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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kung Fu Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baak Siko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master's entrance music is Shaolin Monastic chanting. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Good gas tank
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Fu Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baak Siko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Master wants to land a leg kick but Siko is out of range.
Master misses with a two punch combination.
Master really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Siko instigates a clinch.
Master has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Master blocks it with crossed arms.
Siko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kung Fu Master has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Siko misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Master.
Siko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Master takes an elbow to the temple.
Siko tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Master's defenses.
Siko told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Master avoids a wild elbow strike from Siko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
Master breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Siko throws a hook to the side of Master's head but Master sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siko is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Master connects with a high kick.
A good leg kick by Siko.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Siko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Siko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Master scores with a kick to the body.
Siko lands with an uppercut that bounces Master off the cage and back into range.
Siko wants to clinch.
Siko swings widly with a right hand
and Master counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Master.
Master lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siko misses with the head strike.
Siko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Siko working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko.
Kung Fu Master's cut is getting worse.
Siko blocks a body shot from Master.
Master with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Master is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Siko is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master breaks the clinch.
Baak Siko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Siko. Siko obviously looking to wear him down.
Master throws a head kick but Siko moves out of range.
Master throws a wild body kick that Siko sees coming a mile off.
Siko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Siko takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Baak Siko has been cut.
Master throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Master tried to score with a low kick but Siko checks it.
Siko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Master paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Siko wants to clinch up but Master keeps it at a distance.
Master swings for the body but Siko moves out of range.
Siko lands a slapping body shot.
Siko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Master scores with a one two! Siko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Siko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Siko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Master misses with a wild body shot.
Master swings for the body but Siko moves out of range.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Siko.
Master takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Siko cracks Master with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Master tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siko's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master blocks an uppercut.
Master takes an elbow to the temple.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Master blocks an elbow strike from Siko.
Siko tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Siko back against the cage.
Master landing knees to the body.
Master blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Siko on the inside.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master fakes the leg kick and cracks Siko in the body.
Master rushes Siko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Siko working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master lands an elbow inside.
Master crunches a lovely knee into Siko's ribcage.
Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Siko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kung Fu Master's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Siko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Master.
Master gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Siko tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siko misses with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Master throws a punch but it's blocked by Siko.
Siko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Siko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Siko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baak Siko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Siko clinches up against the cage.
Master breaks the clinch.
Siko has managed to clinch.
Master's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siko misses with a straight right.
Siko instigates a clinch.
Master struggles to land a body shot inside as Siko controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Master.
Master throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siko trying to land knees to the body.
Siko with a knee to the head.
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Master connects with a solid leg kick.
Master tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Master throws a wild body kick that Siko sees coming a mile off.
Siko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siko throws a hook but Master avoids it easily.
Siko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master tries a head kick but it misses.
Siko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Master at a distance.
Siko looks to score with a jab to the body but Master is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Master there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Siko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Master manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Master is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Siko.
Siko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Master throws out the jab.
Siko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master is looking to wear down Siko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Siko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Master's head.
Master misses with a body shot.
A jab from Siko finds it's way through Master's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siko. That's going to slow Master down.
Master throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Siko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Master steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siko.
Master instigates a clinch.
Siko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siko tries to work over Master's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Master is defending well for now.
Master tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Master lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Siko backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Master.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko lands a damaging elbow.
Siko prevents Master from breaking the clinch.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Siko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Master is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Siko tries a body shot but Master blocks it.
Siko tries to land a knee to the head but Master blocks with his arms.
Master tries to break the clinch but Siko is controlling the position.
Master utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Siko throws an elbow but it misses.
Master lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Master lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baak Siko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Siko misses.
Master moves out of range of the body kick from Siko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Master throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Master takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Master throws a leg kick but Siko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Master moves out of range as Siko strikes.
Master fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siko is looking to clinch.
Siko misses with a body kick.
Kung Fu Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Siko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Master throws a quick inside leg kick.
Master fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Siko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Master throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Master.
Siko misses with a shot to the body
and Master counters with a nice low kick that buckles Siko's knee momentarily.
Siko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Siko feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master misses with a straight left.
Siko misses with a body shot.
Master steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siko.
It looked like Master was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Siko.
Master with a jab.
Master fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Siko, pushing him back against the cage.
Siko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Master.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Master avoids the damage to the body.
Master landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Siko is breathing heavily.
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Master closes the distance and pushes Siko back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Siko.
Master on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siko tries to throw a body punch but Master avoids it by throwing Siko back against the cage.
Master takes a knee to the side of the body.
Siko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Master has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baak Siko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Siko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siko looks to score with a jab to the body but Master is just out of range.
Master blocks a head kick by Siko.
A shot to the liver by Siko. Beautiful body shot.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Master tries a head kick but it misses.
Master misses with a low kick.
Siko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Siko throws a sloppy body shot
and Master counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Master avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siko takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
Master changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Master scores with a body shot.
Master rushes Siko and presses him up against the cage.
Siko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Master is looking to break free of the clinch but Siko has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Master to work.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Master walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Siko checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Siko throws a head kick but Master moves out of range.
Master keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siko.
Master misses with a series of wild punches.
Master throws the kick towards the body but Siko avoids it.
Master tries a head kick but it misses.
Master throws a head kick that Siko semi-blocks.
Siko lands a nice looking body shot.
Master connects with an inside leg kick.
Siko scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Master.
Siko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Master thows a left - swing and a miss!
Master misses with a low kick.
Kung Fu Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siko is looking to clinch.
Master fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siko blocks a head kick by Master.
Master misses with a leg kick.
Siko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Siko instigates a clinch.
Siko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Siko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Master.
Master blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Siko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Master's brow.
Siko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Master's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Master.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Siko blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Siko.
Siko throws a solid leg kick but Master takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Siko.
Master throws a low kick but Siko avoids it.
Siko takes a swing at Master's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Siko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Master doesn't seem phased though.
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Baak Siko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Siko, as that shot connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Siko connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Master scores with a leg kick.
Siko moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siko! But no joy.
Master avoids a kick to the body.
Master lands a glancing blow to the side of Siko's head.
Siko has closed the distance and engaged Master in a clinch.
Master looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Siko throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siko lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master breaks the clinch.
Master lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Siko digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Master misses with a body kick.
Master swats away the attempt to clinch by Siko.
Siko lands with a nice body punch.
Siko digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Siko lands with a nice body punch.
Siko tries to clinch but Master moves out of range.
Master circles away from the clinch attempt.
Master appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Master misses with a wild body shot.
Master fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Master has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siko.
Master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kung Fu Master.
I think Siko 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baak Siko!
Our winner, Baak Siko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Kung Fu Master had this to say: 'There's no way I lost fair, He must have cheated! I am unbeatable! '.
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