DPEF- Kickboxing Grand Prix 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Shinji Masato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulysses Ex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ex has chosen When the Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masato
vs
Ex

185 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Brawler
Tends to cut

GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinji Masato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulysses Ex!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masato tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Ex.
Masato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ex walks into a straight right hand from Masato.
Ex throws a solid leg kick but Masato takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ex.

Ex darts in and clinches Masato up against the ropes.

Ex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masato tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Ex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masato takes a swing at Ex's ribcage but misses.
Ex misses with a two punch combination.
Ex lands with a slapping head kick.
Masato misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ex throws a series of punches but Masato avoids them all with ease.
Masato tries to clinch but Ex is having none of it.
Masato wants to clinch but Ex slips to the side

and Ex counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Masato in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ex tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masato has had enough of the clinch but Ex keeps him there for the moment.
Masato connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Ulysses Ex has been cut.
Masato wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ex throws an elbow that misses.

Ex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masato moves to clinch but Ex breaks away

and Ex counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Masato.
Ex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ex using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ex.
Ex lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Masato letting Ex take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masato gets through Ex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ex creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Masato obliges.
Ex keeps control of Masato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Masato misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Ex is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masato working hard to break the clinch.

Ex breaks from the clinch.
Ulysses Ex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ex clinches.

Ex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Ex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulysses Ex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Masato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ex moves into the clinch successfully.
Ex trying to land knees to the body.
Masato misses with a punch to the body.
Ex with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

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

Ex moves into the clinch.
Ex lands a shoulder strike.
Ex lands an elbow inside that Masato shrugs off.

It looks like Shinji Masato has been cut.
Ex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masato.
Ex stalling the fight.
Masato looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ex pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Ex.
Masato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ex effectively controlling the action here.
Ex with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Ex breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shinji Masato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ex throws a right and a left that Masato avoids nicely.
Ex tries to clinch up but Masato circles away and keeps his distance.
Ex throws a looping overhand right but Masato ducks down to avoid it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ex tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ex trying to land knees to the body.
Ex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Ulysses Ex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Ex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masato moves in looking to clinch but Ex pushes him off.
Ulysses Ex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masato lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Ex closes the distance and pushes Masato back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ex breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masato tries to clinch up.
A nice combination there by Masato.
Masato wants to clinch.
Masato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ulysses Ex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ex wants to clinch.
Ex throws a leg kick that misses.

Ex closes the distance and clinches.

Ex breaks from the clinch.
Ex scores with a jab to the body.
Ex tries to clinch up.
Masato lands a right hook to the body.

Ex has closed the distance and engaged Masato in a clinch.
Ex landing knees to the body.

Ex breaks the clinch.
Masato avoids the head kick by Ex.
Masato is looking to clinch but Ex is avoiding it.
Ex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Masato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ex throws a head kick but Masato moves out of range.

Ex moves into range and clinches up with Masato.
Masato tries to break the clinch but Ex is controlling the position.
Masato is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Ex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ex throws a right hand that Masato ducks under and follows up with a left that Masato also avoids with ease.
Ex throws a series of punches but Masato moves out of range.
Masato keeps the fight on the outside.

Masato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ex, pushing him back against the ropes.
Masato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Masato takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ex tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Ex takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ex has him pressed against the ropes.
Masato misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Ex breaks the clinch.
Masato tries to clinch but Ex is having none of it.
Ex is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.
Masato with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Masato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ex.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ex stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Ex really 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.

Ex keeps the fight on the outside.
Ex throws a sloppy head kick and Masato moves out of range easily.
Ex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masato wants to clinch up but Ex keeps it at a distance.
Masato misses with a wild body shot.

Masato gets tackled into the ropes by Ex. Ex maintains the clinch.
Masato is trying to break the clinch but Ex has him pressed against the ropes.

Ex breaks from the clinch.
Ex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masato digs a good body shot into Ex's ribs.

Ex clinches up with Masato and pushes him back against the ropes.
Ex taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ex tries to land a knee to the head but Masato blocks with his arms.
Masato trying to control the position but instead, Ex has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masato into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ex breaks the clinch.

Ex drives through and clinches with Masato against the ropes.
Ex is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Ex's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masato misses with a head kick.
Ex is looking to clinch but Masato is avoiding it.

Ex takes the fight into the clinch.
Masato wants to get back to striking at distance but Ex won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ex holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Masato is trying to push Ex away but Ex has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ex prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
Ex prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
Ex tries to land knees in the clinch but Masato avoids the damage to the body.
Ex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masato avoids it.
Masato is trying to stall.
Ex prevents Masato from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ex misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masato wants to break the clinch but can't.

Ex manages to break the clinch.
Masato is looking to wear down Ex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Masato tries to close the distance and clinch but Ex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ulysses Ex dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Masato slips a jab and a cross from Ex.
Ex misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice combination there by Masato.

Ex has Masato up against the ropes in a clinch.
Masato is trying to force a seperation but Ex has the dominant position.
Ex leaning against his opponent.
Ex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ex trying to land knees to the body.
Masato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ex is keeping busy.

Ex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Masato lands a nice hook to Ex's body. Ex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Ex drives through and clinches with Masato against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ex's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Ex scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ex breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ex tries to bum rush Masato with a series of wild strikes but Masato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ex wants to clinch.
Ex misses with a kick to the body.
Ex throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Masato's head.
Masato wants to clinch up but Ex keeps it at a distance.
Ex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ex throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Masato counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ex is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ex is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Masato is looking to clinch but Ex is avoiding it.
Ex tries to clinch but Masato is having none of it.
Ulysses Ex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ex wants to clinch up but Masato keeps it at a distance.
Ex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ex feints a jab promting Masato to slip. Ex then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Masato slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ex tries a head kick but it misses.
Ex is looking to clinch.
Masato tries a head kick but it misses.
Ex wants to clinch.
Ex swats away the attempt to clinch by Masato.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ex wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ulysses Ex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ulysses Ex!
Ulysses Ex took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tom Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tailface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sato
vs
Tailface

178 cm
26
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Self confident

Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Tailface!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tailface in his tracks.
Sato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tailface doesn't manage to clinch there - Sato circles away.
Sato scores with a jab. Tailface acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Sato pushes Tailface up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Tailface's head.
Sato tries a body shot but Tailface blocks it.
Tailface is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tailface backwards.

Sato manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Tailface wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
Sato looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tailface backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tailface breaks the clinch.
Sato tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tailface swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tom Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tailface is looking to clinch but Sato is avoiding it.
Sato circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Sato blocks the leg kick.
Tailface drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sato tries to clinch up but Tailface circles away and keeps his distance.
Sato cracks Tailface with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tailface is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tailface is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Tailface could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Sato!
As Tom Sato got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm grateful for this opportunity to hone my standup skills. I will use this experience to make my fights more exciting.'.

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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HAMMER. Jimmy Warren has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nathan Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Warren

205 cm
23
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Warren!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warren ducks into a a hook from Jones and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

It looks like Jimmy Warren has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Warren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Warren throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Nathan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Warren's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Warren, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Jones!
A relieved looking Nathan Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lunatic Fringe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Hari
vs
Alexander

197 cm
22
231 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hari slips a jab from Alexander.
Alexander throws a series of punches but Hari moves out of range.
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!
Alexander stuns Hari with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hari tries to clinch
and Alexander counters with a right, followed by a huge uppercut that sends Hari crashing to the mat! Hari is trying to use the ropes to get back to his feet but he's all over the place - the referee has seen enough and has stopped the fight! Alexander screams with a mixture of joy and relief, whilst celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jakob Alexander!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jakob Alexander made sure he mentioned GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 !, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Frane Sizgoric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizgoric comes into the arena with Eminem - Not Afraid blaring out of the sound system. Ellis has chosen Bloodsport as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sizgoric
vs
Ellis

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Good chin

Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frane Sizgoric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis lands a lovely overhand right.
Ellis avoids the head kick by Sizgoric.

Ellis moves into the clinch successfully.
Sizgoric takes a shot to the head.
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 frustrated look appears on Sizgoric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ellis missing with knees to the body.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sizgoric's efforts to push away.
Ellis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sizgoric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sizgoric working hard to break the clinch.
Ellis prevents Sizgoric from breaking the clinch.
Sizgoric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ellis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sizgoric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ellis has Sizgoric pressed against the ropes, preventing Sizgoric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Sizgoric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ellis missing with knees to the body.
Sizgoric is trying to break free.
Ellis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sizgoric blocks it with crossed arms.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Sizgoric blocks it.
Sizgoric is trying to push Ellis away but Ellis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ellis landing knees to the body.
Ellis 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.
Sizgoric is breathing heavily.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but Sizgoric blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sizgoric lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Ellis.
Nice elbow from Ellis.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellis with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ellis has eaten all the pies!
Sizgoric takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Frane Sizgoric has been cut.
Knees to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellis lands a knee to the head.
Ellis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis misses with a knee to the head.
Ellis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ellis lands a damaging elbow.
Ellis lands an elbow that stopped Sizgoric in his tracks for a moment.

Sizgoric is rocked!

Frane Sizgoric's cut is getting worse.
Ellis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ellis.
Oh Sizgoric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ellis to work.
Sizgoric seems to have got his legs back now.
Ellis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sizgoric takes an elbow to the forehead.

Frane Sizgoric's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ellis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellis pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Ellis lands an elbow just above Sizgoric 's eye.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Sizgoric's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Ellis.

Jeez, Frane Sizgoric's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis lands a right hand.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.

Ellis creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sizgoric crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Shane Ellis should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Frane Sizgoric's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ellis moves into the clinch.
Sizgoric takes a shot to the head.
Sizgoric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellis.
Sizgoric tries to circle away from danger but Elliscatches him off guard and hits him in the side of the head with a sharp elbow. Sizgoric looks like he's been hit by a taser charge, he's shivering as he falls to the canvas! I bet he can't even remember his own name right now - he's in bits!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Shane Ellis!
In his post fight interview, Shane Ellis gave a big smile as he said 'I would have much enjoyed fighting you to the death... but you are not strong enough for that yet.'.

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Forrest Bickleback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickleback kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're the best!. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Brad Harris was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bickleback
vs
Harris

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Counter striker
Good chin

Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Bickleback!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Harris!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris gets a clinch.
Bickleback looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bickleback avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Bickleback trying to land knees to the body.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bickleback lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bickleback avoids it.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Bickleback blocks it.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickleback missing with knees to the body.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bickleback avoids it.
Harris landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike from Harris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickleback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Bickleback avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harris.
Harris comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Forrest Bickleback has been cut.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Bickleback has Harris pressed against the ropes, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Bickleback improves position.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Bickleback blocks it.
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Bickleback gets an underhook and turns Harris into the ropes.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bickleback misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bickleback lands an elbow that stopped Harris in his tracks for a moment.
Harris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bickleback's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Forrest Bickleback's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Bickleback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris lands a damaging elbow.
Bickleback dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Brad Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Harris breaks from the clinch.

Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Bickleback avoids the damage to the body.
Harris lands a knee to the head.
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bickleback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickleback misses with a knee strike.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bickleback.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickleback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris is trying to stall.
Bickleback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris taking a breather.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bickleback blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Bickleback avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Forrest Bickleback's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harris instigates a clinch.
Harris trying to land knees to the body.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris avoiding damage as Bickleback throws knees to the body.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bickleback blocks it with crossed arms.
Bickleback on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bickleback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Bickleback avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Harris lands an elbow inside that Bickleback shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickleback connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Brad Harris has been cut.
Bickleback managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Bickleback won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harris.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bickleback throws a head punch that misses.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickleback is defending well for now.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Bickleback dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Harris.

Forrest Bickleback's cut is getting worse.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickleback dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris avoiding damage as Bickleback throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Harris really dominated that round.
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!

Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bickleback blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Harris throws an elbow but misses.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bickleback avoids it.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Harris lands an elbow inside.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris avoiding damage as Bickleback throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Bickleback lands with a left to the head.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bickleback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Bickleback avoids the damage to the body.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Bickleback blocks with his arms.
Harris throws an elbow that misses.
Harris lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Bickleback comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harris throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bickleback blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Bickleback has the dominant position.
Bickleback blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bickleback missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Harris dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Harris closes the distance and pushes Bickleback back into the ropes.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike.
Harris throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickleback is defending well for now.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickleback is defending well for now.
Harris looking to throw knees to the head but Bickleback is blocking nicely.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A right hand to the body from Bickleback.
Bickleback misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harris.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickleback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Bickleback blocks it.
Bickleback is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
Harris avoiding damage as Bickleback throws knees to the body.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bickleback lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harris looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Harris.
Bickleback managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Harris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bickleback is defending well for now.
Bickleback avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the ropes.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bickleback has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris landing knees to the head.
Bickleback avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the ropes.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickleback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Bickleback avoids a wild elbow strike from Harris.
Harris pushes off an throws an elbow but Bickleback leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris crunches a lovely knee into Bickleback's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bickleback blocks the elbow strike.
Forrest Bickleback has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickleback blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Brad Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Harris!
An out of breath Brad Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Gary Cole Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Rosberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gary Cole Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cole Man
vs
Rosberg

190 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good elbows
Tends to cut

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Cole Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Rosberg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Cole Man circles away.
Stan Rosberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rosberg pushes Cole Man up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cole Man working hard to break the clinch.
Cole Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Cole Man can't break the clinch.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Gary Cole Man has been cut.
Rosberg lands an elbow inside that Cole Man shrugs off.
Cole Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cole Man is blocking nicely.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow.
Cole Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Cole Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rosberg lands an elbow inside.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosberg misses with a knee to the head.
Cole Man takes an elbow to the temple.

Gary Cole Man's cut is getting worse.
Rosberg landing knees to the head.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rosberg leaning against his opponent.
Rosberg scores with a knee to the head.
Cole Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rosberg with a knee to the head.
Cole Man takes a knee right on the jaw!

Gary Cole Man's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rosberg lands an elbow just above Cole Man 's eye.
Cole Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cole Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rosberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cole Man is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosberg lands an elbow just above Cole Man 's eye.
Rosberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cole Man is blocking nicely.
Rosberg lands an elbow inside.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosberg lands an elbow that stopped Cole Man in his tracks for a moment.
Rosberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cole Man is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Rosberg.
Rosberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cole Man is blocking nicely.
Rosberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole Man's defenses.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow.
Cole Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole Man can't break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole Man's efforts to push away.
Rosberg looking to throw knees to the head but Cole Man is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Rosberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Cole Man's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Cole Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rosberg defending well as Cole Man loads up on a big left hand.
Cole Man scores with a jab to the jaw.

Rosberg moves into the clinch.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Rosberg.
Rosberg lands an elbow just above Cole Man 's eye.
Rosberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rosberg obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg scores with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rosberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rosberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rosberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Rosberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rosberg landing knees to the head.
Rosberg prevents Cole Man from breaking the clinch.
Rosberg misses with a knee to the head.
Rosberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole Man's defenses.
Rosberg lands a damaging elbow.
Rosberg tries to land a knee to the head but Cole Man blocks with his arms.
Rosberg working Cole Man over with knees to the body.
Cole Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rosberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg scores with a knee to the head.
Rosberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole Man can't break the clinch.
Rosberg pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cole Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Rosberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rosberg stalls.
Cole Man wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole Man is trying to break the clinch but Rosberg has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Rosberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gary Cole Man'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.

Cole Man throws a right and a left that Rosberg avoids nicely.
Rosberg slips a jab and a cross from Cole Man.
A combination from Rosberg does no damage.
Cole Man connects with a single shot there.
Cole Man cracks Rosberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Rosberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cole Man, pushing him back against the ropes.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Cole Man gets an underhook and turns Rosberg into the ropes.
Cole Man is trying to break free.
Rosberg has Cole Man pressed against the ropes, preventing Cole Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cole Man tries to circle away but Rosberg has him pinned against the ropes.
Cole Man tries to break free but Rosberg pushes him back against the ropes.
Rosberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Rosberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole Man has had enough of the clinch but Rosberg keeps him there for the moment.
Cole Man is trying to break the clinch but Rosberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Rosberg.
Rosberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Rosberg lands a damaging elbow.
Cole Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Stan Rosberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rosberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rosberg.
Rosberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cole Man is keeping busy.
Cole Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosberg has double underhooks.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rosberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosberg lands a nice knee 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!
Cole Man tries to break free but Rosberg pushes him back against the ropes.
Rosberg crunches a lovely knee into Cole Man's ribcage.
Rosberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rosberg working Cole Man over with knees to the body.
Rosberg stalling against the ropes.
Rosberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosberg with a knee to the head.
Rosberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rosberg connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Rosberg really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Cole Man's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cole Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rosberg.
Rosberg looks to land a combination but Cole Man avoids it well.
Rosberg tries to clinch up but Cole Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Rosberg wants to clinch but Cole Man slips to the side
and Cole Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole Man lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rosberg backs up against the ropes.

It looks like Stan Rosberg has been cut.

Cole Man lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Rosberg goes down! The ref sends Cole Man to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Rosberg is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosberg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cole Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gary Cole Man is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cole Man misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rosberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gary Cole Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cole Man.
Rosberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rosberg tries to clinch up.
Rosberg tries to clinch but Cole Man is having none of it.
Rosberg misses with a series of wild punches.
Rosberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cole Man misses with a straight left.
Cole Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rosberg's head backwards.
Rosberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Cole Man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosberg wants to clinch up but Cole Man keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosberg is looking to clinch.

Rosberg moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rosberg.
Rosberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cole Man blocks it with crossed arms.
Rosberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rosberg lands an elbow inside.
Rosberg stalling against the ropes.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Rosberg has double underhooks.
Cole Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rosberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cole Man wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rosberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Cole Man takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cole Man misses with a hook
and Rosberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rosberg tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cole Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Rosberg has closed the distance and engaged Cole Man in a clinch.
Rosberg keeps control of Cole Man as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rosberg landing knees to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cole Man as Rosberg tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rosberg.
Rosberg lands a damaging elbow.
Cole Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rosberg.
Cole Man tries to break free but Rosberg pushes him back against the ropes.
Cole Man tries to circle away but Rosberg has him pinned against the ropes.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosberg with a knee to the head.
Rosberg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rosberg landing knees to the body.
Rosberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cole Man wants to break free but Rosberg has control.
Rosberg lands a damaging elbow.

Jeez, Gary Cole Man's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rosberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cole Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rosberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rosberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rosberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole Man's defenses.
Rosberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rosberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cole Man's defenses.
Rosberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole Man has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cole Man working hard to break the clinch.
Rosberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rosberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cole Man tries to break free but Rosberg pushes him back against the ropes.
Rosberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole Man tries to break free but Rosberg pushes him back against the ropes.
Rosberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole Man is trying to force a seperation but Rosberg has the dominant position.
Cole Man has had enough of the clinch but Rosberg keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole Man wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rosberg has him pressed against the ropes.
Cole Man can't break the clinch.
Gary Cole Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stan Rosberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rosberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cole Man's efforts to push away.
Rosberg prevents a body shot from Cole Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Rosberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rosberg 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Rosberg!
Stan Rosberg managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dawg Pound Elite Supplements , into his post fight interview.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Curtis Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hernandez
vs
Nunes

193 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Good kicks
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nunes throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Nunes keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Diego Nunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy.
Nunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nunes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hernandez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nunes really felt that one!
Hernandez tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
Nunes throws a lazy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
Hernandez is looking to clinch but Nunes is avoiding it.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Nunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hernandez will feel that in the morning.
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!
Nunes slips under a jab from Hernandez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
Nunes thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
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 Curtis Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hernandez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nunes.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Curtis Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Nunes scores with a push kick.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Nunes lands a two punch combo.
Nunes tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nunes looks to land a combination but Hernandez avoids it well.
Hernandez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nunes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diego Nunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunes.
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nunes throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nunes throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nunes circles away quickly and effectively.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego Nunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Nunes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hernandez's calf.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Nunes.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Nunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez slips a jab and a cross from Nunes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nunes momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hernandez misses the target.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters with a nice body kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hernandez doesn't manage to clinch there - Nunes circles away.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes throws a front kick that sends Hernandez stumbling back into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nunes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Nice body kick from Nunes.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes throws a body kick that misses.
Nunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nunes.
Hernandez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez tries to clinch but Nunes is having none of it.
Good work by Nunes as he checks the leg kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Hernandez looks to clinch
and Nunes counters with a nice body shot.
Hernandez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hernandez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes misses with a head kick.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hernandez tries to clinch there but Nunes circles away.
Nunes thows a body kick. Hernandez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hernandez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nunes counters with a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nunes throws a body punch but Hernandez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Nunes misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nunes.
Nunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Nunes thumps Hernandez with a low kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Nunes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hernandez closes the distance but Nunes moves to the side
and Nunes counters with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Nunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Nunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Nunes dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!

Hernandez lands with a nice body kick.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Nunes.
Hernandez tries to bum rush Nunes with a series of wild strikes but Nunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hernandez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nunes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
A head kick from Nunes lands but Hernandez takes it in his stride.
Hernandez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Nice body kick there by Nunes.
Nunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hernandez backs up against the ropes.
Hernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nunes.
Nunes looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Nunes.
Nunes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hernandez.
Hernandez punishes Nunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Nunes throws a nice looking combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nunes blocks a head kick by Hernandez.
Nunes avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Nunes misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes misses with a kick to the body.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Nunes throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Nunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
Nunes throws a head kick that misses.
Nunes throws a sloppy head kick and Hernandez moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Nunes.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego Nunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Curtis Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hernandez throws a combination that misses
and Nunes counters with a flying knee. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Nunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nunes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Nunes!
Diego Nunes looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'all for the money, love money thats the only reason i fight! the more money i get the better i will fight!'.

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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

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