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Striking Masters 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Brodie King (ranked 6333 p4p, 434 weight class) and Ymer Nordman (ranked 5645 p4p, 408 weight class). King comes into the arena with Kanye West - Stronger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ymer Nordman !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordman fails with an attempt to clinch.
King moves out of range as Nordman throws a body kick.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King working some nice short punches in 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!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nordman is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a right hand.
King stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nordman 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nordman can't break the clinch.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from King.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nordman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to King's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nordman 's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nordman 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nordman is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from King.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
A short right from King.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman working aggressively here.
King leaning his opponent against the ropes.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands a right hand.
King connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Nordman is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nordman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nordman is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King blocks a body shot from Nordman .
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nordman looks winded!
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow.
Nordman misses with an elbow over the top.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Nordman .
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from King.
King landing knees to the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nordman throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
As Nordman looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Nordman just gets out of the way.
Nordman misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Nordman .
King avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Nordman , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King moves into the clinch.
King digs a right hand underneath Nordman 's ribcage. Nordman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
Nordman throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a left hand.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Nordman .
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nordman is breathing heavily.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nordman tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King with a knee to the head.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
A short right from King.
Nordman wants to break free but King has control.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nordman can do to turn this around?
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
Brodie King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands an uppercut.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
A shot in the inside from King.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King lands an uppercut.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nordman .
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from King on the inside.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from King on the inside.
A short left from King.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
Nordman is rocked!
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nordman is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nordman seems to have recovered his senses.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from King.
Nordman 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a left hand.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
Nordman takes a shot to the head.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brodie King dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab by King.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King stalls.
Nordman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Nordman .
King lands a shot to the body.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King presses Nordman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Nordman 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nordman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands a left hand.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
King prevents Nordman from breaking the clinch.
Nordman is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Nordman into the ropes.
A short right from King.
King has Nordman pressed against the ropes, preventing Nordman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King lands an uppercut.
King lands with a right to the head.
King lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands an uppercut.
King lands a damaging elbow.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King gets through Nordman 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from King.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
Nordman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Nordman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King scores with a shot to the side of Nordman 's head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a left to the head.
Nordman trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nordman into the ropes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
Nordman takes a knee right on the jaw!
King lands with a left to the head.
King is struggling to control the position.
King pushes Nordman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nordman backwards.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Nordman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordman s head.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands a nice elbow.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King cracks Nordman with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Nordman 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! Nordman wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brodie King!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Isadore James (ranked 5423 p4p, 489 weight class) and Teiji Iori (ranked 5587 p4p, 495 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Teiji Iori was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isadore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teiji Iori!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iori doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iori tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
A head kick misses from James.
Iori lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body kick there by Iori.
James tests Iori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iori blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from James.
Iori moves out of range as James strikes.
Iori looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Iori looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James throws a sloppy head kick and Iori moves out of range easily.
Iori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
Iori lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James throws the left hand but Iori avoids the punch easily.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Iori.
James throws a lazy right hand but Iori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iori defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iori is able to avoid easily.
Iori rushes James and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Iori misses with an elbow strike.
James prevents a body shot from Iori.
James blocks a body shot from Iori.
Iori lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
James breaks from the clinch.
Iori moves away from the strike by James.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James misses with a head kick.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iori takes the fight into the clinch.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James wants to stall.
James is trying to push Iori away but Iori has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from James on the inside.
Iori tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iori tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Iori throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Iori can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Iori prevents James from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Iori.
Iori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James tries to break the clinch but Iori is controlling the position.
Iori throws an elbow but it misses.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iori lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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 Isadore James will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from James misses
and Iori counters with a nice body shot.
Iori looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Iori there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Iori has managed to clinch.
Iori tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Iori trying to land knees to the body.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Iori scores with a knee to the head.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
Iori struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Iori lands an elbow that stopped James in his tracks for a moment.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Iori working James over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iori tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James can't break the clinch.
James avoiding damage as Iori throws knees to the body.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Iori throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
Iori scores a nice knee to the body.
Teiji Iori seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James lands a hook that snaps the head of Iori backwards.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James looking to stall.
Iori misses with a hook to the ribs.
James breaks from the clinch.
James missing with a left hand there. Iori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iori wants to counter the offense by James and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Iori misses with an attempted mid kick.
James scores with a big combo that sends Iori crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Iori flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! James jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isadore James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 2385 p4p, 63 weight class) and Ike Ibeabuchi (ranked 19190 p4p, 163 weight class). Ike Ibeabuchi 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Ibeabuchi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibeabuchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibeabuchi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zoid misses with a combination
and Ibeabuchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Zoid throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoid thinking.
Zoid tries to land a body kick
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice uppercut that drops Zoid onto his backside! Zoid bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Zoid is rocked!
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid throws an off balance right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping Zoid face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ike Ibeabuchi!
A victorious Ike Ibeabuchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Serious Dark (ranked 5102 p4p, 389 weight class) and Shin Tsu (ranked 23369 p4p, 470 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beat on the beat- The Ramones. Serious Dark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shin Tsu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serious Dark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shin Tsu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsu tries to move into range but Dark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dark counters with a left to the body.
Tsu swings widly with a right hand
and Dark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsu is rocked!
Tsu walks into a straight right hand from Dark.
Tsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Dark finish him?
Dark lands a lovely overhand right.
Dark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Tsu misses with a combination
and Dark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tsu misses with a jab to the body
and Dark counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Tsu goes down! Dark rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Tsu is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Serious Dark!
Serious Dark tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Wassa Tayu (ranked 23664 p4p, 474 weight class) and Jiro Takahashi (ranked 3277 p4p, 298 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wassa Tayu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Takahashi misses.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Tayu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tayu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takahashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tayu throws out the jab.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Takahashi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tayu misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jiro Takahashi has been cut.
Takahashi swings for the body but Tayu moves out of range.
Tayu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tayu throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Takahashi misses
and Tayu counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Tayu.
Tayu throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi throws a counter combo.
Tayu looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
A combination from Takahashi does no damage.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Tayu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Takahashi looks to land a combination. Tayu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Takahashi misses with an uppercut
and Tayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tayu throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Tayu ducked under it nicely.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Tayu moved away.
Tayu throws a head kick but Takahashi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Takahashi misses.
Tayu misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tayu. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tayu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tayu counter with a right hand.
Takahashi wants to land a leg kick but Tayu is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi looks to land a combination but Tayu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Tayu scores with a punch to the head.
Tayu looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Takahashi slips a jab from Tayu.
Takahashi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tayu misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Tayu throws a lazy uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tayu looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Takahashi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Takahashi is rocked!
Tayu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tayu.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tayu finish him?
Tayu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Takahashi throws an overhand right that lands on Tayu's shoulder, as Tayu tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tayu missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayu misses with a hook
and Takahashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Tayu counters with a beautiful hook that drops Takahashi to the mat! Will Takahashi be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Tayu to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Takahashi is up. He looks OK to continue.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tayu misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wassa Tayu should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Jiro Takahashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Jiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tayu.
Takahashi misses with a double jab
and Tayu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tayu.
Tayu moves out of range as Takahashi throws a body kick.
Takahashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
letting Tayu counter with a right hand.
Tayu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Takahashi walks into a jab.
Tayu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tayu misses.
Tayu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tayu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Tayu.
A telegraphed right hand from Tayu misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi tries a low kick but Tayu avoids it.
Takahashi throws a body punch but Tayu moves out of range.
Tayu staggers Takahashi with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Takahashi 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!
That has opened up Jiro Takahashi's cut even more.
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Takahashi. Those never looked like landing.
Tayu ducks under a wild hook from Takahashi.
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!
Tayu staggers Takahashi with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Takahashi 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! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Tayu is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wassa Tayu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuji Nagata (ranked 1683 p4p, 40 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 2098 p4p, 54 weight class). Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuji Nagata !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagata on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Watt 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watt.
Nagata moves in looking to clinch but Watt pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Watt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nagata doesn't seem phased though.
Nagata throws a leg kick which misses Watt's front leg but catches the back leg as Watt tries to avoid it.
Watt connects with a jab.
Watt misses the body punch
and Nagata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Watt throws a wild body kick that Nagata sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Watt. That snapped Nagata 's head back.
Nagata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagata throws a jab when Watt was well out of range.
Nagata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Nagata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata wants to clinch up but Watt keeps it at a distance.
Nagata avoids the head kick by Watt.
A good leg kick by Nagata .
Watt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Nagata misses
and Watt counters by clinching up.
Watt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nagata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watt.
Watt connects with a right hand. Nagata shakes it off.
Nagata loads up on a big right hand but Watt slips the punch.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watt moves away.
Nagata cracks Watt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Watt.
Nagata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watt manages to avoid it.
Nagata misses with a low kick.
Nagata moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nagata misses with a lunging right hand
and Nagata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagata slips a jab from Watt.
A little feinted left hand from Nagata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Watt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nagata throws a hook but Watt avoids it easily.
Nagata misses with a leg kick.
Watt scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagata wants to land a leg kick but Watt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt throws a one two combo.
Nagata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watt.
Nagata chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nagata scores with a leg kick.
Nagata ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagata lands a jab to the nose.
Watt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagata lands an overhand right.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Nagata slips the punch.
Watt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagata connects with a nice looking jab.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watt counter with a right hand.
Nagata closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagata has Watt pressed against the ropes, preventing Watt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nagata swings wildly with an uppercut but Watt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Scott Watt will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
As Watt looks to move away, Nagata throws a big counter combo but Watt just gets out of the way.
Watt throws a head kick but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata tries to score with a low kick but Watt moves his leg out of the way.
Watt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Watt misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata .
Nice defenses there by Watt.
Nagata bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagata is looking to clinch.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Watt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watt wants to counter with a clinch but Nagata pushes him away.
Nagata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watt misses with a wild body shot.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Watt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Nagata tenderised Watt's leg. Watt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott Watt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watt missing with a left hand there. Nagata was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nagata slips a jab from Watt.
Watt throws a combination that misses
and Nagata counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nagata .
Nagata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Watt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagata .
Nagata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watt.
Yuji Nagata is winning the standup battle so far.
Nagata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Watt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Watt misses with a two punch combination.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watt throws a push kick but Nagata slaps the foot to one side.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagata lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagata .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagata misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Watt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yuji Nagata is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagata feints a jab promting Watt to slip. Nagata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Watt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Watt misses.
Nagata lands a really nice looking cross but Watt seems unphased.
Watt misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Watt.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watt misses with the combination.
Nagata tries to close the distance and clinch but Watt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nagata throws a body shot but no joy.
Watt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagata .
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagata . Watt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nagata takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watt staying out of range there.
Nagata scores with a one two! Watt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuji Nagata dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nagata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nagata scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nagata wants to slow Watt down by chopping away at his legs.
Nagata throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagata looks to throw the jab but Watt is out of range.
Watt throws a lazy right hand but Nagata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nagata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Watt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagata was well out of range. Poor timing from Watt.
Nagata throws a leg kick but Watt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata tests Watt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nagata cracks Watt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nagata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watt misses with a series of wild punches.
Watt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watt throws a low kick, looking for Nagata 's leg but Nagata calmly moves out of range.
Watt takes a swing at Nagata 's ribcage but misses.
Nagata throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagata takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watt lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagata off the ropes and back into range.
Watt circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nagata lands a jab.
Nagata takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
As Watt backs away, Nagata returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watt. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagata misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watt misses with a double jab
and Nagata counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagata misses with a low kick as Watt jumps back.
Watt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Watt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watt throws a series of punches but Nagata avoids them all with ease.
Nagata scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watt throws a hook to the side of Nagata 's head but Nagata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagata 's corner calls for a 1-2. Nagata obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Watt is rocked!
Watt swinging wildly here.
Nagata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagata finish him?
Watt lands a slapping body shot.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Watt misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Watt.
Watt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuji Nagata .
Well Nagata 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuji Nagata !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Conors (ranked 4949 p4p, 471 weight class) and Shinsuke Nakamura (ranked 5179 p4p, 478 weight class). Conors comes to the ring accompanied by Cut the Cord- Shinedown. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Conors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinsuke Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conors. That did some damage!
Conors clinches up against the ropes.
Conors's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conors breaks the clinch.
Nakamura is looking to land body kicks.
Nakamura swings for the body but Conors moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Nakamura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conors on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nakamura. Nakamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Conors has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nakamura looking to slow down the pace here.
Conors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conors dodges the punch combination from Nakamura.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conors moves away.
Conors tries to land a front kick but Nakamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakamura lands a nice hook to Conors's body. Conors takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Conors in the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakamura.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakamura blocks a head kick by Conors.
Nakamura wants to slow Conors down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conors closes the distance and clinches.
Conors tries to stall but Nakamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conors breaks from the clinch.
Conors takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch but Conors keeps him there for the moment.
Conors manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conors circles away quickly and effectively.
Conors throws a leg kick but Nakamura sees it coming and moves out of range.
Conors throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nakamura.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Conors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Conors has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Conors moves into the clinch successfully.
Nakamura leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Conors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Conors is just out of range.
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Conors ducks down to avoid it.
Conors throws a series of punches but Nakamura avoids them all with ease.
Conors clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conors manages to break the clinch.
Nakamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Conors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura swings for the body but Conors moves out of range.
Conors wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinsuke Nakamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a hook
and before Nakamura can reset, Conors rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Nakamura is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conors. That did some damage!
Conors takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conors clinches with his opponent.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Conors gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the ropes.
Conors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conors fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nakamura, pushing him back against the ropes.
Conors effectively controlling the action here.
Conors blocks an elbow strike from Nakamura.
Conors misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nakamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conors breaks the clinch.
Conors takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conors's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Conors pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Conors misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conors moves into range and clinches up with Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a knee to the head.
Nakamura manages to break the clinch.
Conors throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alex Conors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Conors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Conors will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nakamura misses with a hook to the body
and Conors moves into the clinch.
Conors has Nakamura pressed against the ropes.
Nakamura working hard to break the clinch.
Conors looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Conors has double underhooks.
Conors lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Conors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Conors tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamura's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Conors breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Conors has managed to clinch.
Nakamura is trying to break the clinch but Conors is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Conors has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nakamura is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Conors just leaning against Nakamura, taking a breather.
Nakamura tries to stall but Conors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conors is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakamura is keeping busy.
Conors will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nakamura up against the ropes.
Conors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Conors takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conors.
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shinsuke Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Conors instigates a clinch.
Nakamura is trying to break free.
Conors has Nakamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Nakamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Conors has Nakamura pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Nakamura.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conors manages to break the clinch.
Conors has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Conors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Conors 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Conors!
A victorious Alex Conors thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Justin Biggs (ranked 2276 p4p, 57 weight class) and Vincent McGuire (ranked 20164 p4p, 183 weight class). Justin Biggs 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire checks a low kick from Biggs.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Biggs 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.
McGuire throws a hook but Biggs avoids it easily.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Biggs.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Biggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Biggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Biggs throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biggs.
A good leg kick by Biggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Biggs moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Biggs misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Biggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Biggs misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Biggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Biggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biggs ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire moves out of range as Biggs strikes.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
enabling Biggs to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Biggs.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
McGuire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biggs scores with a jab to the body.
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 Justin Biggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs'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.
Biggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Biggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biggs counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Biggs.
Biggs misses the jab.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Biggs misses with an uppercut
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Biggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biggs with a body shot.
Biggs needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Justin Biggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Justin Biggs is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Biggs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Biggs throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Biggs.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Biggs throws a leg kick
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire! But no joy.
Biggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Biggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Biggs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Biggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biggs takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Biggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biggs.
Biggs blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Biggs moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Biggs misses the target.
Biggs moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
McGuire throws the left hand but Biggs avoids the punch easily.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Biggs saw that one coming.
Biggs avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Biggs misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
It looked like Biggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Biggs slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Biggs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Biggs lands a jab to McGuire's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Biggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justin Biggs'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. This is the final round!
McGuire with a hook.
Vincent McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin Biggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from McGuire misses
and Biggs counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
letting Biggs counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire 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.
Biggs looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Biggs didn't see that one coming.
Biggs looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Biggs off the ropes and back into range.
Justin Biggs's cut is getting worse.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
Biggs jabs at McGuire's body.
Biggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Biggs connects with a crisp jab.
McGuire drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Biggs onto his butt! Biggs pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggs lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Biggs is rocked!
Justin Biggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Biggs is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McGuire doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Biggs crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Biggs's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent McGuire!
Vincent McGuire tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nigel Nobody (ranked 1284 p4p, 33 weight class) and Freddy White (ranked 2106 p4p, 55 weight class). Freddy White will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Nigel Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 27 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy White!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White cracks Nobody with an open hand slap.
Nobody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nobody on the side of the head.
Nobody lands with a cross.
A jab from Nobody finds it's way through White's defenses.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nobody circles away quickly and effectively.
It appears Nobody was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nobody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches White on the side of the head.
Nice cross by White.
Nobody throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands with a nice combination. Nobody backs away looking to recover.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nobody was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Nobody as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nobody is out of range and White settles back down.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a front kick aimed at Nobody's knee but Nobody avoids it well.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from White finds it's target.
Nobody on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Nobody on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freddy White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobody misses with a head kick.
A head kick by White misses
and Nobody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White is looking to slow Nobody down with leg kicks.
Nobody blocks a head kick by White.
Nobody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from White misses
and Nobody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Nobody lands an overhand right.
White throws a leg kick
letting Nobody counter with a right hand.
White is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Nobody misses the jab.
Nobody throws a hook to the side of White's head but White sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy White will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nobody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nobody thinks about countering with a body kick.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Nobody tries to counter by clinching up but White breaks away and moves out of range.
Nobody throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting White counter with a right hand.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nobody looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
Nice jab there from White.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Nobody to counter with a crisp jab.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Nobody fires out a quick counter leg kick but White just manages to avoid it.
White misses with a right hand
and Nobody counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a leg kick.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nobody. Nobody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nobody takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nobody at a distance.
Nobody sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Nobody finish him?
A punch combination from Nobody misses.
White walks into a left hand.
A head kick misses from Nobody.
Nobody throws a left and a right that both miss
and White counters with a head kick. That will keep Nobody thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White throws a head kick but Nobody moves out of range.
Nobody is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from White.
Nobody feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Nobody connects with a leg kick. White looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Nobody counters with a right hand that wobbles White! He's out on his feet! Nobody follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks White out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Nobody jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nigel Nobody!
An out of breath Nigel Nobody thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Freddy White was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the drawing board '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ravi Shankoli (ranked 1769 p4p, 45 weight class) and Uriah Small (ranked 2460 p4p, 66 weight class). Shankoli's entrance music is Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Ravi Shankoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Uriah Small!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shankoli.
Small throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shankoli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Small will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
Uriah Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small misses with a shot to the body
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Small.
Small shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small closes the distance and pushes Shankoli back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli breaks the clinch.
Small moves into the clinch.
Small lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a knee to the body.
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small connects with a solid leg kick.
Small connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Shankoli blocks the leg kick.
Shankoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Small connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Small.
Small smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Small - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Shankoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Shankoli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shankoli counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shankoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Small takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Small gets a clinch.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shankoli.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Small works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Small wants to land a leg kick but Shankoli is out of range.
Shankoli throws a counter high kick but Small was just alert enough to avoid it.
Small tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Small.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Uriah Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Small is looking to clinch.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Small is predictable there
and Shankoli counters with a two punch combo.
Small misses the body punch
and Shankoli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shankoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Small.
Small throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a good, hard body kick but Small shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small scoring well with a low kick there.
Small misses with a leg kick
and Shankoli counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Small lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shankoli doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Small.
Small looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Small dips to his left and cracks Shankoli with an uppercut!
Small throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Small throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small tried to score with a low kick but Shankoli checks it.
It looked like Shankoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Small lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Shankoli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Small.
Shankoli checks a low kick from Small.
Small lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shankoli's sensitive parts.
Shankoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Small throws out a leg kick but Shankoli moves out of range and Small only half commits.
Shankoli is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Small.
Shankoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Small tries to bum rush Shankoli with a series of wild strikes but Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shankoli throws a big counter combination but Small scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Small looks to land a combination. Shankoli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Small throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shankoli is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Small lands.
Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Small.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shankoli manages to avoid it.
Shankoli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shankoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Small.
Shankoli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Shankoli slips a straight right by Small.
A little feinted left hand from Shankoli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Small lands with a thumping leg kick.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Small drives through and clinches with Shankoli against the ropes.
Small misses with some punches.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Small scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Small misses with a low kick.
Small with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shankoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shankoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Shankoli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Small connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shankoli scrambles back to his feet.
Small closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small really dominated that round.
That's time! Shankoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Small throws a leg kick but Shankoli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shankoli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Shankoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shankoli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shankoli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small has closed the distance and engaged Shankoli in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Shankoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Small's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combo that has Small backing up. Small nods at Shankoli to acknowledge the strikes.
Shankoli ducks under a wild hook from Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small works Shankoli's body with a nice hook.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shankoli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Small lands with a nice body punch.
Shankoli slips under a jab from Small.
Small misses with a low kick.
Small connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Small looks to score with a jab to the body but Shankoli is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Small.
Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Small scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shankoli's calf.
Jab, jab by Small - just one landing.
Shankoli swats away the attempt to clinch by Small.
Small ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Small has Shankoli up against the ropes in a clinch.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uriah Small dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Small sizes up Shankoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Small cracks Shankoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Small misses with an uppercut
and Small takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ravi Shankoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Small doesn't manage to clinch there - Shankoli circles away.
Shankoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small lands an overhand right.
Shankoli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small cracks Shankoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Small lands a leg kick that knocks Shankoli off balance momentarily.
Small fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shankoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shankoli.
A quick step to the side and Shankoli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Small.
Shankoli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shankoli's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Small swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Small fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shankoli checks it well.
Shankoli is looking for a counter combo.
Uriah Small is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Small throws out the jab.
Shankoli is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Small, right into the meat.
Shankoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Shankoli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Small just manages to avoid it.
Small scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small closes the distance and clinches.
Shankoli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
A head punch on the inside from Shankoli fails to land.
Small prevents Shankoli from breaking the clinch.
Shankoli is trying to push Small away but Small has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shankoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Uriah Small seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shankoli misses with a body punch.
Shankoli breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Small 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 Shankoli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shankoli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uriah Small comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Small 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 44:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 44:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriah Small!
Uriah Small thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ravi Shankoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.
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