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AKF FN | Lightning vs. Boyle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zico Verhoeven (ranked 23925 p4p, 4568 weight class) and Prince Idol (ranked 552 p4p, 466 weight class). Zico Verhoeven 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zico Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Idol!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven darts in and clinches Idol up against the ropes.
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Idol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Prince Idol has been cut.
Idol fails with an attempt to clinch.
BAM! Verhoeven delivers a spinning backfist that drops Idol like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zico Verhoeven!
A very excited looking Zico Verhoeven rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Himayalan Cheetah (ranked 24018 p4p, 23254 weight class) and Franko De Cremonesi (ranked 514 p4p, 533 weight class). De Cremonesi has chosen Paint It, Black as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Himayalan Cheetah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franko De Cremonesi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheetah wants to clinch but De Cremonesi slips to the side
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheetah looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Cheetah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice body shot.
Cheetah doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cheetah wants to clinch
and De Cremonesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheetahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from De Cremonesi finds it's way through Cheetah's defenses.
 Cheetah is rocked!
De Cremonesi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cheetah out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A less than humble Franko De Cremonesi 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 Roboute Guilliman (ranked 22346 p4p, 5967 weight class) and Matt Dammon (ranked 183 p4p, 193 weight class). Guilliman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabaton- Carolus Rex. Roboute Guilliman had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roboute Guilliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 41 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Dammon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guilliman throws out a powerful jab.
Guilliman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dammon in his tracks.
Dammon tries to move into range but Guilliman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Guilliman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Guilliman lands a jab.
Guilliman lands with a kick to the temple. Dammon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guilliman weaves into range and cracks Dammon right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Dammon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Guilliman is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roboute Guilliman!
A very excited looking Roboute Guilliman 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Farto Fuerte (ranked 22251 p4p, 21814 weight class) and Ross Buchanan (ranked 420 p4p, 449 weight class). Buchanan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Buchanan's Train Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ross Buchanan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 43 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buchanan throws a sloppy body shot
and Fuerte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
Buchanan misses with a body shot
and Buchanan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuerte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuerte moves out of range as Buchanan throws a body kick.
Fuerte throws a big counter combination but Buchanan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buchanan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuerte.
Buchanan throws a sloppy head kick
and Fuerte counters with a left and a right that stings Buchanan.
Fuerte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buchanan throws the left hand but Fuerte avoids the punch easily.
Fuerte is looking for a counter combo.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses
and Fuerte counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Buchanan on his ass! Buchanan wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Fuerte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Buchanan misses with a leg kick
and Fuerte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buchanan looks to land a combination but Fuerte avoids it well.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan throws a lazy uppercut
and Fuerte counters with a good low kick that Buchanan was not able to check.
Buchanan misses with a right hand
and Fuerte counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Buchanan to the mat! Fuerte runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Buchanan is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
 Buchanan is rocked!
Fuerte slips under a jab from Buchanan.
Buchanan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuerte finish him?
Buchanan throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuerte counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Buchanan off his feet! Buchanan crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Buchanan isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Fuerte screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Farto Fuerte waved his t-shirt featuring Warrior's Way's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Joseph Telushikin (ranked 17366 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 615 p4p, 541 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Telushikin scores with a head kick.
Telushikin forces Sandoval back against the ropes and clinches.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Telushikin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sandoval lands a slapping body shot.
Telushikin wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Telushikin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Telushikin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Telushikin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Telushikin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Telushikin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Telushikin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Telushikin.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Telushikin's head.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Sandoval pushes Telushikin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
Sandoval works on Telushikin's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
Sandoval lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Sandoval lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Sandoval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Telushikin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Sandoval moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin right on the nose. Telushikin blinks but takes it well.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Telushikin avoids nicely.
Telushikin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Telushikin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Miguel Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Telushikin.
Telushikin tries to clinch up
and Sandoval makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval rushes Telushikin and presses him up against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval 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.
Sandoval with a nice cross.
Joseph Telushikin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Telushikin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sandoval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval lands with a nice body punch.
Telushikin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sandoval in his tracks.
Sandoval closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a leg kick
and Sandoval counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Telushikin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Telushikin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval digs a right hand underneath Telushikin's ribcage. Telushikin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandovals head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Sandoval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sandoval connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Sandoval misses with a right hand
and Telushikin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Telushikin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sandoval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Telushikin thinking.
Telushikin moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Telushikin moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval jabs Telushikin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Telushikin ducked under it nicely.
Telushikin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Telushikin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval scores with a hook.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Telushikin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sandoval lands an overhand right.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sandoval misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandoval misses with a two punch combination.
Sandoval gets a clinch.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Telushikin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sandoval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a two punch combination.
Sandoval takes the fight into the clinch.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sandoval blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval manages to break the clinch.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval just misses with a punch to the body.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Telushikin saw that one coming.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the head.
Telushikin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Telushikin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Telushikin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sandoval! But no joy.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Telushikin avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Telushikin's head backwards.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Telushikin's shoulder, as Telushikin tries to avoid the shot.
Telushikin is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlton Adesanya (ranked 21401 p4p, 3829 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 436 p4p, 352 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Petrov misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov lands with a cross.
Adesanya slips a jab from Petrov.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Petrov throws out a counter right but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Petrov finds it's way through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Petrov keeps it at a distance.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya throws a counter high kick but Petrov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Petrov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlton Adesanya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chanthaphone Southanouvong (ranked 2120 p4p, 3469 weight class) and Trage Tragedy (ranked 278 p4p, 441 weight class). Southanouvong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Y-U- Smilin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southanouvong avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
Southanouvong walks into a stiff left hand from Tragedy.
Southanouvong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tragedy staying out of range there.
Southanouvong scores with a hook.
It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the head.
Southanouvong throws a shot to the body.
Tragedy swings for the body but Southanouvong moves out of range.
Southanouvong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tragedy if he has to take too many more of those.
Southanouvong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southanouvong avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Tragedy swings widly with a right hand
and Southanouvong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Southanouvong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tragedy, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tragedy tries a body shot but Southanouvong blocks it.
Southanouvong tries to break free but Tragedy pushes him back against the ropes.
Southanouvong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tragedy lands a damaging elbow.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Tragedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southanouvong can't break the clinch.
Southanouvong blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southanouvong has had enough of the clinch but Tragedy keeps him there for the moment.
Tragedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southanouvongs head.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Tragedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Southanouvong.
Tragedy pushes off an throws an elbow but Southanouvong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tragedy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Southanouvong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Southanouvong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut
and Tragedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Southanouvong throws a leg kick which misses Tragedy's front leg but catches the back leg as Tragedy tries to avoid it.
Tragedy misses with a combination
letting Southanouvong counter with a right hand.
Tragedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tragedy lands a nice shot that snaps Southanouvong's head back.
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
Tragedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tragedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
A clash of legs there as Southanouvong blocks the low kick.
Southanouvong instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southanouvong wants to break free but Tragedy has control.
Southanouvong blocks an elbow strike.
Tragedy scores with a shot to the side of Southanouvong's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tragedy.
Tragedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tragedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Southanouvong backwards.
Southanouvong breaks the clinch.
Tragedy throws a head kick that Southanouvong semi-blocks.
Southanouvong scores with a leg kick.
Southanouvong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Southanouvong throws a hook to the side of Tragedy's head but Tragedy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southanouvong misses with a low kick as Tragedy jumps back.
Tragedy throws a big counter head kick but Southanouvong avoids it with no problem.
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southanouvong.
It looked like Southanouvong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Southanouvong lands a jab to Tragedy's midsection.
Tragedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Southanouvong moves out of range as Tragedy throws a body kick.
Southanouvong stuns Tragedy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Southanouvong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Southanouvong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tragedy.
Southanouvong wants to get back to striking at distance but Tragedy won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chanthaphone Southanouvong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
That's time! Southanouvong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Southanouvong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tragedy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Southanouvong scores with a jab to the body.
Tragedy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tragedy cracks Southanouvong with a good jab.
Southanouvong lands a nice shot to the body.
Southanouvong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tragedy throws a jab when Southanouvong was well out of range.
Tragedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Southanouvong manages to avoid it.
Southanouvong lands a jab to the head.
Tragedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Southanouvong throws a jab when Tragedy was well out of range.
Tragedy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tragedy misses with an uppercut
enabling Southanouvong to counter with a crisp jab.
Chanthaphone Southanouvong is winning the standup battle so far.
Tragedy feints a jab promting Southanouvong to slip. Tragedy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Southanouvong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Southanouvong is rocked!
Tragedy drops his guard momentarily, allowing Southanouvong to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Tragedy! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Southanouvong takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chanthaphone Southanouvong!
Chanthaphone Southanouvong gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryo Hazuki (ranked 3904 p4p, 21852 weight class) and Kyle Kovingten (ranked 418 p4p, 524 weight class). Kovingten comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tool - Schism kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kyle Kovingten has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryo Hazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kovingten!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kovingten on the side of the head.
Kovingten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kovingten throws a body shot but no joy.
Hazuki has Kovingten up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovingten misses with a body punch.
Hazuki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hazuki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hazuki tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Hazuki back against the ropes.
Kovingten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hazuki misses with the combination.
Kovingten looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kovingten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Kovingten scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hazuki to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
 It looks like Ryo Hazuki has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazuki tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazuki tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazuki.
Kovingten connects with a quick right hand that sends Hazuki tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kyle Kovingten!
A very excited looking Kyle Kovingten 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Claudio Benedetti (ranked 5560 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Tor Troeng (ranked 579 p4p, 341 weight class). Benedetti comes to the ring accompanied by Atrevete te. Claudio Benedetti 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tor Troeng!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Troeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troeng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finch Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Troeng has taken the fight to the clinch.
Troeng blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Benedetti breaks from the clinch.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Troeng.
Troeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Troeng tries to clinch up.
Benedetti lands a front kick to the face, that drops Troeng to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Troeng is rocked!
It looks like Tor Troeng has been cut.
Troeng connects with the punch.
Benedetti tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Troeng misses
and Benedetti counters with a straight right that drops Troeng to the canvas! Will Troeng beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A very excited looking Claudio Benedetti 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Cecil Lightning (ranked 5133 p4p, 4432 weight class) and Andy Boyle (ranked 559 p4p, 531 weight class). Cecil Lightning has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cecil Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning throws out a loose jab but Boyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyle wants to counter with a clinch but Lightning pushes him away.
Lightning looks low and kicks high, catching Boyle right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Boyle is rocked!
It looks like Andy Boyle has been cut.
Boyle throws a series of punches but Lightning avoids them all with ease.
Lightning fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boyle just manages to avoid it.
Lightning looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Lightning backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Boyle's temple! It sends Boyle violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Lightning celebrates and the doctors try to help Boyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Cecil Lightning!
A victorious Cecil Lightning thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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