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Dynasty 159:TuesdayNite Fights PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Luka Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Terumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luka Modric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Terumo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Modric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Terumo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Terumo pushes Modric up against the ropes in a clinch.
Modric scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Bruno Terumo has been cut.
Terumo tries a body shot but Modric blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Terumo.
Modric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Terumo defending well as Modric loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Modric misses.
Terumo moves into the clinch successfully.
Modric lands with a right to the head.
Modric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Terumo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Terumo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Modric.
Terumo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modric.
Modric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terumo swings for the body but Modric moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Modric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terumo scores with a nice right hand.
Modric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Terumo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Modric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Modric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Modric avoids the head kick by Terumo.
Terumo throws a head kick that misses
and Modric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Terumo throws a sloppy head kick and Modric moves out of range easily.
Terumo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terumo misses with a body shot.
Terumo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Modric's sensitive parts.
Terumo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Modric counters with a nice leg kick.
Terumo throws a right and a left that Modric avoids nicely.
Terumo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Modric rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as Modric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terumo doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Modric - that will leave a mark!
Modric throws a nice looking combination but Terumo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terumo throws a big shot that misses.
Bruno Terumo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Modric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Terumo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Terumo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Terumo scores with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Modric.
Terumo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terumo throws a push kick but Modric slaps the foot to one side.
Modric lands a jab to Terumo's midsection.
Terumo looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Modric blocks the body kick.
Terumo is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Modric just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Terumo has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luka Modric!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Diaz Bros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tyrannosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrannosaurus has chosen MacArthurPark as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diaz Bros !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Tyrannosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bros checks a leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus misses with a low kick.
Bros blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus misses with a body kick.
Bros moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus lands with a good body shot.
Tyrannosaurus doesn't manage to clinch there - Bros circles away.
Tyrannosaurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Bros catches Tyrannosaurus right on the button with a cross.
Bros throws the kick towards the body but Tyrannosaurus avoids it.
Tyrannosaurus wants to land a leg kick but Bros is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Tyrannosaurus blocks the leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus wants to clinch up but Bros keeps it at a distance.
Tyrannosaurus checks a leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus moves out of range of the body kick from Bros .
Tyrannosaurus misses with a leg kick
and Bros counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrannosaurus tries to close the distance and clinch but Bros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrannosaurus wants to clinch
and Bros counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tyrannosaurus's knee momentarily.
Tyrannosaurus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrannosaurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tyrannosaurus lands a leg kick that knocks Bros off balance momentarily.
Bros digs a good hook to Tyrannosaurus's body.
Bros scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bros .
Tyrannosaurus misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrannosaurus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bros 's calf.
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!
Bros uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrannosaurus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bros looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrannosaurus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bros . That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bros . Tyrannosaurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Tyrannosaurus.
Bros moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrannosaurus.
A head kick misses from Bros .
Bros lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrannosaurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrannosaurus looks to land a left hand but Bros moved out of range nicely.
Bros lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rex Tyrannosaurus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bros tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrannosaurus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bros . Bros obviously looking to wear him down.
Tyrannosaurus looks for the body kick but Bros saw that one coming.
Rex Tyrannosaurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyrannosaurus catches Bros with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrannosaurus throws a leg kick but Bros checks it.
Good work by Tyrannosaurus as he checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bros can pounce on him.
Bros tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyrannosaurus throws a lazy right hand but Bros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrannosaurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bros doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Bros moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bros checks a low kick from Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bros .
Tyrannosaurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyrannosaurus avoids the head kick by Bros .
Tyrannosaurus thows a body shot but no joy.
Bros misses with a body kick.
Bros cracks the inside of Tyrannosaurus's front leg.
Tyrannosaurus connects with a leg kick. Bros looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrannosaurus looks to land a left hand but Bros moved out of range nicely.
Tyrannosaurus throws a chopping leg kick but Bros manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bros throws a sloppy head kick and Tyrannosaurus moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Tyrannosaurus misses
and Bros counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bros tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyrannosaurus tries to close the distance and clinch but Bros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyrannosaurus thows a leg kick but Bros checks it
and Bros counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Tyrannosaurus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Bros misses
and Tyrannosaurus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bros really felt that one!
Tyrannosaurus misses with a body shot.
Tyrannosaurus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Tyrannosaurus misses.
Nice body kick there by Tyrannosaurus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrannosaurus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bros .
Tyrannosaurus wants to clinch up but Bros keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bros misses with a kick to the body.
Tyrannosaurus lands with a nice body punch.
Tyrannosaurus missing with a left hand there. Bros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Tyrannosaurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bros lands a front kick.
Diaz Bros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bros moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bros can pounce on him.
Bros slips a straight right by Tyrannosaurus.
Bros gets tackled into the ropes by Tyrannosaurus. Tyrannosaurus maintains the clinch.
Tyrannosaurus throws a head punch that misses.
Tyrannosaurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bros throws a solid leg kick but Tyrannosaurus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bros .
Good work by Bros as he checks the leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus tries to clinch up but Bros circles away and keeps his distance.
Bros misses with a low kick as Tyrannosaurus jumps back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tyrannosaurus.
Bros steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrannosaurus.
Bros moves out of range of the leg kick from Tyrannosaurus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus avoids the body shot from Bros .
Tyrannosaurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bros checks a low kick from Tyrannosaurus.
Bros lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyrannosaurus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rex Tyrannosaurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyrannosaurus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bros misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrannosaurus. Bros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bros looks for the body kick but Tyrannosaurus saw that one coming.
Bros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bros throws out a leg kick but Tyrannosaurus moves out of range and Bros only half commits.
Tyrannosaurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyrannosaurus misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bros staying out of range there.
Bros moves out of range as Tyrannosaurus strikes.
Tyrannosaurus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrannosaurus blocks a low kick nicely.
Bros lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyrannosaurus off the ropes and back into range.
It looks like Rex Tyrannosaurus has been cut.
Bros throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyrannosaurus looks to clinch
and Bros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyrannosaurus thinking.
Bros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyrannosaurus is out of range.
Tyrannosaurus is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrannosaurus throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyrannosaurus scores with a hook to the body. Bros takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyrannosaurus throws a sloppy head kick and Bros moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz Bros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyrannosaurus 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Tyrannosaurus!
Rex Tyrannosaurus made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlos Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Tebes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the ring accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Carlos Tebes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Monroe's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Tebes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebes blocks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tebes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
Monroe throws a nice head kick!
Monroe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tebes misses with a double jab.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Tebes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monroe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tebes scrambles back to his feet.
Tebes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monroe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tebes connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Tebes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe avoids the head kick by Tebes.
Monroe throws out a leg kick but Tebes moves out of range and Monroe only half commits.
Tebes avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Tebes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tebes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Monroe lands but Tebes takes it in his stride.
Tebes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tebes thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Tebes misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe feints and then cracks Tebes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tebes down.
Tebes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tebes throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
Carlos Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tebes throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Tebes slips a jab and a cross from Monroe.
Tebes blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Tebes moves out of range easily.
Tebes blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Tebes.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
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 head kick by Monroe misses
and Tebes counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Tebes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tebes lands with a hook. Monroe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tebes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe slips a jab from Tebes.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tebes digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
Monroe avoids the head kick by Tebes.
Tebes connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Monroe's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Monroe - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Carlos Tebes!
A victorious Carlos Tebes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott comes into the arena with Out in the Fields blaring out of the sound system. Jack Johnson is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Lynott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynott throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lynott.
Lynott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Lynott's defenses.
Jab by Johnson.
Lynott throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lynott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lynott.
Lynott bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lynott misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lynott avoids them all with ease.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lynott misses with a wild combination.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lynott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Lynott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot lands for Lynott.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lynott.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lynott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynott.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Lynott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Lynott saw that one coming.
Lynott connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lynott finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynott lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Lynott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynott.
Lynott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynott throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lynott.
Lynott throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Lynott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Lynott.
Lynott slips a jab from Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Lynott misses the jab.
Lynott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynott looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
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 Phil Lynott will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lynott moves out of range.
Lynott is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson works over Lynott's head and body with a nice combination.
Lynott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynott lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lynott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lynott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lynott.
Lynott throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynott manages to avoid it.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lynott missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson cracks Lynott with an open hand slap.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynott.
Lynott lands a jab to the head.
Lynott tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson lunges at Lynott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lynott's hand.
Lynott misses with a looping right.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lynott duly obliges.
Johnson defending well as Lynott loads up on a big left hand.
Lynott lands a head kick!
Lynott looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Lynott moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lynott moves into the clinch.
Lynott keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson avoiding damage as Lynott throws knees to the body.
Lynott keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Lynott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Lynott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynott.
Lynott lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the ropes.
Lynott misses with a looping left.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lynott momentarily.
Lynott throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Lynott.
Lynott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phil Lynott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Lynott.
A swing and a miss from Lynott.
A big right from Lynott misses.
Lynott scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lynott missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Lynott misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson swings for the body but Lynott moves out of range.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice cross by Lynott.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lynott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lynott swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lynott misses with a head kick.
Lynott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynott.
Lynott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynott misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Lynott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lynott throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Lynott cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lynott cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Lynott tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynott misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynott misses the target.
Lynott throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynott manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynott scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lynott throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Lynott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynott looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Lynott checks it.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Lynott thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Lynott clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lynott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lynott darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynott.
Lynott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynott misses with a right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Lynott throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynott connects with a nice looking jab.
Lynott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Lynott's body. Lynott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phil Lynott is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Lynott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Lynott.
Lynott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a right hand that Lynott ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynott also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynott throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynott throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws the left hand but Lynott avoids the punch easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Lynott throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Lynott throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lynott.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lynott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynott throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lynott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynott moves away.
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!
Lynott connects with the punch.
Lynott throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Lynott. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson throws a hook but Lynott blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Lynott.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Lynott moves out of range.
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 Phil Lynott will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lynott misses the jab.
Lynott catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lynott misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Lynott will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Lynott.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynott moves away.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynott missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson slips a straight right by Lynott.
Lynott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lynott throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Lynott tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynott tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lynott.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson slips a straight right by Lynott.
A slow jab from Lynott misses its intended target.
Lynott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynott.
Lynott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lynott as he connects with a hook.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynott. Lynott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Lynott off the ropes and back into range.
Lynott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lynott misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Lynott.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynott misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Lynott moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson tries to bum rush Lynott with a series of wild strikes but Lynott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynott misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Lynott throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Phil Lynott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lynott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lynott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lynott.
Lynott lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynott circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson throws a body punch but Lynott moves out of range.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lynott throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynott 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phil Lynott!
Phil Lynott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Vinnie Vector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goro Utini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vector comes to the ring accompanied by Hollywood Undead-Undead. Goro Utini will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinnie Vector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goro Utini!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utini scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Vinnie Vector has been cut.
Utini throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Utini.
Goro Utini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vector keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Utini.
Utini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vectors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vector is looking to chop away at Utini's legs.
Vector takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vector walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vector walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vector looks to land a right hand but Utini moved out of range.
Utini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vector.
Utini scores with a jab to the body.
Utini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Utini is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Utini throws a series of punches but Vector avoids them all with ease.
Utini clips Vector with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Vector a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Vector moves into the clinch successfully.
Vector tries to land a knee to the head but Utini blocks with his arms.
Utini throws a punch but it's blocked by Vector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Utini struggles to land a body shot inside as Vector controls his hands.
Utini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vector has a couple of punches blocked by Utini.
Utini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vector scores with a shot to the side of Utini's head.
Utini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Utini misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vector doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Utini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Utini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vector lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Goro Utini has been cut.
Utini prevents Vector from breaking the clinch.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Utini tries to throw a body punch but Vector avoids it by throwing Utini back against the ropes.
Utini struggles to land a body shot inside as Vector controls his hands.
Utini lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Utini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Utini.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vector creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vector blocks a body shot from Utini.
Vector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Utini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vector throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Utini throws a big shot that misses.
Utini throws a shot to the body.
A head kick from Utini lands but Vector takes it in his stride.
Utini scores with a jab.
Vector is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Vector is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Utini scores with a body shot.
Vector seems to have got his legs back now.
Good shot there by Vector.
Vector walks into a straight right hand from Utini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Goro Utini should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Utini lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Utini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vector throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vector connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vector scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Utini is rocked!
Utini checks the leg kick.
Vector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Utini is still on wobbly legs! Can Vector finish him?
Utini looks for the body kick but Vector saw that one coming.
Utini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Utini scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Utini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Utini misses with a two punch combination.
Utini seems to have recovered his senses.
Utini keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Utini throws a push kick but Vector slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Utini misses its intended target.
Goro Utini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Utini looks to land a combination but Vector avoids it well.
Utini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vector moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vector lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector misses with a body kick.
Vector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Utini scores with a sloppy right hand. Vector should have avoided that one.
Vector throws a low kick but Utini moves out of range easily.
Utini avoids a kick to the body.
Vector throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Utini misses.
Utini checks a leg kick.
Utini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vector.
Vector keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vector wants to clinch up but Utini keeps it at a distance.
Vector takes one to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vector checks a leg kick.
Vector misses with a low kick as Utini jumps back.
Vector connects with a leg kick. Utini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vector misses with a low kick.
Utini throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Utini. Vector does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vector moves away from the strike by Utini.
Utini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Utini cracks a nice hook into Vector's ribs.
Utini throws out a powerful jab.
Utini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vector moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utini connects with a right hand. Vector shakes it off.
Utini avoids the body shot from Vector.
Vector tries a low kick but Utini avoids it.
Utini scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goro Utini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
A jab from Utini misses.
Utini throws an off balance right hand
letting Vector counter with a right hand.
Utini misses with an uppercut.
Utini throws a hook but Vector avoids it easily.
Vector uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Utini.
Utini checks a low kick from Vector.
Vector slips under a jab.
Vector does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Utini looks to score with a jab to the body but Vector is just out of range.
Vector is looking to clinch but Utini is avoiding it.
Vector's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Utini connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vector scrambles back to his feet.
Utini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vector blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Utini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vector doesn't seem phased though.
Utini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Utini checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vector clinches with his opponent.
Vector looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vector misses with a knee to the head.
Vector blocks an uppercut.
Utini breaks the clinch.
Utini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vector tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Utini is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left and a right from Utini both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick from Vector misses.
Vector wants to clinch.
Vector feints and then cracks Utini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Utini down.
Utini throws a hook to the side of Vector's head but Vector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Utini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vector misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Utini slips under a jab from Vector.
Utini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vector's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utini throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vector throws a leg kick but Utini checks it.
Utini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vector was well out of range. Poor timing from Utini.
Vector connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utini looks to score with a jab to the body but Vector is just out of range.
Vector tries to clinch up.
Utini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Utini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vector moves away.
Vector shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vector punishes Utini's body with a nice straight punch.
Vector scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vector staying out of range there.
Utini misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Goro Utini just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Utini scores with a four punch combination!
Utini defending well as Vector loads up on a big left hand.
Vector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Utini's sensitive parts.
Vector cracks a nice hook into Utini's ribs.
Vector takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Utini tried to score with a low kick but Vector checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Utini.
Vector lands with a good body shot.
Utini slips under a jab from Vector.
Utini lands with a cross.
Vector tries to land a front kick but Utini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vector.
Utini just misses with a punch to the body.
Utini staying out of range there.
Vector throws a shot from downtown. Utini moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Vector.
Vector wants to clinch up but Utini keeps it at a distance.
Utini throws a body punch but Vector moves out of range.
Utini blocks a low kick nicely.
Utini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vector manages to avoid it.
Vector throws a shot from downtown. Utini moves away and avoids it.
Utini slips under a jab from Vector.
Utini thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vector if he has to take too many more of those.
Utini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vector.
Utini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vector. Vector circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Utini.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vector. Utini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Utini avoids the body shot from Vector.
Vector ducks right into an uppercut from Utini.
Utini throws a sloppy head kick and Vector moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Utini's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vector jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vector blocks a head kick by Utini.
Utini lands with a straight right. Vector didn't see that one coming.
Utini throws a hook to the side of Vector's head but Vector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Utini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Utini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Utini misses with a kick to the body.
Utini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vector under the eye.
Utini on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utini throws a combination. Vector tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Utini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vector lands a nice leg kick that just misses Utini's sensitive parts.
Utini is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Utini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goro Utini dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Utini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goro Utini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vector throws the left hand but Utini avoids the punch easily.
Vector throws a solid leg kick but Utini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vector.
A telegraphed right hand from Utini misses the target.
Vector throws a solid leg kick but Utini takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vector.
A jab from Vector misses.
Utini swinging wildly here.
Utini connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Utini.
Utini throws a lazy right hand but Vector sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vector looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vector lands an overhand right.
Utini lands an overhand right.
Utini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Utini walks into a jab.
Vector throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vector throws a lazy right hand but Utini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vector takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vector misses with a straight right.
Vector throws a low kick, looking for Utini's leg but Utini calmly moves out of range.
Vector swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Utini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vector gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Utini.
Utini throws a head kick that misses.
Utini misses with a looping right.
Utini throws a push kick but Vector slaps the foot to one side.
Utini missing with a left hand there. Vector was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vector misses with a kick to the body.
Vector slips under a jab.
Utini misses with the combination.
Utini walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vector.
Utini is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vector rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vector avoids the head kick by Utini.
Utini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Utini misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Utini moves out of range of the strikes.
Utini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vector forces Utini back against the ropes and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vinnie Vector has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vector lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinnie Vector showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Utini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:49
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goro Utini!
Post fight, Goro Utini stared into the camera and said 'I wanna tell a joke. What's fat, white, runs the UFC, and if you put two beige beach balls on his feet he'd look like a giant - don't cut my mic you ma-'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Quinton Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marshall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Lennon - Working Class Hero. Zbigniew Ciosek is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Zbigniew Ciosek!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws a body punch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ciosek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciosek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Quinton Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ciosek was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.
Ciosek slips a jab from Marshall.
No joy there for Marshall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ciosek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciosek throws a head kick that Marshall semi-blocks.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall cracks Ciosek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Marshall misses with an uppercut
and Ciosek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek misses with a two punch combination.
Marshall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marshall lunges at Ciosek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ciosek's hand.
Marshall moves in looking to clinch but Ciosek pushes him off.
Marshall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Ciosek misses.
Marshall clobbers Ciosek with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciosek moves away.
Ciosek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marshall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Ciosek throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciosek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciosek moves away.
Ciosek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Ciosek misses its intended target.
Ciosek instigates a clinch.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshall avoids it.
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Marshall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciosek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marshall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciosek throws a leg kick but Marshall sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ciosek slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Ciosek steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Ciosek connects with an inside leg kick.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciosek lands with a cross.
Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ciosek looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek lands a jab to Marshall's midsection.
Marshall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marshall takes a swing at Ciosek's ribcage but misses.
Marshall misses with a jab to the body
and Ciosek counters with a left and a right that stings Marshall.
Marshall dodges the punch combination from Ciosek.
Marshall throws a hook but Ciosek blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Marshall blocks the low kick.
Marshall avoids a kick to the body.
Ciosek misses with a straight right.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ciosek can pounce on him.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciosek throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Ciosek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciosek connects with a right hand. Marshall shakes it off.
Ciosek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ciosek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body. Ciosek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Marshall catches Ciosek right on the button with a cross.
Crunch! Ciosek slams his shin into Marshall's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Marshall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ciosek throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall misses the body punch
and Ciosek counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice cross by Marshall.
That has opened up Zbigniew Ciosek's cut even more.
Marshall throws a shot to the body.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ciosek misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall throws a body punch but Ciosek moves out of range.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Ciosek ducks down to avoid it.
Ciosek cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
Marshall misses the jab.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall lands a jab to Ciosek's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ciosek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Ciosek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ciosek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciosek moves away.
Ciosek scores with a jab.
Marshall misses with a body shot.
Ciosek throws a leg kick
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Ciosek misses with a looping left.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Marshall misses with a hook to the body
and Ciosek counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Ciosek avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Ciosek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marshall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ciosek throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marshall.
Ciosek misses the shot to the body.
Marshall swings for the body but Ciosek moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Marshall clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch but Ciosek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciosek blocks a jab.
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.
Ciosek clobbers Marshall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciosek trying to land knees to the body.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall avoiding damage as Ciosek throws knees to the body.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Marshall as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Ciosek tries to land knees in the clinch but Marshall avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshall.
Ciosek missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ciosek is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ciosek working Marshall over with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Marshall as the two fighters clinch.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Nice body punch from Marshall - that landed with a thud.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall.
Marshall pushes Ciosek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Zbigniew Ciosek's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Marshall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciosek backwards.
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Marshall is working Ciosek over against the ropes.
Marshall cracks Ciosek with a nice body shot.
Quinton Marshall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall pushes Ciosek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall lands a body punch.
Marshall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall pushes Ciosek back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbigniew Ciosek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quinton Marshall!
Quinton Marshall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Love Bug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bug might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Ballin with My Homies. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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257 lbs
9 - 1 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Love Bug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Bug misses.
Daniels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Daniels delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Bug clobbers Daniels with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bug tried to score with a low kick but Daniels checks it.
Love Bug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Daniels.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
A low kick from Bug is predictable there
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daniels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bug is trying to break the clinch but Daniels has him pressed against the ropes.
Bug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
Daniels landing knees to the head.
It looks like Love Bug has been cut.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Daniels throws an elbow but misses.
Bug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels feints and then cracks Bug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bug down.
A clash of legs there as Bug blocks the low kick.
Daniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels lands a nice looking body kick.
Bug throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daniels.
Daniels throws a solid leg kick but Bug takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Daniels.
Daniels looks to land a body kick but Bug moved away.
Bug swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Daniels blocks the low kick.
Bug looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels throws a front kick that sends Bug stumbling back into the ropes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Daniels can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bug throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels checks a leg kick nicely.
Daniels tries to clinch up
and Bug makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Daniels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Bug circles away and keeps his distance.
Bug throws a poor cross that misses
and Daniels counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bug swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels lands an elbow that stopped Bug in his tracks for a moment.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Bug won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bug has a couple of punches blocked by Daniels.
Daniels lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bug works on Daniels's body with a couple of short punches.
Bug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daniels pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bug swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Daniels.
Daniels looking to throw knees to the head but Bug is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels misses with an elbow over the top.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bug is defending well for now.
Bug lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bug avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Bug lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels missing with knees to the body.
Daniels lands an elbow inside that Bug shrugs off.
A shot in the inside from Bug.
Daniels lands a damaging elbow.
Love Bug's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Bug.
Daniels misses with a knee to the head.
Bug misses with a punch on the inside.
Bug lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bug.
Daniels looks winded!
Bug tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Daniels creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bug's defenses.
Love Bug's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bug swings wildly with an uppercut but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bug tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the ropes.
Daniels scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Love Bug's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bug throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
Bug throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
John Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bug throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Bug rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
Daniels prevents Bug from breaking the clinch.
Bug has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bug breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Bug connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels feints and then cracks Bug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bug down.
Bug is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bug cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
Bug misses the jab.
Daniels scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Daniels misses with the body kick
letting Bug counter with a right hand.
Daniels cracks the inside of Bug's front leg.
Daniels is looking to chop away at Bug's legs.
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!
Bug tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daniels is able to avoid easily.
Daniels misses with a head kick.
Bug throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Daniels.
A bone on bone clash there as Daniels blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
Bug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daniels's sensitive parts.
John Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Bug.
Daniels lands with an uppercut that bounces Bug off the ropes and back into range.
Bug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bug.
Daniels feints and then cracks Bug's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bug down.
Bug cracks Daniels with an open hand slap.
It looks like John Daniels has been cut.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Daniels
and Bug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bug tries a head kick but it misses.
Bug thows a leg kick but Daniels checks it
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch.
Bug working aggressively here.
Bug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bug tries to circle away but Daniels has him pinned against the ropes.
Bug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Bug blocks with his arms.
Bug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daniels's elbow.
Daniels prevents Bug from breaking the clinch.
Daniels creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daniels throws an elbow but it misses.
Daniels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Bug avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Love Bug's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Daniels!
Our winner, John Daniels, 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukyo Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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26
144 lbs
20 - 10 - 1 |
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28
140 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ukyo Sato!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Sato tried to score with a low kick but Smirnov checks it.
Sato throws a looping overhand right but Smirnov ducks down to avoid it.
Sato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smirnov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smirnov throws a hook but Sato avoids it easily.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smirnov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Sato.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smirnov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sato - the referee stops the clock and Smirnov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sato. Smirnov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sato.
Smirnov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sato counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato thuds his shin into the meat of Smirnov's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Smirnov misses its intended target.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick from Sato.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato tries a head kick but it misses.
Sato looks to throw a body kick
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Sato scores with a leg kick.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Sato scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smirnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a low kick, right behind Smirnov 's knee.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato thows a body kick. Smirnov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Sato.
Jab from Smirnov.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smirnov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato scores with a shot to the body.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sato.
Smirnov misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov lands a jab-cross combination.
Smirnov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smirnov throws a jab when Sato was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ukyo Sato has been cut.
Smirnov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Smirnov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov moves away from the strike by Sato.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Sato explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sato feints and then cracks Smirnov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smirnov down.
Sato throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Sato scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smirnov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Smirnov misses.
Sato throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato checks a low kick from Smirnov.
Sato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ukyo Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smirnov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukyo Sato dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Smirnov seems unphased.
Sato tried to score with a low kick but Smirnov checks it.
Sato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato misses with a leg kick
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Ukyo Sato seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sato connects with a high kick.
Sato slips a jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Smirnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sato looks to throw a body kick
and Smirnov counters with a good low kick that Sato was not able to check.
Smirnov misses with a right hand
and Sato counters with a good, hard body kick but Smirnov shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato looks to land a combination but Smirnov avoids it well.
Sato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Sato throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Sato lands but Smirnov takes it in his stride.
Smirnov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smirnov avoids the head kick by Sato.
Sato throws a front kick that sends Smirnov stumbling back into the ropes.
Sato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato takes one on the button.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Smirnov avoids a kick to the body.
Sato throws a nice looking combination but Smirnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smirnov moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sato walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smirnov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smirnov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sato throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Sato.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Sato throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sato.
Sato misses the jab.
Smirnov cracks Sato with an open hand slap.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sato looks to throw the jab but Smirnov is out of range.
Smirnov avoids the body shot from Sato.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with an outside leg kick.
Sato slips under a jab from Smirnov.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Smirnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the ropes and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sato bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smirnov lands a jab to the head.
Smirnov moves out of range as Sato throws a body kick.
Smirnov takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Sato.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato lands with a right hand.
Smirnov throws out a leg kick but Sato moves out of range and Smirnov only half commits.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Smirnov.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sato throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukyo Sato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sato looks for the body kick but Smirnov saw that one coming.
Smirnov misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato lands a head kick!
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smirnov looks to throw the jab but Sato is out of range.
Smirnov misses with a low kick.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato misses with a left hand
and Smirnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Smirnov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov blocks a jab.
Smirnov with a hook.
Sato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smirnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Sato.
Sato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sato - that will leave a mark!
Sato looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
Smirnov misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Smirnov.
Sato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sato cracks Smirnov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Smirnov as he connects with a hook.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Sato slips a straight right by Smirnov.
Sato connects with a high kick.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sato - that will leave a mark!
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sato counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smirnov's knee momentarily.
Smirnov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smirnov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sato lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and Sato counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sato tries to work over Smirnov's front leg with a kick but Smirnov checks it.
Good shot there by Sato.
Sato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sato needs to keep his hands up - Smirnov had a free shot at his head there.
Smirnov blocks a jab.
Sato scores with the left hand. Smirnov knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sato throws a head kick that misses.
Smirnov thows a body kick. Sato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sato moves away from the strike by Smirnov.
Smirnov lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smirnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Sato.
Sato looks to land a combination. Smirnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Smirnov.
Smirnov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ukyo Sato really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smirnov throws a good cross that connects.
Sato is looking to land body kicks.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smirnov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smirnov lunges at Sato with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sato's hand.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Sato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smirnov on the side of the head.
Sato looks to land a body kick but Smirnov moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
Sato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smirnov's sensitive parts.
Sato misses with a hook.
Sato does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick from Sato lands but Smirnov takes it in his stride.
Sato misses with the body kick
and Smirnov counters with a two punch combo.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Smirnov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sato.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sato counters with a nice body kick.
Sato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sato throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a body shot.
Smirnov scores with a kick to the body.
Sato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato lands with a kick to the temple. Smirnov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A low kick from Sato misses
and Smirnov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smirnov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Smirnov wants to slow Sato down by chopping away at his legs.
Smirnov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sato.
Sato moves out of range as Smirnov strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Sato connects with a looping right hand.
Sato misses with a head kick.
Sato scores with a nice body kick.
Smirnov throws an overhand right that lands on Sato's shoulder, as Sato tries to avoid the shot.
Sato throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smirnov lands with a hook. Sato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Sato.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smirnov.
Smirnov blocks a head kick by Sato.
Smirnov throws a big shot that misses.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sato off the ropes and back into range.
Sato throws a chopping leg kick but Smirnov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sato slips a straight right by Smirnov.
Sato throws a sloppy head kick and Smirnov moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sato.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
Smirnov throws a body punch but Sato moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ukyo Sato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ukyo Sato's cut.
That's time! Smirnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sato lands a glancing blow to the side of Smirnov's head.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sato moves away.
Sato scores with a jab.
Sato tries to land a body kick
and Smirnov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smirnov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sato takes a swing at Smirnov's ribcage but misses.
Smirnov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A cross from Sato lands.
Sato swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.
Smirnov throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sato.
Sato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov throws a lazy right hand but Sato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sato misses with a hook
and Smirnov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smirnov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sato throws a head kick that misses
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sato throws a head kick but Smirnov moves out of range.
Sato throws a push kick but Smirnov slaps the foot to one side.
Sato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sato moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smirnov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smirnov throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smirnov throws a hook to the side of Sato's head but Sato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smirnov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sato goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sato pushes Smirnov away with a front kick.
Smirnov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sato, right into the meat.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Smirnov.
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!
Smirnov moves forwards but Sato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smirnov lands a really nice looking cross but Sato seems unphased.
Sato with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov misses with a body shot.
Smirnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smirnov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sato misses with a kick to the body.
Sato throws a wild body kick that Smirnov sees coming a mile off.
Smirnov throws the left hand but Sato avoids the punch easily.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Smirnov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Sato.
Sato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sato looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sato.
Alexander Smirnov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smirnov.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smirnov, right into the meat.
Sato sizes up Smirnov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sato misses with a low kick.
Smirnov misses with a straight right.
Sato connects with a single shot there.
Sato lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnov moves away.
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.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smirnov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sato checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ukyo Sato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sato 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ukyo Sato!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorne's choice of entrance music: Finntroll - Trollhammaren. Larry Thorne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamikaze Sazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Larry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Sazuki scores with the left hand. Thorne knows he should have avoided that one.
Thorne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sazuki.
Sazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sazuki throws a leg kick but Thorne moved away.
Thorne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Thorne with a series of wild strikes but Thorne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sazuki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thorne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sazuki throws a hook but Thorne blocks it.
Thorne misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorne wants to clinch up but Sazuki keeps it at a distance.
Thorne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sazuki swings for the body but Thorne moves out of range.
Thorne slips a jab and a cross from Sazuki.
Sazuki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sazuki misses the target.
Sazuki throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sazuki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne checks the leg kick.
Thorne throws a head kick but Sazuki moves out of range.
Thorne throws a head kick but Sazuki moves out of range.
Thorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorne avoids a kick to the body.
Sazuki checks a leg kick.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorne thows a leg kick but Sazuki checks it
and Sazuki counters with a nice body shot.
Thorne checks a low kick from Sazuki.
Thorne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sazuki's calf.
Thorne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sazuki 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 Thorne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sazuki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sazuki misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne is looking to score with low kicks.
Thorne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thorne misses with a head kick.
Sazuki checks a low kick from Thorne.
Thorne misses with a low kick.
Thorne lands a leg kick that knocks Sazuki off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thorne throws a leg kick that misses.
Thorne tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sazuki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sazuki throws a body punch but Thorne moves out of range.
Thorne throws a head kick but Sazuki moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sazuki misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorne misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sazuki.
Sazuki moves out of range as Thorne throws a body kick.
Sazuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Thorne will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sazuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorne's calf.
Sazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sazuki thumps Thorne with a low kick.
Sazuki is looking to wear down Thorne with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thorne throws a leg kick but Sazuki checks it.
Sazuki scores with a leg kick.
Sazuki throws a one two combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thorne - that will leave a mark!
Kamikaze Sazuki is winning the standup battle so far.
Sazuki misses with a leg kick
and Thorne counters with a nice body kick.
Thorne throws a chopping leg kick but Sazuki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sazuki checks it well.
Thorne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thorne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sazuki thuds a left hand into Thorne's body.
Thorne throws a leg kick but Sazuki checks it.
Sazuki throws a right and a left that Thorne avoids nicely.
Sazuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thorne tries to land a leg kick but Sazuki saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thorne's calf.
Sazuki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a leg kick but Thorne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sazuki misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thorne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sazuki catches Thorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thorne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sazuki throws a low kick but Thorne avoids it.
Thorne lands a head kick!
Thorne scores with a jab to the body.
Sazuki throws a series of punches but Thorne moves out of range.
Thorne fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Thorne misses its intended target.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Thorne with a series of wild strikes but Thorne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorne misses with a low kick.
Thorne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kamikaze Sazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Sazuki misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorne.
Sazuki gets tackled into the ropes by Thorne. Thorne maintains the clinch.
Sazuki avoiding damage as Thorne throws knees to the body.
Thorne connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut.
Thorne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorne trying to land knees to the body.
Sazuki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sazuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Thorne has double underhooks.
Thorne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sazuki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thorne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kamikaze Sazuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thorne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thorne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sazuki.
Sazuki tries to bum rush Thorne with a series of wild strikes but Thorne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sazuki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sazuki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sazuki.
Thorne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sazuki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thorne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sazuki throws a right hand that Thorne ducks under and follows up with a left that Thorne also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Sazuki. Beautiful body shot.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Thorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sazuki scores with a body shot.
Thorne scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sazuki thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorne tries to clinch up.
Sazuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thorne misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sazuki, right into the meat.
Sazuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sazuki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sazuki throws a series of punches but Thorne avoids them all with ease.
Thorne dodges the punch combination from Sazuki.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses
and Sazuki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Larry Thorne has been cut.
Sazuki cracks Thorne with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sazuki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sazuki blocks a head kick by Thorne.
Thorne throws a sloppy head kick and Sazuki moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sazuki looks for the body kick but Thorne saw that one coming.
Thorne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sazuki is able to avoid easily.
Sazuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorne moves away.
Sazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thorne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sazuki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sazuki throws a combination. Thorne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thorne throws a low kick, looking for Sazuki's leg but Sazuki calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Sazuki misses.
Thorne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sazuki lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thorne misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikaze Sazuki clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sazuki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice shot by Thorne.
Thorne throws a leg kick but Sazuki moved away.
Nice body kick there by Sazuki.
Sazuki misses with a head kick.
Thorne throws a leg kick but Sazuki moved away.
Thorne lands with an overhand left.
Thorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sazuki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sazuki checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thorne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sazuki scoring well with a low kick there.
Sazuki throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Thorne.
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!
Sazuki misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sazuki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sazuki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thorne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thorne throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thorne checks a leg kick.
Sazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sazuki misses with a hook. Thorne ducked under it nicely.
Thorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sazuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorne.
A head kick misses from Thorne.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sazuki.
Sazuki connects with a leg kick. Thorne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sazuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sazuki.
Thorne throws a leg kick which misses Sazuki's front leg but catches the back leg as Sazuki tries to avoid it.
Thorne throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thorne tries to work over Sazuki's front leg with a kick but Sazuki checks it.
Thorne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thorne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Thorne throws a solid leg kick but Sazuki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thorne.
Sazuki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sazuki throws a combination. Thorne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Sazuki does no damage.
Thorne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sazuki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thorne throws a push kick but Sazuki slaps the foot to one side.
Thorne throws a push kick but Sazuki slaps the foot to one side.
Sazuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sazuki.
A combination from Sazuki does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sazuki feints and then cracks Thorne's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorne down.
Sazuki lands a head kick!
Thorne lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamikaze Sazuki had his way with Larry Thorne in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorne is looking to score with low kicks.
Sazuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorne. Thorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Sazuki scores with a leg kick.
Thorne wants to slow Sazuki down by chopping away at his legs.
Sazuki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thorne's head backwards.
Sazuki blocks the body kick.
Sazuki blocks a head kick by Thorne.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorne crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sazuki - the referee stops the clock and Thorne gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sazuki. Thorne manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sazuki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sazuki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sazuki.
Sazuki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sazuki connects with a leg kick. Thorne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sazuki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch lands to the side of Thorne 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sazuki checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sazuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sazuki misses with a looping left.
Sazuki misses with a double jab.
Sazuki fails to land with a series of punches.
Sazuki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorne dodges the punch combination from Sazuki.
Thorne misses with a body shot.
Sazuki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorne keeps Sazuki at a distance using the push kick.
Sazuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorne is just out of range.
Thorne lands with an uppercut that bounces Sazuki off the ropes and back into range.
Sazuki lands a head kick!
Thorne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sazuki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sazuki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sazuki lands with a hook. Thorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Larry Thorne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sazuki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sazuki gets tackled into the ropes by Thorne. Thorne maintains the clinch.
Kamikaze Sazuki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thorne has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thorne landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thorne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sazuki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thorne looking to stall.
Thorne prevents Sazuki from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kamikaze Sazuki.
I think Sazuki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamikaze Sazuki!
During a confident post fight interview, Kamikaze Sazuki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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