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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Harumichi Bouya (ranked 23085 p4p, 520 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 3814 p4p, 364 weight class). Bouya comes to the ring accompanied by Victory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bouya
vs
Nurmagomedov

175 cm
23
155 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

179 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Solid chin

Dr Zoidberg Office

UnderGround Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harumichi Bouya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bouya is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Bouya was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouya moves away.
And Bouya counters with a quick kick to the body but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Bouya lands with a good body shot.
Bouya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a two punch combo.
A good leg kick by Bouya.
Bouya throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Bouya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bouya scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bouya avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bouya's head.
Nice cross by Bouya.
Bouya connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bouya.
Bouya jabs at Nurmagomedov's body.
Nurmagomedov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouya rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouya manages to avoid it.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping right.
Bouya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bouya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov stuns Bouya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bouya swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bouya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bouya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouya moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouya scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Nurmagomedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination that misses
and Bouya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Bouya.
A left lands for Bouya.

Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Bouya catches Nurmagomedov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Nurmagomedov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harumichi Bouya!
During a confident post fight interview, Harumichi Bouya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ret Ired (ranked 2309 p4p, 222 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 2725 p4p, 264 weight class). Boyka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Norman - Fury kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ired
vs
Boyka

150 cm
36
191 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

202 cm
33
240 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Lethal high kicks
KO power

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Dr Zoidberg Office

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 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ret Ired!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ired throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boyka.
Boyka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Ired moves into the clinch successfully.

Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired throws a hook to the side of Boyka's head but Boyka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ired has Boyka up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired is struggling to control the position.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ired misses with a knee strike.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired tries to land a knee to the head but Boyka blocks with his arms.
Boyka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ired looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ired.
Ired scores with a shoulder strike.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Boyka throws an elbow but misses.
Ired lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Ired breaks from the clinch.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.
Boyka scores with a spinning back kick!
Boyka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ired.
Boyka misses with a wild combination.
Ired tries to clinch there but Boyka circles away.

Ired closes the distance and pushes Boyka back into the ropes.
Boyka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Ired throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Ired.
Ired wants to stall.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ired missing with knees to the body.
Ired is working Boyka over against the ropes.
Ired is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ired leaning against his opponent.

Ired breaks the clinch.
Ired on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boyka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ired was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyka.

Ired closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ret Ired will probably get the nod.
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.

Ired takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ired ducks under a wild hook from Boyka.

Ired rushes Boyka and presses him up against the ropes.
Ired lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boyka misses with an elbow strike.
Ired has Boyka pushed against the ropes.
A short left from Ired.
Ired lands with a light punch inside.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Ired lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyka or not.
Boyka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boyka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ired stalling against the ropes.
Ired dodges an elbow strike from Boyka.

Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ired clinches up with Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ired stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boyka is breathing heavily.
Ired working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyka avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ired moves into the clinch successfully.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyka lands a nice elbow.

Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination.
Ired throws a big counter combination but Boyka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.

Ired moves into the clinch.
Ired cracks Boyka with a nice body shot.

Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ired ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Boyka misses with a two punch combination.

Ired moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ired makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ired takes an elbow to the temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ired looking to slow down the pace here.
Ired blocks an elbow strike.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
Ired takes an elbow to the temple.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
Ired avoids the elbow strike from Boyka, against the ropes.
A short right from Ired.
Ired throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boykas head.
Ired effectively controlling the action here.
Ired stalling in the clinch.
Boyka looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Ired breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ired avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ired clinches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boyka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ret Ired dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ired throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ret Ired is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyka scores with a nice strike.
Boyka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ired takes one to the chin there.
Ired misses with a wild combination.

Ired rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Boyka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A short right from Ired on the inside.
Ired stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Boyka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ired's brow.
Ired blocks the elbow strike.
Boyka throws an elbow but it misses.
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ired blocks an elbow strike from Boyka.
A right handed body shot lands from Ired.
Ired scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuri Boyka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka misses with an elbow over the top.
Ired stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boyka pushes off an throws an elbow but Ired leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ired.
Ired avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyka.
Ired lands a nice uppercut.

Ired manages to break the clinch.

Ired rushes Boyka and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ired wants to stall.
Ired holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ired lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ired lands a right hand.
Ired working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boyka throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ired avoids a wild elbow strike from Boyka.

Ired manages to break the clinch.
Boyka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ired tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyka 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.

Ired clinches with his opponent.

Ired breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ret Ired is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ired moves into range and clinches up with Boyka.
Ired blocks an elbow strike.
Boyka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ired is looking to clinch but Boyka is avoiding it.
Ired scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Boyka.
Boyka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boyka throws the left hand but Ired avoids the punch easily.
Ired lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boyka circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ret Ired showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ired, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ret Ired!
After the big win, Ret Ired made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 1755 p4p, 188 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 2640 p4p, 254 weight class). Stern comes to the ring accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Stern
vs
Bakiyev

184 cm
45
220 lbs
39 - 34 - 1

171 cm
43
163 lbs
34 - 41 - 1

Decent elbows
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Knockout power

Dr Zoidberg Office

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 39 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Bakiyev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Bakiyev moved out of range.
Stern cracks Bakiyev with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Stern misses
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Stern.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev throws out a counter right but Stern avoids it with no problem.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
Stern misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.

Stern closes the distance and clinches.

Stern breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stern looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stern tests Bakiyev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Stern throws a one two combo.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
Stern throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stern tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stern cracks Bakiyev with an open hand slap.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot.
Bakiyev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stern throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bakiyev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bakiyev avoids the head kick by Stern.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stern with a body shot.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Stern throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stern at a distance.

Stern drives through and clinches with Bakiyev against the ropes.

Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern misses with a double jab.
Stern misses the jab.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern throws out a leg kick but Bakiyev moves out of range and Stern only half commits.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stern stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stern tries to move into range but Bakiyev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bakiyev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bakiyev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Stern.
Nice jab there from Stern.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stern moves away.
Stern lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a right hand to the body.
Bakiyev lands a jab to the nose.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Stern scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stern is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bakiyev misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern moves out of range as Bakiyev strikes.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev looks to throw the jab but Stern is out of range.

Stern has closed the distance and engaged Bakiyev in a clinch.

Bakiyev breaks the clinch.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
We've been informed that Bakiyev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakiyev lands with a good body shot.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bakiyev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev connects with a body shot that sends Stern's belly button to the back.
Stern scores with a sloppy right hand. Bakiyev should have avoided that one.
Bakiyev takes one to the side of the head.
Bakiyev slips a jab from Stern.
Bakiyev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bakiyev blocks a low kick nicely.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Stern throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern lands a jab to Bakiyev's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakiyev cracks Stern with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Stern clinches with his opponent.

Bakiyev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stern throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Bakiyev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stern with a body shot.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Bakiyev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stern on the side of the head.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.

Stern clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howard Stern dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bakiyev swings for the body but Stern moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bakiyev at a distance.
Stern wants to clinch
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Stern throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Bakiyev misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stern lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bakiyev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bakiyev takes one on the button.
Bakiyev slips a straight right by Stern.
Stern misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stern scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev throws a right hand that misses
and Stern counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stern misses with an uppercut
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern lands a lovely overhand right.
Bakiyev ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakiyev.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Bakiyev is out of range.
Bakiyev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakiyev.
Stern is looking for a counter combo.
Bakiyev misses with a straight right.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Stern throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern misses with a hook
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stern!
Stern moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern tries to clinch there but Bakiyev circles away.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Stern misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bakiyev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stern comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howard Stern is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stern's head backwards.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Nice cross by Stern.
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakiyev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stern.
Stern throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bakiyev on the side of the head.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toktogulovich Bakiyev.
I think Stern has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Howard Stern!
Our winner, Howard Stern, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between David Tua (ranked 23950 p4p, 461 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 5721 p4p, 388 weight class). Zinsou has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Tua
vs
Zinsou

180 cm
28
265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

199 cm
31
273 lbs
15 - 27 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Dr Zoidberg Office

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tua scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Zinsou to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou looks winded!
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Zinsou dodges the punch combination from Tua.
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zinsou looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zinsou is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tua doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Zinsou crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Zinsou's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Tua!
David Tua decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hakeem Oki (ranked 2317 p4p, 65 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 12486 p4p, 213 weight class). Makarenko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Macarena - Original version kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Oki
vs
Makarenko

170 cm
39
123 lbs
32 - 9 - 0

194 cm
46
257 lbs
46 - 30 - 1

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class boxer
Heavy handed

Dr Zoidberg Office

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 32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hakeem Oki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 46 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oki scores with a leg kick.
Oki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makarenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Oki.
Oki doesn't manage to clinch there - Makarenko circles away.
Oki works over Makarenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Oki clobbers Makarenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makarenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oki is out of range.
Oki connects with a crisp jab.
Oki connects with a solid leg kick.
Makarenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makarenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oki throws a head kick that Makarenko semi-blocks.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Oki moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Oki moves out of range easily.
Oki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko moves out of range as Oki throws a body kick.
Oki lands a glancing blow to the side of Makarenko's head.
Oki scoring well with a low kick there.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Oki scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko takes a swing at Oki's ribcage but misses.
Oki throws a combination. Makarenko tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Makarenko is rocked!
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko looks winded!
Oki jabs Makarenko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makarenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Oki gets a clinch.
Oki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Oki lands with a left to the head.
Makarenko prevents a body shot from Oki.
Oki tries a body shot but Makarenko blocks it.
Makarenko looking to stall.
Oki lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Oki.
Oki lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oki lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Oki.
A body shot lands from Oki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Oki.
Oki lands a body shot.
Oki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Oki.
Makarenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oki is leaning against Makarenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oki lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Oki.
Oki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oki pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Oki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oki lands with a right hand.
Oki tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko blocks a head kick by Oki.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick
and Oki counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makarenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oki lands a lovely overhand right.
Oki connects with an inside leg kick.
Makarenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oki scores with a big combo that sends Makarenko crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Makarenko flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Oki jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakeem Oki!
A pretty intense looking Hakeem Oki took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arnaldo Silva (ranked 20260 p4p, 226 weight class) and Aleksi Heimo (ranked 2831 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Silva
vs
Heimo

186 cm
31
187 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

169 cm
22
146 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Dr Zoidberg Office

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksi Heimo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking to chop away at Heimo's legs.
Heimo tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a head kick but Heimo moves out of range.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heimo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heimo swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Heimo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimo.
No joy there for Heimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heimo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Heimo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heimo down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Heimo blocks the leg kick.
Silva walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Heimo scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Heimo misses.
Some wild striking there from Heimo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!

Silva gets a clinch.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimo has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva prevents a body shot from Heimo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heimo.
Heimo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Silva.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Heimo avoids the damage to the body.
Heimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Silva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heimo is defending well for now.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heimo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Heimo blocks an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Heimo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Heimo prevents a body shot from Silva.
Heimo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimo struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.

Heimo breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva moves out of range as Heimo throws a body kick.
Heimo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnaldo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnaldo Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Heimo staying out of range there.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.

Silva clinches.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Heimo avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimo digs a right hand into Silva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Silva's gas tank.
Heimo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimo tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the ropes.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimo avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimo's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Heimo.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Heimo.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimo can do to turn this around?
Heimo lands a nice uppercut.
Heimo tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva lands with a left to the head.
Heimo scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heimo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heimo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Heimo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Heimo clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Heimo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva throws a lazy body kick
and Heimo counters with a nice body shot.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Heimo counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heimo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heimo throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Heimo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimo misses with a body shot.
Heimo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Heimo.
Silva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Silva moves into the clinch.

Heimo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heimo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heimo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heimo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Heimo circles away.
Heimo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the ropes. Heimo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Silva cracks Heimo with a good jab.

Heimo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Heimo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Silva wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnaldo Silva!
Arnaldo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Masada The Zealot (ranked 3038 p4p, 318 weight class) and Mom Cheating (ranked 2674 p4p, 281 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

The Zealot
vs
Cheating

190 cm
38
162 lbs
24 - 19 - 0

173 cm
39
142 lbs
26 - 6 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Dr Zoidberg Office

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cheating ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheating.
Cheating has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cheating takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Cheating.
The Zealot went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cheating misses with a hook. The Zealot ducked under it nicely.
Cheating throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheating fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Zealot is out of range.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Zealot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Cheating tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Zealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cheating misses the target.
Cheating misses with a hook.
Cheating misses with an uppercut
and The Zealot counters with a left and a right that stings Cheating.
Cheating chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Zealot can pounce on him.
Cheating pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheating jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheating throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating wants to clinch up but The Zealot keeps it at a distance.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Cheating avoids it well.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Zealot cracks Cheating with a good jab.
Cheating missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Zealot is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Zealot.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good exchange - Cheating coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Cheating throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cheating with a hook.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Cheating.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Cheating.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Cheating avoids them all with ease.
Cheating tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Cheating tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Zealot was well out of range. Poor timing from Cheating.
Cheating just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheating misses with a low kick as The Zealot jumps back.
Cheating throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Zealot lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheating uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Zealot takes one on the button.
The Zealot cracks Cheating with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Zealot is looking to land body kicks.
Cheating throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Zealot counters with a low kick, right behind Cheating 's knee.
Cheating misses with a body shot.
The Zealot's corner calls for a 1-2. The Zealot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cheating thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheating tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Zealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Zealot - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Cheating misses.
Cheating tries to land a leg kick but The Zealot saw it coming and moves away.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Zealot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheating throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Zealot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheating.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheating.
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 Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
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.

A decent looking cross lands there for Cheating.
The Zealot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cheating tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Cheating scores with a leg kick.
The Zealot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Zealot staying out of range there.
Cheating looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
Cheating is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cheating ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheating misses with a low kick.
The Zealot throws a counter high kick but Cheating was just alert enough to avoid it.
The Zealot misses the shot to the body.
The Zealot pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheating back to the ropes. The Zealot follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Zealot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Zealot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheating wants to clinch
and The Zealot counters with a straight right hand.
The Zealot lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cheating throws a hook but The Zealot blocks it.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheating.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cheating throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
The Zealot blocks a jab.
Cheating scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Zealot blocks a jab.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheating.
The Zealot jabs Cheating to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cheating throws a jab but it's blocked by The Zealot.
Cheating misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Cheating.
The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Zealot scores with a nice strike.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Zealot.
The Zealot misses with a straight left.
Cheating throws the left hand but The Zealot avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheating throws a right hand that misses
enabling The Zealot to counter with a crisp jab.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
It looked like The Zealot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by The Zealot.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheating.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Cheating.
Cheating misses with a looping right.
The Zealot lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for The Zealot.
Cheating fails to land with a series of punches.
The Zealot throws a series of strikes that have Cheating backpedaling.
The Zealot checks a leg kick nicely.
Cheating looks to throw the jab but The Zealot is out of range.
Cheating connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheating throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Zealot.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Cheating.
Cheating tries a low kick but The Zealot avoids it.
It looked like The Zealot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cheating.
The Zealot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The Zealot slips under a jab.
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Zealot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cheating.
The Zealot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheating swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cheating looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cheating.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheating thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from The Zealot misses the target.
The Zealot slips a straight right by Cheating.
Cheating darts in trying to clinch
and The Zealot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Zealot staying out of range there.

Cheating takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating can't break the clinch.
Cheating tries to break free but The Zealot pushes him back against the ropes.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but The Zealot keeps him there for the moment.
Cheating is trying to break the clinch but The Zealot is controlling him.

The Zealot breaks from the clinch.
The Zealot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheating was well out of range. Poor timing from The Zealot.
The Zealot keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheating misses with a straight right.
Cheating lands a leg kick that knocks The Zealot off balance momentarily.
The Zealot scores with a punch to the head.
Cheating avoids the body shot from The Zealot.
Cheating will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Zealot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheating wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but The Zealot keeps him there for the moment.

Cheating breaks the clinch.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cheating moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Zealot slips a jab from Cheating.
The Zealot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cheating takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cheating! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Cheating.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheating misses with a few strikes there.
Cheating throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Zealot moves out of range as Cheating strikes.
Cheating throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Cheating misses.
Cheating throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mom Cheating just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Zealot scores with a head kick.
The Zealot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheating.
The Zealot looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cheating throws a shot from downtown. The Zealot moves away and avoids it.
The Zealot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cheating throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cheating misses with a left hand
and The Zealot counters with a straight right hand.
Cheating loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheating looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheating.
Cheating throws a hook to the side of The Zealot's head but The Zealot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Zealot is looking to counter punch.

Cheating clinches up with The Zealot and pushes him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cheating's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Zealot looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Zealot lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot connects with a single shot there.
Cheating stalks The Zealot and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Zealot's face. The Zealot staggers backwards, shaken.
The Zealot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Zealot backing away here, and Cheating unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cheating misses with a lunging right hand
and The Zealot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cheating's knee momentarily.
Cheating connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by The Zealot - just one landing.
Cheating pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from The Zealot misses.
Cheating on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Cheating lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cheating tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.
A big right from Cheating misses.
The Zealot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cheating throws a hook to the side of The Zealot's head but The Zealot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Zealot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Cheating misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheating ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Zealot moves away.
Cheating throws a poor cross that misses
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Cheating.
A swing and a miss from Cheating.
The Zealot throws a jab when Cheating was well out of range.
Cheating tries to land a leg kick but The Zealot saw it coming and moves away.
Cheating throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Zealot on the side of the head.
The Zealot scores with a nice head shot.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from The Zealot does it's job there.
Cheating throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Zealot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheating misses with a left hand
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheating fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
Cheating throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Zealot misses with a double jab
letting Cheating counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Cheating tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Zealot.
The Zealot fails to land with a series of punches.
Cheating misses with a hook. The Zealot ducked under it nicely.
The Zealot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cheating lands a really nice looking cross but The Zealot seems unphased.

The Zealot is rocked!
The Zealot slips under a jab.
Oh The Zealot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Zealot tries to get into range but Cheating steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops The Zealot! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cheating scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mom Cheating waved his t-shirt featuring Hardcore Nutrition 160Q ($150)'s logo in front of the cameras.