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O.R.G. KT 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Douglas Ramokgadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takai Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Ramokgadi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takai Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramokgadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ramokgadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramokgadi clinches up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Ramokgadi wants to break free but Kurosawa has control.
Ramokgadi can't break the clinch.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns Kurosawa into the ropes.
Ramokgadi lands a right hand.
It looks like Takai Kurosawa has been cut.
Ramokgadi is trying to break free.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
The referee calls for Ramokgadi to work.
Kurosawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramokgadis head.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramokgadi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurosawa's elbow.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramokgadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurosawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramokgadi misses with a looping right.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kurosawa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramokgadi lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurosawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramokgadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramokgadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramokgadi misses the shot to the body.
Ramokgadi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramokgadi takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ramokgadi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ramokgadi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kurosawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa prevents Ramokgadi from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramokgadi lands with a light punch inside.
Ramokgadi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurosawa working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kurosawa takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi blocks a body shot from Kurosawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Douglas Ramokgadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ramokgadi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
Ramokgadi prevents a body shot from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa blocks a body shot from Ramokgadi.
A short right from Ramokgadi on the inside.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa scores with a shot to the side of Ramokgadi's head.
Ramokgadi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kurosawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramokgadi wants to stall.
Ramokgadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa has a couple of punches blocked by Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa trying to stall but Ramokgadi improves his position.
Ramokgadi controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ramokgadi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa lands a body punch.
Ramokgadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosawa has double underhooks.
Kurosawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ramokgadi is keeping busy.
Ramokgadi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kurosawa wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Ramokgadi avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the ropes.
Kurosawa is trying to force a seperation but Ramokgadi has the dominant position.
Kurosawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Ramokgadi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kurosawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramokgadi working hard to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi tries to work over Kurosawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramokgadi is looking to break free of the clinch but Kurosawa has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramokgadi is trying to force a seperation but Kurosawa has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kurosawa.
Ramokgadi lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takai Kurosawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramokgadi moves into the clinch.
Ramokgadi lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi is leaning against Kurosawa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kurosawa tries to throw a body punch but Ramokgadi avoids it by throwing Kurosawa back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Kurosawa - that landed with a thud.
Kurosawa is looking to control Ramokgadi's arms but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the ropes.
Ramokgadi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Kurosawa on the inside.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
Kurosawa tries to work over Ramokgadi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramokgadi scores with a shot to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Ramokgadi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kurosawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramokgadi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Ramokgadi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kurosawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kurosawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramokgadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Kurosawa won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa is trying to push Ramokgadi away but Ramokgadi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kurosawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kurosawa misses with the head strike.
Kurosawa stalling in the clinch but Ramokgadi improves position.
Kurosawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ramokgadi works on Kurosawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramokgadi lands a nice uppercut.
Kurosawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramokgadi tries to break the clinch but Kurosawa is controlling the position.
Kurosawa is looking to control Ramokgadi's arms but Ramokgadi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kurosawa has his back to the ropes.
Ramokgadi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramokgadi misses with a few strikes there.
Ramokgadi misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa wants to clinch but Ramokgadi slips to the side
and Ramokgadi counters with a series of strikes. Kurosawa will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramokgadi thows a body shot but no joy.
Douglas Ramokgadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurosawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramokgadi circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramokgadi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramokgadi darts in and clinches Kurosawa up against the ropes.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ramokgadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kurosawa prevents Ramokgadi from breaking the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramokgadi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramokgadi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kurosawa working hard to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi has had enough of the clinch but Kurosawa keeps him there for the moment.
Ramokgadi presses Kurosawa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Ramokgadi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramokgadi forces Kurosawa back against the ropes and clinches.
Ramokgadi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurosawa has him pressed against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Kurosawa.
Kurosawa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kurosawa throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Ramokgadi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kurosawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramokgadi as Kurosawa tries to tie him up.
Ramokgadi manages to break the clinch.
Ramokgadi wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramokgadi blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramokgadi circles away.
Ramokgadi misses with a double jab.
Ramokgadi slips a jab and a cross from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi swings for the body but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Ramokgadi tries to move into range but Kurosawa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kurosawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosawa tries to clinch up but Ramokgadi circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramokgadi scores with a jab to the body.
Ramokgadi is looking to wear down Kurosawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramokgadi scores with a jab. Kurosawa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch up but Kurosawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramokgadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kurosawa throws a nice looking combination but Ramokgadi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurosawa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramokgadi misses with a two punch combination.
Ramokgadi misses with a right hand
and Kurosawa counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Ramokgadi moves out of range.
Kurosawa scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramokgadi clinches up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Kurosawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Douglas Ramokgadi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Takai Kurosawa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Ramokgadi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramokgadi misses the target.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosawa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kurosawa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kurosawa tries to clinch up but Ramokgadi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurosawa lands a jab to the nose.
Ramokgadi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurosawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramokgadi wants to clinch up but Kurosawa keeps it at a distance.
Ramokgadi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramokgadi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramokgadi rushes Kurosawa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Douglas Ramokgadi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramokgadi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurosawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramokgadi backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramokgadi is trying to force a seperation but Kurosawa has the dominant position.
Ramokgadi is struggling to control the position.
Ramokgadi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Ramokgadi has him pinned against the ropes.
Ramokgadi gets through Kurosawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kurosawa tries to circle away but Ramokgadi has him pinned against the ropes.
Kurosawa throws a head punch that misses.
Ramokgadi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kurosawa lands with a right to the head.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kurosawa wants to clinch.
Ramokgadi pushes Kurosawa up against the ropes in a clinch.
Takai Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramokgadi has a couple of punches blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramokgadi.
Ramokgadi throws a head punch that misses.
Ramokgadi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kurosawa backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramokgadi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa misses with some punches.
Kurosawa looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramokgadi.
Kurosawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramokgadi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramokgadi blocking some punches.
Ramokgadi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kurosawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramokgadi breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Ramokgadi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramokgadi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Ramokgadi!
Douglas Ramokgadi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Caffey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Staines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staines has chosen Bill Conti- Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Caffey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Staines!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caffey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staines throws out the jab.
Caffey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staines, pushing him back against the ropes.
Caffey lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ray Staines has been cut.
Caffey tries to land a knee to the head but Staines blocks with his arms.
Staines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caffey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caffey.
Staines looks to land a right hand but Caffey moved out of range.
Caffey lands a leg kick that knocks Staines off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Staines misses its intended target.
Staines lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Staines misses with the combination.
Caffey blocks a head kick by Staines.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caffey has closed the distance and engaged Staines in a clinch.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Staines tries to break the clinch but Caffey is controlling the position.
Caffey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caffey lands an elbow just above Staines 's eye.
Caffey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Staines's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey connects with a knee to the head.
Staines wants to break the clinch but can't.
Staines has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caffey.
Caffey lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Caffey.
Staines tries to break free but Caffey pushes him back against the ropes.
Caffey stalling against the ropes.
Caffey manages to break the clinch.
Staines takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caffey lands with a good body shot.
Staines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Staines takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That has opened up Ray Staines's cut even more.
A big right from Staines misses.
Caffey darts in and clinches Staines up against the ropes.
Staines wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Caffey has him pressed against the ropes.
Caffey stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staines is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Staines is trying to force a seperation but Caffey has the dominant position.
Caffey lands an elbow inside.
Caffey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caffey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Caffey lands an elbow inside that Staines shrugs off.
Staines looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caffey with a knee to the head.
Caffey lands an elbow inside that Staines shrugs off.
The cut above Ray Staines's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Caffey lands a damaging elbow.
Caffey lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Caffey obliges.
Caffey avoiding damage.
Staines is trying to break the clinch but Caffey has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Staines misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caffey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Staines tries to bum rush Caffey with a series of wild strikes but Caffey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Caffey works Staines's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Caffey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Staines's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Staines throws an overhand right that lands on Caffey's shoulder, as Caffey tries to avoid the shot.
Caffey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staines at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caffey. That's going to slow Staines down.
Caffey connects with a looping right hand.
Staines throws an overhand right that lands on Caffey's shoulder, as Caffey tries to avoid the shot.
Caffey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Caffey moves into the clinch successfully.
Caffey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee 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!
Staines working hard to break the clinch.
Caffey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Caffey.
Staines is trying to break free.
Caffey taking a breather.
Caffey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ray Staines's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Caffey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Staines can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caffey has Staines pushed against the ropes.
Staines tries to break the clinch but Caffey is controlling the position.
Staines takes an elbow to the temple.
Staines tries to break free but Caffey pushes him back against the ropes.
Caffey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ray Staines's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victor Caffey!
Victor Caffey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nkosiyapha Ngwabeni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nkosiyapha Ngwabeni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Nichols!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols throws a right hand that Ngwabeni ducks under and follows up with a left that Ngwabeni also avoids with ease.
Ngwabeni forces Nichols back against the ropes and clinches.
Ngwabeni is trying to force a seperation but Nichols has the dominant position.
Ngwabeni is looking to break free of the clinch but Nichols has double underhooks.
Nichols can't find room to land a body shot as Ngwabeni controls the action.
Nichols breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nichols attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ngwabeni thows a body shot but no joy.
Ngwabeni cracks Nichols with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ngwabeni darts in and clinches Nichols up against the ropes.
Ngwabeni avoiding damage as Nichols throws knees to the body.
Ngwabeni is trying to break free.
Nichols is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ngwabeni is defending well for now.
Ngwabeni wants to get back to striking at distance but Nichols won't allow it.
Ngwabeni wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ngwabeni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nichols's efforts to push away.
Nichols has Ngwabeni pressed against the ropes, preventing Ngwabeni from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols misses with a low kick.
Ngwabeni circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nichols tries to work over Ngwabeni's front leg with a kick but Ngwabeni checks it.
Nichols avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nichols avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nichols slips a jab and a cross from Ngwabeni.
Ngwabeni moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nichols moves into the clinch.
Nichols misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Nichols, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nichols is looking to clinch.
Ngwabeni thows a body shot but no joy.
Ngwabeni misses with a two punch combination.
Ngwabeni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngwabeni just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Ngwabeni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols looks to throw the jab but Ngwabeni is out of range.
Ngwabeni avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngwabeni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nichols prevents Ngwabeni from breaking the clinch.
Ngwabeni wants to get back to striking at distance but Nichols won't allow it.
Nichols keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ngwabeni's efforts to push away.
Nichols breaks the clinch.
Nichols walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nkosiyapha Ngwabeni!
Nkosiyapha Ngwabeni decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Brutus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Bussel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Brutus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Sydney Bussel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bussel misses with a leg kick
and Maximus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bussel misses with a hook
and Maximus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bussel throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Bussel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Brutus Maximus has been cut.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Bussel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bussel throws a head kick that misses
and Maximus counters with an outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Maximus.
Bussel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bussel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maximus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maximus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maximus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Bussel throws a series of punches but Maximus moves out of range.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Bussel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Maximus misses with a double jab
and Bussel counters by moving into the clinch.
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Bussel keeps him there for the moment.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Bussel scores a nice knee to the body.
Maximus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maximus avoids the elbow strike from Bussel, against the ropes.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus is looking to land body kicks.
Maximus checks a leg kick.
Bussel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maximus. Maximus obviously looking to wear him down.
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bussel tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bussel throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Bussel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bussel slips under a jab from Maximus.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus scores with a decent looking hook.
Bussel doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Bussel misses with a leg kick
and Maximus counters with a big head kick but Bussel shrugs it off.
Bussel doesn't manage to clinch there - Maximus circles away.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bussel counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Maximus misses
and Bussel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bussel.
Bussel breaks the clinch.
Bussel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bussel wants to clinch.
Bussel misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bussel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maximus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A lazy left from Maximus finds it's target.
Bussel tries to clinch up.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Sydney Bussel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bussel is looking to clinch but Maximus is avoiding it.
Maximus scores with a hook.
Maximus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bussel throws a head kick that Maximus semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bussel blocks a head kick by Maximus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
Maximus throws a head kick but Bussel moves out of range.
Maximus lands with a straight right. Bussel didn't see that one coming.
Bussel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bussel lands a head kick. Maximus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maximus is rocked!
Maximus misses with a hook.
Oh Maximus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Bussel misses its intended target.
Maximus seems to have got his legs back now.
Bussel has managed to clinch.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bussel tries to land a knee to the head but Maximus blocks with his arms.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bussel's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Bussel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus'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.
Maximus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bussel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximus is out of range and Bussel settles back down.
Maximus throws a wild body kick that Bussel sees coming a mile off.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bussel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bussel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bussel forces Maximus back against the ropes and clinches.
Bussel taking a breather.
Bussel tries a knee to the head but Maximus blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bussel.
Bussel slows down the pace here.
Bussel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussel tries a low kick but Maximus avoids it.
Bussel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus misses with a body shot.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Bussel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bussel scores with a nice body kick.
Bussel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick
and Bussel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bussel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus has had enough of the clinch but Bussel keeps him there for the moment.
Bussel trying to land knees to the body.
Bussel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maximus's efforts to push away.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus lands a nice looking body kick.
Maximus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brutus Maximus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bussel tries to clinch up but Maximus circles away and keeps his distance.
Maximus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bussel.
Bussel takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Bussel really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Bussel
and Maximus counters with a body kick that stops Bussel in his tracks momentarily.
Bussel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
Bussel throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Bussel throws a front kick that sends Maximus stumbling back into the ropes.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Bussel blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Sydney Bussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bussel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bussel wants to clinch up but Maximus keeps it at a distance.
Bussel tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus moves out of range of the body kick.
Bussel is looking to clinch.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Maximus blocks the leg kick.
Bussel rushes Maximus and presses him up against the ropes.
Bussel prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.
Bussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maximus.
Bussel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maximus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bussel breaks the clinch.
Maximus catches Bussel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Bussel.
Bussel throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Bussel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bussel clinches with his opponent.
Maximus tries to break the clinch but Bussel is controlling the position.
Bussel tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Bussel breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bussel avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus cracks the inside of Bussel's front leg.
Bussel moves in looking to clinch but Maximus pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Bussel dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Maximus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maximus throws a series of punches but Bussel avoids them all with ease.
Bussel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maximus tries to keep at a distance but Bussel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maximus working hard to break the clinch.
Maximus tries to land a knee to the head but Bussel blocks with his arms.
Bussel leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bussel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maximus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bussel breaks from the clinch.
Bussel moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Maximus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bussel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maximus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sydney Bussel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bussel tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Bussel prevents Maximus from breaking the clinch.
Bussel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximus managing to block the knees to the body from Bussel.
Bussel misses with a knee to the head.
Bussel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maximus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bussel is pushing Maximus up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bussel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bussel.
Bussel blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Bussel moves out of range as Maximus strikes.
Bussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Bussel moves out of range easily.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bussel closes the distance but Maximus moves to the side
and Maximus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sydney Bussel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bussel 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 James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Bussel!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sydney Bussel waved his t-shirt featuring The Nutritionists (O.R.G) »Q155 only $49!«'s logo in front of the cameras.
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