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FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ray Morrison (ranked 3121 p4p, 356 weight class) and Theodore Cleaver (ranked 23905 p4p, 558 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Morrison might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Leave Me Alone. Cleaver is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Methlabs & MOONSHINE. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodore Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
Morrison is working Cleaver over against the ropes.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Morrison 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.
Cleaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Cleaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
Morrison blocks an uppercut.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
Morrison tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison lands a right hand.
Cleaver told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleaver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cleaver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Cleaver scores with a shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Cleaver scores a nice knee to the body.
Morrison is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Cleaver as the two fighters clinch.
Morrison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cleaver.
Morrison looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Cleaver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrison is defending well for now.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
A right hand to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Morrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cleaver misses with a low kick.
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison throws a low kick but Cleaver avoids it.
Cleaver moves out of range of the strikes.
Cleaver has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
It looks like Ray Morrison has been cut.
Cleaver lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cleaver's elbow.
Morrison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Morrison's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
Cleaver lands with a right to the head.
Cleaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Cleaver controls his hands.
Morrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Cleaver won't allow it.
Cleaver working Morrison over with knees to the body.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morrison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cleaver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison is looking to break free of the clinch but Cleaver has double underhooks.
Morrison is leaning against Cleaver and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Morrison tries to work over Cleaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleaver can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
A short right from Cleaver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleaver lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison needs to keep his hands up - Cleaver had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cleaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cleaver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cleaver lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrison is rocked!
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cleaver.
Oh Morrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleaver misses with a head kick.
Cleaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Cleaver wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Cleaver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Cleaver as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison gets tackled into the ropes by Cleaver. Cleaver maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Cleaver prevents a body shot from Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver prevents Morrison from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison blocking some punches.
Morrison tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
A short right from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Morrison won't want to take too many of those.
Cleaver presses Morrison against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cleaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morrison's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Cleaver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Cleaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cleaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrison tries to break the clinch but Cleaver is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
Cleaver cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Cleaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ray Morrison's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cleaver clinches with his opponent.
Ray Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Cleaver misses with a punch to the body.
Cleaver lands a knee to the body.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison works on Cleaver's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cleaver throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cleaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Morrison.
Cleaver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morrison. Morrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Theodore Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cleaver avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Cleaver.
Cleaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Cleaver moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
Morrison managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cleaver misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrison.
Cleaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
A short right from Cleaver on the inside.
Cleaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Cleaver's ribcage. Cleaver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Morrison wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Cleaver as the two fighters clinch.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cleaver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cleaver.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Cleaver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cleaver.
Cleaver scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison lands with a good body shot.
Morrison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morrison pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cleaver back to the ropes. Morrison follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cleaver wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
Cleaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Cleaver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Cleaver.
Cleaver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cleaver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cleaver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Cleaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cleaver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Cleaver!
After winning the bout, Theodore Cleaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 18220 p4p, 541 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 23878 p4p, 543 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Kickstart My Heart blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Snow.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Snow moves his leg out of the way.
Lee 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.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snow.
Snow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Snow throws a body kick that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Snow moves into the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lee gets through Snow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow misses with some punches.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snow's face.
Lee blocks a body shot from Snow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Snow shrugs off.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee prevents a body shot from Snow.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Snow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Snow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Snow's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Snow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Snow throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Snow checks a low kick from Lee.
Snow staying out of range there.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee blocks a head kick by Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Snow slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Snow's shoulder, as Snow tries to avoid the shot.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Snow.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Snow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Snow backs away looking to recover.
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Snow shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Snow lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow avoids the head kick by Lee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee misses the body punch
and Snow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Lee misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
Snow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snow cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee blocks a head kick by Snow.
Lee throws a leg kick but Snow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Snow works the jab nicely.
Snow 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.
Snow thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snow throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Snow throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow drives through and clinches with Lee against the ropes.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee avoids the head kick by Snow.
Snow checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Snow.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Snow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Snow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snow is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee backing away here, and Snow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snow blocks a head kick by Lee.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Snow scores with a punch to the head.
Lee jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Snow misses.
Snow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee blocks a head kick by Snow.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Snow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Snow.
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 Tommy Lee.
Well Lee 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 2423 p4p, 297 weight class) and Ruma Juttu (ranked 23891 p4p, 547 weight class). Ruma Juttu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Summers's chin.
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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
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruma Juttu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juttu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Juttu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juttu lands a nice looking body kick.
Juttu throws a lazy right hand but Summers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juttu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Juttu thuds his shin into the meat of Summers's side.
Juttu cracks Summers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Juttu scores with a leg kick.
Ruma Juttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Juttu wants to land a leg kick but Summers is out of range.
Juttu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juttu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Juttu cracks a nice hook into Summers's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Summers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juttu lands a jab to the head.
Summers checks a leg kick nicely.
Summers takes the fight into the clinch.
Summers lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu lands a shot to the body.
Juttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Juttu lands a nice uppercut.
Juttu throws a head punch that misses.
Juttu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juttu lands a right hand.
Juttu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juttu looking to throw knees to the head but Summers is blocking nicely.
Juttu tries to work over Summers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Juttu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juttu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Juttu fails to land.
Summers misses with the head strike.
Juttu blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Summers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Juttu.
Summers looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Juttu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Summers's elbow.
Summers scores with a shot to the side of Juttu's head.
Juttu gets through Summers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juttu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Juttu swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Juttu lands a shoulder strike.
Summers leaning against his opponent.
Juttu digs a right hand underneath Summers's ribcage. Summers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Summers.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juttu.
The referee calls for Summers to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juttu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Summerss head.
Summers managing to block the knees to the body from Juttu.
Juttu misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Summers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Summers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juttu was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Juttu avoids the head kick by Summers.
A punch combination from Summers misses.
Juttu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juttu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Summers takes a step back to recover.
Summers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juttu.
Juttu throws a low kick, looking for Summers's leg but Summers calmly moves out of range.
Juttu misses with a low kick.
Juttu slips a straight right by Summers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juttu misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Summers misses the target.
Juttu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Juttu lands a front kick.
Juttu dodges the punch combination from Summers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juttu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Summers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Juttu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Juttu connects with the punch.
Juttu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Juttu scores with a spinning back kick!
Juttu is looking to land body kicks.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Summers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Summers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Juttu connects with a high kick.
Juttu throws a body shot but no joy.
Summers missing with a left hand there. Juttu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Juttu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Juttu cracks Summers with a good jab.
Summers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers connects with a single shot there.
Summers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Summers tries to bum rush Juttu with a series of wild strikes but Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juttu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Summers throws a hook but Juttu avoids it easily.
Juttu lands a really nice looking cross but Summers seems unphased.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
That kick from Juttu tenderised Summers's leg. Summers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juttu tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juttu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juttu ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Juttu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Summers in his tracks.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juttu moves away.
Summers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Summers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Juttu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juttu throws a good cross that connects.
Juttu cracks a nice hook into Summers's ribs.
A jab from Summers misses.
Nathan Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruma Juttu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Juttu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Juttu blocks the body kick.
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juttu can pounce on him.
Juttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Summers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Juttu moves out of range as Summers strikes.
Nathan Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Summers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Summers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juttu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Summers throws a series of punches but Juttu moves out of range.
Summers looks to land a combination but Juttu avoids it well.
Juttu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Summers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Summers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juttu.
Summers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Summers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Summers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Summers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Juttu manages to avoid it.
Summers looks to score with a jab to the body but Juttu is just out of range.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juttu jabs at Summers's body.
Summers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruma Juttu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Summers scores with a punch to the head.
Summers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juttu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Summers tries to bum rush Juttu with a series of wild strikes but Juttu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juttu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juttu looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Juttu jabs Summers right on the nose. Summers blinks but takes it well.
Ruma Juttu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Summers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juttu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juttu thumps Summers with a low kick.
Summers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Juttu can pounce on him.
Summers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juttu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Summers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Juttu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Juttu.
Summers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Summers connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juttu 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.
Summers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juttu.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juttu!
Juttu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Juttu fakes the leg kick and cracks Summers in the body.
Juttu lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Juttu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jab from Juttu.
Juttu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juttu connects with a body shot that sends Summers's belly button to the back.
Summers throws a leg kick but Juttu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Summers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Juttu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Juttu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juttu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Summers.
Summers misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Juttu!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruma Juttu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Juttu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruma Juttu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 23903 p4p, 475 weight class) and Gerard De Villefort (ranked 2458 p4p, 97 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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279 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerard De Villefort!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo throws a body punch but De Villefort moves out of range.
Bandichoo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Bandichoo misses
and De Villefort counters with a two punch combo.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but De Villefort moves out of range.
Bandichoo 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.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bandichoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
De Villefort misses with a series of wild punches.
De Villefort avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Villefort throws a looping overhand right but Bandichoo ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
De Villefort goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo swats away the attempt to clinch by De Villefort.
De Villefort slips a jab from Bandichoo.
De Villefort keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bandichoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Villefort rushes Bandichoo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bandichoo breaks from the clinch.
De Villefort throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bandichoo on the side of the head.
De Villefort throws out a leg kick but Bandichoo moves out of range and De Villefort only half commits.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - De Villefort looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Villefort is looking to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bandichoo!
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
De Villefort appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Villefort moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
De Villefort tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Bandichoo misses.
A punch lands to the side of De Villefort 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bandichoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Villefort staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Villefort is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Villefort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bandichoo thinks about countering with a head kick.
De Villefort wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but De Villefort moves out of range.
Bandichoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taz Bandichoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
De Villefort misses with a low kick as Bandichoo jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from De Villefort. Those never looked like landing.
De Villefort drives through and clinches with Bandichoo against the ropes.
De Villefort working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Villefort controlling the action here for a moment.
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Villefort closes the distance and clinches.
De Villefort stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taz Bandichoo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Villefort avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
De Villefort is looking to clinch.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
De Villefort clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Villefort.
De Villefort stalling against the ropes.
Bandichoo working hard to break the clinch.
De Villefort's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bandichoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Villefort counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Villefort gets a clinch.
Bandichoo working hard to break the clinch.
De Villefort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Villefort avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo clobbers De Villefort with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Villefort wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Villefort's head.
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but De Villefort saw that one coming.
De Villefort wants to clinch.
De Villefort slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but De Villefort is just out of range.
Bandichoo lands with a straight right. De Villefort didn't see that one coming.
De Villefort tries to clinch but Bandichoo is having none of it.
Bandichoo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bandichoo lands with a shot to the body.
Gerard De Villefort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Villefort slips a jab from Bandichoo.
De Villefort is looking to clinch but Bandichoo is avoiding it.
De Villefort wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Bandichoo backs off De Villefort throws a huge counter combo but Bandichoo manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bandichoo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo throws a series of punches but De Villefort avoids them all with ease.
Bandichoo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandichoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
De Villefort clinches.
De Villefort is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hook to the body lands for De Villefort.
De Villefort prevents a body shot from Bandichoo.
A right hook to the body lands for Bandichoo.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bandichoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Bandichoo as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bandichoo throws a head kick but De Villefort moves out of range.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on De Villefort's shoulder, as De Villefort tries to avoid the shot.
De Villefort tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from De Villefort.
De Villefort wants to clinch up but Bandichoo keeps it at a distance.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and De Villefort releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Villefort crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bandichoo - the referee stops the clock and De Villefort gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bandichoo. De Villefort manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Villefort on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandichoo. Bandichoo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo lands with an uppercut that bounces De Villefort off the ropes and back into range.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Villefort takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Villefort walks into a left hand.
Bandichoo tried to score with a low kick but De Villefort checks it.
Bandichoo lands with an uppercut that bounces De Villefort off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws an overhand right that lands on De Villefort's shoulder, as De Villefort tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on De Villefort's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Villefort.
De Villefort uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
De Villefort takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bandichoo fails to land.
Bandichoo struggles to land a body shot inside as De Villefort controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bandichoo.
De Villefort's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandichoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but De Villefort moves out of range.
Bandichoo lunges at De Villefort with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De Villefort's hand.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
De Villefort tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bandichoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Villefort uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Villefort's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo takes a swing at De Villefort's ribcage but misses.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
De Villefort is looking for the big counter here.
De Villefort rushes Bandichoo and presses him up against the ropes.
De Villefort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Villefort is looking to control Bandichoo's arms but Bandichoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now De Villefort has his back to the ropes.
De Villefort is leaning against Bandichoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for De Villefort to work.
Bandichoo working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Villefort takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Villefort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bandichoo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandichoo feints and then cracks De Villefort's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Villefort down.
Gerard De Villefort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Villefort misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bandichoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Bandichoo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Taz Bandichoo thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 2223 p4p, 229 weight class) and Stipe Velasquez (ranked 3104 p4p, 300 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canseco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lisa Gerrard, Peter Bourke - Meltdown. Velasquez has chosen Gaining Momentum by MC Hammer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stipe Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canseco 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.
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Canseco .
Canseco walks into a straight right hand from Velasquez.
Canseco tries to bum rush Velasquez with a series of wild strikes but Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canseco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canseco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Velasquez misses with a looping left.
Canseco went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Canseco misses with a wild body shot.
Velasquez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Canseco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velasquez jabs at Canseco 's body.
Canseco throws a hook to the side of Velasquez's head but Velasquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velasquez tries to clinch up.
Canseco fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries a body shot but Canseco blocks it.
Canseco wants to break the clinch but can't.
Velasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
A short body shot lands from Velasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Canseco is breathing heavily.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canseco 's elbow.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Canseco .
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velasquez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Canseco tries to break free but Velasquez pushes him back against the ropes.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Canseco 's efforts to push away.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Velasquez lands a damaging elbow.
Velasquez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Canseco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco lands with a right to the head.
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Canseco 's eye.
Canseco scores with a shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Canseco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velasquez has him pressed against the ropes.
Velasquez throws an elbow but it misses.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Canseco in his tracks for a moment.
Velasquez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canseco takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an elbow that stopped Canseco in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Canseco avoids a wild elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands an uppercut.
Canseco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canseco 's defenses.
The referee calls for Velasquez to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Velasquez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canseco 's defenses.
Canseco wants to break free but Velasquez has control.
Canseco has had enough of the clinch but Velasquez keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Canseco 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Velasquez tries to clinch there but Canseco circles away.
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Canseco back into the ropes.
Canseco blocks an elbow strike.
Canseco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a shot to the body.
Canseco misses with a wild combination.
Canseco keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Canseco misses.
Canseco 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Velasquez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Canseco scrambles back to his feet.
Velasquez slips a jab from Canseco .
Jose Canseco is winning the standup battle so far.
Velasquez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Velasquez.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Velasquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Canseco manages to break the clinch.
Velasquez connects with a single shot there.
Velasquez lands a nice hook to Canseco 's body. Canseco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Velasquez closes the distance and pushes Canseco back into the ropes.
Canseco throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Nice elbow from Velasquez.
Velasquez misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez presses Canseco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Velasquez is stalling here.
Velasquez lands an elbow inside that Canseco shrugs off.
Canseco takes an elbow to the temple.
Velasquez just leaning against Canseco , taking a breather.
Velasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Canseco backwards.
Canseco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velasquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Velasquez lands with a left to the head.
Canseco prevents a body shot from Velasquez.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Velasquez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Velasquez leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Canseco dodges an elbow strike from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Canseco is rocked!
Velasquez lands an elbow just above Canseco 's eye.
Oh Canseco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez smacks Canseco right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Canseco goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Stipe Velasquez!
A very excited looking Stipe Velasquez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Jose Canseco was interviewed post fight and said 'Fucking CTE'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 2776 p4p, 319 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 2657 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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178 lbs
20 - 29 - 0 |
World class boxer
Very strong
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Bestarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
A little feinted left hand from Bestarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy scores with a nice head shot.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kennedy throws a body punch but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Bestarsson.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well.
Kennedy connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
Kennedy throws the kick towards the body but Bestarsson avoids it.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Bestarsson moves into the clinch.
Bestarsson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Bestarsson.
A frustrated look appears on Kennedy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Kennedy tries to tie him up.
Kennedy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bestarsson is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
Bestarsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kennedy checks it well.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bestarsson's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bestarsson takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bestarsson throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Bestarsson ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Bestarsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kennedy just manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bestarsson. Kennedy shrugs it off though.
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bestarsson slips a jab from Kennedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bestarsson.
Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Bestarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy.
Bestarsson blocks a head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bestarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bestarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kennedy counters with a body kick that stops Bestarsson in his tracks momentarily.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Bestarsson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bestarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Bestarsson moves out of range easily.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kennedy misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the body
and Bestarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Bestarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennedy moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bestarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bestarsson checks it well.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Viktor Bestarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy scores with a jab.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Bestarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bestarsson down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bestarsson.
Kennedy tries to work over Bestarsson's front leg with a kick but Bestarsson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bestarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bestarsson throws a counter high kick but Kennedy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Bestarsson ducked under it nicely.
Bestarsson throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy works over Bestarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bestarsson misses with a straight left.
Kennedy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kennedy avoids the body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bestarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy checks a low kick from Bestarsson.
Kennedy checks a leg kick.
Viktor Bestarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bestarsson avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bestarsson.
Kennedy checks the leg kick.
Kennedy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kennedy scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bestarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bestarsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kennedy feints a jab promting Bestarsson to slip. Kennedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bestarsson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bestarsson blocks the body kick.
Good shot there by Kennedy.
Bestarsson is rocked!
Kennedy plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Bestarsson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Bestarsson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steven Kennedy!
Our winner, Steven Kennedy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between King Naresuan (ranked 5599 p4p, 152 weight class) and Tearrius George (ranked 5143 p4p, 140 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying George's choice of entrance music: West Side Connection Bow Down. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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223 lbs
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227 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Naresuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Naresuan has a couple of punches blocked by George.
Naresuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naresuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naresuan lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George working aggressively here.
George scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George misses with a body punch.
Naresuan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and George avoids it.
Naresuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
George gets through Naresuan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
George throws an elbow that misses.
Naresuan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naresuan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
George blocking some punches.
Naresuan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naresuan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Naresuan.
George with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
George throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from George.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Naresuan stalling in the clinch but George improves position.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naresuan blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naresuan.
Naresuan lands a body punch in the clinch.
George lands with a short shot to the head.
George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Naresuan is defending well for now.
George takes a shot to the head.
Naresuan throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
A short right from George on the inside.
Naresuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naresuan lands a shot to the body.
George throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Naresuan cracks George with a nice body shot.
George tries to land knees in the clinch but Naresuan avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George working aggressively here.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Naresuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naresuan scores with a shot to the side of George's head.
Naresuan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
George lands a left hand.
Naresuan blocking some punches.
Naresuan misses with the head strike.
Naresuan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Naresuan.
A short right from Naresuan.
Naresuan lands an uppercut.
Naresuan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naresuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naresuan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naresuan throws a head punch that misses.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naresuan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naresuan's elbow.
George blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Naresuan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
George misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Naresuan misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by George there.
George looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Naresuan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George moves in looking to clinch but Naresuan pushes him off.
George takes one on the button.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
George closes the distance and clinches.
Naresuan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around?
George misses with some punches.
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from George.
George dodges an elbow strike from Naresuan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naresuan trying to land knees to the body.
George tries to land knees in the clinch but Naresuan avoids the damage to the body.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
Naresuan lands a right hand.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naresuan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George letting Naresuan take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naresuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George missing with knees to the body.
George using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Naresuan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Naresuan lands with a light punch inside.
Naresuan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Naresuan.
Naresuan lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
George misses with an elbow over the top.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Naresuan misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Naresuan.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naresuan.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
George lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
George blocks an uppercut.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naresuan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
George throws a head punch that misses.
Naresuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King Naresuan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naresuan.
Naresuan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
George creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Naresuan lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, George just misses with a elbow thrown towards Naresuan's brow.
Naresuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike.
Naresuan lands an uppercut.
Naresuan scores with a shot to the side of George's head.
George is breathing heavily.
A short left from Naresuan.
Naresuan tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Naresuan back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Naresuan fails to land.
Naresuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naresuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naresuan pushes George back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naresuan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naresuan.
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Naresuan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tearrius George's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Naresuan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tearrius George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! George crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naresuan - the referee stops the clock and George gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naresuan. George manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Naresuan connects with a leg kick. George looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
George blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Naresuan, as that shot connected.
Naresuan wants to clinch.
Naresuan throws out a head kick that George doesn't see coming - it connects and sends George crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into George's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
George is rocked!
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Naresuan throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from George! But no joy.
George changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naresuan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A leg kick checked by George.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George lands a really nice looking cross but Naresuan seems unphased.
George misses with an uppercut. Naresuan saw that one coming.
King Naresuan is winning the standup battle so far.
Naresuan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
George gets a clinch.
Naresuan lands with a light punch inside.
Tearrius George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naresuan lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Naresuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naresuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
George tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Naresuan lands a left hand.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Naresuan.
George blocking some punches.
Naresuan is looking to control George's arms but George gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naresuan has his back to the ropes.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naresuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naresuan avoids the elbow strike from George, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naresuan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Naresuan.
A short right from Naresuan on the inside.
Naresuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Naresuan lands with a right to the head.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike.
George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Naresuan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naresuan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head.
Still in the clinch, Naresuan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naresuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naresuan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Naresuan finish him?
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.
George seems to have recovered his senses.
George misses with a punch to the body.
George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Naresuan.
A short right from Naresuan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naresuan scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
George misses with the head strike.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Naresuan avoids it.
A hook to the body from Naresuan.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Naresuan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naresuan 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Naresuan!
Our winner, King Naresuan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Dieselnoi Por Pramuk (ranked 1759 p4p, 189 weight class) and Nik Snow (ranked 973 p4p, 114 weight class). Por Pramuk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muay Thai Music - Wai Khru Ram Muay. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Por Pramuk misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Por Pramuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Por Pramuk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Por Pramuk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Por Pramuk, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands a jab to Por Pramuk's midsection.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy body kick
and Snow counters with an outside leg kick.
Por Pramuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A countering left hand to the body from Snow misses.
Snow cracks Por Pramuk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Por Pramuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Por Pramuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Snow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Por Pramuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Por Pramuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow counters with a body kick.
Snow throws a hook but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow tries a quick counter leg kick but Por Pramuk is wise to it.
Snow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Por Pramuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fight stays on the outside here - Por Pramuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow tries a quick counter leg kick but Por Pramuk is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Por Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Por Pramuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Por Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snow swings for the body but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Por Pramuk tries to counter by clinching up but Snow breaks away and moves out of range.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Por Pramuk's head backwards.
Por Pramuk moves into the clinch successfully.
Por Pramuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Snow - that landed with a thud.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Por Pramuk's ribcage. Por Pramuk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Snow.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow strike.
Por Pramuk misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Por Pramuk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Snow throws a leg kick that misses.
Por Pramuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Por Pramuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snow's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Por Pramuk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Snow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Por Pramuk in his tracks.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up.
Por Pramuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter the offense by Snow and move into the clinch.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Por Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Por Pramuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Por Pramuk wants to slow Snow down by chopping away at his legs.
Por Pramuk with a nice cross.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Por Pramuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow digs a good hook to Por Pramuk's body.
Por Pramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Por Pramuk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk checks it.
Por Pramuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snow.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Snow only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snow scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Snow misses.
Snow misses with a straight left.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a thumping low kick.
Snow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Por Pramuk's head.
Por Pramuk misses with a straight left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Snow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Por Pramuk counters by moving into the clinch.
Nik Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Por Pramuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow avoids the elbow strike from Por Pramuk, against the ropes.
Por Pramuk lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nik Snow has been cut.
Snow avoids a wild elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk misses with a knee strike.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Snow takes an elbow to the temple.
Por Pramuk looking to throw knees to the head but Snow is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Snow dodges an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow that misses.
Por Pramuk is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Snow is keeping busy.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snow blocks an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Por Pramuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Por Pramuk throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snow blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Por Pramuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but Snow blocks it.
Por Pramuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Snow!
Nik Snow took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the fight. I lost, to a very skilled opponent. I will be back, and stronger than before!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jules Caesar (ranked 1409 p4p, 192 weight class) and Kenny Tchusuk (ranked 2718 p4p, 105 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jules Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Tchusuk!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tchusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caesar.
Caesar lands with an uppercut that bounces Tchusuk off the ropes and back into range.
Caesar lands with a good body shot.
Caesar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jules Caesar has been cut.
Tchusuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jules Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Caesar lands.
Tchusuk misses with a looping right.
Caesar tries to clinch but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Tchusuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tchusuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tchusuk misses with a leg kick
and Caesar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Tchusuk feints a counter leg kick.
Caesar is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tchusuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tchusuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Caesar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tchusuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caesar's corner calls for a 1-2. Caesar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caesar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tchusuk can pounce on him.
Tchusuk tries to keep at a distance but Caesar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caesar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tchusuk looks winded!
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tchusuk is defending well for now.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Caesar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Caesar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tchusuk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caesar connects with a knee to the head.
Tchusuk told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk tries a body shot but Caesar blocks it.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caesar lands an elbow that stopped Tchusuk in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Caesar blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Caesar.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
A short right from Caesar on the inside.
Tchusuk trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caesar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Caesar scores with a knee to the head.
Caesar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tchusuk's face.
Caesar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Caesar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Caesar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Caesar cracks the inside of Tchusuk's front leg.
Caesar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tchusuk in his tracks.
Caesar staying out of range there.
Tchusuk looks to land a left hand but Caesar moved out of range nicely.
Tchusuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caesar moves away.
Caesar misses with a wild body shot.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tchusuk can do to turn this around?
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Caesar.
Caesar is looking to land body kicks.
Tchusuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tchusuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caesar can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Caesar. That snapped Tchusuk's head back.
Caesar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caesar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caesar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jules Caesar is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tchusuk.
Caesar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tchusuk is out of range.
Caesar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caesar connects with an inside leg kick.
Caesar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caesar swings for the body but Tchusuk moves out of range.
Caesar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tchusuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tchusuk moves away from the strike by Caesar.
Caesar thumps Tchusuk with a low kick.
Tchusuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Caesar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Caesar.
Tchusuk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caesar digs a good hook to Tchusuk's body.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Caesar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar slips a straight right by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caesar lands with a nice body kick.
Kenny Tchusuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tchusuk misses with a body kick.
Caesar is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tchusuk misses with a lunging right hand
and Caesar counters with a nice uppercut.
Caesar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Caesar looks to land a combination but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Caesar darts in and clinches Tchusuk up against the ropes.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caesar connects with a knee to the head.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Caesar works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
Caesar lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Caesar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Caesar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Caesar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tchusuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jules Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caesar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Caesar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Caesar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tchusuk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar scores with a jab. Tchusuk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caesar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Caesar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Caesar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Caesar catches Tchusuk right on the button with a cross.
Tchusuk thows a leg kick but Caesar checks it
and Tchusuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caesar ducks under a wild hook from Tchusuk.
Caesar misses the shot to the body.
Tchusuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caesar connects with a body shot.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar avoids the head kick by Tchusuk.
Caesar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tchusuk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Caesar. Caesar obviously looking to wear him down.
Caesar keeps Tchusuk at a distance using the push kick.
Caesar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caesar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caesar clobbers Tchusuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caesar connects with a right hand. Tchusuk shakes it off.
Caesar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caesar throws a front kick that sends Tchusuk stumbling back into the ropes.
Tchusuk misses with a straight right.
Tchusuk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Caesar.
Good shot there by Caesar.
Tchusuk misses with a head kick.
Tchusuk falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Caesar counter with a right hand.
Tchusuk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caesar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Caesar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caesar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caesar.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Caesar.
Caesar lands with a right to the head.
Caesar misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jules Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caesar 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jules Caesar!
In his post fight interview, Jules Caesar gave a big smile as he said 'Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Makunouchi Ippo (ranked 23879 p4p, 428 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 2946 p4p, 269 weight class). Ippo comes to the ring accompanied by Indestructible. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Makunouchi Ippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuyoshi takes one on the button.
Ippo ducks under a wild hook from Tsuyoshi.
As Tsuyoshi tries to get set, Ippo tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuyoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Ippo avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Ippo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Ippo misses.
Ippo clinches up against the ropes.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo landing knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tsuyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuyoshi blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ippo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tsuyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tsuyoshi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with an elbow over the top.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ippo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Tsuyoshi is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tsuyoshi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tsuyoshi lands a left hand.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuyoshi blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tsuyoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsuyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ippo obliges.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi tries to land knees in the clinch but Ippo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuyoshi is defending well for now.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Ippo lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ippo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makunouchi Ippo dominated that 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.
Ippo misses with a straight left.
Danga de danga de dang - Ippo scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Ippo.
Ippo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsuyoshi scores with the left hand. Ippo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ippo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ippo throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuyoshi moves out of range easily.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Ippo clobbers Tsuyoshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good work by Tsuyoshi as he checks the leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws a right hand that misses
and Ippo counters with a one-two to the body.
Tsuyoshi is rocked!
Donk. Ippo catches Tsuyoshi right on the button with a cross.
Tsuyoshi is still on wobbly legs! Can Ippo finish him?
Good exchange - Ippo coming out on top.
Makunouchi Ippo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ippo throws a shot from downtown. Tsuyoshi moves away and avoids it.
Ippo looks low and kicks high, catching Tsuyoshi right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Tsuyoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsuyoshi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi moves forwards but Ippo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ippo.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ippo.
Tsuyoshi misses with a straight left.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch up but Ippo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Ippo.
Ippo connects with a quick right hand that sends Tsuyoshi tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Makunouchi Ippo!
Makunouchi Ippo made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Found 1 '.
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