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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Efim Gracie (ranked 24434 p4p, 24535 weight class) and Hideki Suzuki (ranked 518 p4p, 521 weight class). Hideki Suzuki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efim Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideki Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suzuki prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Suzuki is controlling him.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suzuki breaks the clinch.
Gracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Suzuki should have avoided that one.
Donk. Gracie catches Suzuki right on the button with a cross.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Suzuki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Gracie.
 Suzuki is rocked!
Gracie cracks Suzuki with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efim Gracie!
Hideki Suzuki spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Ozaki Buakaw (ranked 5124 p4p, 23030 weight class) and Julian Wallace (ranked 248 p4p, 284 weight class). Wallace has chosen Smile - Jimmy Durante as his entrance music. Ozaki Buakaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozaki Buakaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buakaw misses the body punch
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buakaw misses with a straight left.
Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buakaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw wants to clinch.
Buakaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw misses with a knee to the head.
Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozaki Buakaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buakaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buakaw moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Buakaw misses with a leg kick.
Buakaw finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wallace throws a one two combo.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buakaw doesn't seem phased though.
Buakaw takes one on the button.
Buakaw swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw lands with a nice body punch.
Buakaw scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buakaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Wallace misses
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buakaw takes one to the side of the head.
Buakaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Buakaw.
Buakaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buakaw doesn't seem phased though.
Buakaw misses with a wild body shot.
Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace 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.
Wallace scores with a sloppy right hand. Buakaw should have avoided that one.
Buakaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Buakaw trying to land knees to the body.
Buakaw tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buakaw missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buakaw is keeping busy.
Buakaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buakaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Buakaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace throws out a counter right but Buakaw avoids it with no problem.
Buakaw throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
Buakaw misses with a kick to the body.
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a counter combo.
A big left from Buakaw misses.
Buakaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Buakaw is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Wallace lands with a hook. Buakaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Buakaw seems unphased.
Buakaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw walks into a stiff left hand from Wallace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buakaw throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buakaw takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Buakaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Buakaw.
Buakaw breaks the clinch.
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
Buakaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Wallace.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Wallace 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!
Buakaw misses with a low kick.
Wallace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buakaw throws a big shot that misses.
Buakaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace with a nice cross.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Buakaw seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Buakaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buakaw misses the shot to the body.
Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw closes the distance and clinches.
Buakaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buakaw is looking to land body kicks.
Wallace throws a fast counter high kick but Buakaw manages to duck under it in time.
Wallace throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Julian Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buakaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Donk. Wallace catches Buakaw right on the button with a cross.
Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buakaw under the eye.
Buakaw wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buakaw backs up against the ropes.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buakaw takes one to the side of the head.
Julian Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace throws a head kick but Buakaw moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Buakaw.
Buakaw tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buakaw eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buakaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace checks a low kick from Buakaw.
Buakaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Buakaw clinches with his opponent.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Buakaw backwards.
Buakaw misses with the head strike.
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Wallace scores with a one two! Buakaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Wallace lands.
Buakaw misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wallace winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Wallace!
A relieved looking Julian Wallace 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Leon Bowser (ranked 4823 p4p, 6029 weight class) and Glenn Morano (ranked 385 p4p, 421 weight class). Bowser comes to the ring accompanied by Tommy Cash - Racked. Leon Bowser 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Bowser!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Morano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Morano does no damage.
Morano throws a series of punches but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser lands a nice hook to Morano's body. Morano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morano misses with a left hand
and Bowser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bowser scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bowser.
Morano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bowser sizes up Morano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morano throws a right hand that misses
and Bowser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bowser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morano misses with an uppercut. Bowser saw that one coming.
Bowser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bowser is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Morano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bowser paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowser cracks Morano with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Bowser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leon Bowser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morano tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bowser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bowser fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bowser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morano tries to bum rush Bowser with a series of wild strikes but Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowser defending well as Morano loads up on a big left hand.
Morano looks to throw the jab but Bowser is out of range.
Bowser scores with a jab to the body.
Morano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser works the jab nicely.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of Morano's head.
Jab, jab by Bowser - just one landing.
Bowser moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morano doesn't manage to clinch there - Bowser circles away.
Bowser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Morano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morano is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Morano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bowser counters with a two punch combo.
Morano misses with the combination.
Bowser lands a nice hook to Morano's body. Morano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morano swinging wildly here.
Morano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bowser.
Bowser with a hook.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of Morano's head.
Bowser on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bowser scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowser has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Morano throws a poor cross that misses
and Bowser counters with a nice uppercut.
Bowser dips to his left and cracks Morano with an uppercut!
Bowser cracks Morano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bowser sizes up Morano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morano throws a right and a left that Bowser avoids nicely.
Morano misses with a few strikes there.
Morano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bowser to score with a decent uppercut.
Bowser dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Bowser.
Morano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bowser tries to bum rush Morano with a series of wild strikes but Morano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Morano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowser lands a jab to the head.
Bowser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bowser scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morano walks into a jab.
Bowser jabs Morano right on the nose. Morano blinks but takes it well.
Morano throws the kick towards the body but Bowser avoids it.
Bowser is looking for a counter combo.
Bowser lands with a nice body punch.
Morano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morano throws a combination that misses
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Bowser lands with a good body shot.
Morano looks winded!
Jab by Bowser.
Bowser clobbers Morano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Morano misses with the combination.
Bowser jabs Morano right on the nose. Morano blinks but takes it well.
Morano tries to bum rush Bowser with a series of wild strikes but Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morano swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bowser counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowser. That snapped Morano's head back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morano needs to keep his hands up - Bowser had a free shot at his head there.
Sloppy strikes from Morano. Those never looked like landing.
Bowser's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Morano throws a body kick that misses
and Bowser counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morano is rocked!
Bowser with a nice cross.
Morano is still on wobbly legs! Can Bowser finish him?
Bowser is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bowser lands a jab to the head.
Morano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bowser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morano.
Bowser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morano's head backwards.
Morano throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morano momentarily.
Bowser lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bowser connects with a jab.
Bowser jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bowser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Bowser there.
Some wild striking there from Morano.
A big right from Morano misses.
Morano misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bowser to counter with a crisp jab.
Morano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bowser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morano throws a combination that misses
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Bowser lands with a nice combination. Morano backs away looking to recover.
Bowser lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bowser catches Morano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowser moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bowser lands with a good body shot.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bowser works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Bowser.
Bowser clobbers Morano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bowser scores with a nice strike.
Morano closes the distance but Bowser moves to the side
and Bowser counters with a straight right hand.
Morano tries to clinch but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Bowser does it's job there.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Morano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowser jabs Morano right on the nose. Morano blinks but takes it well.
Bowser is working the combinations to good effect here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bowser lands with a nice body punch.
Morano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bowser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Morano looks for the body kick but Bowser saw that one coming.
Bowser scores with a sloppy right hand. Morano should have avoided that one.
Morano throws a combination that misses
and Bowser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morano tries to move into range but Bowser moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bowser with a hook.
Bowser uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bowser cracks Morano with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Morano 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 Morano is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Morano could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Leon Bowser!
Leon Bowser retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Leon Bowser thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Aad Ridderinkhof (ranked 3178 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Santiago Rodriguez (ranked 136 p4p, 176 weight class). Aad Ridderinkhof has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aad Ridderinkhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridderinkhof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridderinkhof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ridderinkhof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridderinkhof pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridderinkhof throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridderinkhof moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Ridderinkhof swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Ridderinkhof.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a looping right.
Rodriguez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
 It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Ridderinkhof jabs Rodriguez right on the nose. Rodriguez blinks but takes it well.
Ridderinkhof has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rodriguez finds it's way round the side to connect with Ridderinkhof's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook.
Ridderinkhof scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ridderinkhof connects with a body shot.
Ridderinkhof has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ridderinkhof there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ridderinkhof cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridderinkhof misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Ridderinkhof moves out of range.
Aad Ridderinkhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ridderinkhof digs a good body shot into Rodriguez's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Ridderinkhof.
Rodriguez misses the jab.
Ridderinkhof scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ridderinkhof had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridderinkhof throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ridderinkhof saw that one coming.
Ridderinkhof swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rodriguez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridderinkhof throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Ridderinkhof avoids it with no problem.
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Ridderinkhof misses with an uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Ridderinkhof saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof swings widly with a right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Ridderinkhof ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Santiago Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridderinkhof misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof scores with a nice head shot.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ridderinkhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Ridderinkhof wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ridderinkhof cracks Rodriguez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That has opened up Santiago Rodriguez's cut even more.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Ridderinkhof blocks it.
Santiago Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof blocks a jab.
Ridderinkhof thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Ridderinkhof misses the target.
Ridderinkhof with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridderinkhof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with a left hand
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridderinkhof scores with a punch to the head.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ridderinkhof takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridderinkhof loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Ridderinkhof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridderinkhof swings widly with a right hand
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Ridderinkhof avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ridderinkhof drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws out a loose jab but Ridderinkhof uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridderinkhof misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez looks to land a right hand but Ridderinkhof moved out of range.
Ridderinkhof missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ridderinkhof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The cut above Santiago Rodriguez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ridderinkhof throws a poor cross that misses
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ridderinkhof catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Rodriguez stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Rodriguez walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Ridderinkhof's shoulder, as Ridderinkhof tries to avoid the shot.
Ridderinkhof steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Nice defenses there by Ridderinkhof.
A little feinted left hand from Ridderinkhof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Rodriguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ridderinkhof was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.
Nice shot lands for Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aad Ridderinkhof will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Ridderinkhof avoids the punch easily.
Aad Ridderinkhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ridderinkhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridderinkhof throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Ridderinkhof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez defending well as Ridderinkhof loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Ridderinkhof misses with a looping left.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridderinkhof slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Ridderinkhof.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridderinkhof.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridderinkhof throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ridderinkhof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ridderinkhof slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
Ridderinkhof throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Ridderinkhof misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Ridderinkhof loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridderinkhof throws a right hand that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a straight right hand.
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rodriguez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ridderinkhof ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridderinkhof's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridderinkhof misses with a straight left.
Rodriguez throws a lazy right hand but Ridderinkhof sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ridderinkhof is looking to counter punch.
Ridderinkhof throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ridderinkhof swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridderinkhof looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Ridderinkhof misses with a left hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Ridderinkhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodriguez defending well as Ridderinkhof loads up on a big left hand.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridderinkhof counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Rodriguez onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridderinkhof finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridderinkhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santiago Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aad Ridderinkhof.
Well Rodriguez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aad Ridderinkhof!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 2084 p4p, 5677 weight class) and Einar Ragnarsen (ranked 78 p4p, 221 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Einar Ragnarsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsen ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Ragnarsen cracks Cholo with an open hand slap.
Cholo misses with an uppercut. Ragnarsen saw that one coming.
Ragnarsen lands a high kick!
 It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo throws a looping overhand right but Ragnarsen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Cholo finds it's way through Ragnarsen's defenses.
That kick from Ragnarsen tenderised Cholo's leg. Cholo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ragnarsen misses with a low kick as Cholo jumps back.
Ragnarsen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragnarsen slips under a jab.
Ragnarsen takes a swing at Cholo's ribcage but misses.
Ragnarsen scores with a nice head shot.
Cholo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnarsen staggers Cholo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Cholo 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 Ragnarsen is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Einar Ragnarsen!
A less than humble Einar Ragnarsen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryan Locke (ranked 3609 p4p, 3243 weight class) and Igor Vi (ranked 157 p4p, 129 weight class). Locke comes to the ring accompanied by Lincoln - Saint Bernard. Vi has chosen Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley as his entrance music. 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, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Locke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Vi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke is looking to clinch but Vi is avoiding it.
Locke throws a hook but Vi avoids it easily.
Vi misses with a lunging right hand
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Locke.
The fighters circle momentarily. Locke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Locke.
Locke connects with a crisp jab.
Igor Vi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Vi misses its intended target.
Locke lands a body shot.
Locke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vi pushes Locke up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vi working hard to break the clinch.
Vi managing to block the knees to the body from Locke.
Locke trying to stall but Vi improves his position.
Locke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Locke has him pressed against the ropes.
Locke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vi is keeping busy.
Vi working hard to break the clinch.
Locke digs a right hand underneath Vi's ribcage. Vi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vi wants to break free but Locke has control.
Locke trying to stall but Vi improves his position.
Locke prevents Vi from breaking the clinch.
Locke stalling in the clinch but Vi improves position.
Locke looking to stall.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vi is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Locke.
Locke looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Locke.
Vi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Locke tests Vi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Locke to counter with a crisp jab.
Locke moves in looking to clinch but Vi pushes him off.
Vi instigates a clinch.
Vi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vi takes a shot to the head.
Locke misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke prevents Vi from breaking the clinch.
Vi looks winded!
Locke lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vi as Locke tries to tie him up.
Vi is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Locke prevents Vi from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vi is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Locke is trying to stall.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vi is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Locke trying to stall but Vi improves his position.
Locke wants to stall.
Locke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vi's efforts to push away.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Locke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vis head.
Locke lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Vi's head.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vi or not.
Locke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Locke scores with a shot to the side of Vi's head.
Locke lands a hook that snaps the head of Vi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke trying to stall but Vi improves his position.
Locke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vi is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position.
Vi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Locke.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Locke.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Locke looking to stall.
Vi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Locke has him pressed against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
A nice right hand lands inside from Locke.
Locke trying to control the position but instead, Vi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Locke into the ropes.
Locke lands with a short shot to the head.
Vi is rocked!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Vi is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke is looking to control Vi's arms but Vi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Locke has his back to the ropes.
Vi seems to have recovered his senses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Locke.
Vi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Locke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vi swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke.
It seemed like Vi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Locke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Locke scores with a nice head shot.
Vi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a series of strikes. Vi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Locke scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Vi to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Locke away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Vi got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Vi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vi walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Locke!
Ryan Locke retains his super heavyweight title!
Ryan Locke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Igor Vi was interviewed post fight and said 'He wouldn't survive another 5 minutes with me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Butch Thighpunch (ranked 2247 p4p, 4098 weight class) and Jeremy Arnason (ranked 283 p4p, 462 weight class). Arnason has chosen Michael Jackson - Off The Wall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Arnason!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnason swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
Thighpunch punishes Arnason's body with a nice straight punch.
Thighpunch throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
Arnason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thighpunch connects with a single shot there.
Thighpunch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dillo's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Arnason lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thighpunch at a distance.
Arnason throws an off balance right hand
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
Arnason's coach down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arnason's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason misses with an uppercut
and Thighpunch counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot.
Arnason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arnason avoids the body shot from Thighpunch.
Arnason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Arnason listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thighpunch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arnason has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws a right and a left that Arnason avoids nicely.
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arnason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnason throws an overhand right that lands on Thighpunch's shoulder, as Thighpunch tries to avoid the shot.
Arnason drops his hands momentarily and Thighpunch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Thighpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
Arnason wants to counter the offense by Thighpunch and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thighpunch misses with a few strikes there.
Arnason swings widly with a right hand
and Thighpunch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnason jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thighpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thighpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thighpunch is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Arnason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thighpunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arnason.
Thighpunch throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Jeremy Arnason's cut even more.
Arnason misses with a wild body shot.
Thighpunch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thighpunch.
A big right from Thighpunch misses.
Thighpunch sets himself, and Arnason steps forward looking for the clinch! Thighpunch avoids it this time.
Arnason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thighpunch throws a body shot but no joy.
Thighpunch throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Thighpunch ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Thighpunch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arnason misses with a double jab
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thighpunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thighpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Thighpunch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot.
Arnason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arnason is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thighpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Thighpunch.
Arnason is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arnason connects with a nice looking jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch scores with a hook.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Arnason moves out of range.
Arnason steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thighpunch.
Arnason staying out of range there.
Thighpunch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thighpunch tests Arnason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Thighpunch misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason throws the left hand but Thighpunch avoids the punch easily.
Arnason wants to clinch
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Jeremy Arnason's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arnason tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thighpunch jabs Arnason right on the nose. Arnason blinks but takes it well.
Arnason is rocked!
Thighpunch knocks out Arnason with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Thighpunch before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Thighpunch picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch retains his welterweight title!
Butch Thighpunch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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