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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick Turgeon (ranked 5968 p4p, 5464 weight class) and San Diego Maradona (ranked 113 p4p, 87 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, San Diego Maradona!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maradona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
Maradona tries to counter by closing the distance.
Maradona slips a jab from Turgeon.
Maradona lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Patrick Turgeon has been cut.
Turgeon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turgeon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turgeon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turgeon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maradona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Maradona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maradona bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maradona takes a swing at Turgeon's ribcage but misses.
Turgeon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgeon throws a lazy right hand but Maradona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maradona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maradona drives through and clinches with Turgeon against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Turgeon fails to land.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Turgeon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maradona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
Nice body punch from Maradona.
Maradona cracks Turgeon with a nice body shot.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Turgeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maradona misses with the head strike.
Turgeon lands a shoulder strike.
Turgeon taking a breather.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Maradona lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Maradona as the two fighters clinch.
Maradona lands a left hand.
Turgeon looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maradona swings wildly with an uppercut but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maradona lands with a right to the head.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon tries to work over Maradona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona misses with some punches.
Turgeon lands with a short shot to the head.
Turgeon tries a body shot but Maradona blocks it.
Turgeon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maradona struggles to land a body shot inside as Turgeon controls his hands.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Turgeon's head.
Turgeon misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turgeon working aggressively here.
Turgeon struggles to land a body shot inside as Maradona controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona.
Maradona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turgeon's cut.
That's time! Turgeon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turgeon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maradona has closed the distance and engaged Turgeon in a clinch.
Maradona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turgeon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon.
Maradona scores with a shot to the side of Turgeon's head.
Turgeon blocks a body shot from Maradona.
Maradona blocks an uppercut.
Maradona misses with a body punch.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Maradona.
Turgeon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Maradona - that landed with a thud.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maradona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maradona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Turgeon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maradona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maradona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Turgeon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maradona.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Maradona throws a head punch that misses.
Maradona throws a punch but it's blocked by Turgeon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maradona's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Turgeon misses with a punch to the body.
Turgeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maradona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turgeon seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Maradona.
Turgeon lands a body punch.
San Diego Maradona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maradona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maradona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Maradona.
Turgeon scores with a shoulder strike.
Maradona prevents a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turgeon throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turgeon pushes off an throws an elbow but Maradona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maradona blocks a body shot from Turgeon.
Maradona digs a right hand into Turgeon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turgeon's gas tank.
Turgeon presses Maradona against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turgeon misses with an elbow over the top.
Maradona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maradona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maradona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maradona.
Turgeon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turgeon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turgeon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turgeon misses with the head strike.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maradona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turgeon's elbow.
Maradona tries a body shot but Turgeon blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maradona.
Turgeon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Maradona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maradona.
A short right from Maradona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maradona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maradona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
San Diego Maradona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turgeon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Maradona misses with a straight left.
Turgeon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maradona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turgeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turgeon is looking to counter the offense by Maradona and move into the clinch.
Turgeon walks into a big right hand from Maradona and goes down! The referee sends Maradona to a neutral corner as Turgeon gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Turgeon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maradona wants to counter the offense by Turgeon and move into the clinch position.
Maradona connects with a quick right hand that sends Turgeon tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). San Diego Maradona!
San Diego Maradona was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Congo (ranked 5369 p4p, 5567 weight class) and Roch Doisneau (ranked 85 p4p, 94 weight class). Roch Doisneau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo takes a swing at Doisneau's ribcage but misses.
Doisneau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Congo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doisneau throws out the jab.
Congo is looking to counter the offense by Doisneau and move into the clinch.
Doisneau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Congo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Congo gets tackled into the ropes by Doisneau. Doisneau maintains the clinch.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doisneau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doisneau.
Doisneau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Congo.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo is leaning against Doisneau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doisneau.
It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doisneaus head.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Congo as the two fighters clinch.
Doisneau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Congo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doisneau can turn it around.
Doisneau tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Doisneau back against the ropes.
Doisneau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Congo.
Doisneau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Doisneau scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doisneau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands a left hand.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doisneau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Congo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Doisneau can't find room to land a body shot as Congo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Doisneau working aggressively here.
Doisneau pushes Congo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doisneau presses Congo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Doisneau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doisneau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Doisneau.
Doisneau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doisneau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Congo doesn't seem bothered though.
Doisneau misses with a looping right.
Doisneau misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Congo looks to clinch
letting Doisneau counter with a right hand.
Congo connects with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doisneau.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo moves away from the strike by Doisneau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau scores with a sloppy right hand. Congo should have avoided that one.
Congo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Doisneau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Congo checks a leg kick.
Doisneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Doisneau misses.
Doisneau plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Congo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doisneau thuds his right hand into Congo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Doisneau misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Doisneau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roch Doisneau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Congo blocks the leg kick.
Congo has Doisneau up against the ropes in a clinch.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doisneau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doisneau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Congo.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Doisneau misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau misses with the head strike.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Doisneau.
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!
Congo tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doisneau as Congo tries to tie him up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Congo lands with a right to the head.
Doisneau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Congo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Congo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doisneau.
Congo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doisneau.
A head kick misses from Doisneau.
Congo drives through and clinches with Doisneau against the ropes.
Doisneau blocks an uppercut.
Congo blocking some punches.
Doisneau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doisneau's elbow.
A hook to the body from Congo.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo blocks a body shot from Doisneau.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doisneau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doisneau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Doisneau avoids it by throwing Congo back against the ropes.
Doisneau tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Doisneau back against the ropes.
Congo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doisneau or not.
Congo misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Congo scores with a shoulder strike.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doisneau misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands a hook that snaps the head of Doisneau backwards.
Doisneau blocking some punches.
Doisneau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doisneau misses with a body punch.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Doisneau.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Congo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doisneau.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doisneau.
Doisneau misses with a punch to the body.
Doisneau tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing Doisneau back against the ropes.
Doisneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
Doisneau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doisneau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo lands a body shot.
Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Doisneau.
Doisneau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Doisneau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Congo gets through Doisneau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Congo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doisneau working aggressively here.
Congo is leaning against Doisneau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Congo's cut.
That's time! Congo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Congo lands a jab.
 It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Doisneau counters with a nice leg kick.
Doisneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doisneau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Congo tries to clinch but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau misses with a body shot.
Doisneau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Doisneau.
Doisneau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doisneau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doisneau.
Doisneau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doisneau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doisneau tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo forces Doisneau back against the ropes and clinches.
Congo lands a left hand.
Doisneau tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Congo.
Doisneau is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doisneau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Congo.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doisneau's elbow.
A short right from Doisneau.
A short body shot lands from Congo as the two fighters clinch.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Doisneau's head.
Doisneau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Congo's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Congo.
A short right from Congo.
Congo lands a body punch.
Congo lands a left hand.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Congo lands with a short shot to the head.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Congo stalling against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Congo.
Congo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Congo.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau.
Congo pushes Doisneau back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo had his way with Roch Doisneau in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Congo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Doisneau.
Congo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Doisneau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Doisneau missing with a left hand there. Congo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Congo tries to clinch there but Doisneau circles away.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Doisneau throws out a counter right but Congo avoids it with no problem.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo lands a nice looking body shot.
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau throws a sloppy head kick
and Congo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Congo tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Congo.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Congo cracks Doisneau with a nice body shot.
Doisneau is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Congo as the two fighters clinch.
Congo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Congo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Congo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doisneau backwards.
Congo tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Congo.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberto Congo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Congo - that landed with a thud.
Congo lands with a light punch inside.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Doisneau controls his hands.
Congo is looking to control Doisneau's arms but Doisneau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Congo has his back to the ropes.
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doisneau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Congo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doisneau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Doisneau tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
Congo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Congo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Congo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Macaco Cidadão (ranked 5512 p4p, 6136 weight class) and Chad Billingsly (ranked 90 p4p, 118 weight class). Cidadão comes into the arena with Boogie 2nite - Booty Luv blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Macaco Cidadão!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Billingsly!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billingsly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cidadão swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cidadão.
Macaco Cidadão seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cidadão throws out the jab.
Billingsly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cidadão takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cidadão uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Cidadão ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Cidadão misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Billingsly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cidadão rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billingsly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billingsly has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cidadão misses with an uppercut.
Billingsly lands with an overhand left.
Cidadão throws a lazy uppercut
and Cidadão takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billingsly moves out of range as Cidadão strikes.
Cidadão lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Billingsly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cidadão looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billingsly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billingsly moves in looking to clinch but Cidadão pushes him off.
Cidadão throws a series of punches but Billingsly avoids them all with ease.
Cidadão misses with a body shot.
Cidadão loads up on a big right hand but Billingsly slips the punch.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cidadão moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cidadão throws a shot to the body.
Cidadão throws a looping overhand right but Billingsly ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Cidadão misses.
Billingsly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Billingsly misses.
Cidadão avoids the head kick by Billingsly.
Cidadão scores with a crisp jab that stopped Billingsly in his tracks.
It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly tries to clinch up.
Cidadão has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Billingsly has Cidadão up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cidadão lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Billingsly throws a head punch that misses.
Billingsly lands a left hand.
Cidadão can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
Cidadão misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cidadão tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cidadão scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cidadão lands a shot to the body.
Cidadão tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Billingsly has a couple of punches blocked by Cidadão.
Cidadão blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Billingsly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cidadão misses with the head strike.
Cidadão blocking some punches.
Cidadão tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Cidadão tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Cidadão lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Billingsly has had enough of the clinch but Cidadão keeps him there for the moment.
Cidadão scores with a shot to the side of Billingsly's head.
A right hand to the body from Cidadão.
Cidadão lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cidadão lands an elbow inside that Billingsly shrugs off.
Cidadão misses with a body punch.
Billingsly prevents a body shot from Cidadão.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cidadão misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cidadão lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cidadão blocks an uppercut.
Cidadão throws a punch but it's blocked by Billingsly.
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 Macaco Cidadão will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cidadão. Billingsly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cidadão looks to throw the jab but Billingsly is out of range.
Billingsly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billingsly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Macaco Cidadão is winning the standup battle so far.
Billingsly moves out of range as Cidadão strikes.
Cidadão takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Billingsly clinches.
A body shot lands from Cidadão.
Cidadão lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cidadão lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Cidadão tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Cidadão lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Cidadão digs a right hand into Billingsly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billingsly's gas tank.
Cidadão digs a right hand into Billingsly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billingsly's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cidadão misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cidadão tries to throw a body punch but Billingsly avoids it by throwing Cidadão back against the ropes.
Cidadão lands with a light punch inside.
Cidadão makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Cidadão.
Billingsly is breathing heavily.
Cidadão lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Cidadão on the inside.
Cidadão is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Billingsly can do to turn this around?
Cidadão lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cidadão scores with a shot to the side of Billingsly's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billingsly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cidadão lands a right hand.
Cidadão digs a right hand underneath Billingsly's ribcage. Billingsly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Cidadão.
Cidadão lands an uppercut.
Cidadão lands an elbow just above Billingsly 's eye.
Cidadão lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cidadão lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Billingsly is rocked!
Cidadão lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cidadão.
Cidadão creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Billingsly's defenses.
Billingsly is still on wobbly legs! Can Cidadão finish him?
Cidadão lands an elbow inside that Billingsly shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cidadão creates a bit of distance and cracks Billingsly with a big uppercut! Billingsly goes down! The referee pushes Cidadão away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Billingsly make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Cidadão takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Macaco Cidadão!
Macaco Cidadão 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 Tom Obama (ranked 5712 p4p, 5678 weight class) and Vasko Madzarov (ranked 160 p4p, 100 weight class). Vasko Madzarov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Obama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Madzarov!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama misses with a straight right.
Madzarov tries to clinch up
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vasko Madzarov has been cut.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Obama misses.
Madzarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madzarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madzarov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obama.
Obama gets tackled into the ropes by Madzarov. Madzarov maintains the clinch.
Obama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madzarov misses with a punch to the body.
Madzarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Madzarov blocking some punches.
Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov tries to work over Obama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Madzarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama digs a right hand into Madzarov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madzarov's gas tank.
Madzarov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Obama lands a right hand.
Madzarov blocks an uppercut.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Madzarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Madzarov back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Madzarovs head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madzarov misses with a body punch.
Madzarov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obama seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Madzarov can turn it around.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Madzarov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama tries a body shot but Madzarov blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Madzarov.
A left hand lands to the body for Obama.
Madzarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama working aggressively here.
Madzarov working aggressively here.
Madzarov has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Madzarov can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Madzarov controls the action.
Madzarov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama prevents a body shot from Madzarov.
Madzarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madzarov or not.
Obama scores with a shoulder strike.
Madzarov looks winded!
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Obama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Madzarov finds it's way round the side to connect with Obama's head.
Obama misses with a body shot
and Madzarov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Madzarov jabs at Obama's body.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Madzarov moved out of range.
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madzarov at a distance.
Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madzarov doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama looks to score with a jab to the body but Madzarov is just out of range.
Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Madzarov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Madzarov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Madzarov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama connects with a right hand. Madzarov shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Madzarov as he connects with a hook.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama takes a swing at Madzarov's ribcage but misses.
Obama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Madzarov moves out of range as Obama strikes.
Madzarov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Obama blocks it well.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Madzarov's head.
Obama misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Madzarov is breathing heavily.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madzarov can do to turn this around?
Madzarov moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vasko Madzarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obama misses with a hook.
And Madzarov responds with a good body kick, but Obama manages to step out the way in time.
Madzarov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Madzarov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Madzarov feints a counter leg kick.
A big right from Obama misses.
Jab, jab by Obama - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.
Madzarov is rocked!
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madzarov.
A big left from Obama misses.
Madzarov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Obama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madzarov swings away with a body shot that misses
and as Madzarov tries to reset, Obama cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Madzarov is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
In his post fight interview, Tom Obama started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jason Hightower (ranked 5368 p4p, 5511 weight class) and Flor Delicada (ranked 154 p4p, 89 weight class). Hightower kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Power. Flor Delicada acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flor Delicada!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hightower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hightower has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hightower throws the left hand but Delicada avoids the punch easily.
Delicada throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Hightower misses.
Hightower scores with a nice right hand.
Hightower throws a body punch but Delicada moves out of range.
Hightower misses with a shot to the body
and Delicada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hightower lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delicada doesn't seem phased though.
Hightower throws a body shot but no joy.
Hightower throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delicada blocks a jab.
Hightower connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delicada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hightower.
Delicada throws out a counter right but Hightower avoids it with no problem.
Hightower wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower catches Delicada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delicada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hightower tries to land a leg kick but Delicada saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Hightower misses.
Hightower swats away the attempt to clinch by Delicada.
Delicada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hightower, pushing him back against the ropes.
Delicada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delicada working aggressively here.
Hightower is trying to break free.
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Delicada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Delicada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delicada.
Delicada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower blocks a body shot from Delicada.
Hightower digs a right hand into Delicada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Delicada's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delicada has a couple of punches blocked by Hightower.
Delicada is trying to maintain a safe position but Hightower gets an underhook and turns Delicada into the ropes.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Delicada controls his hands.
Delicada throws a head punch that misses.
Delicada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Delicada avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the ropes.
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Hightower scores with a body shot.
Hightower lands a glancing blow to the side of Delicada's head.
Hightower throws a lazy right hand but Delicada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delicada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hightower. That's going to slow Delicada down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hightower dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hightower takes a swing at Delicada's ribcage but misses.
Delicada unleashes a big counter combination but Hightower bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hightower lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delicada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jason Hightower seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delicada clinches up with Hightower and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hightower pushes Delicada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delicada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delicada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delicada lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hightower creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hightower struggles to land a body shot inside as Delicada controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Delicada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hightower prevents a body shot from Delicada.
Delicada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hightower working aggressively here.
Hightower trying to control the position but instead, Delicada has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hightower into the ropes.
Delicada tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Delicada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Delicada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hightower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delicada can do to turn this around?
Delicada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delicada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delicada.
Flor Delicada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delicada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delicada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delicada has managed to clinch.
Delicada tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hightower misses with the head strike.
Hightower is leaning against Delicada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delicada tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Delicada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delicada is working Hightower over against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Hightower.
Hightower breaks the clinch.
Delicada clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delicada digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Delicada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hightower backwards.
Delicada misses with a body punch.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delicada backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Delicada fails to land.
Delicada lands with a short shot to the head.
Delicada misses with a punch on the inside.
Delicada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delicada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hightower lands a right hand.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hightower on the inside.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delicada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
A short uppercut from Hightower.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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 Jason Hightower will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hightower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Delicada moves into the clinch.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delicada is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Hightower.
Delicada is still on wobbly legs! Can Hightower finish him?
Delicada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hightower working aggressively here.
Delicada tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delicada blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hightower fails to land.
Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delicada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Delicada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Hightower.
Hightower misses with some punches.
Delicada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Delicada seems to have recovered his senses.
Hightower is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delicada tries a body shot but Hightower blocks it.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower pushes Delicada back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hightower misses with a punch to the body.
Delicada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hightower tries to work over Delicada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delicada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delicada lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delicada digs a right hand underneath Hightower's ribcage. Hightower let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hightower blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Delicada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delicada swings wildly with an uppercut but Hightower uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delicada misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hightower creates a bit of distance and cracks Delicada with a big uppercut! Delicada goes down! The referee pushes Hightower away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Delicada make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Hightower takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
Jason Hightower seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tim Bravo (ranked 5798 p4p, 5799 weight class) and Bento Barboza (ranked 104 p4p, 161 weight class). Barboza is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Angel Of Death. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bento Barboza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barboza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Barboza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tim Bravo has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Bravo.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Barboza.
Barboza throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Barboza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a jab to the body
and Barboza counters with a nice body shot.
Bravo takes a swing at Barboza's ribcage but misses.
Barboza throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bravo!
It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and Barboza counters by moving into the clinch.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bravo.
Bravo struggles to land a body shot inside as Barboza controls his hands.
Barboza working aggressively here.
Bravo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barboza misses with a punch on the inside.
Barboza misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barboza fails to land.
A short right from Barboza.
A short left from Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Barboza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barboza takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Barboza.
Barboza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Barboza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barboza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barboza.
Barboza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bravo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barboza can turn it around.
Barboza on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bravo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Barboza.
Barboza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barboza swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barboza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barboza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bravo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo is trying to maintain a safe position but Barboza gets an underhook and turns Bravo into the ropes.
Bravo trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bento Barboza dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barboza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bravo under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Barboza. Beautiful body shot.
Bento Barboza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bravo walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Barboza rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Bravo has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Barboza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo is looking for a counter combo.
Bravo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barboza closes the distance and pushes Bravo back into the ropes.
Barboza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barboza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bravos head.
Barboza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Barboza.
Barboza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Barboza breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bravo with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bravo looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bravo get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Bravo is rocked!
Bravo leaves his chin hanging out and Barboza seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bravo crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bento Barboza!
Our winner, Bento Barboza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Elifasi Msomi (ranked 5677 p4p, 6242 weight class) and Wiaan Cronje (ranked 159 p4p, 127 weight class). Msomi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 1955 Axe Killer. The key to victory for Elifasi Msomi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elifasi Msomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiaan Cronje!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cronje missing with a left hand there. Msomi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cronje takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cronje scores with a head kick.
It looks like Elifasi Msomi has been cut.
Msomi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cronje throws a looping overhand right but Msomi ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Msomi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cronje.
Msomi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cronje manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Msomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cronje with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cronje moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Msomi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cronje.
Cronje changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Msomi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Msomi.
Msomi moves out of range as Cronje strikes.
Msomi walks into a stiff left hand from Cronje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Msomi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cronje moves into range and connects with a jab.
Msomi closes the distance but Cronje moves to the side
letting Cronje counter with a right hand.
Msomi stuns Cronje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Msomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Msomi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Cronje misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiaan Cronje dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elifasi Msomi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cronje scores with a nice strike.
Msomi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronje throws a hook to the side of Msomi's head but Msomi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cronje throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Msomi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cronje takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cronje throws a jab when Msomi was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Msomi.
A telegraphed right hand from Cronje misses the target.
Cronje avoids the head kick by Msomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Msomi works over Cronje's head and body with a nice combination.
Msomi is looking to wear down Cronje with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Msomi swings for the body but Cronje moves out of range.
Msomi tries to clinch there but Cronje circles away.
Msomi thuds a left hand into Cronje's body.
Cronje might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Msomi misses with a double jab
and Cronje counters with a nice uppercut.
Msomi throws a body shot but no joy.
Cronje appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Msomi closes the distance and clinches.
Msomi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Cronje tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Msomi blocks a body shot from Cronje.
Msomi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cronje's elbow.
Cronje blocks a body shot from Msomi.
Cronje misses with a body punch.
Cronje blocks a body shot from Msomi.
Msomi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Msomi presses Cronje against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cronje is breathing heavily.
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!
Msomi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cronje backwards.
Msomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Msomi blocks an uppercut.
Msomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronje controls his hands.
Cronje misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cronje.
A body shot lands from Msomi.
Msomi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Msomi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Msomi.
Cronje prevents a body shot from Msomi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elifasi Msomi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Elifasi Msomi'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.
Cronje throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Msomi misses with a body punch
and Cronje counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Msomi has Cronje up against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Cronje.
Msomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronje controls his hands.
Cronje lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cronje throws a punch but it's blocked by Msomi.
Still in the clinch, Cronje scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cronje lands a right hand that snaps the head of Msomi backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Msomi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cronje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cronje working aggressively here.
Cronje can't find room to land a body shot as Msomi controls the action.
Cronje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Msomi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Msomi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Msomi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Msomi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cronje tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Msomi's elbow.
Cronje takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Msomi as the two fighters clinch.
Cronje takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cronje working aggressively here.
Msomi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cronjes head.
Msomi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Msomi misses with a body punch.
Msomi tries to work over Cronje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Msomi cracks Cronje with a nice body shot.
Msomi struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronje controls his hands.
Elifasi Msomi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Msomi.
Msomi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Msomi is leaning against Cronje and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Msomi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Msomi throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cronje is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elifasi Msomi!
Elifasi Msomi spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Akecheta Paco (ranked 5662 p4p, 5520 weight class) and Joe Armstrong (ranked 99 p4p, 92 weight class). Armstrong has chosen Team America - America, Fuck Yeah! as his entrance music. Joe Armstrong is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akecheta Paco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paco takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Paco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Paco swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paco misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Paco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Armstrong's elbow.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Armstrong has him pressed against the ropes.
Paco misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Paco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong presses Paco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Armstrong pushes Paco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paco lands a right hand.
Paco tries to work over Armstrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Paco taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paco.
Armstrong pushes Paco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Paco.
A short uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
A left hand lands to the body for Paco.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Armstrong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Armstrong can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Paco.
Paco looking to slow down the pace here.
Paco manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Joe Armstrong has been cut.
Paco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Paco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Paco's head but Paco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
Armstrong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paco backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paco.
Paco throws a punch but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Paco blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paco. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paco takes one on the button.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paco, pushing him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Paco struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Paco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paco misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Paco.
Armstrong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Armstrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Paco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Paco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paco tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong lands a left hand.
Paco wants to break free but Armstrong has control.
Armstrong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paco tries to break the clinch but Armstrong is controlling the position.
Paco is trying to push Armstrong away but Armstrong has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Paco.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paco.
Armstrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Paco controls his hands.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Paco controls the action.
Armstrong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paco has had enough of the clinch but Armstrong keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong presses Paco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joe Armstrong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Paco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong gets through Paco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paco throws a head punch that misses.
Paco breaks the clinch.
Paco dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Paco.
Armstrong jabs Paco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Paco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paco throwing a counter right hand but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Paco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong tries to clinch there but Paco circles away.
Paco swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Paco.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Paco moves out of range.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong instigates a clinch.
Armstrong gets through Paco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Armstrong.
Paco blocking some punches.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands with a light punch inside.
Armstrong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paco misses with a body punch.
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!
Paco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong misses with a body punch.
Armstrong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armstrong.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paco gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paco just leaning against Armstrong, taking a breather.
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paco backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Armstrong fails to land.
Paco avoiding damage.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Paco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paco swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Armstrong.
Paco struggles to land a body shot inside as Armstrong controls his hands.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paco stalling in the clinch but Armstrong improves position.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong blocking some punches.
Paco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paco swings wildly with an uppercut but Armstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Paco.
Armstrong lands a shoulder strike.
Paco misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Paco tries to throw a body punch but Armstrong avoids it by throwing Paco back against the ropes.
Armstrong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paco backwards.
Armstrong lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Armstrong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong'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.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Paco moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Paco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paco throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Paco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paco keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong moves into the clinch successfully.
Armstrong presses Paco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Armstrong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Paco.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paco breaks the clinch.
Joe Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong pushes Paco up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Paco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paco blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paco.
A shot in the inside from Paco.
Paco throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong prevents a body shot from Paco.
Paco blocking some punches.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Armstrong tries to work over Paco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Armstrong pushes Paco back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Armstrong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the side of Paco's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong lands an uppercut.
Paco manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong rushes Paco and presses him up against the ropes.
Armstrong swings wildly with an uppercut but Paco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pacos head.
Paco blocking some punches.
Armstrong has a couple of punches blocked by Paco.
Paco is trying to break free.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Paco controls the action.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
Paco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Paco.
Armstrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Paco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Armstrong finds it's way through Paco's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Armstrong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Joe Armstrong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Armstrong closes the distance and catches Paco with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Paco is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Paco is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Paco is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Armstrong takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe Armstrong!
Joe Armstrong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Purjo Pekka Koistinen (ranked 23750 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Steven Adefemi (ranked 563 p4p, 272 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Adefemi!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Koistinen misses.
Adefemi thinks about the counter body kick.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a head kick.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
Koistinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Adefemi back into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koistinen.
Adefemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen lands an elbow inside.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Adefemi is trying to break free.
Adefemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adefemi tries to land a front kick but Koistinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Adefemi moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen misses with a hook. Adefemi ducked under it nicely.
Koistinen takes a swing at Adefemi's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Adefemi.
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adefemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Knees to the body from Koistinen.
A head punch on the inside from Adefemi fails to land.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adefemi looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adefemi.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen cracks Adefemi with a nice body shot.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen pushes Adefemi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Koistinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven Adefemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koistinen forces Adefemi back against the ropes and clinches.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adefemi can do to turn this around?
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adefemi takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Steven Adefemi has been cut.
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!
Adefemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adefemi is breathing heavily.
Adefemi tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Adefemi takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adefemi is rocked!
Adefemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koistinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Koistinen.
Adefemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Adefemi seems to have recovered his senses.
Koistinen lands an elbow that stopped Adefemi in his tracks for a moment.
Koistinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
Adefemi clinches.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koistinen works on Adefemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen presses Adefemi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adefemi's defenses.
Adefemi tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Adefemi.
Koistinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koistinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adefemi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koistinen stalls.
Koistinen digs a right hand into Adefemi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adefemi's gas tank.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adefemi or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Steven Adefemi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Adefemi slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koistinen slips a jab from Adefemi.
Koistinen misses with a straight right.
Adefemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Adefemi misses with a double jab
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adefemi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adefemi lands a high kick!
Adefemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adefemi instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a knee to the head.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adefemi is defending well for now.
Koistinen gets through Adefemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Adefemi is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adefemis head.
Koistinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adefemi's efforts to push away.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Adefemi was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Koistinen is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A victorious Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Charlie River (ranked 23803 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Riccardo Fernandes (ranked 586 p4p, 416 weight class). River's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Riccardo Fernandes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River misses the body punch
and Fernandes moves into the clinch.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Fernandes pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Fernandes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from River.
A short right from River on the inside.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from River.
River pushes Fernandes back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Fernandes leaning against his opponent.
Fernandes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through River's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from River.
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernandes.
River throws a hook but Fernandes avoids it easily.
River throws a push kick but Fernandes slaps the foot to one side.
Fernandes is looking to clinch.
Fernandes cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
A swing and a miss from River.
River's corner calls for a 1-2. River obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River feints and then cracks Fernandes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fernandes down.
Fernandes throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from River tenderised Fernandes's leg. Fernandes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fernandes ducks under a wild hook from River.
River swings for the body but Fernandes moves out of range.
River jabs at Fernandes's body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
Fernandes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but River circles away quickly and effectively.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fernandes momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernandes.
Fernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernandes's elbow.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River pushes Fernandes back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards River's brow.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Fernandes controls the action.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Fernandes uses good head movement to avoid it.
River digs a right hand underneath Fernandes's ribcage. Fernandes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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 Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
River will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River wants to land a leg kick but Fernandes is out of range.
Fernandes tries to clinch up.
River walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from River is predictable there
and Fernandes counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernandes is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fernandes.
Fernandes throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fernandes throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a body kick that stops Fernandes in his tracks momentarily.
Fernandes slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Fernandes throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River defending well as Fernandes loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes avoids the body shot from River.
Fernandes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernandes tries to clinch up
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fernandes throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River is looking to wear down Fernandes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fernandes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fernandes scrambles back to his feet.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fernandes.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandes.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River looks to land a body kick but Fernandes moved away.
River throws a looping overhand right but Fernandes ducks down to avoid it.
River looks to land a right hand but Fernandes moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from River.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandes manages to avoid it.
Fernandes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernandes clinches up with River and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from River.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Fernandes swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River tries to throw a body punch but Fernandes avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow over the top.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
River misses with a body kick.
River looks for the body kick but Fernandes saw that one coming.
Fernandes keeps River at a distance using the push kick.
Fernandes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River misses the shot to the body.
River misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
River scores with a jab to the head.
Fernandes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River throws a hook to the side of Fernandes's head but Fernandes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River lands with a nice body kick.
River with the inside leg kick.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
River takes a swing at Fernandes's ribcage but misses.
Fernandes tries to land a front kick but River steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
River swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River moves forwards but Fernandes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Fernandes loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernandes throws out the jab.
As Fernandes looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Fernandes just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes drives through and clinches with River against the ropes.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernandes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernandes as River tries to tie him up.
Fernandes blocks a body shot from River.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernandes controls his hands.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River blocks an elbow strike.
River tries to work over Fernandes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
River presses Fernandes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riccardo Fernandes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River blocks an elbow strike from Fernandes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a nice uppercut.
River misses with a punch to the body.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
River manages to break the clinch.
Fernandes tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like River was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fernandes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fernandes clinches with his opponent.
River blocks an elbow strike from Fernandes.
River dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
River blocks the elbow strike.
Fernandes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
River tries to circle away but Fernandes has him pinned against the ropes.
River takes an elbow to the temple.
Charlie River's cut is getting worse.
Fernandes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River blocks the elbow strike.
River misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Riccardo Fernandes.
I think Fernandes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
A relieved looking Riccardo Fernandes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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