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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Douglas Ramokgadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takai Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Ramokgadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takai Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramokgadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramokgadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramokgadi clinches up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Ramokgadi wants to break free but Kurosawa has control.
Ramokgadi can't break the clinch.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns Kurosawa into the ropes.
Ramokgadi lands a right hand.
It looks like Takai Kurosawa has been cut.
Ramokgadi is trying to break free.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
The referee calls for Ramokgadi to work.
Kurosawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramokgadis head.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramokgadi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramokgadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramokgadi misses with a looping right.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramokgadi lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramokgadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramokgadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramokgadi misses the shot to the body.
Ramokgadi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramokgadi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ramokgadi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ramokgadi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa prevents Ramokgadi from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramokgadi lands with a light punch inside.
Ramokgadi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurosawa working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurosawa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Douglas Ramokgadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ramokgadi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
Ramokgadi prevents a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa blocks a body shot from Ramokgadi.
A short right from Ramokgadi on the inside.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa scores with a shot to the side of Ramokgadi's head.
Ramokgadi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramokgadi wants to stall.
Ramokgadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa has a couple of punches blocked by Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa trying to stall but Ramokgadi improves his position.
Ramokgadi controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ramokgadi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa lands a body punch.
Ramokgadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosawa has double underhooks.
Kurosawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramokgadi is keeping busy.
Ramokgadi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Ramokgadi avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the ropes.
Kurosawa is trying to force a seperation but Ramokgadi has the dominant position.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Ramokgadi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramokgadi working hard to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramokgadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosawa has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramokgadi is trying to force a seperation but Kurosawa has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosawa.
Ramokgadi lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takai Kurosawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramokgadi moves into the clinch.
Ramokgadi lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi is leaning against Kurosawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Ramokgadi avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kurosawa - that landed with a thud.
Kurosawa is looking to control Ramokgadi's arms but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the ropes.
Ramokgadi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
A short right from Kurosawa on the inside.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
Kurosawa tries to work over Ramokgadi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramokgadi scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Ramokgadi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Ramokgadi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kurosawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramokgadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to push Ramokgadi away but Ramokgadi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
Kurosawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ramokgadi works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramokgadi lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramokgadi tries to break the clinch but Kurosawa is controlling the position.
Kurosawa is looking to control Ramokgadi's arms but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the ropes.
Ramokgadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramokgadi misses with a few strikes there.
Ramokgadi misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa wants to clinch but Ramokgadi slips to the side
and Ramokgadi counters with a series of strikes. Kurosawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramokgadi thows a body shot but no joy.
Douglas Ramokgadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramokgadi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramokgadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramokgadi darts in and clinches Kurosawa up against the ropes.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa prevents Ramokgadi from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramokgadi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramokgadi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurosawa working hard to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ramokgadi presses Kurosawa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Ramokgadi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramokgadi forces Kurosawa back against the ropes and clinches.
Ramokgadi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurosawa has him pressed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ramokgadi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramokgadi as Kurosawa tries to tie him up.
Ramokgadi manages to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramokgadi circles away.
Ramokgadi misses with a double jab.
Ramokgadi slips a jab and a cross from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi swings for the body but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Ramokgadi tries to move into range but Kurosawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurosawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosawa tries to clinch up but Ramokgadi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramokgadi scores with a jab to the body.
Ramokgadi is looking to wear down Kurosawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramokgadi scores with a jab. Kurosawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch up but Kurosawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramokgadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosawa throws a nice looking combination but Ramokgadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurosawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramokgadi misses with a two punch combination.
Ramokgadi misses with a right hand
and Kurosawa counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Ramokgadi moves out of range.
Kurosawa scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramokgadi clinches up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kurosawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Douglas Ramokgadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Ramokgadi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramokgadi misses the target.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurosawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kurosawa tries to clinch up but Ramokgadi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosawa lands a jab to the nose.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramokgadi wants to clinch up but Kurosawa keeps it at a distance.
Ramokgadi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramokgadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramokgadi rushes Kurosawa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Douglas Ramokgadi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramokgadi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramokgadi is trying to force a seperation but Kurosawa has the dominant position.
Ramokgadi is struggling to control the position.
Ramokgadi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Ramokgadi has him pinned against the ropes.
Ramokgadi gets through Kurosawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Ramokgadi has him pinned against the ropes.
Kurosawa throws a head punch that misses.
Ramokgadi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosawa lands with a right to the head.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi pushes Kurosawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takai Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramokgadi has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi throws a head punch that misses.
Ramokgadi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramokgadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa misses with some punches.
Kurosawa looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramokgadi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi blocking some punches.
Ramokgadi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kurosawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Ramokgadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramokgadi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Ramokgadi!
Douglas Ramokgadi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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