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Openweight KT FINALS PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arminia Bielefeld (ranked 3164 p4p, 309 weight class) and Sonor Jasrai (ranked 3552 p4p, 337 weight class). Jasrai has chosen Khusugtun Batzorig - Chinggis Khaan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sonor Jasrai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arminia Bielefeld !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonor Jasrai!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bielefeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Jasrai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jasrai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld throws a sloppy head kick and Jasrai moves out of range easily.
Jasrai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bielefeld lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jasrai takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Bielefeld misses the target.
Bielefeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bielefeld scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sonor Jasrai has been cut.
Bielefeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Jasrai throws a lazy right hand but Bielefeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bielefeld does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Jasrai as he checks the leg kick.
Jasrai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jasrai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bielefeld . Bielefeld obviously looking to wear him down.
Bielefeld defending well as Jasrai loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bielefeld thuds his shin into the meat of Jasrai's side.
Bielefeld blocks a jab.
Jasrai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bielefeld moves away.
Bielefeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasrai misses the target.
Jasrai blocks a jab.
Jasrai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bielefeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick from Bielefeld lands but Jasrai takes it in his stride.
Bielefeld looks low and kicks high, catching Jasrai right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Bielefeld throws a head kick but Jasrai moves out of range.
Jasrai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jasrai is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bielefeld misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bielefeld , right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bielefeld paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bielefeld scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jasrai is rocked!
Jasrai throws a hook to the side of Bielefeld 's head but Bielefeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jasrai is still on wobbly legs! Can Bielefeld finish him?
Bielefeld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jasrai seems to have recovered his senses.
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bielefeld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bielefeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jasrai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld swinging wildly here.
Bielefeld throws a nice looking combination but Jasrai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jasrai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bielefeld tries to land a leg kick but Jasrai saw it coming and moves away.
Bielefeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jasrai moves away.
Bielefeld fails to land with a series of punches.
Jasrai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bielefeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bielefeld is looking to counter punch.
Jasrai looks to land a left hand but Bielefeld moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bielefeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bielefeld looks to land a combination but Jasrai avoids it well.
Bielefeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jasrai blocks a head kick by Bielefeld .
Jasrai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bielefeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasrai.
Bielefeld slips a straight right by Jasrai.
Sloppy strikes from Bielefeld . Those never looked like landing.
Jasrai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jasrai misses with a hook.
Jasrai throws a body shot but no joy.
Bielefeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bielefeld moves away from the strike by Jasrai.
An attempted straight right counter from Bielefeld misses the target.
Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasrai.
Jasrai misses with an uppercut. Bielefeld saw that one coming.
No joy there for Bielefeld , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasrai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jasrai misses with a body shot.
Jasrai avoids the head kick by Bielefeld .
Jasrai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bielefeld ducks under a wild hook from Jasrai.
Bielefeld throws a front kick aimed at Jasrai's knee but Jasrai avoids it well.
Arminia Bielefeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jasrai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good shot there by Bielefeld .
Jasrai misses with an uppercut. Bielefeld saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai misses with a straight left.
Jasrai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bielefeld moves away.
Bielefeld ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bielefeld throws a series of punches but Jasrai moves out of range.
Bielefeld ducks under a wild hook from Jasrai.
Jasrai looks to throw the jab but Bielefeld is out of range.
Jasrai throws a jab when Bielefeld was well out of range.
Jasrai throws a jab but it's blocked by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bielefeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bielefeld lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Jasrai misses its intended target.
Bielefeld throwing a counter right hand but Jasrai manages to avoid it.
Bielefeld connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jasrai avoids the body shot from Bielefeld .
Jasrai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bielefeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bielefeld slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bielefeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bielefeld throws a leg kick which misses Jasrai's front leg but catches the back leg as Jasrai tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jasrai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bielefeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasrai.
Jasrai slips a jab and a cross from Bielefeld .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielefeld slips under a jab from Jasrai.
Bielefeld throws a head kick that misses.
Bielefeld wants to land a leg kick but Jasrai is out of range.
Jasrai throws out a counter right but Bielefeld avoids it with no problem.
Jasrai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bielefeld slips a straight right by Jasrai.
Jasrai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bielefeld .
Bielefeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jasrai throws out the jab.
Bielefeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasrai.
Bielefeld looks for the body kick but Jasrai saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bielefeld throws a chopping leg kick but Jasrai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bielefeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jasrai.
Jasrai blocks a head kick by Bielefeld .
Jasrai blocks a head kick by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jasrai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bielefeld .
Jasrai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bielefeld keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jasrai.
Bielefeld lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bielefeld throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arminia Bielefeld should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Sonor Jasrai'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.
Bielefeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Bielefeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jasrai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bielefeld moves away.
Bielefeld misses with a straight right.
Jasrai defending well as Bielefeld loads up on a big left hand.
Jasrai moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bielefeld . That's going to slow Jasrai down.
Jasrai looks to throw the jab but Bielefeld is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jasrai.
A swing and a miss from Jasrai.
Jasrai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasrai.
Arminia Bielefeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Bielefeld connects with a single shot there.
Bielefeld misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bielefeld tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jasrai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bielefeld - the referee stops the clock and Jasrai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bielefeld . Jasrai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jasrai misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Jasrai misses.
Bielefeld throws a front kick aimed at Jasrai's knee but Jasrai avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Bielefeld misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Jasrai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bielefeld ducks under a wild hook from Jasrai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bielefeld .
Jasrai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bielefeld manages to avoid it.
Bielefeld comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jasrai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jasrai misses with a looping right.
Bielefeld swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bielefeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jasrai throws a jab when Bielefeld was well out of range.
Bielefeld misses with a wild body shot.
Bielefeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jasrai! But no joy.
Bielefeld ducks under a wild hook from Jasrai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bielefeld . Jasrai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bielefeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasrai.
Bielefeld throws a low kick, looking for Jasrai's leg but Jasrai calmly moves out of range.
Bielefeld throws a head kick but Jasrai moves out of range.
Jasrai throws a shot from downtown. Bielefeld moves away and avoids it.
Jasrai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bielefeld throws a head kick but Jasrai moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bielefeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Jasrai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bielefeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Bielefeld blocks a jab.
Bielefeld scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws out a loose jab but Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasrai misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Bielefeld coming out on top.
Bielefeld jabs at Jasrai's body.
Bielefeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasrai swings for the body but Bielefeld moves out of range.
Arminia Bielefeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bielefeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bielefeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bielefeld lands a head kick!
Bielefeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasrai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasrai is just out of range.
Bielefeld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jasrai can do to turn this around?
Jasrai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bielefeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jasrai throws a hook but Bielefeld blocks it.
Bielefeld blocks a jab.
Jasrai missing with a left hand there. Bielefeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bielefeld throws a chopping leg kick but Jasrai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jasrai takes a swing at Bielefeld 's ribcage but misses.
Bielefeld lands a leg kick that knocks Jasrai off balance momentarily.
Bielefeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai misses with a straight right.
Jasrai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Bielefeld .
Jasrai avoids the body shot from Bielefeld .
Jasrai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bielefeld .
Jasrai takes a swing at Bielefeld 's ribcage but misses.
Jasrai throws an overhand right that lands on Bielefeld 's shoulder, as Bielefeld tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Jasrai misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasrai misses the target.
Bielefeld lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bielefeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Bielefeld slips a straight right by Jasrai.
Bielefeld bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bielefeld misses with an uppercut.
Bielefeld 's corner calls for a 1-2. Bielefeld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bielefeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasrai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bielefeld .
Jasrai avoids a kick to the body.
Bielefeld moves away from the strike by Jasrai.
A little feinted left hand from Bielefeld on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bielefeld throws a series of strikes that have Jasrai backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bielefeld slips a jab from Jasrai.
Bielefeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai misses with a body shot.
Bielefeld throws a big shot that misses.
Bielefeld moves away from the strike by Jasrai.
Jasrai misses with a straight right.
Jasrai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bielefeld misses with a two punch combination.
Jasrai throws a body shot but no joy.
Bielefeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Bielefeld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jasrai in his tracks.
Bielefeld misses with a wild combination.
Jasrai misses with a straight right.
Bielefeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jasrai checks a low kick from Bielefeld .
Jasrai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bielefeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Jasrai.
Bielefeld slips a jab from Jasrai.
A big right from Jasrai misses.
Jasrai misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arminia Bielefeld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sonor Jasrai's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bielefeld lands a high kick!
Bielefeld throws a front kick aimed at Jasrai's knee but Jasrai avoids it well.
Jasrai throws a shot from downtown. Bielefeld moves away and avoids it.
Bielefeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jasrai throws a hook but Bielefeld blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bielefeld . Jasrai shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Bielefeld .
Jasrai misses with a wild body shot.
Bielefeld slips under a jab.
Jasrai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bielefeld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jasrai.
Nice uppercut there from Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws a shot from downtown. Bielefeld moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Jasrai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bielefeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Jasrai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bielefeld tries to land a leg kick but Jasrai saw it coming and moves away.
Bielefeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Jasrai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jasrai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasrai throws a hook but Bielefeld avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jasrai misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Bielefeld .
Jasrai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jasrai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bielefeld .
Jasrai checks a leg kick.
Bielefeld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bielefeld ducks under a wild hook from Jasrai.
Bielefeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasrai.
Jasrai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jasrai throws an overhand right that lands on Bielefeld 's shoulder, as Bielefeld tries to avoid the shot.
Bielefeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bielefeld slips a jab from Jasrai.
Jasrai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jasrai misses with the combination.
Jasrai moves out of range of the strikes.
Jasrai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bielefeld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jasrai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bielefeld lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai throws a shot from downtown. Bielefeld moves away and avoids it.
Bielefeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jasrai.
Jasrai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jasrai throws a big shot that misses.
Jasrai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Jasrai misses.
Bielefeld scores with a sloppy right hand. Jasrai should have avoided that one.
Jasrai takes a swing at Bielefeld 's ribcage but misses.
Bielefeld throws a leg kick but Jasrai checks it.
Jasrai looks to land a left hand but Bielefeld moved out of range nicely.
Bielefeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasrai was well out of range. Poor timing from Bielefeld .
Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasrai.
A punch combination from Bielefeld misses.
Bielefeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bielefeld throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jasrai.
Bielefeld throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jasrai misses with a hook. Bielefeld ducked under it nicely.
Bielefeld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jasrai missing with a left hand there. Bielefeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jasrai misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasrai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bielefeld connects with a solid leg kick.
Bielefeld defending well as Jasrai loads up on a big left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws a hook but Bielefeld blocks it.
Bielefeld throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bielefeld lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jasrai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jasrai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jasrai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws a looping overhand right but Bielefeld ducks down to avoid it.
Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasrai.
Bielefeld swinging wildly here.
Jasrai throws out a counter right but Bielefeld avoids it with no problem.
Jasrai misses with a hook. Bielefeld ducked under it nicely.
Jasrai misses with a wild body shot.
Jasrai misses with a straight left.
Jasrai moves away from the strike by Bielefeld .
Jasrai moves away from the strike by Bielefeld .
Bielefeld moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bielefeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Jasrai is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bielefeld .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bielefeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jasrai.
Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jasrai.
Bielefeld cracks Jasrai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bielefeld misses with a double jab.
Bielefeld misses with a wild combination.
Jasrai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bielefeld just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jasrai.
Bielefeld takes a swing at Jasrai's ribcage but misses.
Bielefeld throws a shot from downtown. Jasrai moves away and avoids it.
Jasrai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Bielefeld .
Jasrai throws out a loose jab but Bielefeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jasrai misses with an uppercut. Bielefeld saw that one coming.
Jasrai throws a jab when Bielefeld was well out of range.
Sonor Jasrai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arminia Bielefeld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bielefeld misses with a body kick.
Jasrai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arminia Bielefeld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bielefeld 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arminia Bielefeld !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Robert MacArthur Jnr (ranked 3576 p4p, 88 weight class) and Liam McRae (ranked 3606 p4p, 89 weight class). MacArthur Jnr comes to the ring accompanied by A sweaty one for you. x. McRae has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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216 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
29 - 17 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert MacArthur Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam McRae!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
McRae thumps MacArthur Jnr with a low kick.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
McRae throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
MacArthur Jnr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McRae throws out the jab.
McRae takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MacArthur Jnr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McRae was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacArthur Jnr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McRae on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
McRae misses the jab.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacArthur Jnr lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab, jab by MacArthur Jnr - just one landing.
McRae swings for the body but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
MacArthur Jnr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McRae throws a head kick but MacArthur Jnr moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr throws a push kick but McRae slaps the foot to one side.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body shot but no joy.
McRae misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
MacArthur Jnr slips a straight right by McRae.
It looked like MacArthur Jnr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy uppercut
and MacArthur Jnr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like McRae was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McRae connects with a leg kick. MacArthur Jnr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McRae misses with a hook.
McRae avoids the head kick by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacArthur Jnr throws the kick towards the body but McRae avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot.
McRae connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
McRae pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range and McRae settles back down.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae throws a series of punches but MacArthur Jnr avoids them all with ease.
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!
McRae moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by MacArthur Jnr as he connects with a hook.
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McRae lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McRae takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McRae looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
Nice shot lands for MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr thows a leg kick but McRae checks it
and McRae counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacArthur Jnr momentarily.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr throws a lazy right hand but McRae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacArthur Jnr throws an overhand right that lands on McRae's shoulder, as McRae tries to avoid the shot.
MacArthur Jnr thows a body kick. McRae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae jabs MacArthur Jnr right on the nose. MacArthur Jnr blinks but takes it well.
McRae missing with a left hand there. MacArthur Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McRae.
The crowd cheers as MacArthur Jnr lands an impressive looking overhand right. McRae doesn't seem phased though.
MacArthur Jnr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
MacArthur Jnr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Robert MacArthur Jnr has been cut.
McRae moves out of range of the leg kick from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McRae checks it well.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and McRae releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McRae moves out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McRae connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacArthur Jnr momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacArthur Jnr.
McRae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem bothered though.
McRae throws a jab but it's blocked by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacArthur Jnr on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McRae with a nice cross.
MacArthur Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from McRae on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
MacArthur Jnr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
McRae misses with an uppercut. MacArthur Jnr saw that one coming.
A big left from MacArthur Jnr misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacArthur Jnr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McRae throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacArthur Jnr.
The fighters circling - McRae throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert MacArthur Jnr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr'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.
MacArthur Jnr throws a body punch but McRae moves out of range.
McRae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McRae looks to land a right hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range.
MacArthur Jnr is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as McRae lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacArthur Jnr doesn't seem phased though.
McRae throws a good cross that connects.
McRae fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacArthur Jnr is out of range.
McRae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MacArthur Jnr can pounce on him.
MacArthur Jnr throws a predictable looking body shot
and McRae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McRae misses with a low kick.
As McRae backs away, MacArthur Jnr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McRae tries to work over MacArthur Jnr's front leg with a kick but MacArthur Jnr checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacArthur Jnr. McRae does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a solid leg kick.
McRae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacArthur Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McRae. McRae obviously looking to wear him down.
McRae has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacArthur Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae misses with a body kick.
MacArthur Jnr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McRae misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McRae misses with a hook
enabling MacArthur Jnr to counter with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McRae misses with an uppercut.
McRae throws a jab when MacArthur Jnr was well out of range.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from MacArthur Jnr, right into the meat.
McRae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a wild body kick that McRae sees coming a mile off.
McRae only half commits to the counter leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McRae's head.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a half hearted mid kick.
McRae avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr lands with an overhand left.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and connects with a jab.
McRae throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
MacArthur Jnr throws a front kick aimed at McRae's knee but McRae avoids it well.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
MacArthur Jnr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McRae looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McRae lands with a shot to the body.
McRae looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr staying out of range there.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McRae thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Jnr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
McRae blocks the body kick.
McRae throws a nice looking combination but MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McRae waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr moves away from the strike by McRae.
MacArthur Jnr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McRae on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacArthur Jnr lands a front kick.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MacArthur Jnr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McRae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McRae looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Jnr moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Jnr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McRae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr jabs McRae right on the nose. McRae blinks but takes it well.
A big right from MacArthur Jnr misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacArthur Jnr. That's going to slow McRae down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr throws a hook to the side of McRae's head but McRae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacArthur Jnr moves out of range of the strikes.
MacArthur Jnr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McRae throws a hook but MacArthur Jnr blocks it.
McRae displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacArthur Jnr throws out the jab.
McRae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a low kick.
McRae takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McRae moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Jnr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae lands with an uppercut that bounces MacArthur Jnr off the ropes and back into range.
MacArthur Jnr defending well as McRae loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert MacArthur Jnr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert MacArthur Jnr'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McRae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McRae has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae tests MacArthur Jnr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacArthur Jnr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McRae on the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr throws a low kick but McRae avoids it.
McRae takes a shot to the body in his stride.
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a jab to the head.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McRae misses the target.
McRae's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McRae ducks right into an uppercut from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a punch to the head.
MacArthur Jnr checks the leg kick nicely there.
McRae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacArthur Jnr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArthur Jnr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as McRae checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacArthur Jnr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacArthur Jnr connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab from MacArthur Jnr.
McRae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McRae throws a right hand that MacArthur Jnr ducks under and follows up with a left that MacArthur Jnr also avoids with ease.
McRae just misses with a punch to the body.
MacArthur Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRae was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArthur Jnr.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a decent looking hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McRae.
MacArthur Jnr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McRae.
McRae throws a leg kick
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
MacArthur Jnr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacArthur Jnr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacArthur Jnr cracks the inside of McRae's front leg.
Liam McRae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae checks a leg kick.
McRae takes one to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a straight left.
MacArthur Jnr cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacArthur Jnr avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRae tries a head kick but it misses.
MacArthur Jnr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McRae can do to turn this around?
McRae falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacArthur Jnr counters with a straight right hand.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacArthur Jnr manages to avoid it.
McRae loads up on a big right hand but MacArthur Jnr slips the punch.
MacArthur Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacArthur Jnr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacArthur Jnr missing with a left hand there. McRae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A bone on bone clash there as McRae blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McRae takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacArthur Jnr lands a jab to McRae's midsection.
McRae moves forwards but MacArthur Jnr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae misses with a low kick.
McRae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McRae turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacArthur Jnr fakes the leg kick and cracks McRae in the body.
MacArthur Jnr ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
MacArthur Jnr scores with a sloppy right hand. McRae should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Jnr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McRae has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacArthur Jnr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur Jnr throws a looping overhand right but McRae ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A good leg kick by MacArthur Jnr.
McRae misses with a leg kick.
McRae throws a head kick that misses.
MacArthur Jnr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacArthur Jnr throws a leg kick which misses McRae's front leg but catches the back leg as McRae tries to avoid it.
MacArthur Jnr cracks McRae with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from McRae.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacArthur Jnr connects with a crisp jab.
MacArthur Jnr throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McRae throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Jnr moves away and avoids it.
MacArthur Jnr misses with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by MacArthur Jnr.
Robert MacArthur Jnr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McRae gets cracked with a nice right hand there by MacArthur Jnr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert MacArthur Jnr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacArthur Jnr 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert MacArthur Jnr!
An out of breath Robert MacArthur Jnr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chris Deal (ranked 18668 p4p, 113 weight class) and Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 3849 p4p, 91 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Batuhan Jaruud!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaruud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaruud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jaruud throws a head kick that misses
and Deal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Deal scores with a sloppy right hand. Jaruud should have avoided that one.
Deal misses with a two punch combination.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
Deal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jaruud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaruud sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Jaruud.
Some wild striking there from Deal.
Deal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaruud has time to react.
Deal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaruud throws out the jab.
Deal wants to clinch up but Jaruud keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaruud! But no joy.
Deal clinches.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud throws a looping overhand right but Deal ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Jaruud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Deal lands an overhand right.
Jaruud rushes Deal and presses him up against the ropes.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Deal lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deal.
Jaruud takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Deal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
Deal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud dodges an elbow strike from Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Deal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal throws a head kick but Jaruud moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Deal.
Jaruud tries to clinch there but Deal circles away.
Deal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Deal moves into range and clinches up with Jaruud.
Deal blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Deal breaks the clinch.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jaruud.
Deal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaruud tries a body shot but Deal blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deal backwards.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Jaruud scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud throws a low kick, looking for Deal's leg but Deal calmly moves out of range.
Deal takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deal blocking some punches.
Deal tries to throw a body punch but Jaruud avoids it by throwing Deal back against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaruud tries to stall but Deal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaruud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaruud ducks right into an uppercut from Deal.
That has opened up Batuhan Jaruud's cut even more.
Jaruud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Jaruud counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Deal throws a front kick that sends Jaruud stumbling back into the ropes.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal scores with a jab to the head.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Jaruud misses.
Jaruud dodges the punch combination from Deal.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Jaruud.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Jaruud blocks a jab.
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 Chris Deal will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jaruud clinches with his opponent.
Deal misses with some punches.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Deal fails to land.
Deal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Deal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deal throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
Deal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deal wants to break free but Jaruud has control.
Deal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jaruud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deal gets through Jaruud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deal working aggressively here.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal lands with a left to the head.
Jaruud working aggressively here.
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Deal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jaruud is looking to clinch.
Jaruud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud closes the distance and pushes Deal back into the ropes.
Good body shot from Jaruud.
A right hook to the body lands for Jaruud.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Deal.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deal's elbow.
Deal blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
A frustrated look appears on Deal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaruud swings wildly with an uppercut but Deal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Deal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaruud on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaruud pushes Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Deal can't break the clinch.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deal breaks from the clinch.
Deal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaruud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Deal lands a right hand.
Jaruud lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jaruud on the inside.
Jaruud prevents Deal from breaking the clinch.
Deal is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Deal tries a body shot but Jaruud blocks it.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four 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!
Deal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jaruud throws a combination. Deal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chris Deal's cut is getting worse.
Jaruud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jaruud wants to clinch up but Deal keeps it at a distance.
Deal swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.
Deal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaruud avoids the head kick by Deal.
Deal looks for the body kick but Jaruud saw that one coming.
Deal throws the kick towards the body but Jaruud avoids it.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaruud moves forwards but Deal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaruud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deal finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaruud's head.
Deal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Deal pushes him off.
Deal instigates a clinch.
Deal misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Deal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Deal is out of range.
Jaruud throws a hook but Deal avoids it easily.
Jaruud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal throws a one two combo.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaruud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaruud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Deal.
Jaruud has Deal up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jaruud missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Jaruud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaruud keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Deal's efforts to push away.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal tries to circle away but Jaruud has him pinned against the ropes.
Deal is trying to force a seperation but Jaruud has the dominant position.
Deal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deal is trying to push Jaruud away but Jaruud has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Deal has had enough of the clinch but Jaruud keeps him there for the moment.
Deal tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Deal scores with a leg kick.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Deal misses the jab.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaruud.
Jaruud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jaruud tries to clinch up but Deal circles away and keeps his distance.
Deal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaruud takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Deal.
Deal scores with a shot to the side of Jaruud's head.
Jaruud pushes Deal back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deal throws a head punch that misses.
Deal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by Deal.
Deal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jaruud moves into range and clinches up with Deal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal pushes Jaruud back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jaruud lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Deal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deal walks into a jab.
Deal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Deal throws a body kick that misses.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Jaruud moves out of range easily.
As Deal backs off Jaruud throws a huge counter combo but Deal manages to avoid it all.
Jaruud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Deal misses
and Jaruud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deal tries to keep at a distance but Jaruud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaruud has Deal pressed against the ropes, preventing Deal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaruud avoids the damage to the body.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Deal wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaruud won't allow it.
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deal keeps the fight on the outside.
Deal misses with a straight right.
Deal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaruud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deal.
Chris Deal is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud with a nice cross.
Jaruud fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jaruud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud keeps control of Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deal.
Deal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deal is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaruud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batuhan Jaruud!
A relieved looking Batuhan Jaruud thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bas Dekkers (ranked 3257 p4p, 85 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 20292 p4p, 210 weight class). La Croix has chosen Ca Plane Pour Moi as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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265 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dekkers misses with a shot to the body
and La Croix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dekkers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dekkers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Croix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
La Croix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
La Croix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dekkers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
La Croix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dekkers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from La Croix.
Dekkers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dekkers lands the left hand.
Dekkers misses with a hook.
Dekkers blocks a jab.
La Croix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a hook. La Croix ducked under it nicely.
La Croix misses the jab.
Dekkers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dekkers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
La Croix defending well as Dekkers loads up on a big left hand.
La Croix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dekkers.
Dekkers misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La Croix lands with an uppercut that bounces Dekkers off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers throws a body punch but La Croix moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from La Croix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dekkers motions for La Croix to come forward. Dekkers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dekkers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dekkers misses the shot to the body.
Dekkers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
La Croix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
La Croix looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Croix has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice shot lands for Dekkers.
La Croix misses with a straight right.
Dekkers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
La Croix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dekkers doesn't seem bothered though.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dekkers throws a looping overhand right but La Croix ducks down to avoid it.
Bas Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the body.
La Croix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dekkers throws a series of punches but La Croix avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
La Croix misses with a low kick.
Dekkers scoring well with a low kick there.
Dekkers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Croix.
La Croix throws a looping overhand right but Dekkers ducks down to avoid it.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the jaw.
La Croix throws a right and a left that Dekkers avoids nicely.
Dekkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
La Croix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Croix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
La Croix misses with a right hand
letting Dekkers counter with a right hand.
La Croix misses with a body shot.
La Croix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dekkers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Croix throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range.
La Croix tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dekkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dekkers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by La Croix.
Dekkers walks into a jab.
La Croix is looking to score with low kicks.
Dekkers checks the leg kick.
La Croix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dekkers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dekkers connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from Dekkers.
La Croix appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dekkers throws an overhand right that lands on La Croix's shoulder, as La Croix tries to avoid the shot.
Dekkers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from La Croix finds it's way through Dekkers's defenses.
La Croix tries a low kick but Dekkers avoids it.
La Croix avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
La Croix misses with a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dekkers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from La Croix - the referee stops the clock and Dekkers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says La Croix. Dekkers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Croix's corner calls for a 1-2. La Croix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dekkers throws a series of punches but La Croix moves out of range.
La Croix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dekkers with a body shot.
La Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dekkers checks a leg kick.
La Croix scores with a jab.
Dekkers scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That kick from La Croix tenderised Dekkers's leg. Dekkers is trying to keep his angry face on.
La Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dekkers was well out of range. Poor timing from La Croix.
La Croix misses with an uppercut. Dekkers saw that one coming.
Dekkers misses with a straight left.
La Croix was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from La Croix. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La Croix swings for the body but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers wants to slow La Croix down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Dekkers blocks the low kick.
La Croix is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dekkers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero La Croix dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dekkers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La Croix tries to work over Dekkers's front leg with a kick but Dekkers checks it.
Dekkers quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
La Croix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dekkers lands a slapping body shot.
Dekkers blocks the body kick.
Dekkers cracks La Croix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A good leg kick by Dekkers.
A chopping leg kick lands by La Croix.
Dekkers misses with a few strikes there.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Dekkers avoids it.
La Croix connects with a crisp jab.
La Croix lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dekkers circles away quickly and effectively.
Dekkers is looking to counter with head kicks.
La Croix misses with a jab to the body
and Dekkers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La Croix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
Dekkers misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and La Croix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dekkers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Croix throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix throws a leg kick but Dekkers sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dekkers misses its intended target.
La Croix misses with a low kick as Dekkers jumps back.
Dekkers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dekkers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice defenses there by La Croix.
La Croix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a sloppy head kick
and La Croix counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Dekkers.
La Croix throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dekkers is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Dekkers misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers.
Nice uppercut there from La Croix.
La Croix throws out a powerful jab.
La Croix ducks under a wild hook from Dekkers.
La Croix moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Croix stuns Dekkers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dekkers moves out of range of the body kick from La Croix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dekkers.
La Croix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dekkers throws out the jab.
Dekkers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers swings widly with a right hand
and La Croix counters with a straight right hand.
La Croix throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dekkers misses with the combination.
La Croix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for La Croix.
La Croix throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dekkers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
La Croix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dekkers on the side of the head.
La Croix throws a head kick but Dekkers moves out of range.
La Croix throws a leg kick which misses Dekkers's front leg but catches the back leg as Dekkers tries to avoid it.
La Croix blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Croix lands with a hook. Dekkers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
La Croix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dekkers on the side of the head.
Dekkers is rocked!
La Croix lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Dekkers crumples to the floor! La Croix milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nero La Croix!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maximus Ukkeli (ranked 13715 p4p, 223 weight class) and Kusal Perera (ranked 21196 p4p, 119 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Maximus Ukkeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kusal Perera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ukkeli manages to avoid it.
Ukkeli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ukkeli scores with a jab to the body.
Ukkeli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Perera tries to close the distance and clinch but Ukkeli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Ukkeli is predictable there
and Perera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Perera.
Perera tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Perera is leaning against Ukkeli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
Perera tries a body shot but Ukkeli blocks it.
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Ukkeli.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ukkeli misses with a punch to the body.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ukkeli is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Perera.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ukkeli wants to stall.
Perera gets through Ukkeli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ukkeli with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ukkeli.
A right hook to the body lands for Perera.
Good body shot from Perera.
Ukkeli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Perera on the inside.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perera cracks Ukkeli with a nice body shot.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Perera.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Nice body punch from Perera - that landed with a thud.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera lands a shoulder strike.
Perera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Perera.
Perera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera works on Ukkeli's body with a couple of short punches.
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Perera creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perera lands a body shot.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ukkeli is rocked!
Perera digs a right hand into Ukkeli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ukkeli's gas tank.
Oh Ukkeli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perera presses Ukkeli against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ukkeli seems to have got his legs back now.
Ukkeli prevents a body shot from Perera.
Nice body punch from Perera.
Good body shot from Perera.
Perera is working Ukkeli over against the ropes.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera is leaning against Ukkeli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Perera on the inside.
A short left from Perera.
A short right from Perera.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera lands a right hand.
Perera lands a body punch.
Perera tries to work over Ukkeli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Perera as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perera.
Ukkeli tries a knee to the head but Perera blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Perera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perera lands a left hand.
Perera pushes Ukkeli back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ukkeli backwards.
Perera lands a body punch.
Perera scores with a shoulder strike.
Perera breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ukkeli with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ukkeli looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ukkeli get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Perera works Ukkeli's body with a nice hook.
Perera circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Ukkeli tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Perera wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
During a confident post fight interview, Kusal Perera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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