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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Extro Haymaker (ranked 6815 p4p, 549 weight class) and Kyrie Irving Il (ranked 4086 p4p, 406 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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165 lbs
4 - 3 - 2 |
Excellent boxer
Experienced
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Extro Haymaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Irving Il!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Haymaker.
Irving Il just misses with a punch to the body.
Irving Il moves out of range of the body kick from Haymaker.
Haymaker walks into a straight right hand from Irving Il.
Irving Il lands a really nice looking cross but Haymaker seems unphased.
A big right from Haymaker misses.
Irving Il with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Irving Il uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haymaker.
Irving Il avoids the body shot from Haymaker.
Irving Il swinging wildly here.
Irving Il ducks under a wild hook from Haymaker.
Haymaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Irving Il moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Irving Il clips Haymaker with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Haymaker a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haymaker swings for the body but Irving Il moves out of range.
Irving Il lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haymaker with a jab.
Irving Il takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haymaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Haymaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haymaker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Irving Il scores with a big combo that sends Haymaker crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Haymaker flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Irving Il jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyrie Irving Il!
The defeated Extro Haymaker had this to say: 'He hits like a girl but you know. Im a real man and real MEN let women wins. Fuck youbitch'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Stefanovic (ranked 2764 p4p, 339 weight class) and Anton Kruglov (ranked 3977 p4p, 438 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Stefanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Stefanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Stefanovic.
Kruglov taking a breather.
Stefanovic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Anton Kruglov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stefanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stefanovic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kruglov's defenses.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
Kruglov blocking some punches.
Kruglov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefanovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Kruglov.
Our sources have told us that Stefanovic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Stefanovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefanovic lands a damaging elbow.
Stefanovic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
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!
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kruglov is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
Stefanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stefanovic lands an elbow just above Kruglov 's eye.
Kruglov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stefanovic is keeping busy.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stefanovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov'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.
Kruglov moves forwards but Stefanovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Alex Stefanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kruglov avoids the elbow strike from Stefanovic, against the ropes.
Kruglov pushes Stefanovic back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov trying to stall but Stefanovic improves his position.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Kruglov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch but Stefanovic improves position.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Stefanovic.
Kruglov looking to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Stefanovic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruglov's brow.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefanovic throws a head punch that misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
Kruglov stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Stefanovic throws an elbow but misses.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Stefanovic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stefanovic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stefanovic lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stefanovic gets through Kruglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stefanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov looking to throw knees to the head but Stefanovic is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stefanovic.
Stefanovic lands an elbow inside.
Stefanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stefanovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Kruglov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stefanovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stefanovic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stefanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov avoids a wild elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Stefanovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Kruglov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Stefanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefanovic has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head.
Kruglov dodges an elbow strike from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow strike.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kruglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
Kruglov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stefanovic blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes Kruglov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stefanovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic lands an uppercut.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Stefanovic.
Stefanovic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Stefanovic avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
Stefanovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stefanovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruglov blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stefanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Anton Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Stefanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kruglov avoiding damage.
Kruglov looking to slow down the pace here.
Kruglov misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Stefanovic.
Kruglov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
Stefanovic scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Kruglov tries to land knees in the clinch but Stefanovic avoids the damage to the body.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stefanovic backwards.
A short right from Stefanovic on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Kruglov.
I think Stefanovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Stefanovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kazimir Yakov (ranked 6912 p4p, 524 weight class) and Garvan O Griofa (ranked 5826 p4p, 484 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
World class MT
KO power
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazimir Yakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garvan O Griofa!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Griofa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from O Griofa.
A jab from O Griofa misses.
Yakov cracks the inside of O Griofa's front leg.
Yakov digs a good hook to O Griofa's body.
Yakov catches O Griofa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Griofa misses with a head kick.
Yakov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Griofa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yakov. O Griofa shrugs it off though.
O Griofa walks into a big right hand from Yakov and goes down! The referee sends Yakov to a neutral corner as O Griofa gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Yakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakov connects with a quick right hand that sends O Griofa tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kazimir Yakov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Robin Van Roosmalen (ranked 23314 p4p, 593 weight class) and Biabas Kitjakarn (ranked 7021 p4p, 561 weight class). Robin Van Roosmalen had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Excellent MT
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robin Van Roosmalen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Biabas Kitjakarn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Roosmalen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Roosmalen scores with a decent looking hook.
Kitjakarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Roosmalen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Van Roosmalen.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robin Van Roosmalen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Roosmalen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kitjakarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Roosmalen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Roosmalen throws a hook to the side of Kitjakarn's head but Kitjakarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitjakarn has closed the distance and engaged Van Roosmalen in a 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!
Kitjakarn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Roosmalen tries to work over Kitjakarn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Kitjakarn.
A head punch on the inside from Van Roosmalen fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Kitjakarn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Roosmalens head.
Kitjakarn misses with some punches.
Kitjakarn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kitjakarn lands a body punch.
Kitjakarn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Roosmalen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roosmalen has had enough of the clinch but Kitjakarn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Roosmalen prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kitjakarn.
A right hand to the body from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roosmalen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Roosmalen is looking to break free of the clinch but Kitjakarn has double underhooks.
Van Roosmalen is trying to push Kitjakarn away but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kitjakarn has a couple of punches blocked by Van Roosmalen.
Kitjakarn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Roosmalen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Roosmalen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Kitjakarn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Roosmalen's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kitjakarn lands a shot to the body.
Van Roosmalen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Roosmalen throws the left hand but Kitjakarn avoids the punch easily.
Kitjakarn takes one to the side of the head.
Van Roosmalen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Van Roosmalen.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitjakarn. That snapped Van Roosmalen's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kitjakarn connects with a body shot.
Van Roosmalen is looking to land body kicks.
Kitjakarn throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Van Roosmalen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kitjakarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Roosmalen moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biabas Kitjakarn dominated that round.
That's time! Van Roosmalen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Roosmalen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitjakarn misses with a head kick.
Van Roosmalen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Roosmalen throws a jab when Kitjakarn was well out of range.
Kitjakarn lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Roosmalen swings for the body but Kitjakarn moves out of range.
Van Roosmalen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitjakarn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Roosmalen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kitjakarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kitjakarn ducks under a wild hook from Van Roosmalen.
Kitjakarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Roosmalens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roosmalen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Roosmalen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 jab from Van Roosmalen misses.
Van Roosmalen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen lands a jab to the head.
Van Roosmalen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitjakarn misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kitjakarn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Good leg kick by Kitjakarn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kitjakarn throws a jab when Van Roosmalen was well out of range.
Kitjakarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Roosmalen.
A countering left hand to the body from Kitjakarn misses.
Van Roosmalen moves out of range as Kitjakarn strikes.
Van Roosmalen feints and then cracks Kitjakarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kitjakarn down.
Nice shot by Van Roosmalen.
Nice defenses there by Kitjakarn.
Van Roosmalen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitjakarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Roosmalen lands with a hook. Kitjakarn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Roosmalen connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Roosmalen, right into the meat.
Van Roosmalen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen scoring well with a low kick there.
Kitjakarn defending well as Van Roosmalen loads up on a big left hand.
Kitjakarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Roosmalen stuns Kitjakarn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kitjakarn staying out of range there.
Van Roosmalen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kitjakarn.
Robin Van Roosmalen is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Roosmalen misses the target.
Van Roosmalen pushes Kitjakarn away with a front kick.
Van Roosmalen misses with a body shot
and Kitjakarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitjakarn slips a straight right by Van Roosmalen.
Kitjakarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Roosmalen throws a hook but Kitjakarn blocks it.
Van Roosmalen throws a lazy right hand but Kitjakarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kitjakarn feints a counter leg kick.
Kitjakarn checks a leg kick.
Van Roosmalen misses with a hook.
Kitjakarn slips a jab from Van Roosmalen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Roosmalen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Van Roosmalen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Roosmalen gets tackled into the ropes by Kitjakarn. Kitjakarn maintains the clinch.
Van Roosmalen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roosmalen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kitjakarn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Roosmalen is trying to break the clinch but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Roosmalen lands a body punch.
A short right from Kitjakarn.
Kitjakarn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
Van Roosmalen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kitjakarn lands with a right to the head.
Van Roosmalen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Roosmalen has had enough of the clinch but Kitjakarn keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitjakarn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Roosmalen's elbow.
Van Roosmalen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand.
Kitjakarn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
Van Roosmalen is trying to force a seperation but Kitjakarn has the dominant position.
Kitjakarn pushes Van Roosmalen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kitjakarn has Van Roosmalen pressed against the ropes, preventing Van Roosmalen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Roosmalen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Roosmalen controls his hands.
Van Roosmalen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kitjakarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitjakarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roosmalen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Roosmalen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kitjakarn lands with a right to the head.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn scores with a shot to the side of Van Roosmalen's head.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kitjakarn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Roosmalen prevents a body shot from Kitjakarn.
Biabas Kitjakarn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kitjakarn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitjakarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kitjakarn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Roosmalen wants to get back to striking at distance but Kitjakarn won't allow it.
Kitjakarn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Roosmalen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kitjakarn working aggressively here.
Kitjakarn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kitjakarn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kitjakarn tries to work over Van Roosmalen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitjakarn lands a left hand.
Kitjakarn struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Roosmalen controls his hands.
Van Roosmalen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kitjakarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Roosmalen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Roosmalen is trying to push Kitjakarn away but Kitjakarn has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Van Roosmalen tries to stall but Kitjakarn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kitjakarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kitjakarn digs a right hand into Van Roosmalen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Roosmalen's gas tank.
Kitjakarn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kitjakarn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biabas Kitjakarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kitjakarn 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biabas Kitjakarn!
Biabas Kitjakarn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 17221 p4p, 56 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 5061 p4p, 161 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Boobie Miles Iii has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boobie Miles Iii seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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40
240 lbs
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273 lbs
10 - 19 - 0 |
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Granite chin
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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 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Miles Iii tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miles Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ in the buildup to the fight.
Zinsou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miles Iii.
A telegraphed right hand from Zinsou misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Miles Iii misses its target.
Zinsou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miles Iii throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Miles Iii lands a head shot.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Zinsou blocks it.
Zinsou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii misses with some punches.
Zinsou is trying to break the clinch but Miles Iii is controlling him.
Zinsou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zinsou tries a body shot but Miles Iii blocks it.
Miles Iii lands an uppercut.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Zinsou clinches up with Miles Iii and pushes him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miles Iii avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Zinsou avoids it easily.
Zinsou looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range.
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Zinsou has double underhooks.
Miles Iii is trying to push Zinsou away but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miles Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou stalling in the clinch but Miles Iii improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miles Iii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
Miles Iii tries to circle away but Zinsou has him pinned against the ropes.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Miles Iii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miles Iii blocks an uppercut.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zinsou has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii avoiding damage as Zinsou throws knees to the body.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii misses with a leg kick.
Zinsou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miles Iii slips a jab from Zinsou.
Nice uppercut lands for Zinsou. That snapped Miles Iii's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miles Iii lands a glancing blow to the side of Zinsou's head.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Miles Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a right hand
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Miles Iii misses with a straight left.
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Miles Iii gets tackled into the ropes by Zinsou. Zinsou maintains the clinch.
Miles Iii breaks the clinch.
Zinsou rushes Miles Iii and presses him up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Miles Iii tries to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Miles Iii throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zinsou blocks it with crossed arms.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Zinsou moves away
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Zinsou has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zinsou scores with a jab to the head.
Zinsou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Zinsou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zinsou tries to clinch but Miles Iii is having none of it.
Zinsou takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miles Iii, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Miles Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zinsou backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles Iii.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miles Iii is keeping busy.
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zinsou rushes Miles Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Miles Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Miles Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zinsou doesn't seem phased though.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zinsou is stalling here.
Miles Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boobie Miles Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miles Iii. Miles Iii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miles Iii darts in trying to clinch
and Zinsou counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou connects with a body shot.
Miles Iii missing with a left hand there. Zinsou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zinsou throws a shot from downtown. Miles Iii moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Zinsou staying out of range there.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Zinsou strikes.
Zinsou slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Miles Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Zinsou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Miles Iii.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Zinsou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles Iii misses the target.
Miles Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Zinsou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miles Iii cracks the inside of Zinsou's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou clinches up against the ropes.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou slips a straight right by Miles Iii.
Zinsou throws the left hand but Miles Iii avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Miles Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zinsou catches Miles Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miles Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zinsou 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.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Zinsou avoids nicely.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou.
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou scores with a hook to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miles Iii throws a series of punches but Zinsou moves out of range.
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!
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Miles Iii keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou avoids the body shot from Miles Iii.
Zinsou moves into the clinch successfully.
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Zinsou pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii tries to break the clinch but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinsou takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zinsou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii taking a breather.
Zinsou trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Miles Iii.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Zinsou has him pressed against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Zinsou.
Zinsou effectively controlling the action here.
A hook to the body from Miles Iii.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yayi Zinsou.
Well Zinsou 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Doctor Doolittle (ranked 2673 p4p, 318 weight class) and John Kyle Romo (ranked 7345 p4p, 612 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Kyle Romo enters the ring!
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222 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 40 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Doolittle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
58 - 42 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, John Kyle Romo!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romo tries to clinch but Doolittle is having none of it.
Doolittle throws out a head kick that Romo doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Romo crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Romo's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut.
Romo 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.
Romo misses with a straight right.
Romo ducks under a wild hook from Doolittle.
Romo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Romo misses its intended target.
Romo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Romo working aggressively here.
Romo tries to throw a body punch but Doolittle avoids it by throwing Romo back against the ropes.
Romo misses with a body punch.
Doolittle lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Romo fails to land.
Doolittle 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.
A short uppercut from Doolittle.
Doolittle lands a nice uppercut.
Romo is rocked!
Romo working aggressively here.
Romo is still on wobbly legs! Can Doolittle finish him?
Doolittle cracks Romo with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Romo goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Romo wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Doctor Doolittle!
Our winner, Doctor Doolittle, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 23076 p4p, 519 weight class) and Maximus Meridius (ranked 2771 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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223 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Meridius!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorny falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meridius counters with a right hand to the body.
Gorny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Meridius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gorny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rio Fight Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Meridius misses with a few strikes there.
Gorny misses with a hook to the body
and Gorny takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Meridius on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gorny looks to score with a jab to the body but Meridius is just out of range.
Meridius staggers Gorny with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Gorny looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
It looks like Mateusz Gorny has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meridius closes the distance and pushes Gorny back into the ropes.
Meridius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meridius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorny backwards.
Gorny swings wildly with an uppercut but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meridius works on Gorny's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meridius.
Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorny backwards.
Gorny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meridius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorny or not.
Gorny is breathing heavily.
Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meridius digs a right hand into Gorny's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorny's gas tank.
Gorny tries to work over Meridius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meridius works on Gorny's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Meridius.
Meridius lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meridius.
Meridius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Meridius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gorny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meridius works on Gorny's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Meridius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meridius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gornys head.
A nice left hand lands by Gorny.
Meridius lands a body shot.
Meridius pushes Gorny back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius pushes Gorny back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meridius misses with the head strike.
Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorny's elbow.
Meridius prevents a body shot from Gorny.
Gorny misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Meridius on the inside.
Gorny tries a body shot but Meridius blocks it.
Gorny wants to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorny.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Meridius avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Gorny avoids it by throwing Meridius back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Maximus Meridius should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Gorny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meridius throws an overhand right that lands on Gorny's shoulder, as Gorny tries to avoid the shot.
Gorny seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A good leg kick by Meridius.
Meridius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meridius dodges the punch combination from Gorny.
Meridius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorny is looking to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorny misses with a double jab.
Gorny throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Meridius lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gorny slips a jab from Meridius.
As Meridius looks to move away, Gorny throws a big counter combo but Meridius just gets out of the way.
Maximus Meridius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Meridius.
Meridius circles away from the clinch attempt
and Meridius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meridius loads up on a big right hand but Gorny slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Meridius.
Gorny seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maximus Meridius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorny swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius cracks Gorny with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gorny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meridius.
Gorny is looking to clinch.
Gorny throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gorny misses with a wild body shot.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorny moves away.
Gorny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meridius scores with the left hand. Gorny knows he should have avoided that one.
Gorny throws a sloppy body shot
and Meridius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Meridius moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Gorny! Meridius continues to tee off on Gorny, landing with a left and a right! Meridius connects with a right hand that leaves Gorny sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Meridius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Meridius!
Our winner, Maximus Meridius, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamil Kaminski (ranked 6456 p4p, 537 weight class) and Cole Miller (ranked 1796 p4p, 211 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Miller!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaminski throws out the jab.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Cole Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaminski throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
Nice straight punches there by Kaminski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaminski.
Kaminski loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Kaminski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaminski throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Kaminski.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaminski.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Kaminski saw that one coming.
Kaminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller takes one on the button.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a hook but Kaminski blocks it.
Kaminski scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaminski's sensitive parts.
A left lands for Kaminski.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Kaminski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaminski throws out the jab.
Kaminski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaminski avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaminski misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaminski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Kaminski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaminski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Kaminski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kaminski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Kaminski misses its intended target.
Kaminski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Miller lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kaminski misses the target.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaminski. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Kaminski is looking to clinch.
Kaminski tries to clinch up.
Kaminski loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Kaminski lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Kaminski misses with a hook.
Nice shot by Miller.
Kaminski misses with a hook.
Kaminski scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaminski misses with a wild body shot.
Kaminski throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaminski is just out of range.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Kaminski slips the punch.
Kaminski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Miller on the side of the head.
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 Kamil Kaminski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kaminski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaminski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miller's head.
A lazy left from Kaminski finds it's target.
Kaminski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Kaminski misses.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Kaminski moves away and avoids it.
Kaminski tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaminski tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Miller thumps Kaminski with a low kick.
Kaminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaminski.
Kamil Kaminski is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaminski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaminski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaminski.
Kaminski moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Kaminski moved out of range nicely.
Miller lands with a right hand.
Kaminski clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kaminski fails to land.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaminski can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Kaminski scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with a body punch.
Kaminski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Kaminski breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a body punch but Kaminski moves out of range.
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!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kaminski misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Kaminski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaminski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaminski catches Miller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miller throws a body punch but Kaminski moves out of range.
Kaminski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaminski.
As Miller tries to get set, Kaminski tries to push him back and clinch up but Miller manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller stuns Kaminski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Kaminski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
Kaminski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaminski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miller. Miller obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Kaminski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaminski.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kaminski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller clobbers Kaminski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaminski tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaminski throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Kaminski is looking to clinch.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kaminski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaminski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Miller throws out a powerful jab.
Kaminski misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaminski is just out of range.
It looked like Kaminski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miller.
Kaminski throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski scores with a jab.
Kaminski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaminski.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Miller. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miller clobbers Kaminski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaminski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaminski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kaminski dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Kaminski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller throws a body punch but Kaminski moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Kaminski throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Kaminski 's knee.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Kaminski sizes up Miller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaminski misses with a looping left.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski darts in and clinches Miller up against the ropes.
Kaminski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaminski throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaminski scrambles back to his feet.
Kaminski misses with a hook.
Kaminski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kaminski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Kaminski avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaminski off the ropes and back into range.
Kaminski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaminski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Kaminski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaminski misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miller 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 2396 p4p, 295 weight class) and Tyga Laxx (ranked 3715 p4p, 414 weight class). Drahomir comes to the ring accompanied by Outspoken. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dalibor Drahomir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyga Laxx !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drahomir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drahomir throws a leg kick but Laxx checks it.
Drahomir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drahomir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dalibor Drahomir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drahomir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Laxx misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drahomir tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
Drahomir 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.
Drahomir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laxx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laxx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Laxx .
Drahomir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laxx misses with a punch on the inside.
Drahomir blocks an uppercut.
Laxx lands a nice uppercut.
Drahomir blocks an uppercut.
Laxx lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drahomir has a couple of punches blocked by Laxx .
Laxx can't find room to land a body shot as Drahomir controls the action.
Laxx lands a body punch.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
Drahomir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laxx misses with the head strike.
Drahomir lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laxx backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drahomir.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drahomir working aggressively here.
Laxx presses Drahomir against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Drahomir - that landed with a thud.
Laxx lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drahomir.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laxx .
Drahomir tries to work over Laxx 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laxx throws a punch but it's blocked by Drahomir.
Drahomir misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drahomir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laxx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laxx struggles to land a body shot inside as Drahomir controls his hands.
Drahomir lands with a light punch inside.
Laxx blocks a body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drahomir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir misses with a body punch.
Drahomir blocks a body shot from Laxx .
Laxx lands with a left to the head.
Laxx doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drahomir tries a body shot but Laxx blocks it.
Drahomir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laxx 's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laxx .
Drahomir misses with some punches.
Drahomir blocking some punches.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir misses with a punch on the inside.
Drahomir lands a nice uppercut.
Laxx tries to work over Drahomir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drahomir misses with some punches.
Drahomir scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laxx .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laxx tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drahomir managing to block the knees to the body from Laxx .
Laxx landing knees to the body.
Drahomir can't find room to land a body shot as Laxx controls the action.
Drahomir blocking some punches.
Drahomir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drahomir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drahomir lands with a right hand.
Drahomir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Laxx at a distance.
Drahomir looks to land a combination. Laxx sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Drahomir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laxx can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with an overhand left.
Drahomir misses with a wild body shot.
Drahomir lands with a good body shot.
Laxx takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drahomir is looking to wear down Laxx with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laxx swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laxx works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drahomir punishes Laxx 's body with a nice straight punch.
Laxx slips under a jab from Drahomir.
Drahomir moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drahomir fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drahomir lands with a hook. Laxx tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drahomir scores with a head kick.
Laxx throws a looping overhand right but Drahomir ducks down to avoid it.
Drahomir motions for Laxx to come forward. Drahomir throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laxx tries to counter by closing the distance.
Laxx misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Drahomir misses the target.
Drahomir misses with an uppercut. Laxx saw that one coming.
Laxx moves out of range of the strikes.
Laxx misses with a double jab.
Drahomir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drahomir misses with an uppercut. Laxx saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Laxx lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drahomir doesn't seem phased though.
Laxx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Laxx takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Drahomir catches Laxx right on the button with a cross.
Drahomir feints and then cracks Laxx 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laxx down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laxx .
Tyga Laxx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laxx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drahomir throws out the jab.
Laxx looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drahomir slips under a jab.
Drahomir lands with a good body shot.
Drahomir looks to land a body kick but Laxx moved away.
Laxx misses with the combination.
Laxx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drahomir thuds a left hand into Laxx 's body.
Laxx doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Drahomir throws a right and a left that Laxx avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drahomir delivers a nice body kick.
Laxx misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Drahomir counters with a two punch combo.
Drahomir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalibor Drahomir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Drahomir throws a head kick that misses
and Drahomir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drahomir looks to land a body kick but Laxx moved away.
Drahomir misses with a left hand
and Laxx counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Drahomir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laxx steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Drahomir.
Drahomir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Laxx avoids the body shot from Drahomir.
Drahomir lands with a good body shot.
Drahomir ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drahomir slips a straight right by Laxx .
Laxx takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxx walks into a stiff left hand from Drahomir.
Drahomir moves out of range as Laxx strikes.
Laxx takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drahomir scores with a kick to the midsection.
Drahomir scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx is looking to clinch.
Drahomir appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drahomir tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Drahomir. That snapped Laxx 's head back.
Nice shot lands for Drahomir.
Drahomir throws a head kick that Laxx semi-blocks.
Drahomir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laxx 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.
Drahomir fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laxx swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laxx cracks Drahomir with a good jab.
It looks like Dalibor Drahomir has been cut.
Drahomir throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch lands to the side of Drahomir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laxx looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drahomir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drahomir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Drahomir.
Laxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir throws a lazy right hand but Laxx sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drahomir misses with a kick to the body.
Laxx looks to land a combination but Drahomir avoids it well.
Drahomir dodges the punch combination from Laxx .
Drahomir jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Drahomir.
Drahomir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Laxx blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drahomir throws a punch but it's blocked by Laxx .
A head punch on the inside from Drahomir fails to land.
Drahomir misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Laxx .
Drahomir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drahomir.
A head punch on the inside from Laxx fails to land.
Tyga Laxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Laxx on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalibor Drahomir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Drahomir 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dalibor Drahomir!
During a confident post fight interview, Dalibor Drahomir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dhabu Vihdonic (ranked 23245 p4p, 496 weight class) and Stanislaw Cheba (ranked 23184 p4p, 511 weight class). Dhabu Vihdonic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stanislaw Cheba's chin.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dhabu Vihdonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislaw Cheba!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vihdonic. Cheba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vihdonic moves away.
Cheba throws a jab but it's blocked by Vihdonic.
Vihdonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheba was well out of range. Poor timing from Vihdonic.
Vihdonic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Stanislaw Cheba has been cut.
Vihdonic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vihdonic with a jab.
Vihdonic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vihdonic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cheba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vihdonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Cheba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vihdonic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vihdonic blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheba. Vihdonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vihdonic misses with a leg kick
and Cheba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vihdonic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vihdonic throws a shot from downtown. Cheba moves away and avoids it.
Cheba walks into a big right hand from Vihdonic and goes down! The referee sends Vihdonic to a neutral corner as Cheba gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
We've been informed that Cheba 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vihdonic.
Cheba walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Vihdonic! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dhabu Vihdonic!
Dhabu Vihdonic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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