K-1 27 Doss vs Brown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 2698 p4p, 103 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 4715 p4p, 102 weight class). Ripgut has chosen Eminence front-the who as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Boskins
vs
Ripgut

200 cm
32
300 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

191 cm
39
260 lbs
33 - 16 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Granite chin

IniTech Nutrition

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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Boskins coming out on top.
Boskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boskins lands a leg kick that knocks Ripgut off balance momentarily.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ripgut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripgut.
Boskins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ripgut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boskins blocks a head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins lands a jab to Ripgut's midsection.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ripgut looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Boskins gets a clinch.
Boskins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ripgut backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boskins looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ripgut throws a right hand that Boskins ducks under and follows up with a left that Boskins also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Boskins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Ripgut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ripgut is trying to break the clinch but Boskins has him pressed against the ropes.
Ripgut tries to circle away but Boskins has him pinned against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins lands a left hand.
Boskins misses with a punch on the inside.
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ripgut blocking some punches.

Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Boskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut 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.
Boskins scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Boskins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a sloppy head kick
and Ripgut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ripgut misses with a hook to the body
and Boskins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ripgut takes one on the button.

Boskins closes the distance and pushes Ripgut back into the ropes.
Boskins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boskins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boskins connects with a single shot there.
Ripgut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ripgut loads up on a big right hand but Boskins slips the punch.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Boskins darts in and clinches Ripgut up against the ropes.

Boskins breaks from the clinch.
Boskins avoids the head kick by Ripgut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boskins - that will leave a mark!
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut looks winded!
Boskins throws a body punch but Ripgut moves out of range.
Boskins scores with a hook to the body. Ripgut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ripgut throws an overhand right that lands on Boskins's shoulder, as Boskins tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boskins!
Ripgut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boskins is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Boskins.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Boskins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Boskins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boskins.
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boskins lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ripgut.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut misses with a double jab
and Boskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ripgut lands with a nice body punch.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Boskins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ripgut.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boskins.
Ripgut misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boskins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boskins connects with a looping right hand.

Ripgut is rocked!
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut walks into a stiff left hand from Boskins.
Ripgut is still on wobbly legs! Can Boskins finish him?
Boskins throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut seems to have recovered his senses.
Boskins defending well as Ripgut loads up on a big left hand.
Boskins tries to land a front kick but Ripgut steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut throws a combination that misses
letting Boskins counter with a right hand.
Ripgut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dwayne Boskins is winning the standup battle so far.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Boskins connects with a nice looking jab.
Shane Ripgut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Boskins moves out of range.
Ripgut walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Ripgut is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.
Shane Ripgut spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Seun Adedji (ranked 4011 p4p, 400 weight class) and Jay Hakopa (ranked 21431 p4p, 636 weight class). Seun Adedji had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Adedji
vs
Hakopa

175 cm
28
175 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

188 cm
24
180 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seun Adedji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Hakopa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adedji connects with the punch.
Donk. Adedji catches Hakopa right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Hakopa.
Hakopa moves out of range of the strikes.
Adedji on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adedji.
Hakopa throws a hook but Adedji avoids it easily.
Hakopa scores with a jab. Adedji acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adedji on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hakopa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adedji was well out of range. Poor timing from Hakopa.
Adedji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adedji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Hakopa throws a lazy right hand but Adedji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jay Hakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adedji throws a jab when Hakopa was well out of range.
Hakopa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakopa throws a shot to the body.
Hakopa misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hakopa misses the target.
Adedji lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakopa circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adedji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hakopa.
Adedji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hakopa in his tracks.
Adedji lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hakopa lands a nice hook to Adedji's body. Adedji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hakopa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adedji misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Hakopa.
Adedji swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hakopa avoids the body shot from Adedji.
Hakopa misses with a hook to the body
and Adedji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adedji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hakopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Adedji misses the target.
Hakopa loads up on a big right hand but Adedji slips the punch.
Adedji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hakopa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adedji throws a jab but it's blocked by Hakopa.
Adedji is looking to score with low kicks.
Hakopa misses with a looping left.
Hakopa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hakopa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adedji slips a straight right by Hakopa.

Adedji instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Adedji.
Hakopa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adedji lands with a short shot to the head.
Adedji swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adedji lands a nice uppercut.
Adedji lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adedji blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Hakopa breaks from the clinch.
Hakopa throws a hook but Adedji blocks it.
It looked like Adedji wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adedji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Hakopa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hakopa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adedji.
Hakopa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adedji.
Hakopa lands a jab.
Hakopa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hakopa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Hakopa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adedji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakopa.
Adedji lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hakopa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adedji.
Adedji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hakopa.
Jab from Adedji.
Adedji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakopa dodges the punch combination from Adedji.
Hakopa walks into a stiff left hand from Adedji.
Adedji throws the left hand but Hakopa avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Hakopa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakopa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adedji.
Adedji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adedji wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adedji swings for the body but Hakopa moves out of range.
Adedji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hakopa manages to avoid it.
Jab from Hakopa.
Adedji misses with a combination

and Hakopa counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Adedji onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.

Adedji is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adedji drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hakopa to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Adedji! 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! Hakopa takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jay Hakopa!
A victorious Jay Hakopa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Henry Longbow (ranked 3051 p4p, 146 weight class) and Hiroshimo Sakamoto (ranked 772 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Longbow
vs
Sakamoto

160 cm
41
139 lbs
29 - 19 - 2

168 cm
34
145 lbs
31 - 16 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakamoto misses with a leg kick.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakamoto throws out the jab.
Sakamoto thuds his right hand into Longbow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Longbow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sakamoto can pounce on him.
Good work by Longbow as he checks the leg kick.
Sakamoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sakamoto throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Sakamoto 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.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakamoto.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longbow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakamoto.
Sakamoto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Longbow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longbow thuds his shin into the meat of Sakamoto's side.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Sakamoto looks to land a left hand but Longbow moved out of range nicely.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Longbow lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Longbow does it's job there.
Good shot there by Longbow.
Sakamoto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sakamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Longbow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longbow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longbow just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakamoto blocks a leg kick.
Sakamoto swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakamoto.
Longbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
A jab from Longbow misses.
A left lands for Sakamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longbow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto misses with a hook.
Longbow thuds his right hand into Sakamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto slips under a jab from Longbow.
Sakamoto lands with a shot to the body.
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakamoto's sensitive parts.
Sakamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longbow.
Sakamoto blocks a head kick by Longbow.
Longbow throws a jab when Sakamoto was well out of range.
Longbow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Longbow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Longbow.
Sakamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longbow.
Longbow is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longbow slips a straight right by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto lands with a good body shot.
Longbow slips under a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Longbow misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sakamoto counter with a right hand.
Longbow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakamoto. Sakamoto obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Longbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longbow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakamoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sakamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sakamoto cracks Longbow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Hiroshimo Sakamoto has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Sakamoto misses.
Sakamoto defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.
Longbow takes one to the chin there.
Longbow lands with an overhand left.
Sakamoto misses with a left hand
and Longbow counters with an inside leg kick.
Sakamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Longbow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakamoto.
Longbow scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longbow.
Sakamoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Sakamoto.
Longbow stuns Sakamoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longbow misses with a hook
and Sakamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Longbow's head.
Sakamoto lands a jab to the nose.
Longbow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Longbow misses.
Sakamoto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Sakamoto misses.
Longbow throws an overhand right that lands on Sakamoto's shoulder, as Sakamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Longbow.
It seemed like Sakamoto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sakamoto.
Sakamoto checks a leg kick nicely.
Sakamoto tests Longbow's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakamoto blocks a jab.
Longbow throws a sloppy head kick and Sakamoto moves out of range easily.
Longbow missing with a left hand there. Sakamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sakamoto.
A shot to the liver by Longbow. Beautiful body shot.
Longbow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakamoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Longbow misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Longbow throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Longbow.
Sakamoto wants to slow Longbow down by chopping away at his legs.
Longbow slips a jab from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshimo Sakamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hiroshimo Sakamoto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Longbow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakamoto, right into the meat.
Sakamoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longbow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakamoto missing with a left hand there. Longbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longbow tests Sakamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longbow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longbow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sakamoto lands a head shot.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Sakamoto avoids it.
Longbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longbow.
Sakamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body kick.
Longbow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakamoto. That did some damage!
Hiroshimo Sakamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakamoto misses the target.
Sakamoto defending well as Longbow loads up on a big left hand.
Sakamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Longbow. Longbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Longbow moves away from the strike by Sakamoto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow looks to land a right hand but Sakamoto moved out of range.
Sakamoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longbow.
Sakamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Sakamoto.
Longbow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longbow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sakamoto on the side of the head.
Longbow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakamoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Sakamoto throws a leg kick but Longbow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Longbow tried to counter with a leg kick but Sakamoto avoided it.
Sakamoto avoids a kick to the body.
Sakamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longbow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sakamoto.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Sakamoto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Longbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakamoto throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Longbow throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbow misses with a hook.
Sakamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Longbow throws a body punch but Sakamoto moves out of range.
Sakamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sakamoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
Sakamoto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Longbow!
Longbow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from Longbow misses.
Sakamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sakamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sakamoto! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Longbow.
Longbow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakamoto misses the shot to the body.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Longbow. Sakamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sakamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakamoto flicks out a counter leg kick but Longbow steps away.

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 Henry Longbow.
Well Sakamoto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshimo Sakamoto!
As Hiroshimo Sakamoto got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want the winner of Jafar vs Haller For the BELT, what do you say London! cheers go up from the jam-packed Camden Conference Centre, How was this fight Are you not entertained My BLOOd and sweat goes into these training camps I'm glad to see it pay off. What do you say k-1, Title shot?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Pikku Nilkki (ranked 1179 p4p, 62 weight class) and Makunouchi Ippo (ranked 4756 p4p, 230 weight class). Nilkki comes into the arena with Fintelligens - Sori blaring out of the sound system. Ippo has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Makunouchi Ippo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nilkki
vs
Ippo

154 cm
40
147 lbs
30 - 15 - 1

173 cm
37
146 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
KO power

World class MT
Good gas tank

Power Matrix Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pikku Nilkki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makunouchi Ippo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilkki. Ippo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ippo.
Ippo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nilkki. That did some damage!
Ippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nilkki.
Ippo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nilkki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ippo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nilkki counters with a good low kick that Ippo was not able to check.
Nilkki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ippo wants to counter the offense by Nilkki and move into the clinch position.
Ippo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nilkki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ippo.
Nilkki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ippo to score with a decent uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilkki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nilkki throws a jab but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo lands a leg kick that knocks Nilkki off balance momentarily.
Ippo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nilkki. Nilkki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ippo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ippo with a nice cross.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nilkki forces Ippo back against the ropes and clinches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ippo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki misses with a body punch.
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nilkki tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ippo.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Knees to the body from Ippo.
Nilkki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks it.
Nilkki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki is breathing heavily.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Pikku Nilkki has been cut.
Ippo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nilkki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ippo can turn it around.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ippo.
Ippo lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo lands a knee to the head.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilkki.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nilkki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ippo lands a knee to the body.
Nilkki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Ippo blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ippo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ippo.
Nilkki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ippo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nilkki avoids it.
Ippo lands with a left to the head.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nilkki in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ippo tries to clinch there but Nilkki circles away.
Nilkki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ippo lands a jab.
Ippo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ippo tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Ippo wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nilkki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ippo.
Ippo tries to clinch but Nilkki is having none of it.
Nilkki thumps Ippo with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ippo wants to slow Nilkki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nilkki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ippo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nilkki misses with an uppercut.
Ippo cracks Nilkki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo cracks Nilkki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ippo cracks Nilkki with an open hand slap.

Ippo has closed the distance and engaged Nilkki in a clinch.
Nilkki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nilkki lands a nice elbow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nilkki obliges.
Nilkki misses with some punches.
Ippo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nilkki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilkki can't find room to land a body shot as Ippo controls the action.
Ippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilkki misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo lands a nice uppercut.
Nilkki is trying to push Ippo away but Ippo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Nilkki.
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ippo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nilkki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo blocks an uppercut.
Ippo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nilkki's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo pushes Nilkki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilkki backwards.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nilkki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ippo is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pikku Nilkki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Nilkki misses the target.
Ippo works the jab nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Nilkki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nilkki walks into a left hand.
Ippo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nilkki has time to react.
Ippo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Nilkki is rocked!

Ippo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Nilkki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nilkki has had enough of the clinch but Ippo keeps him there for the moment.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki seems to have got his legs back now.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nilkki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilkki tries to work over Ippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Ippo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nilkki tries to break free but Ippo pushes him back against the ropes.
Nilkki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nilkki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilkki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Nilkki is blocking nicely.
Nilkki pushes Ippo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nilkki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nilkki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ippo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nilkki.
Ippo crunches a lovely knee into Nilkki's ribcage.
Nilkki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nilkki throws a head punch that misses.
Pikku Nilkki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nilkki lands a hook that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo blocks a body shot from Nilkki.
Ippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nilkkis head.
Nilkki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Nilkki won't want to take too many of those.
Nilkki misses with an elbow strike.
Ippo landing knees to the body.
Ippo working Nilkki over with knees to the body.
Ippo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Nilkki misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Nilkki blocks with his arms.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nilkki blocks it with crossed arms.
Nilkki lands a nice uppercut.
Ippo connects with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Makunouchi Ippo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ippo 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!
Post fight, Makunouchi Ippo stared into the camera and said 'I do believe I have properly earn my title shot'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between The Bishop Of Bath And Wells (ranked 3085 p4p, 352 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 3845 p4p, 426 weight class). Wonstom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bishop Of Bath And Wells
vs
Wonstom

184 cm
37
171 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

180 cm
39
167 lbs
30 - 12 - 2

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Bishop Of Bath And Wells!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonstom cracks the inside of Of Bath And Wells's front leg.
Wonstom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Bath And Wells was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonstom.
Wonstom ducks under a wild hook from Of Bath And Wells.
Of Bath And Wells lands with a hook. Wonstom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left and a right from Wonstom both land. Nice combination.
Wonstom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Of Bath And Wells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Of Bath And Wells takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wonstom looks to land a combination but Of Bath And Wells avoids it well.
Wonstom throws a series of strikes that have Of Bath And Wells backpedaling.

It looks like The Bishop Of Bath And Wells has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonstom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wonstom scores with a big combo that sends Of Bath And Wells crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Of Bath And Wells flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Wonstom jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Wonstom!
An out of breath Ivan Wonstom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Giennadiy Tchestov (ranked 2770 p4p, 272 weight class) and Flavio Guidi (ranked 7324 p4p, 558 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tchestov
vs
Guidi

195 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

205 cm
20
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giennadiy Tchestov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Flavio Guidi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guidi tries to score with a low kick but Tchestov moves his leg out of the way.
Guidi tests Tchestov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tchestov tries to land a body kick
and Guidi counters with a straight right hand.
Guidi looks to score with a jab to the body but Tchestov is just out of range.
Guidi throws a leg kick but Tchestov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tchestov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guidi throws a hook but Tchestov avoids it easily.
Guidi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tchestov counters with a two punch combo.

Guidi walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Tchestov rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Guidi has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guidi wants to slow Tchestov down by chopping away at his legs.

Tchestov drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Guidi onto his butt! Guidi pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Guidi throws a leg kick
and Tchestov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Guidi falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giennadiy Tchestov!
Giennadiy Tchestov is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Giennadiy Tchestov, 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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C
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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 Slade Traylor (ranked 1261 p4p, 51 weight class) and Scott Columbus (ranked 17936 p4p, 234 weight class). Traylor comes to the ring accompanied by Blaze of Glory. Columbus has chosen Blood Of The Kings as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Traylor
vs
Columbus

185 cm
35
266 lbs
29 - 10 - 0

200 cm
29
274 lbs
21 - 14 - 1

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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 29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Traylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Columbus misses with an uppercut. Traylor saw that one coming.
Columbus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Traylor 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.
Columbus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Traylor connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Columbus tests Traylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Slade Traylor has been cut.
Columbus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Columbus throws a chopping leg kick but Traylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Traylor finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Traylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Traylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traylor avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Columbus's head backwards.
Columbus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Columbus drops his hands momentarily and Traylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Traylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slade Traylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Traylor.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Traylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Traylor scores with a nice strike.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traylor misses with a straight left.
Traylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Columbus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Traylor throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Traylor and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Traylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Traylor misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Traylor.
Traylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Traylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Traylor motions for Columbus to come forward. Traylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Traylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Columbus is just out of range.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Traylor.
Columbus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Traylor is out of range and Columbus settles back down.
Traylor scores with a hook to the body. Columbus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Traylor lands a right hook to the body.

Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Traylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Columbus lands with a light punch inside.
Traylor digs a right hand underneath Columbus's ribcage. Columbus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Traylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Columbus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Traylor throws a shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a few strikes there.
Columbus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus sizes up Traylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Traylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Traylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Columbus misses.
Columbus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Traylor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.

Columbus rushes Traylor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus is trying to break the clinch but Traylor is controlling him.
Traylor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Traylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Columbus lands a body shot.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus blocks an uppercut.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Traylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traylor blocks a body shot from Columbus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Columbus.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus tries to work over Traylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
Traylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus is looking to break free of the clinch but Traylor has double underhooks.
Traylor works on Columbus's body with a couple of short punches.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbuss head.
Slade Traylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Traylor backwards.
Traylor lands with a right to the head.
Traylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor blocking some punches.
Traylor tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Traylor back against the ropes.
Traylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Columbus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traylor lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Traylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slade Traylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Columbus throws the left hand but Traylor avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Traylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Columbus.
Columbus lands a lovely overhand right.
Traylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Traylor cracks Columbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Traylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Columbus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Traylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slade Traylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Traylor pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Columbus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Traylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Traylor avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Columbus can't break the clinch.
Traylor has a couple of punches blocked by Columbus.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Columbus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus tries a body shot but Traylor blocks it.
Traylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus working aggressively here.
Columbus misses with a punch on the inside.
Traylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Columbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traylor.
Columbus misses with the head strike.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Traylor has the dominant position.
Columbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Traylor fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Traylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Traylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbus's efforts to push away.
Columbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Traylor 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Traylor!
A victorious Slade Traylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Mario Zambrana (ranked 4111 p4p, 450 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 1225 p4p, 150 weight class). Zambrana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Impact is Imminent. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Deez Nutzzzz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Zambrana
vs
Nutzzzz

185 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

185 cm
31
189 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Zambrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Zambrana misses with a right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Zambrana.

It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Zambrana misses with a double jab.
A jab from Zambrana misses.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana is looking to chop away at Nutzzzz's legs.
Nutzzzz follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zambrana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses with a hook
and Nutzzzz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zambrana really felt that one!
Nutzzzz slips a jab and a cross from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zambrana.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrana misses with a combination
and Nutzzzz counters with a good, hard body kick but Zambrana shrugs it off.
Zambrana misses with a lunging right hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Nutzzzz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Nutzzzz's body.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrana misses with a double jab
and Nutzzzz counters with a good, hard body kick but Zambrana shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrana misses with a double jab.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambrana misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
A punch combination from Zambrana misses.
Nutzzzz counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zambrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz'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.

Nutzzzz moves out of range of the strikes.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Zambrana throws a jab when Nutzzzz was well out of range.
Nutzzzz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nutzzzz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Nutzzzz ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana misses with a leg kick
and Nutzzzz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zambrana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.

Zambrana closes the distance and clinches.
Zambrana tries to land knees in the clinch but Nutzzzz avoids the damage to the body.

Zambrana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Zambrana clinches up with Nutzzzz and pushes him back against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zambrana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nutzzzz's brow.
Nutzzzz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zambrana has him pressed against the ropes.
Zambrana misses with an elbow over the top.
Zambrana looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zambrana has him pressed against the ropes.

Nutzzzz manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zambrana. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana throws a lazy right hand but Nutzzzz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz defending well as Zambrana loads up on a big left hand.
Nutzzzz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zambrana lands the left hand.
Zambrana throws a right hand that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice body kick.
Zambrana will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nutzzzz slips a straight right by Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz avoids it easily.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz'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. This is the final round!

Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz blocks it.
Nutzzzz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zambrana blocks it well.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nutzzzz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zambrana blocks it well.
Zambrana connects with a high kick.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutzzzz can do to turn this around?

Zambrana has managed to clinch.
Zambrana looking to stall.
Nutzzzz working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nutzzzz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zambrana misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a solid body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some wild striking there from Zambrana.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut. Nutzzzz saw that one coming.
Zambrana throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Nutzzzz ducks under a wild hook from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zambrana loads up on a big right hand but Nutzzzz slips the punch.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nutzzzz doesn't seem bothered though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrana looks to land a right hand but Nutzzzz moved out of range.
Nutzzzz thinks about the counter body kick.
Zambrana throws a hook but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A jab from Zambrana misses.

Zambrana closes the distance and pushes Nutzzzz back into the ropes.
Zambrana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Nutzzzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zambrana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a body kick that stops Zambrana in his tracks momentarily.
Nutzzzz avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
And Nutzzzz responds with a good body kick, but Zambrana manages to step out the way in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambrana 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Zambrana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mario Zambrana thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Doss (ranked 20831 p4p, 673 weight class) and Kingsley Brown (ranked 5618 p4p, 501 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Doss
vs
Brown

212 cm
25
292 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

196 cm
22
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

World class MT
Granite chin

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Doss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with an uppercut

and Doss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doss.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Doss avoids it by throwing Brown back against the ropes.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Doss.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Doss on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doss keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Doss.
Doss lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.

It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Doss throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Brown.
Doss avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Doss fails to land.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Doss's brow.
Doss lands an uppercut.
Doss throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doss digs a right hand into Brown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brown's gas tank.
Doss lands a shoulder strike.
Doss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doss works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Doss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Doss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown looks winded!
Doss tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doss presses Brown against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Doss scores with a nice short uppercut.

That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
Doss scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doss lands an elbow just above Brown 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Doss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Doss.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Doss throws an elbow but misses.
Doss misses with some punches.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Doss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Kingsley Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doss.

Brown is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kingsley Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Doss!
A very excited looking Dick Doss made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.