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WKBC:Cotto VS Turturro 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexi Litchkov (ranked 5850 p4p, 483 weight class) and Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 5679 p4p, 476 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexi Litchkov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexi Litchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Litchkov - that will leave a mark!
Nurmagomedov lands a jab-cross combination.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
Litchkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Litchkov misses with a low kick.
Litchkov throws a series of punches but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Litchkov works the jab nicely.
Litchkov with a nice calf kick.
Litchkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Litchkov throws out the jab.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov feints and then cracks Nurmagomedov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nurmagomedov down.
Litchkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Litchkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Litchkov tenderised Nurmagomedov's leg. Nurmagomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Litchkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurmagomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Litchkov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Litchkov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nurmagomedov takes a step back to recover.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Nurmagomedov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick from Litchkov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Litchkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov looks to land a right hand but Nurmagomedov moved out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov tries to bum rush Litchkov with a series of wild strikes but Litchkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Litchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Nurmagomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Litchkov.
Litchkov with a nice cross.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Litchkov avoids nicely.
Litchkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov takes one on the button.
Nurmagomedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Litchkov misses with an uppercut. Nurmagomedov saw that one coming.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Litchkov lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
Alexi Litchkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Litchkov throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Litchkov lands a jab to the nose.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice combination. Litchkov backs away looking to recover.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Litchkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litchkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a low kick nicely.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from Nurmagomedov both land. Nice combination.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nurmagomedov is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Litchkov - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Litchkov is looking to slow Nurmagomedov down with leg kicks.
Litchkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Litchkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Litchkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Litchkov cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Nurmagomedov does no damage.
Litchkov lands with a right hand.
Nurmagomedov throws a nice looking combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nurmagomedov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Litchkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moved away.
Litchkov misses with a leg kick.
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!
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Litchkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Litchkov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Litchkov avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Nurmagomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Litchkov.
Litchkov slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litchkov throws a lazy right hand but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that Litchkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Litchkov also avoids with ease.
Litchkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurmagomedov misses with a few strikes there.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Litchkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A big right from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Litchkov moves out of range.
Litchkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Litchkov dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Litchkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Litchkov connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Litchkov.
Nurmagomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nurmagomedov!
Litchkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov checks it well.
Nurmagomedov unleashes a big counter combination but Litchkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Litchkov misses with a hook.
Litchkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Litchkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Litchkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A big left from Litchkov misses.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild combination.
Alexi Litchkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov works over Litchkov's head and body with a nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Draco Nightfury (ranked 24962 p4p, 565 weight class) and Takeru Ishii (ranked 24092 p4p, 581 weight class). Ishii 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! Takeru Ishii has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Draco Nightfury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takeru Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightfury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ishii looks winded!
Nightfury connects with a nice looking jab.
Ishii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ishii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nightfury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightfury misses the target.
Ishii throws a poor cross that misses
and Nightfury counters with a straight right hand.
Ishii gets tackled into the ropes by Nightfury. Nightfury maintains the clinch.
Nightfury lands a nice shot to the body.
Nightfury pushes Ishii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nightfury unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nightfury stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Nightfury.
Nightfury wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Nightfury.
Nightfury utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nightfury working Ishii over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightfury digs a right hand into Ishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishii's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nightfury.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nightfury lands a left hand.
Ishii blocks an elbow strike.
Nightfury tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ishii avoids it.
Nightfury digs a right hand underneath Ishii's ribcage. Ishii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nightfury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nightfury lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nightfury obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nightfury obliges.
Nightfury pushes Ishii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nightfury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nightfury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nightfury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nightfury dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Nightfury is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nightfury seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Nightfury.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii pushes off an throws an elbow but Nightfury leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nightfury pushes Ishii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nightfury struggles to land a body shot inside as Ishii controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nightfury.
Nightfury lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishii backwards.
Nightfury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nightfury digs a right hand into Ishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishii's gas tank.
Nightfury works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nightfury is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ishii is defending well for now.
Nightfury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ishii is rocked!
A short left from Nightfury.
Ishii is still on wobbly legs! Can Nightfury finish him?
Nightfury landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nightfury digs a right hand into Ishii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ishii's gas tank.
Nightfury is leaning against Ishii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nightfury creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Ishii crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Ishii face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Nightfury takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draco Nightfury!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Juanito Cortez (ranked 3050 p4p, 369 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 24993 p4p, 687 weight class). Cortez comes to the ring accompanied by $$$. Baby Boy Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juanito Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
Cortez throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Cortez misses with a straight right.
Cortez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cortez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortez throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
Juanito Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Cortez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Harris stalks Cortez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortez's face. Cortez staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cortez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cortez checks the leg kick.
Cortez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Cortez should have avoided that one.
Cortez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Cortez down.
Cortez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Harris lands.
Cortez throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range.
Harris lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cortez will feel that in the morning.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris moves out of range as Cortez throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris cracks Cortez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cortez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Donk. Cortez catches Harris right on the button with a cross.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cortez connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris delivers a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris checks the leg kick.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cortez. That's going to slow Harris down.
Good work by Harris as he checks the leg kick.
Harris scores with a head kick. Cortez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris 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.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harris.
Cortez stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris is rocked!
Cortez throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris counters with a body kick.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Cortez finish him?
Cortez throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Cortez only half commits.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris drops his guard momentarily, allowing Cortez to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Harris! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Cortez takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juanito Cortez!
After winning the bout, Juanito Cortez 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 4264 p4p, 407 weight class) and James Lesnar (ranked 4429 p4p, 418 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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205 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov throws a leg kick which misses Lesnar's front leg but catches the back leg as Lesnar tries to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov darts in and clinches Lesnar up against the ropes.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesnar taking a breather.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandrov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lesnar digs a right hand into Alexandrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alexandrov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pressed against the ropes, preventing Lesnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Lesnar has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alexandrov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar avoiding damage as Alexandrov throws knees to the body.
Alexandrov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Alexandrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lesnar trying to stall but Alexandrov improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov drives through and clinches with Lesnar against the ropes.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lesnar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
Lesnar slowing the pace effectively.
Lesnar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Alexandrov with a series of wild strikes but Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lesnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Alexandrov counters by moving into the clinch.
Alexandrov breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov rushes Lesnar and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexandrov is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lesnar working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lesnar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lesnar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to break free.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Lesnar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alexandrov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alexandrov scores with a hook to the body.
Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Alexandrov digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Alexandrov has Lesnar pushed against the ropes.
Lesnar tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Alexandrov has him pinned against the ropes.
Alexandrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Alexandrov misses with a body punch.
Lesnar looking to stall.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alexandrov on the inside.
Alexandrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexandrov lands with a left to the head.
Alexandrov lands a body punch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the ropes.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch.
Alexandrov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Alexandrov forces Lesnar back against the ropes and clinches.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Alexandrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Lesnar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alexandrov up against the ropes.
Lesnar controlling the action here for a moment.
Lesnar continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar moves into the clinch successfully.
Alexandrov is trying to stall.
Alexandrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alex Alexandrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lesnar manages to break the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexandrov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alexandrov pushes Lesnar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lesnar is trying to push Alexandrov away but Alexandrov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lesnar misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
James Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov pushes Lesnar back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexandrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lesnar as Alexandrov tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Alexandrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Alexandrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Alexandrov 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryu Takemura (ranked 23795 p4p, 593 weight class) and Muhammad Om (ranked 6254 p4p, 498 weight class). Om has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ryu Takemura had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Takemura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Muhammad Om!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Om avoids a punch combination nicely.
Om tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takemura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takemura thuds his right hand into Om's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Takemura takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takemura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Om back to the ropes. Takemura follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Takemura lands a jab to the head.
Takemura fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura jabs Om right on the nose. Om blinks but takes it well.
Om is rocked!
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Om is still on wobbly legs! Can Takemura finish him?
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takemura digs a good hook to Om's body.
Takemura connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Om out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Maya Chigg (ranked 6540 p4p, 574 weight class) and Cyborg Silva (ranked 4974 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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43
142 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maya Chigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyborg Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigg tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chigg delivers a nice body kick.
Chigg is looking to clinch.
Chigg throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Chigg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses.
Chigg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chigg.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chigg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chigg throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Maya Chigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chigg throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chigg misses with a leg kick
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chigg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chigg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Silva counters with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chigg throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Chigg misses with a kick to the body.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Chigg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chigg misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Chigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chigg misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Chigg lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chigg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chigg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chigg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva counters with a body kick.
Chigg throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigg dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Chigg misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chigg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chigg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Chigg coming out on top.
Chigg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
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 Maya Chigg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva moves out of range of the leg kick from Chigg.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chigg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chigg wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva is trying to counter with his kicks.
Chigg misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Chigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Maya Chigg is winning the standup battle so far.
Chigg tries to land a body kick
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Chigg in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Chigg
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Chigg throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Chigg misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva blocks a head kick by Chigg.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva checks a low kick from Chigg.
Chigg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chigg is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Chigg throws a body kick that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chigg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chigg throws a body shot but no joy.
Chigg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chigg tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
An inside leg kick from Chigg misses.
A low kick from Chigg is predictable there
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Chigg throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Chigg is wise to it.
Silva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Chigg misses with an uppercut
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Chigg.
Chigg tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
Silva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chigg tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chigg moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilva.
Chigg misses with a low kick.
Silva blocks a jab.
Chigg misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chigg throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chigg throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chigg throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyborg Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chigg connects with a looping right hand.
Chigg with a hook.
Chigg misses with a straight right.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Chigg is wise to it.
Silva moves out of range as Chigg strikes.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chigg tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Chigg is wise to it.
Chigg misses with a hook.
Silva raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Chigg misses
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Chigg throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Chigg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chigg misses with a left hand
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chigg throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chigg thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigg throws a sloppy head kick
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Chigg misses with a hook to the body
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chigg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Chigg misses.
Chigg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chigg tries to clinch
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Chigg connects with a high kick.
Chigg looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chigg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva defending well as Chigg loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chigg misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chigg misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Chigg misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chigg throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Chigg was not able to check.
Chigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Chigg misses
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Chigg throws a head kick that misses
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chigg is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Chigg misses with a looping left.
Chigg scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Maya Chigg.
Well Chigg 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maya Chigg!
Maya Chigg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Brophy (ranked 1677 p4p, 37 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 2981 p4p, 120 weight class). Brophy comes to the ring accompanied by Last Caress - Metallica. Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Naoise Durnin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Brophy's chin.
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213 lbs
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270 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
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, John Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durnin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Brophy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy thuds a left hand into Durnin's body.
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Durnin.
Durnin tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab.
Durnin forces Brophy back against the ropes and clinches.
Durnin tries a body shot but Brophy blocks it.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Brophy misses with a punch on the inside.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brophy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Brophy throws an elbow but misses.
Durnin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brophy lands an elbow just above Durnin 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy presses Durnin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durnin blocking some punches.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the ropes.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Durnin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy prevents a body shot from Durnin.
Durnin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brophy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durnin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brophy lands with a short shot to the head.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durnin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
A right hand to the body from Durnin.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durnin moves to clinch but Brophy breaks away
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durnin closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Brophy tries a body shot but Durnin blocks it.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the ropes.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Brophy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durnin.
Durnin moves into the clinch.
Durnin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Durnin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brophy's elbow.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy tries to work over Durnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durnin tries to throw a body punch but Brophy avoids it by throwing Durnin back against the ropes.
Durnin struggles to land a body shot inside as Brophy controls his hands.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Durnin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brophy dominated that round.
That's time! Brophy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brophy connects with the punch.
Brophy feints a jab promting Durnin to slip. Brophy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Durnin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Durnin clinches up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Brophy.
Nice body punch from Durnin - that landed with a thud.
Durnin can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Durnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Brophy on the inside.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Durnin avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the ropes.
Durnin misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Durnin tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Durnin.
Nice body punch from Durnin - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brophy.
Durnin blocks an uppercut.
Brophy tries a body shot but Durnin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durnin tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durnin looks to clinch
and Durnin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durnin is rocked!
Brophy throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Durnin crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Brophy!
During a confident post fight interview, John Brophy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between David Tua (ranked 24269 p4p, 565 weight class) and Wilson El Cabare (ranked 25474 p4p, 617 weight class). Wilson El Cabare has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wilson El Cabare!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Cabare thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua throws a body punch but El Cabare moves out of range.
Tua punishes El Cabare's body with a nice straight punch.
El Cabare looks winded!
Tua throws a nice looking combination but El Cabare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua dances in with a quick combination. El Cabare is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tua snaps El Cabare's head back. El Cabare stumbles backwards against the ropes. Tua steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with El Cabare's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. El Cabare just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Tua!
David Tua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 5230 p4p, 111 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 2924 p4p, 72 weight class). Henryk Tymonowicz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anthony Johnson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymonowicz moves away.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tymonowicz.
As Johnson backs off Tymonowicz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tymonowicz's head.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Tymonowicz throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Tymonowicz misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
A jab from Johnson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes a swing at Tymonowicz's ribcage but misses.
Tymonowicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Tymonowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymonowicz has time to react.
Tymonowicz is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Tymonowicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Tymonowicz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Tymonowicz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'm the baddest mother F**ker out here, who wants this smoke next?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lorenzo Turturro (ranked 1302 p4p, 30 weight class) and Miguel Cotto (ranked 4392 p4p, 95 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Turturro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
A jab from Turturro misses.
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Cotto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turturro scores with a punch to the head.
Turturro throws out a loose jab but Cotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turturro misses with a right hand
and Cotto counters with a nice body kick.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Cotto shapes to counter with a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cotto.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro misses with a hook
and Cotto counters with an outside leg kick.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Turturro throws a right hand that misses
and Cotto counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto tries to move into range but Turturro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a body kick.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A jab from Turturro misses.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cotto blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turturro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turturro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turturro. Cotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turturro swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotto.
Cotto scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Turturro.
Turturro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turturro misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turturro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Turturro.
Turturro throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turturro's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto staying out of range there.
Turturro cracks a nice hook into Cotto's ribs.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turturro blocks it well.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Turturro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Turturro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Turturro misses with a left hand
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Cotto throws a body kick that misses.
Cotto throws a front kick aimed at Turturro's knee but Turturro avoids it well.
Cotto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lorenzo Turturro is winning the standup battle so far.
Cotto lands with an uppercut that bounces Turturro off the ropes and back into range.
Turturro throws a shot from downtown. Cotto moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cotto. That snapped Turturro's head back.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turturro blocks it well.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Turturro lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Turturro misses.
Turturro connects with the punch.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turturro throws out the jab.
Turturro is looking to wear down Cotto with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto is looking to slow Turturro down with leg kicks.
Cotto pushes Turturro away with a front kick.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turturro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turturro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cotto throws out the jab.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto throws a fast counter high kick but Turturro manages to duck under it in time.
Turturro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cotto has time to react.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turturro.
Cotto staying out of range there.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Cotto thinks about the counter body kick.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Turturro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cotto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a looping right.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Turturro dominated that second round.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice cross by Cotto.
Turturro misses the jab.
Cotto misses with a head kick.
Cotto moves out of range as Turturro strikes.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto catches Turturro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cotto scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto slips a straight right by Turturro.
Cotto moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorenzo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Cotto lands a head kick. Turturro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turturro lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turturro takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Turturro jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turturro blocks a leg kick.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
Cotto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turturro just misses with a punch to the body.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Turturro misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto scores with a shot to the body.
Turturro jabs at Cotto's body.
Cotto lands a nice shot that snaps Turturro's head back.
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!
Cotto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turturro.
Turturro misses the shot to the body.
Turturro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Cotto.
Cotto avoids the body shot from Turturro.
Turturro 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.
Cotto throws a sloppy head kick and Turturro moves out of range easily.
Turturro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turturro takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turturro lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Turturro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turturro throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turturro throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lorenzo Turturro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turturro misses with a straight left.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Turturro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turturro misses with a body shot.
Turturro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cotto counters with a nice body shot.
Turturro looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turturro moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Turturro misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turturro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotto was well out of range. Poor timing from Turturro.
Cotto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Turturro.
Turturro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cotto's head.
Turturro throws the left hand but Cotto avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turturro.
Nice shot lands for Turturro.
Turturro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turturro swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Turturro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cotto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto shapes to counter with a head kick.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a three punch combo that has Turturro backing up. Turturro nods at Cotto to acknowledge the strikes.
Turturro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Turturro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cotto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a straight right.
Cotto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Turturro avoids it.
Turturro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cotto on the side of the head.
Turturro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cotto throws a hook but Turturro avoids it easily.
Cotto moves forwards but Turturro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto misses with a low kick.
Turturro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Turturro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turturro.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Turturro had his way with Miguel Cotto in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Turturro misses its intended target.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miguel Cotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorenzo Turturro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Turturro slips the punch.
Turturro lands a head shot.
Turturro swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Cotto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turturro throws out the jab.
Turturro throws a shot to the body.
Turturro throws out a powerful jab.
Turturro clobbers Cotto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turturro blocks a head kick by Cotto.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Turturro. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro lands a nice looking body shot.
Turturro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Cotto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro misses with a body shot
and Cotto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Turturro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turturro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turturro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Cotto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turturro counters with a left to the body.
Cotto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turturro lands with a shot to the body.
Cotto throws a nice looking combination but Turturro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turturro looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotto is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cotto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotto wants to clinch up but Turturro keeps it at a distance.
Cotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Turturro misses with an uppercut. Cotto saw that one coming.
Turturro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Turturro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cotto wants to clinch.
Turturro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotto motions for Turturro to come forward. Cotto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turturro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turturro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Turturro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turturro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Turturro!
Lorenzo Turturro is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Lorenzo Turturro 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.
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