Flair 104 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jon Talbain (ranked 23109 p4p, 22956 weight class) and Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 286 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Talbain
vs
Thibodeaux

210 cm
34
287
18 - 24 - 0

210 cm
37
274
31 - 17 - 1

Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Talbain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fortune Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbain tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Talbain misses with the body kick
and Thibodeaux counters with a low kick, right behind Talbain 's knee.
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux jabs Talbain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thibodeaux thumps Talbain with a low kick.
Talbain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talbain tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Talbain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Talbain.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice head shot.
Fortune Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Talbain looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Talbain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thibodeaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Talbain throws a head kick that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Talbain thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Talbain closes the distance but Thibodeaux moves to the side
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Talbain down with leg kicks.
Talbain tries to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Talbain throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Talbain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Talbain doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Thibodeaux looks low and kicks high, catching Talbain 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!

It looks like Jon Talbain has been cut.
Thibodeaux lands with a slapping head kick.

Talbain is rocked!
Talbain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thibodeaux.
A low kick from Talbain misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a big head kick out of nowhere, perfectly timed, sending Talbain crashing to the mat! Talbain is trying to stumble back to his feet... will he beat the count? We're at 5,6,7,8,9,10! He's out! Thibodeaux takes this one thanks to a picture pefect counter strike.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fortune Thibodeaux!
After winning the bout, Fortune Thibodeaux thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Morrison Dickson (ranked 23100 p4p, 23023 weight class) and Boxing Powerhous (ranked 282 p4p, 281 weight class). 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?

Dickson
vs
Powerhous

225 cm
29
283
13 - 26 - 0

225 cm
37
300
15 - 24 - 1

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Powerful

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 13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morrison Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Powerhous!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Dickson misses the target.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dickson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Dickson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Dickson throws a hook to the side of Powerhous's head but Powerhous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Powerhous tries to close the distance and clinch but Dickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dickson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powerhous.
The fighters circling - Dickson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Dickson backs off Powerhous throws a huge counter combo but Dickson manages to avoid it all.
Dickson lands a nice shot to the body.
Powerhous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Powerhous swings for the body but Dickson moves out of range.
Powerhous takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dickson sizes up Powerhous with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dickson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powerhous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powerhous takes one to the side of the head.
Powerhous moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Powerhous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickson moves away.
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!
Powerhous walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Dickson misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson with a nice cross.
Dickson connects with a single shot there.
Dickson jabs Powerhous to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Powerhous.
Dickson clobbers Powerhous with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dickson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Dickson scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Powerhous beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Powerhous.
Dickson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Powerhous backs away from a small jab... but Dickson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Powerhous crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dickson with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Morrison Dickson!
A very excited looking Morrison Dickson 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Long Lang (ranked 23296 p4p, 10729 weight class) and Sota Sankari (ranked 500 p4p, 506 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lang
vs
Sankari

183 cm
28
225
11 - 30 - 0

195 cm
61
260
14 - 49 - 0

Brawler
Very strong

Basic striking
Solid chin

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 11 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Long Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sota Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang jabs Sankari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sankari looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.

Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lang working Sankari over with knees to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sankaris head.

It looks like Sota Sankari has been cut.
Sankari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Sankari down.

Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lang manages to break the clinch.

Lang clinches up with Sankari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Lang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sankari up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lang seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lang.

Lang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.

Lang has Sankari up against the ropes in a clinch.

Lang manages to break the clinch.
Lang lands a jab to the head.
Lang grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Sankari takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Lang cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Long Lang!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 23228 p4p, 23351 weight class) and William Tate (ranked 607 p4p, 620 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Braddock
vs
Tate

180 cm
28
208
10 - 36 - 1

180 cm
28
210
9 - 29 - 2

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 10 - 36 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Tate!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock misses with an uppercut. Tate saw that one coming.
Braddock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Tate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate.
A hook to the body from Tate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tate.

Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock throws a body punch but Tate moves out of range.
Braddock takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
Tate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tate jabs at Braddock's body.

Tate moves into the clinch.
Braddock throws an elbow that misses.
Tate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate stalling the fight.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Tate, against the ropes.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Tate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tate holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tate slows down the pace here.

Tate breaks from the clinch.

Tate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Braddock tries a knee to the head but Tate blocks it.
Tate missing with knees to the body.

Tate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tate rushes Braddock and presses him up against the ropes.
Tate leaning against his opponent.
Braddock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Braddock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Tate breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tate avoids the body shot from Braddock.
Braddock swings for the body but Tate moves out of range.
Tate tries to counter with a clinch but Braddock shakes him off and moves away.

Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tate misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braddock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Braddock tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Braddock tries to stall but Tate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tate is pushing Braddock up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Braddock is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock walks into a jab.
Tate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Braddock misses with a wild combination.
Braddock lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate backs up against the ropes.

It looks like William Tate has been cut.
Braddock misses with a wild combination.
Braddock throws a combination that misses

and Tate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate.

Tate breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate takes one on the button.
Braddock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braddock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tate misses with a hook to the body
and Braddock counters with a series of strikes. Tate will be more careful next time no doubt.

Tate is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Tate.
Tate lands with an uppercut that bounces Braddock off the ropes and back into range.

It looks like James Braddock has been cut.
Tate goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Tate has managed to clinch.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Tate breaks the clinch.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tate. Braddock does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Braddock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Braddock tries to keep at a distance but Tate has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Tate dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Braddock works Tate's body with a nice hook.
Tate throws the left hand but Braddock avoids the punch easily.
Braddock misses with a looping left.
James Braddock is winning the standup battle so far.
Braddock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tate connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Braddock misses with a double jab.

Braddock gets tackled into the ropes by Tate. Tate maintains the clinch.

Tate breaks from the clinch.
Braddock misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Braddock with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tate clinches.
Braddock letting Tate take a breather here.

Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Braddock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braddock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Tate closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Tate.
Tate missing with knees to the body.
Tate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tate breaks from the clinch.
Braddock avoids the body shot from Tate.
An attempted straight right counter from Braddock misses the target.
James Braddock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tate moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate just leaning against Braddock, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Braddock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tate is keeping busy.
Tate lands with a right to the head.
Tate pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tate misses with an elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.

Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braddock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Braddock cracks Tate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Braddock misses with a wild combination.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Braddock moves away.
Braddock misses with a body shot.
Braddock stuns Tate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Braddock misses with a right hand

and Tate moves into the clinch.
Tate avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Braddock catches Tate right on the button with a cross.
Braddock looks to score with a jab to the body but Tate is just out of range.
Braddock sets himself, and Tate steps forward looking for the clinch! Braddock avoids it this time.
Braddock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tate's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Braddock digs a good body shot into Tate's ribs.
No joy there for Tate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braddock cracks Tate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.

Tate moves into range and clinches up with Braddock.

Tate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Braddock misses with an uppercut. Tate saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Braddock finds it's target.

That has opened up William Tate's cut even more.
Tate lands a really nice looking cross but Braddock seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Braddock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
William Tate seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Braddock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tate stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tate stalling the fight.
Tate prevents Braddock from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Tate.
Tate stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Tate.

Tate instigates a clinch.
Tate effectively controlling the action here.
Tate has Braddock pressed against the ropes.
Tate receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Tate effectively controlling the action here.
Tate is pushing Braddock up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Braddock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tate has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tate.

Tate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Tate has Braddock up against the ropes in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Tate breaks from the clinch.
Braddock misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Tate counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tate.

Tate breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braddock misses with the combination.

Tate closes the distance and pushes Braddock back into the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tate is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Tate.
Braddock has had enough of the clinch but Tate keeps him there for the moment.
Tate content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tate effectively controlling the action here.
Tate lands a body shot.
Tate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Braddock blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice body punch from Tate - that landed with a thud.
Braddock trying to control the position but instead, Tate has worked for underhooks and has pushed Braddock into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braddock wants to break free but Tate has control.
Come on Tate - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tate lands a shoulder strike.

Tate breaks from the clinch.
Tate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Tate closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Tate breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Tate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate pressing his opponent against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Tate comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tate has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Tate!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sebastian Burger (ranked 23393 p4p, 23157 weight class) and Righteous Crusader (ranked 611 p4p, 586 weight class). 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?

Burger
vs
Crusader

190 cm
34
220
23 - 15 - 1

182 cm
34
200
8 - 27 - 1

Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Righteous Crusader !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Crusader closes the distance and clinches.

Crusader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crusader feints a jab promting Burger to slip. Crusader then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crusader slips a jab and a cross from Burger.
Crusader unleashes a big counter combination but Burger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Crusader . Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Burger misses the target.
Burger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crusader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crusader swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crusader throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burger counters with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burger scores with a hook.

Crusader pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crusader has Burger pushed against the ropes.

Crusader breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusader falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crusader scores with a body shot.

Crusader rushes Burger and presses him up against the ropes.

Burger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger dodges the punch combination from Crusader .
A little feinted left hand from Burger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crusader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crusader misses with a double jab
and Burger counters with an outside leg kick.
Crusader swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crusader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crusader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crusader moves into the clinch.

Crusader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crusader just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crusader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crusader on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Righteous Crusader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Crusader moves into the clinch.
Crusader 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Crusader breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crusader comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Burger throws a head kick that Crusader semi-blocks.
Crusader wants to clinch.
Crusader misses with a jab to the body
and Burger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crusader is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Crusader takes the fight into the clinch.
Crusader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Burger up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Crusader manages to break the clinch.
Burger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Crusader clinches up with Burger and pushes him back against the ropes.
Crusader stalling the fight.

Crusader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Crusader darts in and clinches Burger up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crusader stalls.
Crusader goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Righteous Crusader 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Crusader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebastian Burger is winning the standup battle so far.
Burger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Crusader 's head.
Burger throws a nice head kick!
Crusader throws a series of punches but Burger moves out of range.

Crusader closes the distance and clinches.

Crusader breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crusader misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crusader .
Crusader moves in looking to clinch but Burger pushes him off.
Burger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crusader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Righteous Crusader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger throws a good cross that connects.
Crusader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burger walks into a stiff left hand from Crusader .
Crusader tries to clinch but Burger is having none of it.
Crusader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burger rather than just go for the knockout.
Crusader tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crusader .
Burger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crusader misses with a jab, cross combination.

Crusader closes the distance and pushes Burger back into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crusader breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Crusader .

Crusader rushes Burger and presses him up against the ropes.
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!

Crusader breaks the clinch.

Burger tries to keep at a distance but Crusader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Righteous Crusader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Crusader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burger misses with an uppercut. Crusader saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burger - that will leave a mark!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusader tries to clinch up but Burger circles away and keeps his distance.
A combination from Crusader does no damage.
Burger connects with the punch.
Crusader tries to clinch up
and Burger counters with a body kick.
Burger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Burger connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusader . Burger does a little dance to reset his feet.

Crusader rushes Burger and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Crusader lands an elbow inside that Burger shrugs off.

Crusader breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burger counters with a nice body shot.
Burger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burger lands a right hook to the body.

Crusader pushes Burger up against the ropes in a clinch.

Crusader escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusader looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crusader lands with a nice combination. Burger backs away looking to recover.

Crusader forces Burger back against the ropes and clinches.
Crusader leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sebastian Burger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Crusader wants to clinch.
Crusader takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crusader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crusader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crusader takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crusader throws a combination that misses
and Burger counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crusader clinches.

Crusader manages to break the clinch.

Crusader has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusader manages to break the clinch.
Crusader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burger.
A little jabbing left from Crusader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crusader doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.
Crusader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burger to score with a decent uppercut.
Burger avoids the body shot from Crusader .
Crusader lands the left hand.
Crusader misses with a double jab
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Crusader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crusader throws a combination that misses
and Burger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crusader 's knee momentarily.
No joy there for Crusader , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crusader wants to clinch.
As Crusader backs away, Burger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger with a hook.
Burger lands with a slapping head kick.

Burger gets tackled into the ropes by Crusader . Crusader maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Crusader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Crusader takes the fight into the clinch.
Crusader tries to land knees in the clinch but Burger avoids the damage to the body.
Crusader stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusader misses with a body punch.

Burger breaks the clinch.
Crusader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burger to score with a decent uppercut.
Burger scores with a head kick. Crusader tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Crusader doesn't manage to clinch there - Burger circles away.

Crusader has taken the fight to the clinch.

Crusader 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crusader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crusader . Burger does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusader steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Burger. That one must have hurt.
Crusader darts in trying to clinch
and Crusader takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusader wants to clinch but Burger slips to the side
and Burger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crusader closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crusader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crusader throws a series of punches but Burger moves out of range.
Burger is looking to counter punch.
Burger scores with a head kick. Crusader tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Crusader is rocked!

Crusader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Burger, pushing him back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Burger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Curtis Tate Iii (ranked 23288 p4p, 22848 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 394 p4p, 432 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.

Tate Iii
vs
Gunn

185 cm
28
215
48 - 13 - 0

182 cm
35
217
14 - 28 - 0

Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 48 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtis Tate Iii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tate Iii tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tate Iii sets himself, and Gunn steps forward looking for the clinch! Tate Iii avoids it this time.
Gunn throws a head kick but Tate Iii moves out of range.
Tate Iii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunn throws a jab but it's blocked by Tate Iii.
Tate Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Curtis Tate Iii has been cut.
Gunn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gunn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tate Iii avoids the head kick by Gunn.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick
and Tate Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tate Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Tommy Gunn 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!
Gunn throws the kick towards the body but Tate Iii avoids it.
Tate Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunn.
Tate Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Tate Iii throws a right hand that Gunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Gunn also avoids with ease.
Tate Iii is looking to wear down Gunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate Iii swings for the body but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gunn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tate Iii counters with a series of strikes. Gunn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tate Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunn.
Gunn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gunn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tate Iii.
Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tate Iii on the side of the head.
Tate Iii cracks Gunn with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Gunn.
Tate Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate Iii.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tate Iii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tate Iii throws a body punch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn is looking for the big counter here.
Tate Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate Iii catches Gunn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No joy there for Tate Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunn lands a jab-cross combination.
Tate Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Gunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tate Iii seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tate Iii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gunn backs up against the ropes.

Tate Iii connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Gunn onto his butt! Gunn bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.

That has opened up Tommy Gunn's cut even more.

Tate Iii scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Gunn to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Tate Iii away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Gunn 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?!

Gunn is rocked!
Tate Iii closes the distance and catches Gunn with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gunn is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gunn is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gunn is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Tate Iii takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Curtis Tate Iii!
Curtis Tate Iii is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 19641 p4p, 23035 weight class) and Macho Camacho (ranked 528 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Chaelsson
vs
Camacho

185 cm
48
270
58 - 26 - 2

190 cm
36
210
17 - 24 - 1

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 58 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macho Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho tries to clinch up
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho looks to clinch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho throws a lazy body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaelsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho darts in trying to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaelsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Camacho moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho tries to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chaelsson has time to react.
Chaelsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho tries to clinch up
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a combination
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Camacho wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho closes the distance but Chaelsson moves to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
A lazy body kick from Camacho
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Camacho misses
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Camacho
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho misses with a hook
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho misses with a body punch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho misses with a jab to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Camacho misses the body punch
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Chaelsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaelsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Camacho misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chaelsson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho misses with a hook to the body
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaelsson circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a lazy head kick
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho tries to clinch
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Camacho throws a sloppy body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho misses with a combination
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Camacho misses with a body shot
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho misses with a leg kick
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a leg kick
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Chaelsson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho throws a sloppy head kick
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Camacho gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Camacho
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho looks to clinch
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Camacho is predictable there
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Camacho is rocked!
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!
Camacho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chaelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Camacho is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaelsson finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses the body punch
enabling Chaelsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho throws an off balance right hand
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaelsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Camacho wants to clinch but Chaelsson slips to the side
and Chaelsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a straight right hand.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho moves to clinch but Chaelsson breaks away
and Chaelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Camacho tries to clinch but Chaelsson moves away
and Chaelsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Macho Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chaelsson counter with a right hand.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Chaelsson counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Camacho off his feet! Camacho crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Camacho isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Chaelsson screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Patrick Chaelsson!
Patrick Chaelsson retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Patrick Chaelsson 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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energy
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Major Pain (ranked 23362 p4p, 18437 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 609 p4p, 603 weight class). Major Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pain
vs
Thomas

187 cm
35
216
20 - 23 - 1

175 cm
47
211
56 - 34 - 0

Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Pain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 56 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pain clinches.

Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Pain counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Pain to acknowledge the strikes.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thomas has eaten all the pies!
Pain moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.

Pain clinches with his opponent.

Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a double jab

and Pain counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Thomas on his ass! Thomas 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!

Pain gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain tries to circle away but Thomas has him pinned against the ropes.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pain blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Pain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain lands with a nice body punch.

Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.

Thomas breaks from the clinch.

Pain rushes Thomas and presses him up against the ropes.
Thomas has Pain pressed against the ropes, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thomas has him pressed against the ropes.
Pain tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.

Thomas instigates a clinch.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Pain tries to tie him up.
Thomas misses with some punches.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pain tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain misses with a knee strike.
Thomas landing knees to the head.

Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pain closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the ropes.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Pain.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pain lands a right and a left and another right! Thomas goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Major Pain!
Major Pain retains his light heavyweight title!