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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 23038 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 298 p4p, 149 weight class). Carlton Adesanya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a double jab.
Adesanya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ragnvaldsson manages to circle out of the way.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ragnvaldsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Adesanya.
 It looks like Claes Ragnvaldsson has been cut.
Ragnvaldsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adesanya looks low and kicks high, catching Ragnvaldsson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
 Ragnvaldsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnvaldsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Ragnvaldsson rushes Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ragnvaldsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Ragnvaldsson has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
The referee calls for Ragnvaldsson to work.
Ragnvaldsson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya is looking to control Ragnvaldsson's arms but Ragnvaldsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adesanya has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Ragnvaldsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Ragnvaldsson does no damage.
Adesanya lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Ragnvaldsson goes down! The ref sends Adesanya to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Ragnvaldsson is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnvaldsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnvaldsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A lazy body kick from Ragnvaldsson
and Adesanya counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Ragnvaldsson crashing to the mat! Ragnvaldsson is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Adesanya screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlton Adesanya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 6124 p4p, 6765 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 639 p4p, 686 weight class). Cyrius Python has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 33 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python wants to clinch.
Mordino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Mordino throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mordino.
 It looks like Cyrius Python has been cut.
Python lands a hook that snaps the head of Mordino backwards.
Mordino tries a knee to the head but Python blocks it.
Python is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Python clinches with his opponent.
Mordino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mordino! But no joy.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Mordino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mordino pushes off an throws an elbow but Python leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Python's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Mordino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Python is looking to clinch but Mordino is avoiding it.
Python forces Mordino back against the ropes and clinches.
Mordino throws an elbow but it misses.
Come on Python - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mordino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Python.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mordino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Python thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mordino darts in and clinches Python up against the ropes.
Mordino 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.
Mordino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Python lands with a shot to the body.
Mordino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python instigates a clinch.
Mordino tries a body shot but Python blocks it.
Mordino looking to throw knees to the head but Python is blocking nicely.
Mordino pushes off an throws an elbow but Python leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Python.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mordino throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mordino throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Mordino throws a body shot but no joy.
Mordino lands a jab.
Mordino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Python is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Mordino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mordino throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mordino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Mordino.
Python throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mordino counter with a right hand.
Python closes the distance and clinches.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Python darts in and clinches Mordino up against the ropes.
Mordino taking a breather.
Python blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Python breaks from the clinch.
Python moves into range and clinches up with Mordino.
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!
Python breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python blocks a head kick by Mordino.
Mordino throws a lazy right hand but Python sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mordino scores with a body shot.
Mordino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Python misses with a double jab.
Python closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Mordino.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python avoids the head kick by Mordino.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Python steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mordino. That one must have hurt.
Mordino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mordino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino keeps the fight on the outside.
Mordino misses the shot to the body.
Mordino scores with a head kick. Python tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mordino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Python circles away quickly and effectively.
Mordino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Python tried to counter with a leg kick but Mordino avoided it.
Mordino swats away the attempt to clinch by Python.
Mordino swings for the body but Python moves out of range.
Python moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Python misses with the combination.
Mordino throws a combination that misses
and Python counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mordino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mordino keeps the fight on the outside.
Mordino darts in and clinches Python up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mordino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mordino throws a sloppy head kick and Python moves out of range easily.
Python takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mordino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That kick from Mordino tenderised Python's leg. Python is trying to keep his angry face on.
Python tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mordino throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python clinches up with Mordino and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mordino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Python blocks it with crossed arms.
Mordino trying to control the position but instead, Python has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mordino into the ropes.
Python manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Python tries to clinch but Mordino is having none of it.
Mordino tries a head kick but it misses.
Python avoids the head kick by Mordino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python tries to bum rush Mordino with a series of wild strikes but Mordino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mordino is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mordino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mordino throws a head kick but Python moves out of range.
Python appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mordino connects with a high kick.
Python tries to clinch but Mordino is having none of it.
Mordino is looking for the big counter here.
Mordino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mordino gets tackled into the ropes by Python. Python maintains the clinch.
Python escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mordino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mordino throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mordino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Python.
Cyrius Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mordino, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mordino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordino is trying to break free.
Mordino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mordino breaks the clinch.
Python clinches up against the ropes.
Mordino throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Python.
Mordino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Python's elbow.
Mordino swings wildly with an uppercut but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Python pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Python closes the distance and pushes Mordino back into the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mordino.
Python tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mordino's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Mordino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mordino 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Victor Mordino!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Victor Mordino!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Victor Mordino!
Victor Mordino wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Cyrius Python had this to say: 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Maung Maung Thu (ranked 22555 p4p, 3566 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 673 p4p, 372 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Maung Maung Thu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 32 - 3, fighting out of New York, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Van Rijn catches Thu right on the button with a cross.
Thu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Thu tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Van Rijn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Rijn is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Thu avoids it with no problem.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Thu in a clinch.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Thu throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Thu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Thu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Thu throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn throws a front kick aimed at Thu's knee but Thu avoids it well.
A big right from Thu misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Thu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thu looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thu. Thu obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Thu throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Thu.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Thu blocks it.
Thu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thu connects with a jab.
Thu moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Thu's head back.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thu scores with a jab to the body.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn swings for the body but Thu moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Thu moves out of range easily.
Thu throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thu.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Thu.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Thu throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn throws out a powerful jab.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Thu avoids them all with ease.
Thu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thu misses with the body kick
and Van Rijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thu blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maung Maung Thu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thu lands a head shot.
Thu throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Thu tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Van Rijn tries a quick counter leg kick but Thu is wise to it.
Thu moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thu scoring well with a low kick there.
Thu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thu.
Thu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Rijn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Thu blocks it.
Maung Maung Thu is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn jabs at Thu's body.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Thu missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Thu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Thu.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thu scores with a nice strike.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thu is out of range and Van Rijn settles back down.
Thu jabs at Van Rijn's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Thu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Thu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Rijn just manages to avoid it.
Thu misses with a leg kick.
Van Rijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thu is out of range and Van Rijn settles back down.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Thu throws a body kick.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thu.
Thu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Thu controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thu breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thu throws out the jab.
Thu connects with a crisp jab.
Thu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Thu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Rijn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Thu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thu connects with a body shot that sends Van Rijn's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
Thu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Thu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Rijn. Van Rijn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thu lands a body shot.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thu can pounce on him.
Van Rijn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Thu scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Thu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn connects with a high kick.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thu throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Thu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Thu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Thu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
Thu punishes Van Rijn's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn tried to score with a low kick but Thu checks it.
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Thu's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thu.
Both fighters circling a little - Thu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Van Rijn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
Thu cracks a nice hook into Van Rijn's ribs.
Thu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Thu lands with a hook. Van Rijn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick that misses.
Thu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Thu moved away.
Thu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Thu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Thu as he connects with a hook.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thu manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Thu.
An inside leg kick from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Thu throws a head kick that misses.
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maung Maung Thu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thu, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Maung Maung Thu wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwayne King (ranked 6041 p4p, 23522 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 557 p4p, 660 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dwayne King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws out a powerful jab.
Good shot there by Snow.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a body kick.
Snow closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Snow throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Snow is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands with a shot to the body.
King cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Snow lands a jab-cross combination.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snow's head backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King misses with an uppercut.
Snow tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Snow misses with a looping left.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles King. King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow lands with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snow scores with a jab.
Snow tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with an uppercut. Snow saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snow back to the ropes. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
King sizes up Snow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
King throws a front kick that sends Snow stumbling back into the ropes.
King misses with a hook.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from King misses.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snow circles away quickly and effectively.
King looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
King swinging wildly here.
Snow tries to clinch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow thuds his right hand into King's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Snow counters with a stiff right hand.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a jab.
A combination from King does no damage.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from King misses.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Snow shrugs it off though.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snow throws a nice head kick!
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snow lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of King's head.
Snow connects with a leg kick.
Snow misses with a body kick.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snow throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Dwayne King is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Snow.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And King counters with a quick kick to the body but Snow blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from King.
King swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
King lands a body shot.
Snow sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King looks to land a combination but Snow avoids it well.
A combination from King does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to clinch up.
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow lands a head kick that bluckles King and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Snow no doubt looking to push for a finish!
 King is rocked!
It looks like Dwayne King has been cut.
King tries to get into range but Snow steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops King! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Snow scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jon Snow!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Litticius Nugetio (ranked 22474 p4p, 23556 weight class) and Taz Bandichoo (ranked 679 p4p, 639 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Litticius Nugetio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Nugetio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Nugetio slaps the foot to one side.
Nugetio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bandichoo scores with a nice head shot.
Jab from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nugetio has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandichoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nugetio counters with a good low kick that Bandichoo was not able to check.
Nugetio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bandichoo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Nugetio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nugetio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bandichoo cracks a nice hook into Nugetio's ribs.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Nugetio counters with a nice body shot.
Nugetio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nugetio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo lands a jab to the nose.
Nugetio scores with a nice right hand.
Nugetio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nugetio throws a jab when Bandichoo was well out of range.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Nugetio avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo feints and then cracks Nugetio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nugetio down.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
Nugetio moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Good shot there by Nugetio.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nugetio is just out of range.
Nugetio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nugetio throws a series of strikes that have Bandichoo backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Bandichoo.
Nugetio misses the shot to the body.
Nugetio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo misses with a few strikes there.
Bandichoo throws a wild body kick that Nugetio sees coming a mile off.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Nugetio blocks it.
Nugetio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nugetio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nugetio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nugetio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nugetio. Bandichoo shrugs it off though.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Nugetio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nugetio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bandichoo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nugetio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
A quick step to the side and Nugetio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Bandichoo.
Nugetio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandichoo manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bandichoo throws a nice looking combination but Nugetio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bandichoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nugetio.
Bandichoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bandichoo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nugetio defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Bandichoo moves away from the strike by Nugetio.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking body kick.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Nugetio moves out of range.
A low kick from Bandichoo is predictable there
and Nugetio counters with a stiff right hand.
Nugetio tests Bandichoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandichoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nugetio.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Nugetio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nugetio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Nugetio moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Nugetio is looking to counter punch.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nugetio connects with a crisp jab.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nugetio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nugetio staying out of range there.
Bandichoo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nugetio missing with a left hand there. Bandichoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut. Nugetio saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nugetio's hands.
Bandichoo thows a leg kick but Nugetio checks it
and Nugetio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nugetio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandichoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandichoo misses with a straight right.
Nugetio blocks a leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a two punch combination.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Nugetio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Nugetio slips under a jab.
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Nugetio ducked under it nicely.
Bandichoo tries to score with a low kick but Nugetio moves his leg out of the way.
Nugetio looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
Bandichoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nugetio counters with a stiff right hand.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Bandichoo slips under a jab from Nugetio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo scores with a jab 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!
Nugetio slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick but Nugetio moved away.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nugetio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Nugetio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Nugetio's knee but Nugetio avoids it well.
Bandichoo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nugetio slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
Nugetio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Nugetio.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut. Bandichoo saw that one coming.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Bandichoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nugetio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nugetio counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bandichoo's knee momentarily.
Nugetio works Bandichoo's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo throws a lazy uppercut
and Nugetio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nugetio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandichoo thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bandichoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Litticius Nugetio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Nugetio.
Bandichoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bandichoo moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo connects with a single shot there.
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nugetio.
Bandichoo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nugetio counters with a body kick.
Nugetio is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nugetio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nugetio throws a looping overhand right but Bandichoo ducks down to avoid it.
Bandichoo thuds his shin into the meat of Nugetio's side.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nugetio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandichoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a body punch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo connects with a jab.
Nugetio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nugetio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bandichoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nugetio. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nugetio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandichoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nugetio scores with a leg kick.
Nugetio scores with a hook.
Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bandichoo.
A swing and a miss from Nugetio.
Bandichoo blocks a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nugetio.
Nugetio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo throws a shot to the body.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo lands an overhand right.
Nugetio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandichoo.
A jab from Bandichoo does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nugetio slips under a jab.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Nugetio will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nugetio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nugetio's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugetio missing with a left hand there. Bandichoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Bandichoo there.
A lazy left from Bandichoo finds it's target.
Bandichoo with a nice calf kick.
Nugetio throws a big shot that misses.
Bandichoo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nugetio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bandichoo scores with a nice head shot.
Nugetio is rocked!
Bandichoo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nugetio can pounce on him.
Bandichoo walks into a jab.
Nugetio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Nugetio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nugetio throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nugetio walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taz Bandichoo!
After the big win, Taz Bandichoo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jari Bull (ranked 3491 p4p, 18370 weight class) and Brian Baker (ranked 436 p4p, 735 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Baker!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull moves into the clinch.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bull is keeping busy.
Baker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Baker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull is stalling here.
Bull is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Baker is keeping busy.
Bull tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Bull's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull working aggressively here.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bull misses with a punch on the inside.
Bull misses with a body punch.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Bull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bull has Baker pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull drops his hands momentarily and Baker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Bull pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker scores with a jab to the body.
Bull connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baker momentarily.
Baker closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bull crashing to the mat! Bull uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Baker down.
Baker misses with a looping left.
A solid body kick from Bull.
Baker ducks right into an uppercut from Bull.
Bull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Bull tenderised Baker's leg. Baker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Bull has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Bull pushes Baker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bull prevents Baker from breaking the clinch.
Baker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bull looking to stall.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bull fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bull.
Bull swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bull works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker prevents a body shot from Bull.
Bull pushes Baker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jari Bull dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Good exchange - Bull coming out on top.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull is looking to counter punch.
Brian Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baker throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bull turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brian Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jari Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker misses with a jab to the body
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bull misses with a low kick.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Baker moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bull slips a jab from Baker.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jari Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good leg kick by Bull.
Bull avoids the body shot from Baker.
Bull scores with a jab to the head.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Bull.
Bull punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bull!
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bull.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baker can do to turn this around?
Bull lands with an uppercut that bounces Baker off the ropes and back into range.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bull.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bull lands with a cross.
Bull blocks a leg kick.
Bull lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Bull is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Baker's front leg but catches the back leg as Baker tries to avoid it.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Bull throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bull.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baker. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jari Bull!
Jari Bull wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jari Bull thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Gaizka Elizondo (ranked 22835 p4p, 20463 weight class) and Krit Leekpai (ranked 737 p4p, 766 weight class). Elizondo comes to the ring accompanied by Peewee Longway & Money Man - Ooowwweee. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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18 - 27 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaizka Elizondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krit Leekpai!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo feints a jab promting Leekpai to slip. Elizondo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leekpai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leekpai tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Leekpai misses with a straight right.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leekpai. Leekpai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leekpai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leekpai.
Leekpai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo.
Leekpai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
It seemed like Leekpai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Leekpai misses.
Elizondo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Leekpai is out of range.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the body.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Leekpai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a combination
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Leekpai pushes him off.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Leekpai didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leekpai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Leekpai settles back down.
Leekpai lands a really nice looking cross but Elizondo seems unphased.
Leekpai cracks Elizondo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leekpai has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A short right from Leekpai on the inside.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leekpai's elbow.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Elizondo cracks Leekpai with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Elizondo.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Elizondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Leekpai gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leekpai tries a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks it.
A hook to the body from Leekpai.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai looking to throw knees to the head but Elizondo is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo is working Leekpai over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leekpai cracks Elizondo with a nice body shot.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Leekpai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leekpai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krit Leekpai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leekpai clinches with his opponent.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Leekpai.
Elizondo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai lands with a left to the head.
Leekpai pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krit Leekpai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leekpai lands a body shot.
Leekpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leekpai's elbow.
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elizondo.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Leekpai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leekpai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leekpai lands a body punch.
Elizondo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Elizondo is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai lands a body punch.
Elizondo gets through Leekpai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Leekpai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Elizondo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Leekpai blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A short left from Elizondo.
Leekpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Leekpai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo has Leekpai pushed against the ropes.
A short left from Leekpai.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but Leekpai blocks it.
Elizondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leekpai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elizondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leekpais head.
Leekpai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Elizondo scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Elizondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leekpai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Leekpai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leekpai throws out a leg kick but Elizondo moves out of range and Leekpai only half commits.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leekpai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Elizondo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leekpai doesn't seem phased though.
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
and Leekpai counters by clinching up.
Leekpai gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Leekpai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elizondo is defending well for now.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Leekpai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Elizondo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leekpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Elizondo digs a right hand underneath Leekpai's ribcage. Leekpai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Leekpai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Leekpai blocking some punches.
Leekpai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leekpai.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the side of Leekpai's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
A short right from Elizondo on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leekpai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Elizondo.
Leekpai works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Leekpai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leekpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leekpai tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo cracks Leekpai with a nice body shot.
A short right from Elizondo.
Leekpai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Gaizka Elizondo stared into the camera and said 'Krit is dangerous when your chin is bad as mine thank god i didnt get koed'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 23537 p4p, 5340 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 773 p4p, 584 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ragnarsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wardruna-Blood Eagle. Sharp has chosen Moneybagg Yo - Federal Fed Ft. Future as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnarsson throws out the jab.
Ragnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ragnarsson defending well as Sharp loads up on a big left hand.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson tries to move into range but Sharp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Sharp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sharp tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharp scores with a hook.
Ragnarsson lands with a hook. Sharp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sharp throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp throws a series of punches but Ragnarsson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ragnarsson.
Asa Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ragnarsson finds it's target.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Sharp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ragnarsson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ragnarsson prevents a body shot from Sharp.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Sharp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sharp takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ragnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson lands a head shot.
Ragnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ragnarsson throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Sharp tries to clinch up.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Sharp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sharp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sharp slips a straight right by Ragnarsson.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson misses with a head kick.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sharp.
Ragnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp lands a right hook to the body.
Sharp moves in looking to clinch but Ragnarsson pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ragnarsson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Sharp scores with a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Sharp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ragnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sharp digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sharp has Ragnarsson pressed against the ropes, preventing Ragnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sharp with a knee to the head.
Sharp with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sigurd Ragnarsson has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp digs a right hand into Ragnarsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ragnarsson's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Sharp - that landed with a thud.
Sharp landing knees to the head.
Sharp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ragnarsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sharp.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Ragnarsson.
Sharp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sharp has managed to clinch.
Ragnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp lands with a light punch inside.
Sharp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a right to the head.
Ragnarsson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Ragnarsson.
Sharp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ragnarsson obliges.
Sharp cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Ragnarsson controls the action.
Sharp presses Ragnarsson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sharp scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but Sharp blocks it.
Ragnarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sharp's elbow.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Sharp.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sharp.
Sharp looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Asa Sharp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sharp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sharp lands a left hand.
Sharp stalling in the clinch.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ragnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
Sharp pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharp tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sharp.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sharp blocking some punches.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Sharp is blocking nicely.
Sharp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ragnarsson.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Sharp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sharp - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the body.
Sharp lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sharp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Sharp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sigurd Ragnarsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sharp misses with a double jab.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sharp closes the distance and pushes Ragnarsson back into the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
Sharp lands with a left to the head.
Sharp scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with a body punch.
Ragnarsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with a knee to the head.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sharp is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Sharp looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sharp avoids it.
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Sharp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
Sharp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sharp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharp using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sharp tries to stall but Ragnarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Sharp.
Ragnarsson misses with some punches.
Sharp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ragnarsson's elbow.
Sharp stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sharp manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.
Asa Sharp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sharp lands a knee to the head.
Sharp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ragnarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sharp lands a nice uppercut.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Sharp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharp pushes Ragnarsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sharp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ragnarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ragnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp misses with a knee strike.
Sharp looking to stall.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asa Sharp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sharp has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Asa Sharp!
Asa Sharp wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Asa Sharp stared into the camera and said 'Nice to fight a true vet in my last fight...I m officially going back to the gym to vecome a sparbot my career has landed me in the hof i beat the best!!!!'.
Sigurd Ragnarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'Takes off gloves and sits them in the middle of the ring I am finished...For THe LeGiON!!! Wardruna-Blood Eagle theme song kicks back on and the crowd goes Buzerk!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Camulius Talboteasar (ranked 22483 p4p, 20459 weight class) and Vincent McGuire (ranked 635 p4p, 676 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Camulius Talboteasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talboteasar throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuire.
McGuire lunges at Talboteasar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Talboteasar's hand.
McGuire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talboteasar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGuire scrambles back to his feet.
Talboteasar tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Talboteasar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talboteasar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Talboteasar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Talboteasar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Talboteasar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Talboteasar throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talboteasar throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Talboteasar avoids it with no problem.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
Talboteasar misses with a left hand
and as Talboteasar resets, McGuire pounces with a savage head kick that drops Talboteasar to the mat! Talboteasar looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talboteasar throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters with a nice uppercut.
Talboteasar misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Talboteasar moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Talboteasar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Talboteasar throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talboteasar.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Talboteasar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talboteasar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire throws out a head kick that Talboteasar doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Talboteasar crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Talboteasar's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Camulius Talboteasar has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from McGuire misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talboteasar.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Talboteasar.
Talboteasar scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
Talboteasar looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Talboteasar misses with a looping right.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talboteasar throws a poor cross that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Talboteasar to his hands and knees! The ref pushes McGuire away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Talboteasar got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
McGuire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Talboteasar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Talboteasar misses the body punch
and McGuire counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Talboteasar goes down! McGuire rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Talboteasar is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Talboteasar is rocked!
A big left from McGuire misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Talboteasar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Talboteasar just misses with a punch to the body.
Talboteasar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Talboteasar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Talboteasar slips the punch.
Talboteasar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Talboteasar throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Talboteasar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talboteasar looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talboteasar throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire tries to move into range but Talboteasar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Talboteasar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Talboteasar moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Talboteasar misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses the jab.
Talboteasar walks into a jab.
Talboteasar throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Talboteasar.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talboteasar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Camulius Talboteasar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Talboteasar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Talboteasar. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Talboteasar.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talboteasar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Talboteasar misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talboteasar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talboteasar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talboteasar misses with a straight left.
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Talboteasar looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Talboteasar misses with a looping right.
Talboteasar ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Talboteasar misses with a low kick.
Talboteasar moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Talboteasar.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Talboteasar.
Vincent McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talboteasar ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
The fighters circle momentarily. Talboteasar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
McGuire misses the jab.
Talboteasar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Camulius Talboteasar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Camulius Talboteasar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Talboteasar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camulius Talboteasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
It looked like Talboteasar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire.
Talboteasar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Talboteasar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talboteasar.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Talboteasar manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire throws a hook but Talboteasar avoids it easily.
McGuire scores with the left hand. Talboteasar knows he should have avoided that one.
Talboteasar tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Talboteasar throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talboteasar loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
Talboteasar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Talboteasar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talboteasar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Vincent McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
McGuire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Talboteasar's head backwards.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Talboteasar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Talboteasar.
Talboteasar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Talboteasar throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Talboteasar slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talboteasar throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Talboteasar throws a big shot that misses.
Talboteasar just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Talboteasar avoids it with no problem.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
Talboteasar throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talboteasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Talboteasar.
McGuire throws out a counter right but Talboteasar avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talboteasar swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Talboteasar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Talboteasar misses with a low kick.
Talboteasar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire.
A decent looking cross lands there for Talboteasar.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Talboteasar counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire is rocked!
Talboteasar throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Talboteasar misses with a body shot.
Talboteasar misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
Talboteasar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Vincent McGuire!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Vincent McGuire!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Vincent McGuire!
Vincent McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
Vincent McGuire decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ari Baba (ranked 3578 p4p, 1928 weight class) and Keke Sonni (ranked 350 p4p, 210 weight class). Sonni has chosen Lil Uzi Vert - That Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ari Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keke Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Baba ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Sonni swinging wildly here.
Baba throws a big counter combination but Sonni scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Baba was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Baba's shoulder, as Baba tries to avoid the shot.
Baba moves out of range of the strikes.
Baba lunges at Sonni with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonni's hand.
Baba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Baba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Baba moved out of range nicely.
Sonni shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baba checks a low kick from Sonni.
Sonni throws a series of punches but Baba avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonni misses the jab.
Sonni pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baba is out of range and Sonni settles back down.
Sonni displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Baba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sonni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sonni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Baba coming out on top.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baba!
A jab from Baba misses.
Sonni is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sonni throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba thows a leg kick but Sonni checks it
and Sonni counters with a stiff right hand.
Baba misses with a body shot.
Sonni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Baba misses its intended target.
Baba throws a hook to the side of Sonni's head but Sonni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Sonni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baba tries to score with a low kick but Sonni moves his leg out of the way.
Baba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baba throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Baba loads up on a big right hand but Sonni slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni scores with a leg kick.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonni was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
Baba is looking to land body kicks.
Baba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Baba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonni lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Baba goes down! The ref sends Sonni to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Baba is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Baba is rocked!
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
A combination from Sonni does no damage.
Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sonni connects with a nice cross there... Baba is looking wobbly and Sonni recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Baba to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Sonni jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Keke Sonni!
Keke Sonni took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'lets run it back scott columbus dont be scared you got lucky i had a penis fracture that night'.
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