lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Win tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeppesen avoids the damage to the body.
Win lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeppesen manages to break the clinch.
Win tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Win, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Win takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Win tries to clinch up but Jeppesen circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Jeppesen misses its intended target.
Jeppesen drives through and clinches with Win against the ropes.
William A Jeppesen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Win tries to stall but Jeppesen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jeppesen is trying to stall.
Win tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeppesen's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Win's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeppesen lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Jeppesen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jeppesen breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William A Jeppesen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William A Jeppesen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jeppesen closes the distance and pushes Win back into the ropes.
Jeppesen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Win fails with an attempt to clinch.
Win is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.
Jeppesen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jeppesen stalling against the ropes.
Jeppesen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jeppesen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win tries to clinch there but Jeppesen circles away.
Win is looking to clinch but Jeppesen is avoiding it.
Win tries to clinch but Jeppesen moves out of range.
Win wants to clinch up but Jeppesen keeps it at a distance.
Jeppesen tries to bum rush Win with a series of wild strikes but Win uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeppesen moves into the clinch.
Win wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeppesen won't allow it.
Jeppesen has Win pressed against the ropes, preventing Win from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jeppesen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeppesen keeps control of Win as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Win stalling in the clinch but Jeppesen improves position.
Jeppesen just leaning against Win, taking a breather.
Jeppesen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeppesen lands a body shot.
Jeppesen gets through Win's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeppesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeppesen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the ropes. Jeppesen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jeppesen pushes Win up against the ropes in a clinch.
Win is trying to stall.
Jeppesen controlling the action here for a moment.
Jeppesen tries to stall but Win uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win tries to break free but Jeppesen pushes him back against the ropes.
Jeppesen gets through Win's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jeppesen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spin Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeppesen misses with an uppercut. Win saw that one coming.
Jeppesen forces Win back against the ropes and clinches.
Jeppesen pushes Win back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Win is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
William A Jeppesen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Win wants to break free but Jeppesen has control.
Win tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jeppesen's elbow.
Win wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jeppesen has Win pressed against the ropes.
Jeppesen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
William A Jeppesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jeppesen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William A Jeppesen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between George Nassar (ranked 2893 p4p, 316 weight class) and Ulysseus Xenophobus (ranked 4031 p4p, 422 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Nassar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ulysseus Xenophobus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nassar throws a right hand that Xenophobus ducks under and follows up with a left that Xenophobus also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nassar looks to land a combination but Xenophobus avoids it well.
Xenophobus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xenophobus connects with a nice looking jab.
Xenophobus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the body.
Nassar slips a straight right by Xenophobus.
Nassar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nassar on the side of the head.
Nassar misses with a wild combination.
Nassar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nassar moves away.
A head kick misses from Xenophobus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nassar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xenophobus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nassar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xenophobus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Xenophobus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nassar has time to react.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nassar misses with the combination.
Xenophobus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus throws a lazy right hand but Nassar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Nassar.
A little jabbing left from Xenophobus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xenophobus misses with a hook
and Nassar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xenophobus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nassar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Xenophobus blocking some punches.
Xenophobus avoiding damage.
Nassar is trying to break the clinch but Xenophobus has him pressed against the ropes.
Xenophobus cracks Nassar with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nassar as Xenophobus tries to tie him up.
Xenophobus has Nassar pushed against the ropes.
Xenophobus taking a breather.
Xenophobus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xenophobus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nassar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xenophobus taking a breather.
Xenophobus is looking to control Nassar's arms but Nassar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Xenophobus has his back to the ropes.
Xenophobus trying to stall but Nassar improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulysseus Xenophobus.
Xenophobus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nassar misses with a body punch.
Xenophobus tries to work over Nassar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xenophobus lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xenophobus has Nassar pressed against the ropes, preventing Nassar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xenophobus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Xenophobus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nassar's elbow.
Nassar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nassar avoids the body shot from Xenophobus.
Xenophobus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nassar manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysseus Xenophobus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Xenophobus looks to land a left hand but Nassar moved out of range nicely.
Nassar misses with a wild body shot.
Ulysseus Xenophobus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xenophobus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xenophobus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Nassar does no damage.
Nassar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Xenophobus avoids the body shot from Nassar.
Nassar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xenophobus was well out of range. Poor timing from Nassar.
Xenophobus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nassar with a body shot.
Xenophobus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nassar. That did some damage!
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut. Nassar saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Nassar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George Nassar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nassar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nassar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nassar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenophobus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xenophobus misses with a few strikes there.
Nassar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xenophobus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Xenophobus.
Nassar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xenophobus at a distance.
Nassar lands a really nice looking cross but Xenophobus seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Nassar. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Xenophobus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Xenophobus misses its intended target.
Xenophobus looks to land a right hand but Nassar moved out of range.
Ulysseus Xenophobus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xenophobus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xenophobus keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Xenophobus.
Xenophobus misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nassar checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nassar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nassar looks to score with a jab to the body but Xenophobus is just out of range.
Xenophobus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenophobus throws a shot from downtown. Nassar moves away and avoids it.
Xenophobus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xenophobus unleashes a big counter combination but Nassar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xenophobus digs a good body shot into Nassar's ribs.
Xenophobus tries to clinch but Nassar moves out of range.
Xenophobus just misses with a punch to the body.
Xenophobus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nassar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nassar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xenophobus misses with a hook.
Xenophobus throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nassar.
Nassar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xenophobus throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xenophobus throws a head kick that misses.
Nassar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nassar misses with an uppercut. Xenophobus saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ulysseus Xenophobus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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.
Nassar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xenophobus finds it's way round the side to connect with Nassar's head.
A jab from Xenophobus misses.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar blocks it.
Xenophobus throws a hook but Nassar avoids it easily.
Xenophobus takes a swing at Nassar's ribcage but misses.
Xenophobus is looking to score with low kicks.
Xenophobus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nassar misses with a few strikes there.
Xenophobus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nassar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xenophobus manages to avoid it.
Xenophobus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Xenophobus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xenophobus scores with a jab to the head.
Nassar is rocked!
Nassar drops his guard momentarily, allowing Xenophobus to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Nassar! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Xenophobus takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ulysseus Xenophobus!
Ulysseus Xenophobus decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Anthony Gonzalez (ranked 2991 p4p, 344 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 2774 p4p, 323 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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Cardio machine
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gonzalez lands with a cross.
Rigano is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gonzalez moves forwards but Rigano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rigano misses with a lunging right hand
and Rigano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Rigano misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a head kick.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Rigano avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzalez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gonzalez staggers Rigano with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Rigano looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Rigano is rocked!
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Rigano.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?
Rigano looks to throw the jab but Gonzalez is out of range.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Cliff Rigano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.
Rigano avoids a kick to the body.
Rigano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rigano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Rigano throws a head kick that Gonzalez semi-blocks.
Rigano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzalezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Rigano moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gonzalez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
Rigano misses with a hook.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Gonzalez lands a jab to the nose.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Gonzalez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Rigano.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzalez needs to keep his hands up - Rigano had a free shot at his head there.
Rigano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gonzalez is looking for a counter combo.
Rigano slips a jab from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gonzalez lands with a nice combination. Rigano backs away looking to recover.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rigano throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rigano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Rigano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Rigano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez throws a right and a left that Rigano avoids nicely.
Rigano misses the jab.
Rigano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rigano throws a looping overhand right but Gonzalez ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rigano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Gonzalez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzalez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Rigano strikes.
Rigano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzalez.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick from Gonzalez.
A good leg kick by Gonzalez.
Rigano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rigano.
Rigano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
Rigano connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Rigano raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Rigano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Gonzalez.
Rigano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
Gonzalez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Rigano moves away and avoids it.
Rigano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez punishes Rigano's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez thows a body kick. Rigano tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gonzalez!
Rigano missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Rigano ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigano also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rigano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rigano with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gonzalez cracks Rigano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Rigano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rigano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Gonzalez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gonzalez tests Rigano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rigano.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
Good shot there by Gonzalez.
Rigano slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rigano.
Anthony Gonzalez is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rigano tests Gonzalez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano throws an overhand right that lands on Gonzalez's shoulder, as Gonzalez tries to avoid the shot.
Rigano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Rigano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Gonzalez.
A slow jab from Rigano misses its intended target.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzalez.
Rigano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gonzalez lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses.
Rigano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano throws a poor cross that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a quick inside leg 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!
Rigano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gonzalez - that will leave a mark!
Rigano misses with a straight left.
Rigano misses with a straight right.
Rigano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rigano scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Rigano.
Rigano jabs Gonzalez right on the nose. Gonzalez blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gonzalez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Gonzalez!
Anthony Gonzalez made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Mitchell Hobson (ranked 1951 p4p, 249 weight class) and Michael Jackson (ranked 3366 p4p, 376 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Sabbath - Children of the Sea. Michael Jackson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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180 lbs
20 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitchell Hobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobson throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hobson.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hobson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Hobson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHobson.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hobson controls his hands.
Hobson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Hobson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hobson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jackson wants to clinch
and Hobson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hobson's head.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's 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!
Hobson tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hobson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Hobson.
Jackson throws a body punch but Hobson moves out of range.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hobson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hobson tries to avoid it.
Jackson clinches.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Hobson avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the ropes.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hobson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Hobson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Michael Jackson has been cut.
Hobson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson clinches up against the ropes.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Hobson back into the ropes.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Hobson controls the action.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Jackson prevents Hobson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hobson is keeping busy.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Hobson.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobson's head.
Jackson clinches.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hobson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hobson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hobson breaks the clinch.
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Hobson is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobson.
Jackson closes the distance but Hobson moves to the side
and Hobson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Hobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Hobson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Hobson throws a big counter combination but Jackson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Hobson working hard to break the clinch.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hobson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson takes one on the button.
Hobson gets tackled into the ropes by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Hobson 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.
Michael Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson darts in and clinches Hobson up against the ropes.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Michael Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobson moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobson throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Hobson against the ropes.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson pushes Hobson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Hobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hobson circles away.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Hobson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hobson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell Hobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Hobson off balance momentarily.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Jackson forces Hobson back against the ropes and clinches.
Jackson lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stall.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobson's elbow.
Jackson is working Hobson over against the ropes.
Hobson tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobson is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson tries to work over Hobson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has Hobson pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobson.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson pushes Hobson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hobson.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hobson breaks from the clinch.
Hobson throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson keeps control of Hobson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hobson has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Hobson prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Hobson tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Hobson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Hobson is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Hobson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson gets through Hobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Hobson tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson avoiding damage.
Hobson can't break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hobson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hobson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobson misses with the combination.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Hobson avoids it with no problem.
Hobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Hobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson moves to clinch but Hobson breaks away
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hobson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a solid leg kick but Hobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hobson's head back.
Jackson tries to clinch but Hobson is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Hobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobson.
Hobson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson rushes Hobson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hobson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Hobson blocks a body shot from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Hobson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hobson backwards.
Hobson is rocked!
Hobson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Oh Hobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hobson wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Hobson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Hobson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Jackson takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Jackson!
Michael Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Michael Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Szczęsny (ranked 17285 p4p, 837 weight class) and Chad Tyrell (ranked 2417 p4p, 322 weight class). Szczęsny comes to the ring accompanied by Immortal Technique-Obnoxious. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Krzysztof Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Tyrell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szczęsny tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny lands with a shot to the body.
Tyrell tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny 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.
Jab by Tyrell.
A leg kick checked by Szczęsny.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tyrell.
Tyrell connects with a crisp jab.
Tyrell looks to land a right hand but Szczęsny moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Tyrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Szczęsny blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny feints and then cracks Tyrell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrell down.
Szczęsny looks to throw a body kick
and Tyrell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Tyrell as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Szczęsny looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyrell avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tyrell throws a leg kick which misses Szczęsny's front leg but catches the back leg as Szczęsny tries to avoid it.
Tyrell misses with a head kick.
Tyrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Szczęsny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tyrell.
Tyrell throws a lazy uppercut
and Szczęsny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot that snaps Tyrell's head back.
Szczęsny misses the body punch
and Tyrell counters with an inside leg kick.
Tyrell scores with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking body kick.
Szczęsny wants to slow Tyrell down by chopping away at his legs.
A left lands for Tyrell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrell misses with a wild body shot.
Szczęsny punishes Tyrell's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a nice hook to Tyrell's body. Tyrell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyrell looks winded!
Tyrell misses with a looping right.
Tyrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny connects with a jab.
Szczęsny connects with a looping right hand.
Tyrell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Szczęsny as he connects with a hook.
Szczęsny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyrell walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Krzysztof Szczęsny!
Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 19632 p4p, 143 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 3832 p4p, 72 weight class). Ripgut is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eminence front-the who. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Miles Iii misses.
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
Miles Iii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Ripgut avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles Iii. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Miles Iii backs off Ripgut throws a huge counter combo but Miles Iii manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Miles Iii.
Ripgut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes one to the chin there.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but Ripgut moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripgut shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Ripgut throws out a counter right but Miles Iii avoids it with no problem.
Ripgut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ripgut on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii misses with a low kick as Ripgut jumps back.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ripgut on the side of the head.
Ripgut dodges the punch combination from Miles Iii.
Ripgut unleashes a big counter combination but Miles Iii bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ripgut sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Miles Iii misses with a straight right.
And Ripgut responds with a good body kick, but Miles Iii manages to step out the way in time.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miles Iii. Ripgut shrugs it off though.
Miles Iii throws a front kick aimed at Ripgut's knee but Ripgut avoids it well.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Miles Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles Iii.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii jabs Ripgut right on the nose. Ripgut blinks but takes it well.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ripgut.
Ripgut looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ripgut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Ripgut releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Ripgut moves out of range.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Ripgut was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripgut circles away quickly and effectively.
Despite the aggression on Ripgut's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
Ripgut moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Ripgut raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii wants to clinch up but Ripgut keeps it at a distance.
Ripgut is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miles Iii works Ripgut's body with a nice hook.
Miles Iii wants to slow Ripgut down by chopping away at his legs.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
Miles Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?
Miles Iii has Ripgut up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but Miles Iii has the dominant position.
Miles Iii misses with the head strike.
Ripgut on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii misses with a jab to the body
and Ripgut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Ripgut slips the punch.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Miles Iii bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ripgut's head.
Ripgut checks a low kick from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ripgut counters with a left and a right that stings Miles Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miles Iii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boobie Miles Iii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miles Iii throws a lazy right hand but Ripgut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut throws a fast counter high kick but Miles Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Miles Iii moves in looking to clinch but Ripgut pushes him off.
Ripgut throws a counter combo.
Miles Iii lands with a right hand.
Miles Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miles Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Ripgut avoids it easily.
It seemed like Ripgut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles Iii moves to clinch but Ripgut breaks away
and before Miles Iii can reset, Ripgut rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Miles Iii is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Miles Iii is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ripgut's head backwards.
Miles Iii thumps Ripgut with a low kick.
Miles Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Ripgut keeps the fight on the outside.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripgut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
Ripgut is trying to counter with his kicks.
Miles Iii clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Miles Iii has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miles Iii throws a looping overhand right but Ripgut ducks down to avoid it.
Ripgut lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Miles Iii misses
and Ripgut counters with a right hand that wobbles Miles Iii! He's out on his feet! Ripgut follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Miles Iii out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Ripgut jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane Ripgut!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shane Ripgut 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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 14859 p4p, 282 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 21047 p4p, 281 weight class). Peterson has chosen Rhyme Asylum - Poison Penmanship as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as George Peterson enters the ring!
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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
33 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkeli tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ukkeli connects with a leg kick. Peterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ukkeli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ukkeli tried to counter with a leg kick but Peterson avoided it.
Peterson 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.
Ukkeli lands with a shot to the body.
Ukkeli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A leg kick checked by Peterson.
Ukkeli connects with the punch.
It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Ukkeli checks a leg kick.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ukkeli connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Peterson onto his butt! Peterson bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli misses with a head kick.
Ukkeli seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ukkeli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peterson's sensitive parts.
Peterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson scores with a nice right hand.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ukkeli is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Peterson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukkeli lands a head kick. Peterson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus Ukkeli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ukkeli.
Ukkeli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ukkeli.
Peterson throws out a counter right but Ukkeli avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Ukkeli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peterson misses with a looping left.
Peterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ukkeli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ukkeli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Ukkeli throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ukkeli has time to react.
Ukkeli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ukkeli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ukkeli cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ukkeli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ukkeli throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peterson moves out of range as Ukkeli strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Peterson.
A low kick from Ukkeli misses
and Peterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses.
Ukkeli misses with a leg kick
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peterson throws a body punch but Ukkeli moves out of range.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Ukkeli moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson scores with a jab to the head.
Peterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ukkeli to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Peterson coming out on top.
A head kick from Peterson lands but Ukkeli takes it in his stride.
Ukkeli lands with a good body shot.
Ukkeli throws out a head kick that Peterson doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Peterson crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Peterson's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Ukkeli takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. George Peterson was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Peterson scores with a four punch combination!
Ukkeli throws a body kick that misses.
Peterson blocks a head kick by Ukkeli.
Ukkeli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ukkeli looks to throw the jab but Peterson is out of range.
Ukkeli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up George Peterson's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Peterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crack! A monster head kick from Ukkeli and Peterson falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Ukkeli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximus Ukkeli!
Our winner, Maximus Ukkeli, 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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