K-1 Round 7 Cheese vs La Croix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Spin Win (ranked 4173 p4p, 414 weight class) and Roberto Mmm (ranked 4419 p4p, 433 weight class). Spin Win has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Win
vs
Mmm

225 cm
25
272 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

222 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Great elbows
Good chin

Dangerous knees
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spin Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Mmm!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mmm wants to clinch.
Mmm throws a head kick that misses
and Win counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Win misses
and Win takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Win moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Mmm has Win up against the ropes in a clinch.

Win breaks from the clinch.
Mmm fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Win clinches.

Win breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Win.
Mmm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Win takes a step back to recover.
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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Win.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mmm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Win paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mmm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mmm throws a right and a left that Win avoids nicely.

Win closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mmm wants to break free but Win has control.

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

Win darts in and clinches Mmm up against the ropes.
Mmm taking a breather.
Mmm is leaning against Win and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mmm stalling in the clinch but Win improves position.
Mmm wants to get back to striking at distance but Win won't allow it.
Mmm tries to throw a body punch but Win avoids it by throwing Mmm back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Mmm breaks from the clinch.
Win throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mmm is looking to clinch.

Win pushes Mmm up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mmm wants to break free but Win has control.
Win slowing the pace effectively.
Mmm being controlled against the ropes.
Win just leaning against Mmm, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Win as Mmm tries to tie him up.
Mmm is trying to push Win away but Win has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mmm 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.

Spin Win dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mmm moves in looking to clinch but Win pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Win.

Win has closed the distance and engaged Mmm in a clinch.
Win is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Win stalling.
Win lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Win keeps control of Mmm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mmm is trying to break the clinch but Win has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Win as Mmm tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Win throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mmm blocks it with crossed arms.

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

Win clinches up against the ropes.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Win throws the kick towards the body but Mmm avoids it.
Mmm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mmm tries to close the distance and clinch but Win swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Win instigates a clinch.

Win escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Mmm.
Mmm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Win can pounce on him.

Mmm closes the distance and clinches.
Mmm has had enough of the clinch but Win keeps him there for the moment.

Win pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Win ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Win closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mmm is looking to control Win's arms but Win gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mmm has his back to the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mmm working hard to break the clinch.

Win's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Mmm both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mmm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Win paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Win is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mmm can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Mmm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mmm dodges the punch combination from Win.

Mmm has Win up against the ropes in a clinch.
Win stalling in the clinch.

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

Win closes the distance and pushes Mmm back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spin Win dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Win closes the distance and clinches.

Win escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Win lands a high kick!
Mmm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spin Win is winning the standup battle so far.
Mmm throws a right and a left that Win avoids nicely.
Mmm throws a big shot that misses.

Mmm closes the distance and clinches.
Win is struggling to control the position.
Win digs a right hand underneath Mmm's ribcage. Mmm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

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

Win clinches up with Mmm and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Win takes the fight into the clinch.
Mmm throws an elbow but it misses.

Win pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mmm fails with an attempt to clinch.

Win closes the distance and clinches.

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

Win has managed to clinch.
Mmm tries to circle away but Win has him pinned against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Win manages to break the clinch.
Mmm blocks a head kick by Win.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mmm has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Win.
Mmm trying to land knees to the body.
Mmm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Win breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Win rushes Mmm and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Win stalls.
Mmm is trying to maintain a safe position but Win gets an underhook and turns Mmm into the ropes.

Win pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mmm throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Win prevents Mmm from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spin Win showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Win 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spin Win!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between William A Jeppesen (ranked 23280 p4p, 662 weight class) and Tun Min Naing (ranked 6784 p4p, 556 weight class). Naing has chosen Myanmar Lethwei Songs as his entrance music. Tun Min Naing is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

A Jeppesen
vs
Min Naing

205 cm
27
270 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
18
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good kicks
KO power

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William A Jeppesen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tun Min Naing!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jeppesen pushes Naing up against the ropes in a clinch.

Jeppesen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Naing does no damage.
We've been informed that Naing 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.
Naing throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jeppesen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeppesen is looking to score with low kicks.

Jeppesen clinches up against the ropes.
Jeppesen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Naing blocks it with crossed arms.
Naing throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Naing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeppesen punishes Naing's body with a nice straight punch.
Naing swats away the attempt to clinch by Jeppesen.
Nice body kick from Jeppesen.
Jeppesen throws a looping overhand right but Naing ducks down to avoid it.
Naing scores with a hook to the body. Jeppesen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeppesen swings for the body but Naing moves out of range.

Jeppesen ducks into a a hook from Naing and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

It looks like William A Jeppesen has been cut.
Naing digs a good hook to Jeppesen's body.
Jeppesen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Naing is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jeppesen with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naing misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jeppesen is looking to clinch.
Jeppesen tries to clinch up but Naing circles away and keeps his distance.
Naing swinging wildly here.

Jeppesen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jeppesen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Naing tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeppesen avoids it.
Jeppesen takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeppesen is rocked!
Jeppesen avoids the elbow strike from Naing, against the ropes.
Oh Jeppesen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeppesen blocks an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Naing obliges.
Jeppesen is breathing heavily.
Jeppesen dodges an elbow strike from Naing.
Naing creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naing throws an elbow that misses.
Naing looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jeppesen avoids the elbow strike from Naing, against the ropes.
Jeppesen dodges an elbow strike from Naing.
Jeppesen seems to have got his legs back now.

Naing breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jeppesen tries to clinch up but Naing circles away and keeps his distance.
Naing lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Jeppesen out cold! Jeppesen is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tun Min Naing!
During a confident post fight interview, Tun Min Naing thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Faustin Duranseau (ranked 4277 p4p, 423 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 6394 p4p, 543 weight class). Mike Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Faustin Duranseau's chin.

Duranseau
vs
Tyson

222 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

212 cm
25
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
KO power

Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duranseau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranseau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duranseau throws the kick towards the body but Tyson avoids it.
It seemed like Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tyson throws a right and a left that Duranseau avoids nicely.
Tyson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duranseau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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

Duranseau is rocked!

It looks like Faustin Duranseau has been cut.
Duranseau tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Duranseau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyson is looking to slow Duranseau down with leg kicks.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson connects with a body shot.
Duranseau seems to have got his legs back now.
Duranseau defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Duranseau.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Duranseau down.
Duranseau tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Tyson lands a jab.
Duranseau leaves his chin hanging out and Tyson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Duranseau crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
A victorious Mike Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 19434 p4p, 143 weight class) and Alistair Overoid (ranked 9229 p4p, 139 weight class). Overoid has chosen Sensation Anthem 2004 as his entrance music. Boobie Miles Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alistair Overoid's chin.

Miles Iii
vs
Overoid

198 cm
34
240 lbs
17 - 9 - 2

196 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 17 - 9 - 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Overoid!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Miles Iii. That snapped Overoid's head back.
Miles Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Overoid is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Overoid misses with a straight right.
Miles Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Some wild striking there from Overoid.
Miles Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Miles Iii misses with a low kick.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Overoid.
Overoid throws a head kick that misses.
Overoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Miles Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Miles Iii misses with a few strikes there.

Miles Iii clinches up against the ropes.
Miles Iii lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overoid avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overoid blocks an elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles Iii lands a knee to the body.
Overoid avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii lands an uppercut.
Overoid blocks an elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Overoid lands a shoulder strike.
Miles Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Overoid controls the action.
Miles Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miles Iii throws an elbow but it misses.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Miles Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Overoid.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overoid.
A head punch on the inside from Miles Iii fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overoid backwards.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Overoid managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with an elbow over the top.
Miles Iii has Overoid pushed against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overoid dodges an elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overoid blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Miles Iii obliges.
Miles Iii effectively controlling the action here.
Miles Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overoid is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Miles Iii closes the distance and pushes Overoid back into the ropes.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Overoid.
Overoid managing to block the knees to the body from Miles Iii.
Overoid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Miles Iii misses with a body punch.
Overoid is trying to maintain a safe position but Miles Iii gets an underhook and turns Overoid into the ropes.
Miles Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Overoid is defending well for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Miles Iii.
Overoid is looking to control Miles Iii's arms but Miles Iii gets an underhook and turns him. Now Overoid has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overoid stalling in the clinch but Miles Iii improves position.
Overoid looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alistair Overoid.
Miles Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Overoid doesn't manage to clinch there - Miles Iii circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overoid darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Overoid throws a shot from downtown. Miles Iii moves away and avoids it.

Miles Iii has Overoid up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Overoid is breathing heavily.
Miles Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overoids head.
Miles Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overoid looking to slow down the pace here.
Overoid seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Overoid misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overoid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overoid avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Overoid backwards.
Overoid avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overoid.
Miles Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Miles Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overoid can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Overoid taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Overoid avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Miles Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Overoid backwards.
Miles Iii lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boobie Miles Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A left lands for Overoid.
Overoid cracks Miles Iii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Miles Iii finds it's way through Overoid's defenses.
Overoid scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Overoid misses.
It looked like Miles Iii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Overoid.
Overoid lands with a right hand.
Overoid throws a jab when Miles Iii was well out of range.
Miles Iii fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Overoid's head but Overoid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Overoid misses.
Overoid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Overoid swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Overoid checks a low kick from Miles Iii.

Miles Iii takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles Iii misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Miles Iii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Overoid's brow.
Overoid wants to stall.
Overoid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miles Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Overoid avoids it.
Miles Iii tries to stall but Overoid uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miles Iii lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Alistair Overoid has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miles Iii lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Overoid is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
Miles Iii gets through Overoid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Overoid avoids the elbow strike from Miles Iii, against the ropes.
Miles Iii crunches a lovely knee into Overoid's ribcage.
Overoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overoid looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii throws an elbow that misses.
Miles Iii scores with a shot to the side of Overoid's head.
Miles Iii landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boobie Miles Iii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Miles Iii on the inside.
Overoid takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles Iii lands an elbow inside.
Overoid wants to stall.
Miles Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Overoid is rocked!
Miles Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alistair Overoid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overoid is still on wobbly legs! Can Miles Iii finish him?
Miles Iii creates a bit of distance and cracks Overoid with a big uppercut! Overoid goes down! The referee pushes Miles Iii away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Overoid make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Miles Iii takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boobie Miles Iii!
A relieved looking Boobie Miles Iii thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Alistair Overoid spoke after the fight, saying 'You see...I will be back ok? I will be better than ever.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Wolfgang Benson (ranked 12735 p4p, 700 weight class) and Chong Starbowski (ranked 4217 p4p, 428 weight class). Benson comes to the ring accompanied by Alice Cooper - Schools Out. Starbowski has chosen Traditional Thai Music as his entrance music. Wolfgang Benson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Benson
vs
Starbowski

181 cm
39
179 lbs
28 - 9 - 1

175 cm
22
183 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Blue Moon

Real Men Supplements

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 28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chong Starbowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson thows a leg kick but Starbowski checks it
and Starbowski counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut.
Benson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Starbowski checks it well.
Benson 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.
Starbowski throws a head kick that misses.
Starbowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Starbowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Benson counters with a body kick that stops Starbowski in his tracks momentarily.
Benson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starbowski's sensitive parts.
Starbowski throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Starbowski throws the left hand but Benson avoids the punch easily.
Starbowski drops his hands momentarily and Benson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benson throws a looping overhand right but Starbowski ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Starbowski. Benson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starbowski wants to clinch but Benson slips to the side
and Benson counters with a body kick.
Benson lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Benson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Benson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Benson - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Benson.
Benson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starbowski avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Benson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Starbowski.
Starbowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benson has Starbowski pressed against the ropes, preventing Starbowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starbowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starbowski tries to circle away but Benson has him pinned against the ropes.
Starbowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Benson lands a nice elbow.
A right hand to the body from Benson.
Benson lands a shoulder strike.
Benson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Starbowski has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starbowski working hard to break the clinch.
Benson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starbowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starbowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starbowski backwards.
Starbowski tries to break the clinch but Benson is controlling the position.
Knees to the body from Benson.
Starbowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson digs a right hand underneath Starbowski's ribcage. Starbowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starbowski is trying to push Benson away but Benson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Benson has Starbowski pressed against the ropes, preventing Starbowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Benson pushes Starbowski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Benson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Starbowski.
A frustrated look appears on Starbowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benson lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfgang Benson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Benson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Starbowski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Starbowski is rocked!
Benson connects with a quick right hand that sends Starbowski 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 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wolfgang Benson!
During a confident post fight interview, Wolfgang Benson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Columbus (ranked 18359 p4p, 261 weight class) and George Peterson (ranked 20843 p4p, 289 weight class). Columbus comes to the ring accompanied by Blood Of The Kings. Peterson has chosen Rhyme Asylum - Poison Penmanship as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Columbus
vs
Peterson

200 cm
29
274 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

200 cm
25
280 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus misses with a hook to the body
and Peterson counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson throws out a loose jab but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peterson looks to throw a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Peterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus walks into a straight right hand from Peterson.
Peterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Columbus's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Peterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson connects with a body shot.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Peterson is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Peterson throws a front kick that sends Columbus stumbling back into the ropes.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peterson.
Columbus throws a quick counter head kick but Peterson was just out of range.
Columbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Peterson scores with a leg kick.
Columbus lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Columbus throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Columbus.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus is looking to counter punch.
Columbus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peterson counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Columbus.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Columbus moves his leg out of the way.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Columbus rather than just go for the knockout.
Peterson connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Columbus misses with a looping left.
Columbus sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peterson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Columbus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George Peterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Columbus avoids it well.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Peterson moved away.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Peterson connects with a leg kick. Columbus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peterson throws out the jab.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Peterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Columbus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Peterson's head but Peterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson checks a leg kick.
Peterson looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Peterson throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Peterson.
Peterson avoids the head kick by Columbus.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus cracks Peterson with an open hand slap.
Columbus misses with a right hand
and Peterson counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Columbus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peterson throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Peterson thuds a left hand into Columbus's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Columbus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Peterson's calf.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbus throws an off balance right hand
and Peterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peterson.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson jabs Columbus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Peterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Peterson misses with an uppercut.
Columbus thumps Peterson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Peterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Columbus.
Peterson moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
Peterson lands with a kick to the temple. Columbus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Peterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peterson throws a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Columbus is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Peterson scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Columbus throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Columbus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Peterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Columbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Peterson counter with a right hand.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus scoring well with a low kick there.
Peterson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Columbus misses.
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Columbus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Columbus is looking to slow Peterson down with leg kicks.
Columbus misses with a low kick.
Peterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a body shot.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Peterson.
Columbus misses with a leg kick.
Columbus scores with a leg kick.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice cross by Columbus.
Peterson slips a jab and a cross from Columbus.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Peterson misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scott Columbus.
I think Columbus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Scott Columbus!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Columbus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kusal Perera (ranked 22401 p4p, 164 weight class) and Jacques Durand (ranked 20719 p4p, 159 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Durand's choice of entrance music: Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Perera
vs
Durand

193 cm
23
240 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

201 cm
24
257 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
IniTech Nutrition

Urban Fighter

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kusal Perera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perera throws an off balance right hand
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Perera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durand throws a sloppy head kick and Perera moves out of range easily.
Kusal Perera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand throws a front kick aimed at Perera's knee but Perera avoids it well.
Perera throws a looping overhand right but Durand ducks down to avoid it.
Durand tried to score with a low kick but Perera checks it.
Perera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durand throws a head kick that misses.
Perera moves in looking to clinch but Durand pushes him off.
Durand is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perera with a body shot.
Perera lands with a good body shot.
Perera swings for the body but Durand moves out of range.
Perera sets himself, and Durand steps forward looking for the clinch! Perera avoids it this time.
Durand is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Durand throws the left hand but Perera avoids the punch easily.
Perera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aspire Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Durand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perera momentarily.
Durand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perera.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand scores with a nice strike.

Perera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Durand is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Perera avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perera is defending well for now.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera blocks an elbow strike from Durand.
Perera works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Durand controls the action.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Perera.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Perera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durand's efforts to push away.
Perera working aggressively here.

Durand breaks the clinch.
Perera moves out of range of the leg kick from Durand.

Perera closes the distance and clinches.
Durand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Perera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durand can turn it around.
Durand using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durand working Perera over with knees to the body.
Perera is breathing heavily.
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perera.
Perera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand takes a shot to the head.

Durand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Durand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perera throws a wild body kick that Durand sees coming a mile off.
Durand lands a jab to the nose.
Durand dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perera. That did some damage!
Perera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perera thuds a left hand into Durand's body.
Sloppy strikes from Perera. Those never looked like landing.
Durand doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Durand lands a leg kick that knocks Perera off balance momentarily.
Perera is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Perera blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera misses with a straight left.

Perera darts in and clinches Durand up against the ropes.

Durand manages to break the clinch.
Durand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durand misses with a right hand
and Perera counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacques Durand seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera walks into a stiff left hand from Durand.
Durand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Perera throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.

Perera drives through and clinches with Durand against the ropes.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands an uppercut.
Perera managing to block the knees to the body from Durand.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perera's face.

It looks like Kusal Perera has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
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!
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Durand controls his hands.
Durand takes a shot to the head.
Perera avoids a wild elbow strike from Durand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Durand is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perera is defending well for now.
Durand with a knee to the head.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perera's face.

Durand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Perera lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durand.
Durand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Durand misses with a low kick.
Durand misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durand.
Durand has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Perera wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Durand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kusal Perera'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Perera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durand if he has to take too many more of those.
Kusal Perera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durand defending well as Perera loads up on a big left hand.
Perera misses with a right hand
and Durand counters with a good low kick that Perera was not able to check.
Perera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Durand counters with a nice body kick.
Durand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand throws a nice head kick!
Perera looks to land a right hand but Durand moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand moves out of range of the body kick.
Perera is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durand. That's going to slow Perera down.
Durand moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand cracks Perera with an open hand slap.
Perera throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
Durand scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perera tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Perera misses.
Durand blocks a jab.
Perera tests Durand's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Durand throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perera.
Durand throws a big counter head kick but Perera avoids it with no problem.
Durand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durand lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Durand fails to land with a series of punches.
Durand is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durand throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand misses with a head kick.
Durand pushes Perera away with a front kick.
Durand wants to clinch.
Jacques Durand is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Durand thuds his shin into the meat of Perera's side.
Durand moves out of range as Perera strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Durand misses.
Durand misses with a body shot.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Perera swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durand winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jacques Durand waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hilton Teimosia (ranked 1881 p4p, 240 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 21740 p4p, 732 weight class). Marinov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ruelle - Live Like Legends. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Teimosia
vs
Marinov

174 cm
38
193 lbs
38 - 27 - 1

192 cm
24
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teimosia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Teimosia tries to bum rush Marinov with a series of wild strikes but Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Teimosia wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teimosia can pounce on him.
Teimosia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marinov.

Teimosia rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Marinov.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Teimosia lands with a light punch inside.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Teimosia back against the ropes.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Teimosia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Marinov misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teimosia.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
I was talking to Teimosia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Marinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Teimosia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marinov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Teimosia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Marinov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marinov.
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 Hilton Teimosia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Teimosia misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Teimosia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Teimosia misses the target.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marinov tries to counter with a clinch but Teimosia shakes him off and moves away.

Teimosia pushes Marinov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Teimosia.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marinov's elbow.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Marinov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Teimosia seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marinov can turn it around.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Teimosia fails to land.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Marinov misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Teimosia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Marinov controls his hands.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
Marinov lands a hook that snaps the head of Teimosia backwards.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teimosia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Teimosia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Marinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Teimosia lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Teimosia blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marinov misses with some punches.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teimosia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marinov swings for the body but Teimosia moves out of range.
Teimosia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Teimosia throws a wild body kick that Marinov sees coming a mile off.
Teimosia tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Marinov swats away the attempt to clinch by Teimosia.

Teimosia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Teimosia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Marinov tries to work over Teimosia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marinov.
Marinov is working Teimosia over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Marinov scores with a shoulder strike.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries to work over Marinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia cracks Marinov with a nice body shot.
Marinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marinov digs a right hand into Teimosia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Teimosia's gas tank.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Teimosia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Teimosia.
Marinov throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia misses with the head strike.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia gets through Marinov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hilton Teimosia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marinov tries a body shot but Teimosia blocks it.
A short left from Teimosia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
Marinov working aggressively here.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Teimosia has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries a body shot but Marinov blocks it.
Teimosia lands an uppercut.
Teimosia pushes Marinov back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.

Marinov is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Teimosia.
Marinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Teimosia finish him?
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marinov or not.
Teimosia creates a bit of distance and cracks Marinov with a big uppercut! Marinov goes down! The referee pushes Teimosia away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Marinov make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Teimosia takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hilton Teimosia!
The defeated Emil Marinov had this to say: 'strong'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Cheese (ranked 21934 p4p, 282 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 21380 p4p, 276 weight class). La Croix has chosen La Meme Chose as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cheese
vs
La Croix

210 cm
24
275 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
265 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

Freebok (85% Laundry)
Urban Fighter

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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix throws a leg kick but Cheese checks it.
Cheese takes a swing at La Croix's ribcage but misses.
Cheese sizes up La Croix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
La Croix lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheese will feel that in the morning.
La Croix throws out a leg kick but Cheese moves out of range and La Croix only half commits.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Croix manages to avoid it.
La Croix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
La Croix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Croix with a jab.
La Croix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheese scores with a jab.
Cheese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix connects with a leg kick. Cheese looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix fails to land with a series of punches.
Dick Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Cheese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Croix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Croix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from La Croix.
La Croix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cheese's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that La Croix 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.
Cheese keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cheese rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and La Croix counters with an outside leg kick.
Cheese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheese is breathing heavily.
La Croix thuds his shin into the meat of Cheese's side.
Cheese takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cheese misses with a body shot

and La Croix counters with a straight right that drops Cheese on his ass! Cheese jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.

It looks like Dick Cheese has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from La Croix.

La Croix has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
La Croix cracks Cheese with a nice body shot.
La Croix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from La Croix.
La Croix creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Cheese 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! Cheese face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! La Croix takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
A less than humble Nero La Croix misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.