EFFA 1 - The Story Begins PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Niklaus Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester has chosen Kansas-carry on my wayword son as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Michaels
vs
Winchester

185 cm
26
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Very quick

Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niklaus Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester loads up on a big right hand but Michaels slips the punch.
Winchester misses with an uppercut.
Winchester throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Winchester scores with a four punch combination!
Michaels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winchester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Winchester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels misses with a right hand
and Winchester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winchester slips a straight right by Michaels.
Michaels tests Winchester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Winchester.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels throws a hook but Winchester avoids it easily.
Michaels ducks under a wild hook from Winchester.
Winchester looks to land a body kick but Michaels moved away.
Michaels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michaels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winchester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Winchester looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Michaels does no damage.
Winchester ducks under a wild hook from Michaels.
Winchester tries a head kick but it misses.
Michaels digs a good body shot into Winchester's ribs.
Michaels tests Winchester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Michaels throws the left hand but Winchester avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester misses with a head kick.
Winchester walks into a stiff left hand from Michaels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michaels slips a jab from Winchester.
Winchester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michaels.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels lands a jab.

It looks like Dean Winchester has been cut.
Michaels throws a looping overhand right but Winchester ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklaus Michaels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Winchester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Winchester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Michaels misses with a leg kick.
Winchester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winchester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michaels throws a lazy right hand but Winchester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winchester tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Niklaus Michaels is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester throws a push kick but Michaels slaps the foot to one side.
Winchester throws an off balance right hand
and Winchester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winchester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Winchester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winchester looks to land a combination but Michaels avoids it well.
Michaels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Michaels.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Michaels throws a big shot that misses.
Michaels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winchester.
Winchester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Michaels.
Dean Winchester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Winchester.
Nice defenses there by Winchester.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a hook.
Winchester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels throws a right hand that misses
and Winchester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michaels blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
Winchester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winchester avoids the body shot from Michaels.
Michaels loads up on a big right hand but Winchester slips the punch.
Winchester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Michaels.
Winchester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels looks to throw the jab but Winchester is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niklaus Michaels dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Winchester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winchester.
Winchester connects with a looping right hand.
Winchester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Michaels looks to land a left hand but Winchester moved out of range nicely.
Winchester throws out a loose jab but Michaels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winchester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winchester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a right and a left that Winchester avoids nicely.
Dean Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Michaels.
Michaels missing with a left hand there. Winchester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michaels throws a hook but Winchester avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a hook.
Winchester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Michaels throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Michaels.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Winchester backs up against the ropes.
Winchester misses with a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a nice uppercut.
Michaels moves away from the strike by Winchester.
Michaels throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Winchester on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Michaels scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Winchester to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looks to score with a jab to the body but Winchester is just out of range.
Michaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winchester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Winchester walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Michaels rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Winchester has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michaels misses with a hook.

Michaels cracks Winchester with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Winchester 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 Winchester is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!

Winchester is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels scores with a kick to the body.
That kick from Michaels tenderised Winchester's leg. Winchester is trying to keep his angry face on.

Winchester walks into a big right hand from Michaels and goes down! The referee sends Michaels to a neutral corner as Winchester gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Michaels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Winchester is still on wobbly legs! Can Michaels finish him?
Winchester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Michaels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winchester seems to have recovered his senses.
Michaels throws a hook but Winchester blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niklaus Michaels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michaels 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:23
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:23
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:23

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niklaus Michaels!
After the big win, Niklaus Michaels made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Unique Wear and Custom Design and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andre Darkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titty OrTease (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Darkov
vs
OrTease

186 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Good chin

Decent boxing
Heavy handed

$10

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Darkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Titty OrTease!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OrTease takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for OrTease.
Darkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Darkov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Darkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Darkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OrTease tries a body shot but Darkov blocks it.
Darkov wants to stall.
OrTease blocking some punches.
OrTease on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OrTease wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkov won't allow it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkov tries to clinch up.
Darkov closes the distance but OrTease moves to the side
and OrTease counters with a left and a right that stings Darkov.
Darkov closes the distance but OrTease moves to the side
and OrTease counters with a two punch combo.
OrTease looks to land a combination. Darkov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
OrTease blocks a head kick by Darkov.
Darkov looks to land a right hand but OrTease moved out of range.
Darkov throws the left hand but OrTease avoids the punch easily.
OrTease tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkov scores with a head kick.
Darkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OrTease moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andre Darkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OrTease is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darkov tries to clinch up but OrTease circles away and keeps his distance.

Darkov darts in and clinches OrTease up against the ropes.
OrTease lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
OrTease cracks Darkov with a nice body shot.

Darkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OrTease tries to clinch up but Darkov circles away and keeps his distance.
OrTease doesn't manage to clinch there - Darkov circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OrTease checks a leg kick nicely.
Darkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but OrTease swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darkov circles away from the clinch attempt

and Darkov counters by moving into the clinch.
OrTease tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OrTease lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darkov or not.
OrTease has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OrTease scores with a shoulder strike.
Darkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
OrTease can't find room to land a body shot as Darkov controls the action.
Darkov tries to break free but OrTease pushes him back against the ropes.

Darkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkov wants to clinch up but OrTease keeps it at a distance.
Darkov wants to clinch up but OrTease keeps it at a distance.
Darkov moves in looking to clinch but OrTease pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OrTease throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. OrTease 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.

A close round but Titty OrTease will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

OrTease is looking to clinch.
Darkov tries to clinch up.
OrTease blocks a head kick by Darkov.
Darkov wants to clinch.
Darkov looks for the body kick but OrTease saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OrTease ducks right into an uppercut from Darkov.
Darkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Darkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and OrTease counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OrTease missing with knees to the body.
OrTease lands a body punch.
Darkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OrTease scores with a shot to the side of Darkov's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darkov throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OrTease.
OrTease tries to throw a body punch but Darkov avoids it by throwing OrTease back against the ropes.
OrTease wants to get back to striking at distance but Darkov won't allow it.
Darkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OrTease is trying to break free.
Darkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OrTease taking a breather.
OrTease digs a right hand into Darkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Darkov's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OrTease lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from OrTease.
OrTease presses Darkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OrTease.
OrTease lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darkov or not.
Nice body punch from OrTease.
OrTease lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darkov.
A right hand to the body from OrTease.
OrTease is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darkov is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OrTease stalling against the ropes.
OrTease receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
OrTease lands a body shot in the clinch.
OrTease softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
OrTease tries to land knees in the clinch but Darkov avoids the damage to the body.
OrTease lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darkov or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OrTease.
OrTease softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
OrTease is leaning against Darkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from OrTease.
OrTease lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darkov backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OrTease lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OrTease.
OrTease working hard to break the clinch.
Darkov working hard to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stalling in the clinch from OrTease.
OrTease lands an uppercut.
OrTease works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OrTease is working Darkov over against the ropes.
OrTease stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OrTease is leaning against Darkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OrTease tries to circle away but Darkov has him pinned against the ropes.
OrTease presses Darkov against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OrTease misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titty OrTease showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

OrTease moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Darkov misses with a low kick.
OrTease lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Darkov misses with a head kick.

Darkov gets tackled into the ropes by OrTease. OrTease maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OrTease.
Darkov is trying to force a seperation but OrTease has the dominant position.
Darkov stalling in the clinch but OrTease improves position.
A short left from OrTease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darkov misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkov taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OrTease.
OrTease lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Darkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OrTease makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from OrTease.
Nice body punch from OrTease.
Good body shot from OrTease.
OrTease misses with a hook to the ribs.
OrTease stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OrTease throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

OrTease pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Darkov swats away the attempt to clinch by OrTease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OrTease takes the fight into the clinch.

OrTease breaks the clinch.
Darkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OrTease is looking to clinch but Darkov is avoiding it.
OrTease tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OrTease moves in looking to clinch but Darkov pushes him off.
OrTease wants to clinch.
OrTease takes a jab right on the kisser.
Titty OrTease is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkov throws a combination that misses
and OrTease counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OrTease tries to clinch but Darkov is having none of it.
OrTease throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darkov.
Darkov misses with a double jab.
Titty OrTease seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OrTease tries to clinch up.
Darkov wants to clinch.
OrTease tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but OrTease swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OrTease keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkov tries to land a front kick but OrTease steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OrTease lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Darkov backs up against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darkov moves out of range as OrTease throws a body kick.

OrTease fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Darkov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Andre Darkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkov misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titty OrTease comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OrTease 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titty OrTease!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shebanov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't worry, be happy. Roman Shebanov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Shebanov
vs
Hammer

186 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Excellent MT
Powerful

KAISER

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Hammer moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shebanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hammer won't allow it.
Shebanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hammer has him pressed against the ropes.
Hammer tries to stall but Shebanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hammer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Hammer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hammer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hammer lands an elbow inside that Shebanov shrugs off.
Shebanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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!
Hammer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Roman Shebanov's cut is getting worse.
A knee to the head by Hammer.

Roman Shebanov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Hammer.
Shebanov is trying to break the clinch but Hammer is controlling him.
Hammer lands an elbow that stopped Shebanov in his tracks for a moment.

Jeez, Roman Shebanov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Shebanov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Hammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dimitri Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Smirnov
vs
Bryant

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
KO power

Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitri Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryant throws a series of punches but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov tries to clinch up.

Smirnov staggers Bryant with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Bryant looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!

It looks like Kevin Bryant has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smirnov gets a clinch.
Bryant wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bryant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smirnov's brow.
Smirnov has Bryant pushed against the ropes.

Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smirnov misses with a few strikes there.
Smirnov wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov looks to clinch
and Bryant counters with a three punch combo that has Smirnov backing up. Smirnov nods at Bryant to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryant misses the target.
Bryant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smirnov backs up against the ropes.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a big head kick but Bryant shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Smirnov rushes Bryant and presses him up against the ropes.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bryant keeps control of Smirnov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
A head kick by Smirnov misses

and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bryant can't find room to land a body shot as Smirnov controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnov has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Bryant wants to get back to striking at distance but Smirnov won't allow it.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smirnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bryant avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Smirnov gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Bryant.
Bryant receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smirnov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to break free but Bryant has control.

Bryant breaks the clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance.

Smirnov clinches up with Bryant and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bryant looking to slow down the pace here.
Bryant looks winded!
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smirnov can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smirnov obliges.
Smirnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.
Smirnov tries a knee to the head but Bryant blocks it.
Smirnov misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.

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

Smirnov instigates a clinch.

Smirnov breaks the clinch.
Bryant tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Smirnov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Smirnov clinches up against the ropes.
Smirnov has Bryant pressed against the ropes, preventing Bryant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Smirnov should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bryant'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.

Bryant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dimitri Smirnov is winning the standup battle so far.
Bryant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smirnov connects with the punch.
Smirnov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryant. That did some damage!
Bryant throws a leg kick that misses.

Bryant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smirnov.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov moves in looking to clinch but Bryant pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smirnov lands a high kick!
Left hook, right uppercut from Smirnov.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smirnov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smirnov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
Smirnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.

Bryant drives through and clinches with Smirnov against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Bryant throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Smirnov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Bryant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Smirnov controlling the action here for a moment.

Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Smirnov tries to clinch up but Bryant circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryant pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to clinch but Bryant is avoiding it.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Smirnov circles away.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov connects with a body shot.
Smirnov lands a head kick!
Smirnov throws a one two combo.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Smirnov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smirnov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smirnov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a series of punches but Bryant avoids them all with ease.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Smirnov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bryant misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smirnov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitri Smirnov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bryant'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. And we move into the final round!

Smirnov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
Smirnov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bryant.
Smirnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smirnov tries to clinch up.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Bryant tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Smirnov blocks the low kick.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smirnov tries to clinch but Bryant is having none of it.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws an overhand right that lands on Smirnov's shoulder, as Smirnov tries to avoid the shot.
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant darts in trying to clinch
and Smirnov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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

Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Bryant.

Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov stalling the fight.

Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryant.
Smirnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smirnov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bryant gets tackled into the ropes by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
Dimitri Smirnov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Smirnov manages to break the clinch.
Bryant takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smirnov's corner calls for a 1-2. Smirnov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bryant avoids the head kick by Smirnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnov throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Smirnov wants to clinch up but Bryant keeps it at a distance.
Bryant tries to clinch but Smirnov moves out of range.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Smirnov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smirnov swinging wildly here.
Bryant misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smirnov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryant.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smirnov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smirnov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnov 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.
Smirnov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bryant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smirnov.

Bryant clinches with his opponent.
Kevin Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dimitri Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smirnov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Smirnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Oby dGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dGreat's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BLIND by KoRn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

dGreat
vs
Diggs

190 cm
18
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oby dGreat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clay Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diggs clinches up with dGreat and pushes him back against the ropes.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs stalling in the clinch but dGreat improves position.
Diggs tries to land knees in the clinch but dGreat avoids the damage to the body.
dGreat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diggs is defending well for now.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Diggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Diggs wants to get back to striking at distance but dGreat won't allow it.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Diggs has closed the distance and engaged dGreat in a clinch.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs tries to circle away but dGreat has him pinned against the ropes.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggs avoids it.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

Diggs gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggs wants to break free but dGreat has control.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with dGreat's elbow.
Diggs tries to circle away but dGreat has him pinned against the ropes.
dGreat keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diggs tries to break the clinch but dGreat is controlling the position.
Diggs avoiding damage as dGreat throws knees to the body.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
dGreat with a knee to the head.

It looks like Clay Diggs has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Diggs breaks the clinch.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

dGreat tries to keep at a distance but Diggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggs tries to circle away but dGreat has him pinned against the ropes.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dGreat letting Diggs take a breather here.
dGreat lands a good knee to the midsection. Diggs won't want to take too many of those.
Diggs looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dGreat misses with a knee to the head.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
dGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
Diggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but dGreat is keeping busy.
dGreat trying to land knees to the body.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs can't break the clinch.
dGreat landing knees to the head.
dGreat scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diggs misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
dGreat misses with a knee strike.
Diggs tries to circle away but dGreat has him pinned against the ropes.
dGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs is pushing dGreat up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Diggs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
dGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oby dGreat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clay Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Diggs forces dGreat back against the ropes and clinches.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Diggs is trying to break free.
dGreat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for dGreat.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs wants to stall.
dGreat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
dGreat misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by dGreat.
dGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Oby dGreat has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs trying to stall but dGreat improves his position.
dGreat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for dGreat.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for dGreat.
dGreat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
dGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
A knee to the head by dGreat.
A knee to the head by dGreat.
dGreat connects with a knee to the head.
dGreat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Diggs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Diggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
dGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
dGreat misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as dGreat controls his hands.
Diggs is trying to maintain a safe position but dGreat gets an underhook and turns Diggs into the ropes.
Diggs is trying to push dGreat away but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Diggs tries a body shot but dGreat blocks it.
dGreat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diggs's face.
dGreat looking to throw knees to the head but Diggs is blocking nicely.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diggs avoids it.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dGreat landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dGreat missing with knees to the body.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as dGreat controls the action.
Diggs managing to block the knees to the body from dGreat.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Diggs looking to stall.
Diggs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from dGreat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs wants to get back to striking at distance but dGreat won't allow it.
Diggs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs takes a knee right on the jaw!
dGreat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
dGreat working Diggs over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
dGreat crunches a lovely knee into Diggs's ribcage.
dGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggs tries to throw a body punch but dGreat avoids it by throwing Diggs back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from dGreat.
dGreat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
dGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diggs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oby dGreat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clay Diggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

dGreat moves into the clinch.
Diggs is trying to break the clinch but dGreat is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
dGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggs.
dGreat trying to land knees to the body.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
dGreat misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs is looking to break free of the clinch but dGreat has double underhooks.
Diggs wants to break free but dGreat has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
dGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Diggs avoids the damage to the body.
Diggs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by dGreat.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as dGreat controls his hands.
dGreat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Diggs missing with knees to the body.
Diggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
Diggs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but dGreat has the dominant position.
dGreat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat with a knee to the head.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
dGreat landing knees to the head.
Diggs is trying to push dGreat away but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dGreat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diggs blocks it with crossed arms.
Diggs is trying to force a seperation but dGreat has the dominant position.
Diggs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but dGreat is keeping busy.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diggs is trying to stall.
dGreat lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Come on Diggs - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Diggs takes a knee to the side of the body.
dGreat lands a nice knee to the body.
dGreat keeps control of Diggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Clay Diggs's cut even more.
dGreat lands a knee to the body.
dGreat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
dGreat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diggs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
dGreat misses with a knee to the head.
Diggs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
dGreat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diggs stalling in the clinch but dGreat improves position.
Oby dGreat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
dGreat throws a knee to the head but misses.
dGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes.
dGreat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diggs can do to turn this around?
Diggs is trying to push dGreat away but dGreat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
dGreat crunches a lovely knee into Diggs's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
dGreat tries a knee to the head but Diggs blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
dGreat with a knee to the head.
dGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Diggs blocks with his arms.
Clay Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as dGreat controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oby dGreat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for dGreat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oby dGreat!
Our winner, Oby dGreat, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crusher
vs
Edwards

202 cm
18
254 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

209 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Excellent MT
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Crusher circles away.

Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crusher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Edwards receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Crusher wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Crusher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Crusher fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edwards fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crusher, pushing him back against the ropes.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crusher's efforts to push away.
Edwards is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Crusher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Edwards tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards instigates a clinch.
Crusher wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Crusher prevents a body shot from Edwards.
Crusher working hard to break the clinch.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.

Edwards closes the distance and clinches.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with a combination

and Crusher counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoiding damage.
Edwards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crusher is looking to break free of the clinch but Edwards has double underhooks.

Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Crusher pushes him off.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edwards 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.

Dave Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Crusher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crusher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher staying out of range there.
Crusher tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards misses with an uppercut

and Crusher counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edwards takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like John Crusher has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusher darts in trying to clinch

and Edwards counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards has Crusher pressed against the ropes, preventing Crusher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crusher dodges an elbow strike from Edwards.

Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusher blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Crusher tries to clinch up.
Edwards tries to bum rush Crusher with a series of wild strikes but Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch but Crusher moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Edwards wants to clinch.

Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Crusher.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Crusher's cut.
That's time! Crusher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Crusher tries to clinch up.
Dave Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards doesn't manage to clinch there - Crusher circles away.
Edwards keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards throws a series of punches but Crusher avoids them all with ease.
Edwards thows a body shot but no joy.
Crusher takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
John Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards tries to clinch but Crusher moves out of range.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusher swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.

Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards stalling in the clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Crusher's efforts to push away.

Edwards breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crusher avoids the head kick by Edwards.
Dave Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Crusher in a clinch.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as Crusher controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.

Edwards has Crusher up against the ropes in a clinch.
Crusher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Crusher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crusher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Crusher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses

and Crusher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards taking a breather.

Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Edwards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edwards 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Edwards!
A less than humble Dave Edwards misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Manny Horowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Pericic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pericic has chosen T.N.T as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Horowitz
vs
Pericic

175 cm
19
204 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manny Horowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Pericic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pericic clinches with his opponent.

Pericic manages to break the clinch.
Horowitz lands a two punch combo.

Pericic clinches with his opponent.

Pericic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Horowitz does no damage.
A big right from Pericic misses.
Some wild striking there from Pericic.
Pericic tries to close the distance and clinch but Horowitz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pericic throws a head kick that misses.
Pericic walks into a jab.
Horowitz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Horowitz.
A combination from Horowitz does no damage.

Pericic clinches.
Horowitz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pericic cracks Horowitz with a nice body shot.
Horowitz is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pericic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horowitzs head.
Pericic lands a hook to the side of the head.

Pericic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pericic throws a series of strikes that have Horowitz backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Pericic.
Pericic lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pericic.
Good body shot from Pericic.
Pericic is working Horowitz over against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Pericic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Pericic moves into the clinch successfully.
Pericic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Horowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pericic breaks the clinch.
Pericic swings for the body but Horowitz moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Pericic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pericic tests Horowitz's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pericic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pericic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pericic is leaning against Horowitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pericic.
Pericic lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Pericic.

Pericic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Pericic tenderised Horowitz's leg. Horowitz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pericic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Horowitz.

Pericic pushes Horowitz up against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Pericic.
Pericic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pericic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pericic as the two fighters clinch.
Pericic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pericic lands with a slapping head kick.

Horowitz tries to keep at a distance but Pericic has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Pericic clinches.
Pericic lands a shot to the body.
Pericic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pericic lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Pericic.

Pericic manages to break the clinch.
Pericic fails to land with a series of punches.
Pericic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Pericic.

Pericic rushes Horowitz and presses him up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Pericic.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horowitz moves forwards but Pericic connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Pericic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horowitz, pushing him back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Pericic as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pericic.
Pericic lands an uppercut.

Horowitz is rocked!
Pericic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horowitz.
Oh Horowitz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pericic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horowitz.
Pericic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pericic digs a right hand underneath Horowitz's ribcage. Horowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pericic breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Horowitz with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Horowitz looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Horowitz get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jorge Pericic!
During a confident post fight interview, Jorge Pericic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dantwan Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rambo
vs
Punch

195 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Brawler
KO power

Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dantwan Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, One Punch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rambo with a jab.
Rambo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rambo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
Rambo tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Rambo needs to keep his hands up - Punch had a free shot at his head there.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Rambo moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rambo breaks from the clinch.
Punch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Punch fails to land with a series of punches.
Punch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rambo counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo misses the shot to the body.

Rambo moves into the clinch.
Punch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rambo leaning his opponent against the ropes.

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

Rambo pushes Punch up against the ropes in a clinch.

Rambo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Punch tries to bum rush Rambo with a series of wild strikes but Rambo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rambo wants to clinch.
Punch looks to land a left hand but Rambo moved out of range nicely.

Rambo gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Punch's efforts to push away.

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

Rambo moves into the clinch.
Punch takes an elbow to the temple.
Rambo misses with a knee to the head.
Rambo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rambo.

Rambo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punch lands with a shot to the body.
Rambo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Punch scores with a big combo that sends Rambo crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Rambo flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Punch jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Punch!