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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Snicker Doodle (ranked 22020 p4p, 22569 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 562 p4p, 563 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snicker Doodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 32 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doodle with a nice cross.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Doodle saw that one coming.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Doodle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doodle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doodle misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doodle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doodle momentarily.
Doodle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doodle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Suluhu as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Doodle avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doodle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suluhu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suluhu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doodle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Suluhu takes one to the chin there.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Doodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Suluhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doodle finds it's way round the side to connect with Suluhu's head.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Suluhu misses
and Doodle counters with an outside leg kick.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doodle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Doodle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doodle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doodle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doodle cracks Suluhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doodle lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doodle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doodle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Doodle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Doodle's side.
Doodle looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Doodle is just out of range.
Donk. Doodle catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Doodle in the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doodle rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Doodle.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doodle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doodle throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Doodle saw that one coming.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Doodle catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doodle scores with a hook.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doodle.
Suluhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doodle on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Doodle counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Doodle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Doodle avoids it.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Doodle swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snicker Doodle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Doodle sees coming a mile off.
Doodle throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu misses the body punch
and Doodle counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Doodle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doodle misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Doodle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doodle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Doodle is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Doodle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doodle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doodle.
Suluhu slips a jab from Doodle.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doodle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doodle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doodle lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doodle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Doodle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doodle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu missing with a left hand there. Doodle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snicker Doodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doodle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Doodle.
Doodle with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!
Kassim Suluhu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 15457 p4p, 21598 weight class) and Adam Larsson (ranked 599 p4p, 604 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Putin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rasputin Vladimir Putin Love The Way You Move. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great elbows
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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 35 - 39 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot.
Putin throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Putin throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Putin avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Putin takes the fight into the clinch.
Larsson works on Putin's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Larsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Putin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Larsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Larsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Putin closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Larsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Larsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Putin ducks right into an uppercut from Larsson.
Larsson thumps Putin with a low kick.
Larsson defending well as Putin loads up on a big left hand.
Putin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a body shot.
Putin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Putin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Putin tries to clinch
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larsson lands a really nice looking cross but Putin seems unphased.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Putin wants to clinch up but Larsson keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Larsson.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Larsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Larsson misses.
A little feinted left hand from Putin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Putin tries to clinch but Larsson moves out of range.
Putin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsson.
Putin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Larsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Putin clinches.
Putin tries a knee to the head but Larsson blocks it.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Larsson avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin tries to land knees in the clinch but Larsson avoids the damage to the body.
Putin is leaning against Larsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Vlad Putin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Putin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Putin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Larsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larsson throws a counter combo.
Putin walks into a straight right hand from Larsson.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Larsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Putin darts in and clinches Larsson up against the ropes.
Putin lands a knee to the head.
Putin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Larsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Putin throws an elbow that misses.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Larsson.
Putin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Putin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Vlad Putin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Larsson avoiding damage as Putin throws knees to the body.
Putin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Larsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Larsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Putin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin tries a body shot but Larsson blocks it.
Putin misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Putin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Larsson's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson.
Putin misses with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Putin working aggressively here.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Larsson avoids the elbow strike from Putin, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adam Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Putin misses with a low kick.
Putin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Larsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Larsson lands the left hand.
Putin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Putin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larsson throws a hook but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Putin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Larsson circles away.
Larsson misses with a hook. Putin ducked under it nicely.
Putin clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Putin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Larsson lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Putin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Putin tries to land a knee to the head but Larsson blocks with his arms.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Larsson on the inside.
Putin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Larsson is defending well for now.
Putin missing with knees to the body.
Putin pushes off an throws an elbow but Larsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsson controls his hands.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin looking to throw knees to the head but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Larsson prevents a body shot from Putin.
Larsson managing to block the knees to the body from Putin.
Larsson blocks an uppercut.
Putin trying to land knees to the body.
Putin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin misses with a knee strike.
Larsson blocking some punches.
Putin lands a nice elbow.
Vlad Putin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Putin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larsson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Larsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Vlad Putin!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Vlad Putin!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin wins by unanimous decision!
Vlad Putin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 22097 p4p, 22562 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 594 p4p, 597 weight class). Magomed Magomedov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 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 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Adesanya is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magomedov.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Magomedov avoids nicely.
Magomedov tries to counter with a clinch but Adesanya shakes him off and moves away.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magomedov misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Magomed Magomedov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya throws a quick counter head kick but Magomedov was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Magomedov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Decent striking displayed by Magomedov there.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov swinging wildly here.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Adesanya shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Carlton Adesanya has been cut.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. Magomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magomedov swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Magomedov crashing to the mat! Magomedov 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 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlton Adesanya!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Back Stabber (ranked 23306 p4p, 23355 weight class) and Krzysztof Ulatowski (ranked 481 p4p, 490 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Back Stabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Ulatowski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stabber misses with a hook. Ulatowski ducked under it nicely.
Ulatowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stabber.
Stabber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Ulatowski lands but Stabber takes it in his stride.
Ulatowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ulatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stabber.
Stabber defending well as Ulatowski loads up on a big left hand.
Stabber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ulatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulatowski throws an overhand right that lands on Stabber's shoulder, as Stabber tries to avoid the shot.
Stabber is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ulatowski swings for the body but Stabber moves out of range.
Ulatowski keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Ulatowski 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stabber manages to avoid it.
Stabber is looking for a counter combo.
Ulatowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stabber.
Ulatowski ducks right into an uppercut from Stabber.
Stabber misses with a right hand
and Ulatowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stabber thinking.
Stabber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ulatowski can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stabber instigates a clinch.
Ulatowski misses with an elbow strike.
Stabber has Ulatowski pressed against the ropes.
Stabber is trying to stall.
Stabber trying to stall but Ulatowski improves his position.
Stabber blocks a body shot from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski lands an elbow just above Stabber 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stabber.
Stabber displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ulatowski up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Back Stabber.
Stabber ducks under a wild hook from Ulatowski.
Stabber tries to counter by clinching up but Ulatowski breaks away and moves out of range.
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Stabber counters with a three punch combo that has Ulatowski backing up. Ulatowski nods at Stabber to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski connects with a body shot that sends Stabber's belly button to the back.
Ulatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski looks to clinch
and Stabber counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stabber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulatowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ulatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ulatowski throws a shot from downtown. Stabber moves away and avoids it.
Stabber feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stabber looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ulatowski throws a sloppy body shot
and Stabber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ulatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stabber moves away.
Ulatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Stabber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ulatowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Stabber counters with a straight right hand.
Stabber wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Ulatowski 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.
Ulatowski misses the shot to the body.
Back Stabber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ulatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Stabber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stabber looks to land a combination but Ulatowski avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Ulatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stabber clinches up against the ropes.
Stabber breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Ulatowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ulatowski walks into a jab.
Ulatowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stabber.
Stabber lands with a shot to the body.
Stabber tries to clinch up but Ulatowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Stabber's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stabber duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulatowski misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stabber's sensitive parts.
Stabber tries to clinch but Ulatowski moves out of range.
Stabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ulatowski.
Stabber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krzysztof Ulatowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ulatowski misses with a looping right.
Stabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ulatowski misses with a looping right.
Stabber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Ulatowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stabber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ulatowski moves out of range as Stabber strikes.
Ulatowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ulatowski missing with a left hand there. Stabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ulatowski misses with a hook. Stabber ducked under it nicely.
Stabber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ulatowski throws out the jab.
Krzysztof Ulatowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stabber slips under a jab from Ulatowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulatowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ulatowski misses with a head kick.
Stabber wants to clinch up but Ulatowski keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stabber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ulatowski throws a big shot that misses.
Ulatowski misses with a right hand
and Stabber counters with a left and a right that stings Ulatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski missing with a left hand there. Stabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ulatowski swings for the body but Stabber moves out of range.
Stabber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ulatowski misses with an uppercut
and Stabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ulatowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stabber at a distance.
Stabber moves into the clinch.
Ulatowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Back Stabber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ulatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Stabber counters with a three punch combo that has Ulatowski backing up. Ulatowski nods at Stabber to acknowledge the strikes.
Ulatowski throws a shot to the body.
Ulatowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Ulatowski.
It looked like Stabber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ulatowski misses with a low kick.
Stabber fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ulatowski just manages to avoid it.
Ulatowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stabber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ulatowski gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stabber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stabber breaks the clinch.
Stabber works Ulatowski's body with a nice hook.
Ulatowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stabber is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ulatowski.
Stabber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stabber throwing a counter right hand but Ulatowski manages to avoid it.
Ulatowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ulatowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stabber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulatowski stalling against the ropes.
Ulatowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulatowski.
Stabber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ulatowski's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ulatowski throws a head punch that misses.
Stabber working aggressively here.
Ulatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stabber tries to work over Ulatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulatowski tries to land a knee to the head but Stabber blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stabber lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Stabber to work.
Ulatowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stabber blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ulatowski fails to land.
Stabber breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Stabber both land. Nice combination.
Ulatowski misses the jab.
Stabber slips a straight right by Ulatowski.
Stabber slips a straight right by Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stabber counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ulatowski tries to clinch but Stabber moves away
and Stabber counters with a right hand to the body.
Stabber ducks under a wild hook from Ulatowski.
Ulatowski throws a lazy right hand but Stabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Back Stabber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stabber 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 William Gold scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Back Stabber!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Krzysztof Ulatowski!
Back Stabber wins by split decision!
A determined Back Stabber didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwayne King (ranked 20414 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 558 p4p, 367 weight class). Biernat has chosen Monsters as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dwayne King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 15 - 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 29 - 27 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Biernat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the ropes.
King misses with some punches.
Biernat is trying to stall.
Biernat gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Biernat throws an elbow that misses.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Biernat avoids the damage to the body.
Biernat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Biernat.
Biernat looking to slow down the pace here.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Biernat won't want to take too many of those.
Come on Biernat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Biernat trying to stall but King improves his position.
Biernat lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Biernat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Biernat.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King looks to land a body kick but Biernat moved away.
Biernat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Biernat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
King scores with a body shot.
Biernat closes the distance and pushes King back into the ropes.
Biernat is working King over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Biernat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from King.
Biernat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Biernat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. King seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Biernat can turn it around.
A short left from Biernat.
Biernat gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Biernat scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat lands a nice uppercut.
Biernat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Biernat stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King tries a body shot but Biernat blocks it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King dodges an elbow strike from Biernat.
Biernat slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Biernat tries to tie him up.
Biernat scores with a shoulder strike.
Biernat is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Biernat has his back to the ropes.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Biernat takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biernat moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Biernat throws a counter combo.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat looking to slow down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Biernat tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Biernat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Biernat tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Biernat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biernat lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Biernat tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat presses King against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Biernat.
King misses with some punches.
Biernat scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Biernat - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
Biernat misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
Biernat lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Biernat.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Biernat tries to tie him up.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Biernat working aggressively here.
Biernat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Biernat.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Biernat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Biernat controls the action.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
King blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with the head strike.
Biernat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King working aggressively here.
Biernat trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biernat into the ropes.
Biernat misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biernat.
Biernat wants to stall.
Biernat has King pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Biernat.
Biernat trying to stall but King improves his position.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Dwayne King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Biernat trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biernat into the ropes.
Biernat is pushing King up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Biernat tries to tie him up.
Biernat stalling in the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mateusz Biernat.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Biernat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Biernat wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King tries to land a body kick
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dwayne King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King misses with a wild combination.
Biernat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biernat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from King.
Dwayne King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Biernat misses with the head strike.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Biernat struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries a body shot but Biernat blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Biernat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat is trying to maintain a safe position but King gets an underhook and turns Biernat into the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Biernat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biernat misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat lands a right hand.
King lands a right hand.
Biernat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Biernat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biernat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Biernat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biernat.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Biernat.
Biernat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Dwayne King!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Dwayne King!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Dwayne King!
Dwayne King wins by unanimous decision!
Dwayne King made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jon Rudskogen (ranked 1954 p4p, 22565 weight class) and Chong Tay (ranked 264 p4p, 639 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Rudskogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chong Tay!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudskogen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 800pw (16 COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Tay looks for the body kick but Rudskogen saw that one coming.
Tay thows a leg kick but Rudskogen checks it
and Rudskogen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tay moves out of range.
Tay is looking to chop away at Rudskogen's legs.
Rudskogen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Tay's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rudskogen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tay looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rudskogen connects with a crisp jab.
Tay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tay throws a leg kick which misses Rudskogen's front leg but catches the back leg as Rudskogen tries to avoid it.
Chong Tay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rudskogen counters with a series of strikes. Tay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tay misses with the combination.
Tay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick from Tay, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay throws a right and a left that Rudskogen avoids nicely.
Rudskogen scores with a body shot.
Rudskogen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Tay misses.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tay swinging wildly here.
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!
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tay tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen throws a quick counter head kick but Tay was just out of range.
Rudskogen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rudskogen.
Tay misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tay looks winded!
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Tay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tay just misses with a punch to the body.
Rudskogen tries a head kick but it misses.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Tay.
Tay displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen scores with the left hand. Tay knows he should have avoided that one.
Tay throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tay looks to land a combination but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Rudskogen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rudskogen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rudskogen throws a head kick but Tay moves out of range.
Tay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rudskogen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rudskogen lands a head kick!
Tay misses with a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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 Jon Rudskogen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rudskogen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tay looks to land a left hand but Rudskogen moved out of range nicely.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen lands a nice hook to Tay's body. Tay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rudskogen lands a body shot.
Tay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rudskogen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tay scrambles back to his feet.
Tay throws a right hand that Rudskogen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rudskogen also avoids with ease.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a left to the body.
Rudskogen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tay doesn't seem bothered though.
Tay tries a low kick but Rudskogen avoids it.
Tay misses with a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen avoids them all with ease.
Tay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Rudskogen blocks the leg kick.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rudskogen. Rudskogen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rudskogen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay throws a head kick that misses.
Rudskogen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tay.
Tay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rudskogen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tay is looking to land body kicks.
Rudskogen throws a one two combo.
Tay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rudskogen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tay looks to land a combination but Rudskogen avoids it well.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudskogen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tay's head.
Rudskogen with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tay thinking.
Tay is breathing heavily.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay throws a sloppy head kick
and Rudskogen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tay is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rudskogen works over Tay's head and body with a nice combination.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rudskogen counter with a right hand.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rudskogen feints a jab promting Tay to slip. Rudskogen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rudskogen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tay tried to score with a low kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Rudskogen scores with a jab.
Jon Rudskogen is winning the standup battle so far.
Rudskogen slips under a jab from Tay.
Tay swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rudskogen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Rudskogen lands but Tay takes it in his stride.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Tay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tay takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rudskogen lands with a good body shot.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rudskogen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Tay.
Rudskogen throws a counter high kick but Tay was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Tay. Those never looked like landing.
Rudskogen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rudskogen lands a glancing blow to the side of Tay's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Rudskogen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Tay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rudskogen blocks a head kick by Tay.
Chong Tay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tay misses with a few strikes there.
Rudskogen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rudskogen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Tay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice straight punches there by Rudskogen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rudskogen.
Tay misses with a body kick.
Tay swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Tay misses.
Rudskogen is looking to wear down Tay with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rudskogen misses with a body shot.
Tay lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rudskogen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tay blocks a head kick by Rudskogen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tay throws a combination that misses
and Rudskogen counters with a head kick.
Tay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tay throws a leg kick but Rudskogen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rudskogen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tay throws a series of punches but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Tay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rudskogen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rudskogen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rudskogen counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rudskogen checks a leg kick.
Rudskogen throwing a counter right hand but Tay manages to avoid it.
Rudskogen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rudskogen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tay.
Tay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rudskogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tay can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tay takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chong Tay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tay avoids the head kick by Rudskogen.
Tay tries to work over Rudskogen's front leg with a kick but Rudskogen checks it.
Rudskogen lands an overhand right.
Rudskogen misses the shot to the body.
Tay misses with a low kick.
Rudskogen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Tay.
A combination from Tay does no damage.
Tay fails to land with a series of punches.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tay tries to land a body kick
and Rudskogen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rudskogen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick. Tay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rudskogen scores with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tay throws a leg kick
and Rudskogen counters with a big head kick but Tay shrugs it off.
Rudskogen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tay.
Rudskogen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tay throws a head kick but Rudskogen moves out of range.
Rudskogen throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Rudskogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rudskogen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jon Rudskogen!
Jon Rudskogen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Randy Kt King (ranked 22925 p4p, 23280 weight class) and Jay Mendelson (ranked 640 p4p, 623 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Randy Kt King has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Randy Kt King seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Kt King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Mendelson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendelson catches Kt King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mendelson throws a right hand that misses
and Kt King counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jay Mendelson has been cut.
Mendelson throws a body punch but Kt King moves out of range.
Mendelson looks to throw a body kick
and Kt King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mendelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kt King. Kt King circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kt King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
Kt King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kt King walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Kt King is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jay Mendelson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ace Boogie (ranked 22907 p4p, 22908 weight class) and Tang Maul (ranked 480 p4p, 492 weight class). Maul has chosen Somewhere I Belong as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tang Maul was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Boogie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tang Maul!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Boogie misses its intended target.
Boogie throws a body punch but Maul moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Boogie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boogie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boogie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boogie with a nice cross.
Maul swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boogie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Boogie moves out of range of the body kick.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boogie.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maul throws a chopping leg kick but Boogie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boogie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul misses with an uppercut. Boogie saw that one coming.
Boogie takes a swing at Maul's ribcage but misses.
Maul misses with a body punch
and Boogie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boogie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boogie slips a straight right by Maul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul throws a low kick, looking for Boogie's leg but Boogie calmly moves out of range.
Boogie moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Maul.
Maul slips a jab and a cross from Boogie.
Maul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boogie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Boogie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maul doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maul looks to land a combination but Boogie avoids it well.
Maul throws a big shot that misses.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Maul scores with a jab to the head.
Boogie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boogie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boogie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maul. Maul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boogie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maul.
Boogie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maul avoids the body shot from Boogie.
A punch combination from Boogie misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Maul.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.
Maul throws an off balance right hand
and Boogie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boogie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maul.
Boogie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maul lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maul looks to land a body kick but Boogie moved away.
Maul tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Boogie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boogie lands a glancing blow to the side of Maul's head.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maul thuds a left hand into Boogie's body.
Boogie misses the shot to the body.
Boogie checks a low kick from Maul.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Boogie.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boogie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maul manages to avoid it.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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 Ace Boogie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maul thows a body kick. Boogie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boogie with a hook.
Nice body kick from Maul.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boogie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maul.
Nice body kick from Maul.
Maul throws the kick towards the body but Boogie avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Boogie.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Maul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul doesn't manage to clinch there - Boogie circles away.
Maul blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maul.
Boogie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Boogie misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Boogie finds it's way through Maul's defenses.
Boogie just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul lands a lovely overhand right.
Maul feints and then cracks Boogie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boogie down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Boogie.
Maul catches Boogie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boogie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maul pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boogie is out of range and Maul settles back down.
Maul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boogie lands a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Boogie misses the target.
Boogie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boogie throws an off balance right hand
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boogie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boogie throws a low kick, looking for Maul's leg but Maul calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boogie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul clinches.
Boogie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Boogie blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Boogie managing to block the knees to the body from Maul.
Boogie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul working aggressively here.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Boogie controls his hands.
Maul is working Boogie over against the ropes.
Boogie lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Maul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Maul.
Maul with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tang Maul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Boogie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Maul.
Boogie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boogie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boogie.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Boogie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul throws a push kick but Boogie slaps the foot to one side.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boogie throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Ace Boogie is winning the standup battle so far.
Boogie lands a head shot.
Maul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Maul lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boogie.
Maul now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Maul finds it's way through Boogie's defenses.
Maul 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.
Maul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Boogie misses with a hook. Maul ducked under it nicely.
Maul lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boogie scores with a nice head shot.
Maul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boogie manages to avoid it.
Boogie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maul can pounce on him.
That kick from Maul tenderised Boogie's leg. Boogie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boogie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maul momentarily.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on Boogie's shoulder, as Boogie tries to avoid the shot.
Boogie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boogie throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Maul throws a wild body kick that Boogie sees coming a mile off.
Maul fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boogie.
Maul with a nice calf kick.
Maul lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maul throws a jab when Boogie was well out of range.
Boogie slips under a jab.
Boogie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Maul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boogie doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boogie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boogie throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maul! But no joy.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maul swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boogie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boogie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maul.
Maul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maul gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boogie misses with a punch to the body.
Boogie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maul.
Maul crunches a lovely knee into Boogie's ribcage.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boogie avoids it.
Boogie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul really 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.
Boogie misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Maul rushes Boogie and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boogie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boogie has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Maul prevents a body shot from Boogie.
Maul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boogie.
Boogie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right from Boogie on the inside.
Boogie is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maul blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Boogie fails to land.
Maul crunches a lovely knee into Boogie's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Maul fails to land.
Boogie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boogie misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Boogie avoids the damage to the body.
Boogie avoids the elbow strike from Maul, against the ropes.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maul tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boogie avoids it.
Maul lands a nice shot to the body.
Boogie is trying to force a seperation but Maul has the dominant position.
Boogie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boogie trying to land knees to the body.
Maul throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maul lands a nice elbow.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Maul.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maul landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boogie blocks an elbow strike from Maul.
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boogie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maul up against the ropes.
Boogie avoiding damage as Maul throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maul - that landed with a thud.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maul looking to throw knees to the head but Boogie is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boogie trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boogie.
Boogie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maul throws a head punch that misses.
Boogie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boogie scores with a three punch combo!
Boogie clobbers Maul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maul throws the kick towards the body but Boogie avoids it.
And Boogie counters with a quick kick to the body but Maul blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Boogie.
Maul lands a front kick.
That kick from Maul tenderised Boogie's leg. Boogie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maul walks into a stiff left hand from Boogie.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Boogie's ribs.
Maul misses with a body kick.
Maul misses with a looping right.
Maul misses the jab.
Maul misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Boogie.
Maul has managed to clinch.
Maul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ace Boogie has been cut.
Maul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boogie trying to control the position but instead, Maul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boogie into the ropes.
Maul pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ace Boogie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul misses with a knee to the head.
Tang Maul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boogie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boogie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maul throws an elbow but it misses.
Maul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maul swings wildly with an uppercut but Boogie uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boogie.
Boogie lands a shot to the body.
Maul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boogie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boogie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul prevents a body shot from Boogie.
Boogie blocking some punches.
Boogie wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul pushes off an throws an elbow but Boogie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boogie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boogie missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Maul as the two fighters clinch.
Boogie takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boogie.
A shot in the inside from Boogie.
Boogie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boogie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maul managing to block the knees to the body from Boogie.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Maul.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Maul.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maul.
Boogie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tang Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boogie's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tang Maul.
Well Maul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Tang Maul wins by unanimous decision! Tang Maul retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Tang Maul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 835 p4p, 22287 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 128 p4p, 583 weight class). Yalixqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stop This Flame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paa looks to land a combination but Yalixqua avoids it well.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Yalixqua moved away.
Nice shot by Paa.
Paa misses with a body shot.
Paa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Paa misses.
Paa moves into the clinch.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yalixqua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yalixqua working aggressively here.
Yalixqua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paa or not.
Paa lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa.
A hook to the body from Yalixqua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paa.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Yalixqua throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa.
Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Paa moved away.
Paa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yalixqua avoids it.
Paa walks into a stiff left hand from Yalixqua.
Paa scores with a nice head shot.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua wants to slow Paa down by chopping away at his legs.
Yalixqua checks a low kick from Paa.
Paa lands the left hand.
Yalixqua 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Paa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yalixqua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Paa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to keep at a distance but Yalixqua has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yalixqua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paa backwards.
Paa gets through Yalixqua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Paa is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Paa blocks an uppercut.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yalixqua fails to land.
Paa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yalixqua is keeping busy.
Yalixqua misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua blocks the elbow strike.
Yalixqua takes an elbow to the forehead.
Yalixqua misses with the head strike.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Iso Paa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua'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.
The fighters circling - Yalixqua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa.
Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem.
Paa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
Paa misses with a hook
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Paa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Jab from Paa.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yalixqua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paa 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.
Paa scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua takes a swing at Paa's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Paa.
Decent striking displayed by Paa there.
Yalixqua walks into a jab.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick nicely.
Paa moves out of range as Yalixqua strikes.
Paa lands an overhand right.
Paa tries to land a front kick but Yalixqua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yalixqua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Paa misses with a hook.
Paa thuds his shin into the meat of Yalixqua's side.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well.
Paa lands a nice shot that snaps Yalixqua's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Paa misses the target.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paa.
Yalixqua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paa throws a combination that misses
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paa connects with a body shot that sends Yalixqua's belly button to the back.
Paa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yalixqua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Yalixqua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iaspero Yalixqua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yalixqua tries to move into range but Paa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yalixqua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paa doesn't seem bothered though.
Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot.
Paa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paa moves out of range of the leg kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa moves in looking to clinch but Yalixqua pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa digs a good hook to Yalixqua's body.
Paa misses the shot to the body.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yalixqua misses with a punch to the body.
Paa pushes Yalixqua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yalixqua breaks from the clinch.
Paa scores with a body shot.
Paa moves away from the strike by Yalixqua.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua cracks Paa with a good jab.
Yalixqua checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.
 Paa is rocked!
Paa misses with a body shot.
Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yalixqua weaves into range and cracks Paa right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paa goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Yalixqua is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
A very excited looking Iaspero Yalixqua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 17816 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Digi Talis (ranked 621 p4p, 423 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Kickstart My Heart. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Digi Talis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Talis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Talis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Talis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Talis's hands.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee scores with the left hand. Talis knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Talis manages to avoid it.
Lee moves out of range as Talis strikes.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Talis manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Talis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Talis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Talis slips under a jab.
Talis throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Talis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Talis.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a low kick as Talis jumps back.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee throws a hook but Talis avoids it easily.
Talis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Talis saw that one coming.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Talis. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks a head kick by Talis.
Talis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Talis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee clobbers Talis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lee throws a head kick but Talis moves out of range.
Talis misses with a body kick.
Talis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Talis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Talis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Talis catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Talis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Talis's head but Talis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Talis's belly button to the back.
Lee pushes Talis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talis.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Talis avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Talis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Talis blocks it with crossed arms.
Talis blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Digi Talis has been cut.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Talis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Talis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Talis walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Talis saw that one coming.
Talis throws out a powerful jab.
Lee cracks Talis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Talis moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Talis throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee closes the distance and pushes Talis back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talis wants to stall.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Talis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Talis blocks with his arms.
Lee tries a body shot but Talis blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talis prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Talis controls the action.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Talis controls the action.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talis throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee throws the left hand but Talis avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Talis in a clinch.
Talis working aggressively here.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Talis can do to turn this around?
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Talis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Talis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Talis.
Talis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Talis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick but Talis moves out of range.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Talis misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Talis.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Talis circles away.
Talis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Talis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Talis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Talis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Talis throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Talis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Talis. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Talis feints a counter leg kick.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Talis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee clinches up against the ropes.
Talis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Talis has him pressed against the ropes.
Talis prevents a body shot from Lee.
Talis blocks an elbow strike.
Lee working aggressively here.
Tommy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Talis misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a knee to the head.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Talis throws a head punch that misses.
Talis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Talis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talis lands a left hand.
Talis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Talis.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Talis.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Talis wants to stall.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee tries to work over Talis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lands a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Talis ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Talis takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talis throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Talis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Talis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Talis throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Talis circles away.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Talis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talis was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but Talis keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Talis. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Talis tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Talis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot by Talis.
Lee tests Talis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee misses with a straight right.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Talis throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Talis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee slips under a jab.
Talis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Talis scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee blocks a head kick by Talis.
Talis ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Talis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Talis.
Lee feints and then cracks Talis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Talis down.
Talis blocks a head kick by Lee.
Talis throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee throws a jab when Talis was well out of range.
Talis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee 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.
Talis delivers a nice body kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Talis moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Talis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Talis throws a body kick that misses.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Talis in his tracks.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Talis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Talis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Talis.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Talis.
Talis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Talis slips a straight right by Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talis misses the jab.
Talis checks a low kick from Lee.
Talis blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Talis will feel that in the morning.
Talis misses with a low kick.
Lee throws a push kick but Talis slaps the foot to one side.
Talis misses with a wild body shot.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee blocks a jab.
Talis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Talis moves out of range as Lee strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Talis misses.
A head kick misses from Talis.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Talis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Talis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lee had his way with Digi Talis in that round.
The cut man is working on Digi Talis's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Digi Talis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talis misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Talis blocks the leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Talis's ribcage but misses.
Talis throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.
Talis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Talis misses with a body shot.
Talis misses with a hook.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Talis connects with a crisp jab.
Talis throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Talis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Talis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talis misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee 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.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Talis's side.
The fighters circling - Talis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Talis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee cracks Talis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Talis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Talis.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Talis manages to avoid it.
Talis misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Talis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Talis throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee cracks Talis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Talis is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Talis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Talis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Talis is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Talis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Talis is able to avoid easily.
Lee scores with a head kick. Talis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Talis.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Talis moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a push kick but Talis slaps the foot to one side.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Talis is just out of range.
Good work by Talis as he checks the leg kick.
Talis with a jab.
It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
Talis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Talis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Talis throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Talis checks it well.
Talis throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Talis lands a nice looking body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Talis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donk. Lee catches Talis right on the button with a cross.
Lee misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee wins by unanimous decision!
Tommy Lee retains his welterweight title!
Tommy Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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