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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bobby Dent (ranked 23777 p4p, 6092 weight class) and Lake Bonney (ranked 700 p4p, 652 weight class). Dent's entrance music is Dr. Feelgood. A fine choice. Bonney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coastliner. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lake Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonney connects with a crisp jab.
Bonney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dent misses with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonney pushes Dent up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good body shot from Bonney.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Dent misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Bonney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dent.
Bonney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dent misses with some punches.
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dent walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Bonney rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Dent has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney connects with a body shot that sends Dent's belly button to the back.
Bonney cracks Dent with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dent is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Dent is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Dent could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lake Bonney!
An out of breath Lake Bonney thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Bobby Dent stepped up to the mic, saying 'Someone must of spiked my tea because I should of won this fight.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Flavio Ruas (ranked 23742 p4p, 24758 weight class) and Thiago Cortes (ranked 712 p4p, 737 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flavio Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortes loads up on a big right hand but Ruas slips the punch.
Cortes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruas's hands.
Cortes connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cortes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruas to score with a decent uppercut.
Cortes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruas lands a nice shot that snaps Cortes's head back.
 Cortes is rocked!
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ruas.
Cortes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruas finish him?
Ruas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
Cortes throws a hook but Ruas blocks it.
Cortes seems to have recovered his senses.
Cortes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruas staggers Cortes with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cortes looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Ruas is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flavio Ruas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlos Narvaez (ranked 1017 p4p, 5047 weight class) and Luis Sanchez (ranked 116 p4p, 393 weight class). Narvaez's entrance music is Ñetas for Life - Anvesh Mallick. A fine choice. Sanchez has chosen Nas - Hate me now as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Narvaez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narvaez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the ropes.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Narvaez has the dominant position.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Narvaez is controlling the position.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Narvaez.
Narvaez prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Narvaez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Narvaez keeps him there for the moment.
Narvaez is working Sanchez over against the ropes.
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Narvaez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanchez blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Narvaez is controlling the position.
Narvaez has Sanchez pressed against the ropes, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Narvaez with a nice cross.
Narvaez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narvaez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Narvaez ducks under and follows up with a left that Narvaez also avoids with ease.
Narvaez pushes Sanchez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Narvaez has Sanchez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Narvaez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Narvaez is controlling the position.
Sanchez is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes.
Narvaez works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Narvaez lands an uppercut.
A short left from Narvaez.
A right handed body shot lands from Narvaez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Narvaez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Narvaez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Narvaez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Narvaez presses Sanchez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Narvaez is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Narvaez scores with a hook to the body.
Narvaez pushes Sanchez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Narvaez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Narvaez has him pinned against the ropes.
Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Narvaez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Narvaez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Narvaez has Sanchez pressed against the ropes, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Narvaez.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Narvaez.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Narvaez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Narvaez can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez tries to break free but Narvaez pushes him back against the ropes.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narvaez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch but Narvaez keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Narvaez on the inside.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
Narvaez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Narvaez throws a head punch that misses.
Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Narvaez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Narvaez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Narvaez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Narvaez punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Narvaez finds it's target.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Narvaez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Narvaez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Narvaez. That one must have hurt.
A shot to the liver by Narvaez. Beautiful body shot.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Narvaez clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narvaez has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Narvaez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Narvaez scores with a hook to the body.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Narvaez won't allow it.
Narvaez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Narvaez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Sanchez wants to break free but Narvaez has control.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Narvaez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Narvaez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Narvaez lands a nice uppercut.
Narvaez lands an uppercut.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Narvaez is leaning against Sanchez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes.
Narvaez scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez takes a shot to the head.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Narvaez won't allow it.
Narvaez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanchez is rocked!
Narvaez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Narvaez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Narvaez.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Narvaez has double underhooks.
Narvaez cracks Sanchez with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Sanchez goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Sanchez wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlos Narvaez!
Carlos Narvaez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maurice Blow (ranked 24671 p4p, 6807 weight class) and Onufry Zagloba (ranked 218 p4p, 200 weight class). Blow comes to the ring accompanied by life goes on . Onufry Zagloba will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Onufry Zagloba!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blow throws a right hand that misses
and Zagloba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zagloba scores with a sloppy right hand. Blow should have avoided that one.
Zagloba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zagloba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Zagloba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Blow throws a lazy uppercut
and Zagloba counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Zagloba.
Blow throws a nice looking combination but Zagloba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zagloba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zagloba scrambles back to his feet.
Zagloba lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Zagloba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
Blow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blow scores with a head kick.
Blow misses with a wild body shot.
Zagloba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zagloba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zagloba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blow throws out the jab.
Zagloba throws a shot to the body.
Zagloba tries to clinch up but Blow circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Zagloba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow scores with a hook.
Zagloba staying out of range there.
Blow drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Zagloba onto his butt! Zagloba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Zagloba is rocked!
Blow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Blow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zagloba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zagloba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blow in his tracks.
Nice cross by Zagloba.
Zagloba has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zagloba avoids the head kick by Blow.
Zagloba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blow.
Zagloba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zagloba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zagloba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Zagloba throws out a counter right but Blow avoids it with no problem.
Zagloba moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Zagloba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zagloba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow throws a sloppy head kick and Zagloba moves out of range easily.
Blow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blow tries a head kick but it misses.
Zagloba instigates a clinch.
Zagloba can't find room to land a body shot as Blow controls the action.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Zagloba is controlling him.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zagloba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zagloba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zagloba has Blow pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Zagloba as the two fighters clinch.
Zagloba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Zagloba scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Zagloba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Zagloba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zagloba.
Blow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zagloba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zagloba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zagloba.
Blow misses with a hook. Zagloba ducked under it nicely.
Zagloba connects with a jab.
Blow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blow there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zagloba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blow.
Blow drops his hands momentarily and Zagloba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Blow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Blow is rocked!
The fighters circling - Blow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Blow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oh Blow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zagloba cracks Blow with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Blow get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Blow looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Zagloba cracks Blow with an open hand slap.
A big left from Blow misses.
Blow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Blow backs off Zagloba throws a huge counter combo but Blow manages to avoid it all.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zagloba ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Blow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zagloba counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Blow falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Onufry Zagloba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harold Zoid (ranked 1813 p4p, 4285 weight class) and Brandon Simmons (ranked 234 p4p, 513 weight class). Simmons has chosen 3Hunna as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zoid throws out the jab.
Zoid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simmons lands a jab to Zoid's midsection.
Simmons takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zoid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zoid doesn't seem bothered though.
Zoid fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zoid with a body shot.
Zoid looks to land a left hand but Simmons moved out of range nicely.
Simmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zoid with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been told by Zoid's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simmons with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zoid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zoid thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoid.
Simmons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoid.
Zoid throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zoid.
Nice uppercut lands for Zoid. That snapped Simmons's head back.
Zoid swings for the body but Simmons moves out of range.
Simmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zoid throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zoid tries to move into range but Simmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Zoid misses with a body shot
and Simmons counters with a nice body shot.
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zoid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoid throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a good low kick that Zoid was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zoid cracks Simmons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
Zoid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simmons moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Simmons 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.
Simmons takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simmons uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Simmons tenderised Zoid's leg. Zoid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zoid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Zoid misses with an uppercut.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick from Zoid.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Zoid checks it
and Zoid makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simmons really felt that one!
Zoid moves away from the strike by Simmons.
Simmons moves out of range as Zoid strikes.
Simmons connects with a solid leg kick.
Zoid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoid moves away.
Simmons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zoid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Zoid misses its intended target.
Zoid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zoid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good leg kick by Zoid.
Simmons slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Zoid misses.
Despite the aggression on Simmons's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zoid looks to land a right hand but Simmons moved out of range.
Zoid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simmons's sensitive parts.
Simmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zoid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zoid fails to land with a series of punches.
Zoid throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Simmons lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Simmons ducks down to avoid it.
Simmons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zoid will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simmons cracks a nice hook into Zoid's ribs.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoid throws the left hand but Simmons avoids the punch easily.
Zoid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simmons with a hook.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Simmons's shoulder, as Simmons tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Simmons 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.
Zoid 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.
Zoid is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid throws a shot from downtown. Simmons moves away and avoids it.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zoid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
Simmons misses with a hook.
Brandon Simmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Zoid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zoid walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zoid 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 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brandon Simmons!
Brandon Simmons decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Berto Kin (ranked 19770 p4p, 4025 weight class) and Duster Bouglas (ranked 743 p4p, 486 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berto Kin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duster Bouglas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin throws a series of punches but Bouglas moves out of range.
Kin scores with a kick to the body.
Bouglas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kin misses with a body kick.
And Bouglas responds with a good body kick, but Kin manages to step out the way in time.
Kin tries a head kick but it misses.
Bouglas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kin throws a series of punches but Bouglas avoids them all with ease.
Bouglas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kin misses with a combination
and Bouglas counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin throws a head kick but Bouglas moves out of range.
Bouglas with the inside leg kick.
Kin throws a head kick that Bouglas semi-blocks.
Bouglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bouglas. Bouglas obviously looking to wear him down.
Bouglas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bouglas crashing to the mat! Bouglas uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
 It looks like Duster Bouglas has been cut.
Bouglas lands with a good body shot.
Kin scores with a big combo that sends Bouglas crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Bouglas flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Kin jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berto Kin!
A very excited looking Berto Kin 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 Tom Louis (ranked 23419 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Kaspars Petrovs (ranked 715 p4p, 280 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaspars Petrovs!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovs throws a body shot but no joy.
Louis moves out of range as Petrovs throws a body kick.
Petrovs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louis drives through and clinches with Petrovs against the ropes.
Petrovs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrovs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Louis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrovs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Louis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrovs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Louis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Louis lands a slapping body shot.
Louis tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrovs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Louis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Louis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrovs has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Louis lands but Petrovs takes it in his stride.
Louis with a nice calf kick.
Louis thuds a left hand into Petrovs's body.
Louis scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrovs should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Louis.
Louis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Louis scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrovs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Louis darts in and clinches Petrovs up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Louis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Louis keeps control of Petrovs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Louis throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis working aggressively here.
Petrovs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrovs.
Petrovs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrovs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Louis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Louis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Louis lands a head kick. Petrovs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Petrovs walks into a stiff left hand from Louis.
Petrovs connects with a body shot that sends Louis's belly button to the back.
Louis looks for the body kick but Petrovs saw that one coming.
Louis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrovs on the side of the head.
Louis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrovs at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Louis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Louis as he connects with a hook.
Louis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Petrovs. Those never looked like landing.
Louis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrovs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrovs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Louis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrovs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Louis scores with a jab to the body.
Louis lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Louis as he connects with a hook.
Tom Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrovs.
Petrovs scores with a nice head shot.
Louis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Louis moves away from the strike by Petrovs.
Louis tries to keep at a distance but Petrovs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Louis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Louis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Petrovs looks winded!
Petrovs has had enough of the clinch but Louis keeps him there for the moment.
Petrovs takes a shot to the head.
Petrovs is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Louis.
Petrovs is still on wobbly legs! Can Louis finish him?
Louis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Louis breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Petrovs with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Petrovs looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Petrovs get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Louis!
Tom Louis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 23449 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Alistair Ubereem (ranked 118 p4p, 110 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov rushes Ubereem and presses him up against the ropes.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but Ubereem blocks it.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ubereem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ubereem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Our sources have told us that Magomedov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Ubereem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ubereem lands a right hand.
Magomedov trying to stall but Ubereem improves his position.
Magomedov trying to stall but Ubereem improves his position.
Maybe Magomedov would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov slowing the pace effectively.
Ubereem is looking to control Magomedov's arms but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ubereem has his back to the ropes.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ubereem avoids it.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Ubereem cracks Magomedov with a nice body shot.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ubereem blocks it.
Ubereem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Ubereem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ubereem throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ubereem is keeping busy.
Ubereem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ubereem or not.
Ubereem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Ubereem is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Ubereem avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Ubereem has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
Magomedov is working Ubereem over against the ropes.
Magomedov blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Ubereem blocks it.
Magomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
Ubereem can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Ubereem tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Ubereem back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is working Ubereem over against the ropes.
Ubereem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ubereem blocks it with crossed arms.
Ubereem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ubereem tries a body shot but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Ubereem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Ubereem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Ubereem blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ubereems head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ubereem swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ubereem is defending well for now.
Ubereem tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ubereem blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Ubereem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Magomedov as Ubereem tries to tie him up.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ubereem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magomedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ubereem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Ubereem misses.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Ubereem moves away
and Ubereem counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Ubereem misses.
Ubereem misses the body punch
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alistair Ubereem has been cut.
Ubereem walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magomedov.
Magomedov gets a clinch.
Magomedov missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov works on Ubereem's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov digs a right hand underneath Ubereem's ribcage. Ubereem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ubereem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ubereem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short left from Magomedov.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Magomedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ubereem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ubereem misses with a punch to the body.
Ubereem misses with some punches.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Alistair Ubereem's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Ubereem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Magomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ubereem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magomedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magomedov is working Ubereem over against the ropes.
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
Ubereem looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ubereem or not.
Magomedov trying to stall but Ubereem improves his position.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Magomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ubereem controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ubereem is rocked!
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Ubereem is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Nikolai Magomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ubereem seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
The cut above Alistair Ubereem's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Ubereem avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Magomedov.
Ubereem blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ubereem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov wants to stall.
Ubereem blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to work over Ubereem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ubereem takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ubereem can do to turn this around?
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ubereem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ubereem's elbow.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Ubereem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ubereem swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
A little jabbing left from Ubereem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ubereem, pushing him back against the ropes.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ubereem tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov lands with a right to the head.
Ubereem trying to control the position but instead, Magomedov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ubereem into the ropes.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Magomedov is working Ubereem over against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Ubereem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Ubereem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ubereem's gas tank.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Ubereem wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Ubereem controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ubereem as Magomedov tries to tie him up.
Magomedov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ubereem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov is leaning against Ubereem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov trying to stall but Ubereem improves his position.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov stalling.
Magomedov is pushing Ubereem up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Ubereem avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the ropes.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ubereem backwards.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magomedov lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ubereem looking to slow down the pace here.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magomedov working Ubereem over with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Magomedov works on Ubereem's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov works on Ubereem's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov connects with a nice cross there... Ubereem is looking wobbly and Magomedov recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ubereem to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Magomedov jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikolai Magomedov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 16684 p4p, 1008 weight class) and Hans Schultz (ranked 123 p4p, 31 weight class). Schultz has chosen Love Bites as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 34 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii sizes up Schultz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miles Iii throws out the jab.
As Miles Iii backs off Schultz throws a huge counter combo but Miles Iii manages to avoid it all.
Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Schultz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Schultz lands with a light punch inside.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles Iii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to break free.
Miles Iii is trying to push Schultz away but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miles Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schultz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miles Iii's efforts to push away.
Schultz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz lands an uppercut.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schultz lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Schultz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schultz gets through Miles Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz lands with a short shot to the head.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes.
Miles Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Schultz won't allow it.
Miles Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
Miles Iii stalling in the clinch but Schultz improves position.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles Iii trying to stall but Schultz improves his position.
Miles Iii is looking to control Schultz's arms but Schultz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miles Iii has his back to the ropes.
Schultz avoids a wild elbow strike from Miles Iii.
Schultz is leaning against Miles Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miles Iii is breathing heavily.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Schultz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schultz.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz presses Miles Iii against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Schultz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Schultz.
Schultz pushes Miles Iii back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schultz lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Schultz.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schultz.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Schultz.
Schultz gets through Miles Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz lands a hook that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
A short left from Schultz.
A right hand to the body from Schultz.
A right hook to the body lands for Schultz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Boobie Miles Iii has been cut.
Schultz digs a right hand into Miles Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miles Iii's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Schultz as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Miles Iii takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Schultz as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands an uppercut.
Schultz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Schultz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schultz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miles Iii is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Oh Miles Iii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
Schultz scores with a shoulder strike.
Schultz lands a body shot.
Schultz lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is working Miles Iii over against the ropes.
Miles Iii seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Schultz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schultz.
Schultz breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Miles Iii with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Miles Iii looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Miles Iii get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Boobie Miles Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Schultz doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Miles Iii crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Miles Iii's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Schultz!
A relieved looking Hans Schultz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Boobie Miles Iii had this to say: 'Thanks, this is my last contract. 1,2 more fights and that's it for me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Scar Ambe (ranked 1842 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 243 p4p, 276 weight class). Ambe's entrance music is Gunna - The World is Yours. A fine choice. Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Scar Ambe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scar Ambe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taurus.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taurus slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Taurus 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.
Taurus misses the jab.
Ambe blocks the body kick.
Taurus lands a head kick. Ambe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ambe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Ambe feints a jab promting Taurus to slip. Ambe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taurus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taurus moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Ambe throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
Ambe looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Ambe looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Ambe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe cracks Taurus with a good jab.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ambe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ambe misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Ambe loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily.
Ambe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ambe lands a head shot.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taurus defending well as Ambe loads up on a big left hand.
Scar Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Ambe.
Taurus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus counters with a head kick.
Taurus blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ambe.
A jab from Ambe misses.
Ambe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taurus clobbers Ambe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Ambe moves out of range easily.
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
Come on Ambe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Taurus trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Taurus is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taurus punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe scores with a one two! Taurus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taurus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ambe is looking to control Taurus's arms but Taurus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ambe has his back to the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Taurus wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe taking a breather.
Ambe looking to stall.
Maybe Ambe would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Ambe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Taurus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ambe scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Ambe does no damage.
Taurus throws a counter combo.
Taurus tries to score with a low kick but Ambe moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scar Ambe 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.
Sloppy strikes from Taurus. Those never looked like landing.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ambe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ambe throws a combination. Taurus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Scar Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.
Taurus lands a nice shot that snaps Ambe's head back.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a three punch combo that has Ambe backing up. Ambe nods at Taurus to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe misses with an uppercut.
Taurus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ambe blocks it well.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily.
Taurus jabs Ambe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ambe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taurus missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus lands with a hook. Ambe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ambe is looking to clinch.
Taurus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taurus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ambe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ambe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ambe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taurus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ambe.
A leg kick checked by Ambe.
Taurus swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambe.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ambe misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
Taurus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambe.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes.
Ambe trying to control the position but instead, Taurus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ambe into the ropes.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taurus wants to break free but Ambe has control.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Taurus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ambe is keeping busy.
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taurus swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Taurus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taurus counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Ambe's defenses.
Taurus lands with a cross.
Ambe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ambe tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ambe as he connects with a hook.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ambe drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ambe misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Taurus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus looking to stall.
Taurus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taurus throws the left hand but Ambe avoids the punch easily.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ambe.
Taurus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ambe in his tracks.
Ambe misses with a hook.
Taurus is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Taurus.
Ambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ambe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Ambe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taurus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Scar Ambe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taurus dodges the punch combination from Ambe.
Taurus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Taurus connects with an inside leg kick.
Ambe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus blocks a jab.
Taurus misses with a body kick.
Ambe looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Ambe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Ambe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taurus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe takes one on the button.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Ambe.
Taurus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ambe throws a body kick that misses.
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Ambe is trying to maintain a safe position but Taurus gets an underhook and turns Ambe into the ropes.
Ambe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Taurus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ambe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambe has Taurus pressed against the ropes, preventing Taurus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Taurus can't find room to land a body shot as Ambe controls the action.
Ambe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taurus.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Ambe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe throws a good cross that connects.
Ambe throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taurus staying out of range there.
Donk. Ambe catches Taurus right on the button with a cross.
Scar Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ambe misses with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ambe misses with an uppercut.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donk. Taurus catches Ambe right on the button with a cross.
Taurus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
Ambe swings for the body but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe with a nice cross.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ambe throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ambe throws a punch but it's blocked by Taurus.
Taurus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus tries to break free but Ambe pushes him back against the ropes.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Taurus tries to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling the position.
Ambe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ambe fails to land.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ambe keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taurus leaning against his opponent.
Taurus trying to land knees to the body.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ambe lands with a shot to the body.
Taurus cracks Ambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ambe 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.
Ambe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ambe throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Ambe has closed the distance and engaged Taurus in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scar Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 William Gold scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Scar Ambe!
Scar Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Scar Ambe retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Scar Ambe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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