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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Karaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ruslan Karaev's chin.
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruslan Karaev! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karaev's coach down at Titan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harris is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Karaev is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steve Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chesty Puller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barnum Landalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 cm
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269 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chesty Puller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barnum Landalay! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Landalay looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range. Landalay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab. Puller looks to land a right hand but Landalay moved out of range. Landalay blocks a head kick by Puller.
Puller misses the jab. Puller throws the left hand but Landalay avoids the punch easily. Puller lands with a hook. Landalay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Barnum Landalay has been cut. Puller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landalay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab. Puller throws out a head kick that Landalay doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Landalay crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Landalay's eyes and has decided to let it go on! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Landalay punishes Puller's body with a nice straight punch. Puller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Landalay, as that shot connected.
Puller throws a head kick that misses. Puller misses with a kick to the body.
Landalay punishes Puller's body with a nice straight punch. Puller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Landalay dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Landalay throws out a leg kick but Puller moves out of range and Landalay only half commits. Puller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Landalay is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Landalay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller. Landalay is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him? Puller throws a jab but it's blocked by Landalay. Chesty Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Puller checks a leg kick. Landalay seems to have recovered his senses. Landalay walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Puller and drops face first to the floor! Landalay's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Landalay in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Chesty Puller!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Daniel Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Logan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Logan!
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Logan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tyson tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Good work by Logan as he checks the leg kick. Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Logan misses with a double jab.
Logan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Tyson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Logan connects with a looping right hand.
Logan throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. Logan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tyson back to the ropes. Logan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Logan misses with a double jab.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Logan jabs at Tyson's body. Logan looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Tyson swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Daniel Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Tyson misses. Tyson throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body. Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Logan throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease. Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A left and a right from Logan both land. Nice combination. Logan looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Logan misses with a two punch combination.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A combination from Logan does no damage. Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight stays on the outside here - Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Logan looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Logan swinging wildly here.
Logan throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease. Logan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Logan keeps the fight on the outside. Tyson wants to clinch. Logan lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Daniel Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Logan misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action! Tyson tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Tyson jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Logan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Logan throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Tyson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Logan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Logan duly obliges. Tyson forces Logan back against the ropes and clinches. Tyson can't break the clinch.
Logan keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Tyson breaks the clinch.
Logan looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Tyson wants to clinch. Tyson misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Logan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Logan keeps the fight on the outside. Logan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Logan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Logan is controlling him. Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Logan is controlling him. Logan wants to break free but Tyson has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Logan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Logan dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson. Logan tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Tyson forces Logan back against the ropes and clinches. Tyson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Logan's efforts to push away. Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logan is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Logan misses with the combination.
Logan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan misses with the combination.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Logan lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Tyson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range. Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance. Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Logan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Logan. Logan throws a right and a left that both miss. Tyson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Tyson wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance. Logan throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Logan throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Logan tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target. Tyson wants to clinch. Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Logan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Logan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan misses with a two punch combination.
Logan misses with the combination.
Tyson stuns Logan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Tyson swinging wildly here.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses. Daniel Logan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Logan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance. Logan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Logan scores with the left hand. Tyson knows he should have avoided that one. Logan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing. Logan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Logan misses the shot to the body. Logan looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Tyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Logan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tyson punishes Logan's body with a nice straight punch. Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Daniel Logan is winning the standup battle so far. Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Logan avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Logan is working the combinations to good effect here. Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. letting Logan counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tyson is looking to clinch. Left hook, right uppercut from Logan. Logan misses with a double jab.
Tyson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Tyson walks into a jab. Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range. Tyson tries to clinch but Logan moves out of range. 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 Daniel Logan will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily. Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson tries to clinch up. Logan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Logan looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well. Tyson throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Logan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Logan. Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a left to the body. A combination from Logan does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Logan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Logan throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease. An inside leg kick from Tyson misses. Logan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing. Logan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Logan cracks Tyson with a good jab. Tyson wants to clinch. Logan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance. Logan throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely. Logan lands a nice shot that snaps Tyson's head back.
Tyson tries to clinch up. Logan throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease. Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range. A combination from Logan does no damage. Logan scores with the left hand. Tyson knows he should have avoided that one. A nice combination there by Logan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably and Logan counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A decent looking cross lands there for Logan. Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Logan jabs at Tyson's body. Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Logan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Logan tries to move into range but Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Tyson wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance. Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch. Logan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tyson looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyson tries to circle away but Logan has him pinned against the ropes. Logan wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson wants to get back to striking at distance but Logan won't allow it.
Logan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Logan tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot. Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daniel Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight! Daniel Logan showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Logan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Logan! A relieved looking Daniel Logan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dennis Cruyff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Rome Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruyff comes to the ring accompanied by Hardwell - Spaceman. Banana has chosen Watch out for that FIST!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Cruyff! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Rome Banana! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Banana misses with a wild body shot. Cruyff ducks under a wild hook from Banana. Banana throws a hook but Cruyff blocks it. Banana throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Dennis Cruyff has been cut. A jab from Banana finds it's way through Cruyff's defenses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Banana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Banana throws a body punch but Cruyff moves out of range. Cruyff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruyff misses with a body shot.
Banana throws a big shot that misses. Banana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruyff checks it well. Nice defenses there by Banana.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banana moves into range and connects with a jab. Good standup being displayed there by Banana as he connects with a hook. Banana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruyff moves away. Banana throws out a loose jab but Cruyff uses good head movement to avoid it. Cruyff throws a lazy right hand but Banana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Banana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruyff was well out of range. Poor timing from Banana. Banana wants to land a leg kick but Cruyff is out of range. Jab from Banana.
Dennis Cruyff's cut is getting worse. Banana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cruyff. Banana throws an overhand right that lands on Cruyff's shoulder, as Cruyff tries to avoid the shot. Banana scores with a shot 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! Banana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Banana throws a lazy right hand but Cruyff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banana throws a body punch but Cruyff moves out of range. Banana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Banana misses with a straight right. Banana blocks a head kick by Cruyff.
Banana throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruyff. Cruyff on the wrong end of a nice jab. Banana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cruyff defending well as Banana loads up on a big left hand. A big left from Banana misses. Banana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cruyff.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cruyff throws a body punch but Banana moves out of range. Banana has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Banana jabs Cruyff right on the nose. Cruyff blinks but takes it well.
Dennis Cruyff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Banana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cruyff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Cruyff slips under a jab. Jay Rome Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Banana cracks Cruyff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Banana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruyff. Cruyff moves away from the strike by Banana. Banana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Banana throws a right hand that Cruyff ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruyff also avoids with ease. Banana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruyff had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Cruyff loads up on a big right hand but Banana slips the punch. Banana throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruyff makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Banana thows a body shot but no joy. Banana misses with a hook. Banana lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Banana throws a jab when Cruyff was well out of range. Banana wants to slow Cruyff down by chopping away at his legs. Nice shot lands for Cruyff. Banana tests Cruyff's chin there with a solid looking shot. Banana misses with a looping left. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Cruyff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruyff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jeez, Dennis Cruyff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Cruyff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. A bone on bone clash there as Cruyff blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Rome Banana dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dennis Cruyff'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.
Banana defending well as Cruyff loads up on a big left hand. Cruyff moves out of range of the strikes. Banana throws out a loose jab but Cruyff uses good head movement to avoid it. Banana darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cruyff throws a head kick that misses. Banana throws a leg kick which misses Cruyff's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruyff tries to avoid it. Banana throws the left hand but Cruyff avoids the punch easily. Banana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruyff doesn't seem bothered though. Banana throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Cruyff keeps the fight on the outside. Banana tries to clinch but Cruyff moves away and Cruyff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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! Nice defenses there by Cruyff. That kick from Banana tenderised Cruyff's leg. Cruyff is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cruyff slips under a jab. Banana misses with an uppercut. Cruyff saw that one coming. Cruyff avoids the body shot from Banana.
Banana lands a body shot.
Cruyff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cruyff throws a head kick but Banana moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A good leg kick by Banana. Cruyff needs to keep his hands up - Banana had a free shot at his head there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banana lands an overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dennis Cruyff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jay Rome Banana! An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Rome Banana thanked Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Victor Cadmea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rootmans has chosen Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cadmea! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erick Rootmans! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cadmea misses with a head kick.
Cadmea misses with a double jab
and Rootmans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cadmea blocks it with crossed arms. Cadmea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rootmans misses with a knee to the head. Cadmea is trying to break the clinch but Rootmans is controlling him. Rootmans wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Cadmea's face as he tries to break the clinch. Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rootmans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cadmea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cadmea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rootmans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Rootmans rushes Cadmea and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rootmans throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cadmea manages to break the clinch.
Cadmea misses with a few strikes there.
Cadmea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cadmea.
It looks like Erick Rootmans has been cut. Rootmans tries to bum rush Cadmea with a series of wild strikes but Cadmea uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sloppy strikes from Cadmea. Those never looked like landing. Rootmans tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Cadmea counters with an outside leg kick.
Rootmans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cadmea throws out the jab. Cadmea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Cadmea misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cadmea throws a low kick but Rootmans moves out of range easily. Cadmea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cadmea throws a leg kick but Rootmans sees it coming and moves out of range. Cadmea is looking to chop away at Rootmans's legs. Cadmea misses with a wild combination.
Cadmea is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Cadmea misses with a lunging right hand
and Rootmans counters with a thumping low kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good work by Rootmans as he checks the leg kick. Rootmans moves into the clinch. Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Cadmea wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Rootmans breaks from the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Rootmans and Rootmans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rootmans throws a series of punches but Cadmea moves out of range. Rootmans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cadmea. Rootmans feints and then cracks Cadmea's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cadmea down. A punch combination from Cadmea misses. Rootmans throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rootmans checks a leg kick. Cadmea misses with a wild combination.
Rootmans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Rootmans. Cadmea swats away the attempt to clinch by Rootmans. A head kick misses from Cadmea.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cadmea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Cadmea thows a left - swing and a miss! Cadmea displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Cadmea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cadmea misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Cadmea.
Cadmea misses with a kick to the body.
Cadmea pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rootmans back to the ropes. Cadmea follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rootmans tries to clinch but Cadmea is having none of it. Cadmea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cadmea throws a jab when Rootmans was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Cadmea dominated that round. The cut man is working on Erick Rootmans's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Cadmea misses with a few strikes there.
Cadmea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Cadmea misses with a body shot.
Cadmea swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rootmans has managed to clinch.
Cadmea breaks from the clinch.
Cadmea jabs at Rootmans's body. Cadmea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cadmea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rootmans makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cadmea really felt that one! Victor Cadmea is winning the standup battle so far. Rootmans wants to clinch up but Cadmea keeps it at a distance. Rootmans ducks under a wild hook from Cadmea. Cadmea misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rootmans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Rootmans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cadmea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A low kick from Cadmea is predictable there and Rootmans counters with a big head kick but Cadmea shrugs it off. Rootmans misses with a few strikes there.
Cadmea pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rootmans wants to clinch. Cadmea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rootmans. Cadmea throws a quick inside leg kick. Cadmea misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A leg kick checked by Rootmans. Victor Cadmea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cadmea throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rootmans counters with a nice leg kick. Cadmea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rootmans circles away quickly and effectively. A decent looking cross lands there for Cadmea. Rootmans tries to land a leg kick but Cadmea saw it coming and moves away.
Victor Cadmea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cadmea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rootmans counters with a slapping leg kick. Cadmea tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadmea connects with a leg kick. Rootmans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cadmea fails to land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Rootmans. Cadmea keeps the fight on the outside. Cadmea throws a low kick but Rootmans avoids it. Cadmea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cadmea misses with a double jab
and Rootmans counters with a body kick. Rootmans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Cadmea misses with a wild combination.
Cadmea connects with a single shot there. Cadmea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Rootmans tries to clinch but Cadmea moves out of range. Cadmea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Cadmea throws a nice looking combination but Rootmans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A solid body kick from Rootmans. Rootmans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cadmea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rootmans moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cadmea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Cadmea misses and Rootmans counters with a one-two to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This has been an exciting period of action! Cadmea keeps the fight on the outside. Rootmans tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cadmea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rootmans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cadmea swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cadmea tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadmea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rootmans is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cadmea tries a head kick but it misses.
Cadmea misses with a head kick.
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 Victor Cadmea will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Erick Rootmans's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Cadmea.
Cadmea throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cadmea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rootmans. Cadmea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cadmea throws a series of punches but Rootmans moves out of range. Cadmea misses with a two punch combination.
Rootmans moves out of range of the body kick. Rootmans wants to clinch and Cadmea counters with a nice body kick. Rootmans tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cadmea manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cadmea throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Cadmea misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cadmea misses with a double jab
and Rootmans counters by clinching up. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cadmea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cadmea avoids it. Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
Rootmans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rootmans tries to land a knee to the head but Cadmea blocks with his arms.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Cadmea blocks it.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Cadmea blocks it.
Knees to the body from Rootmans.
Rootmans scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cadmea avoiding damage as Rootmans throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rootmans manages to break the clinch.
Cadmea misses with a body kick. Cadmea avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rootmans lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rootmans. Cadmea misses the shot to the body. Rootmans blocks a leg kick. Rootmans takes a kick to the side of the head. Cadmea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rootmans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Cadmea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rootmans counters with a big head kick but Cadmea shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cadmea takes a swing at Rootmans's ribcage but misses. Rootmans fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Rootmans.
Cadmea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cadmea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Cadmea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rootmans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rootmans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Cadmea tries a head kick but it misses.
Rootmans lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cadmea's sensitive parts. Cadmea scores with a leg kick.
Cadmea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rootmans moves in looking to clinch but Cadmea pushes him off. Rootmans avoids the head kick by Cadmea.
Cadmea misses with a body shot.
Rootmans scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rootmans throws a nice looking combination but Cadmea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. That kick from Cadmea tenderised Rootmans's leg. Rootmans is trying to keep his angry face on. Erick Rootmans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cadmea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Cadmea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cadmea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rootmans is out of range and Cadmea settles back down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Cadmea misses with a double jab
and Rootmans makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Erick Rootmans. I think Cadmea 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Cadmea! Victor Cadmea tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Paco Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaylord Focker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaylord Focker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paco Kostov's chin.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paco Kostov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaylord Focker! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kostov looks to throw the jab but Focker is out of range. Focker throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it. Focker misses with a lunging right hand
and Kostov counters with a nice body kick. Focker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Focker wants to clinch up but Kostov keeps it at a distance. Kostov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Focker misses with an uppercut. Kostov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Focker throws a hook to the side of Kostov's head but Kostov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kostov, as that shot connected.
Kostov rushes Focker and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kostov blocking some punches.
Focker is looking to control Kostov's arms but Kostov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Focker has his back to the ropes. Focker stalling in 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! Focker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kostov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Focker blocks the elbow strike.
Focker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow. A head punch on the inside from Focker fails to land. Kostov throws a head punch that misses. Focker leaning against his opponent.
Focker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostov. Focker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Kostov. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Focker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Focker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov lands an elbow that stopped Focker in his tracks for a moment. Kostov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Focker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Focker throws a head punch that misses. Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Focker's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov. Focker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Focker struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov is trying to maintain a safe position but Focker gets an underhook and turns Kostov into the ropes. Focker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostov or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kostov is looking to control Focker's arms but Focker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kostov has his back to the ropes. Kostov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Focker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Focker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kostov swings wildly with an uppercut but Focker uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Focker on the inside. Focker misses with the head strike.
Focker dodges an elbow strike from Kostov.
A short right from Focker on the inside. Kostov blocks a body shot from Focker. Focker blocks a body shot from Kostov. Focker avoids a wild elbow strike from Kostov. A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
Kostov blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Focker as Kostov tries to tie him up. Focker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kostov lands an elbow that stopped Focker in his tracks for a moment. Kostov tries to land knees in the clinch but Focker avoids the damage to the body. Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Focker. Focker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Focker lands an uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Focker tries a body shot but Kostov blocks it.
Kostov stalling in the clinch but Focker improves position. Focker trying to control the position but instead, Kostov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Focker into the ropes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Focker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kostov tries to work over Focker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaylord Focker dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kostov cracks Focker with a good jab. Kostov doesn't manage to clinch there - Focker circles away.
Focker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Focker. Focker tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Gaylord Focker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Focker throws a right and a left that Kostov avoids nicely. Focker misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Focker and Kostov counters with a body kick that stops Focker in his tracks momentarily. Focker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Focker tries to clinch but fails miserably and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kostov keeps the fight on the outside. Focker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kostov. Kostov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Focker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Focker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paco Kostov is winning the standup battle so far. Focker throws a wild body kick that Kostov sees coming a mile off. Kostov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Focker jabs Kostov right on the nose. Kostov blinks but takes it well. A lazy body kick from Focker and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick. Kostov moves out of range of the strikes. A lazy body kick from Focker and Kostov counters with a good low kick that Focker was not able to check. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Focker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Focker thows a left - swing and a miss! Gaylord Focker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kostov defending well as Focker loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kostov feints and then cracks Focker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Focker down. Focker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostov circles away quickly and effectively. Focker takes a kick to the side of the head. Focker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Focker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kostov. Kostov obviously looking to wear him down.
Focker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Focker gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kostov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Focker's knee momentarily. Focker throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it. Focker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov. Kostov feints and then cracks Focker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Focker down. Focker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Focker swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick. A combination from Focker does no damage. Focker is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kostov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Focker's front leg but catches the back leg as Focker tries to avoid it. Focker swings widly with a right hand
and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick. Focker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kostov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kostov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Focker gets off balance looking for a body kick and Kostov counters with a leg kick. Some wild striking there from Kostov.
Kostov lands a front kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Focker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Focker throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kostov counters with a nice uppercut. Kostov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Focker throws an off balance right hand
and Kostov counters with a big head kick but Focker shrugs it off. Kostov scores with a kick to the midsection. Focker throws a body kick that misses and Kostov counters with a slapping leg kick. Kostov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Focker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kostov. Kostov throws a series of punches but Focker moves out of range. Focker misses with the body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kostov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kostov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Focker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Focker looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely. Focker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Focker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paco Kostov dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A good leg kick by Kostov. Kostov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Focker. Focker tries to score with a low kick but Kostov moves his leg out of the way. Focker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it. Focker throws a shot from downtown. Kostov moves away and avoids it. Kostov cracks Focker with an open hand slap. Kostov is looking to clinch but Focker is avoiding it.
Focker wants to clinch. Kostov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Focker's calf. A solid leg kick lands there for Kostov.
Kostov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Focker misses with a straight right. Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kostov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kostov. Kostov throws a leg kick which misses Focker's front leg but catches the back leg as Focker tries to avoid it. Focker misses with a body kick. Kostov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Focker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A solid body kick from Kostov. Focker throws a lazy body kick and Kostov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kostov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kostov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. The fighters circling - Focker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Focker throws a lazy body kick enabling Kostov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Focker throws a lazy head kick and Kostov counters with a low kick, right behind Focker 's knee. Focker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Focker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kostov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Focker's sensitive parts. Focker throws a combination that misses and Kostov counters with a nice leg kick. Focker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kostov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Focker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kostov counters with a stiff right hand. Kostov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Focker if he has to take too many more of those.
Kostov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Focker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Focker throws a body kick that misses and Kostov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Focker is rocked! Kostov connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Focker's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Focker - 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 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paco Kostov! Paco Kostov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jorge Pericic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cung Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pericic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is T.N.T. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jorge Pericic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cung Lee! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee tries a low kick but Pericic avoids it. Pericic lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Pericic misses with a body kick. Lee lands a jab. Pericic scores with a leg kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pericic. Pericic obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Pericic throws a right and a left that both miss. 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! Pericic looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. Pericic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pericic defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Pericic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pericic moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Cung Lee has been cut. Lee throws a looping overhand right but Pericic ducks down to avoid it. Lee tries to bum rush Pericic with a series of wild strikes but Pericic uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pericic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee. Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pericic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Lee misses with a looping right. Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lee throws a right and a left that both miss. Pericic scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Lee beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pericic 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. Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pericic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Pericic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pericic moves out of range of the strikes. Pericic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a jab when Pericic was well out of range. Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Pericic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage! That kick from Pericic tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on. Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pericic ducks under a wild hook from Lee. A big right followed by a crushing left from Pericic knocks Lee out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jorge Pericic! After winning the bout, Jorge Pericic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Cole Taggart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson has chosen Alice Cooper - Schools Out as his entrance music. Cole Taggart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wolfgang Benson's chin.
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Taggart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Benson! The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Benson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range enabling Taggart to counter with a crisp jab. Taggart scores with a punch to the head. Benson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Benson slips a jab and a cross from Taggart.
Taggart lands a really nice looking cross but Benson seems unphased.
Taggart with a hook. That kick from Benson tenderised Taggart's leg. Taggart is trying to keep his angry face on. Benson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Taggart blocks the body kick.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Taggart. Benson tries to clinch up. Taggart avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Taggart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taggart moves out of range as Benson strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Benson pushes Taggart away with a front kick. Taggart throws a sloppy head kick and Benson counters by clinching up. Taggart misses with the head strike.
Taggart can't find room to land a body shot as Benson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taggart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taggart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Taggart misses with the head strike.
Benson lands a body punch. Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taggart. Benson misses with the head strike.
Taggart tries a body shot but Benson blocks it.
Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Taggart.
Taggart blocks an elbow strike from Benson.
Benson scores a nice knee to the body.
Benson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taggart up against the ropes. Benson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taggart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Taggart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Taggart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Benson blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Benson is working Taggart over against the ropes. Taggart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Taggart blocks a body shot from Benson. Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson misses with an elbow over the top. Taggart digs a right hand into Benson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benson's gas tank. Taggart lands on the inside with an uppercut. Taggart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson. Taggart struggles to land a body shot inside as Benson controls his hands.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taggart lands a nice elbow. A head punch on the inside from Taggart fails to land. Taggart misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Benson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taggart is just out of range. Benson takes the fight into the clinch. Taggart lands an uppercut.
It looks like Wolfgang Benson has been cut. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Benson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Taggart throws a head punch that misses. Benson tries to throw a body punch but Taggart avoids it by throwing Benson back against the ropes. A nice glancing elbow lands by Benson. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Taggart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taggarts head. Taggart misses with a short punch on the inside. Benson blocks an uppercut.
Taggart avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Wolfgang Benson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Taggart swings wildly with an uppercut but Benson uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Taggart. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taggart takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taggart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Benson misses with a knee to the head. Benson scores with a knee to the head.
Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taggart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson scores with a nice hook to the head. Taggart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson lands an uppercut. Taggart working some nice short punches in the clinch. Benson lands with a short shot to the head. Benson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taggart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taggart misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Taggart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taggart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taggart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Benson looking to throw knees to the head but Taggart is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Taggart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson lands a body punch in the clinch. Taggart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson blocking some punches.
Taggart blocks the elbow strike.
Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Taggart scores with an uppercut up the middle. Benson connects with a knee to the head.
Benson throws an elbow but it misses.
Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Benson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Benson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Taggart misses with the head strike.
Taggart lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Taggart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wolfgang Benson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Benson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taggart.
Benson blocks a low kick nicely. Taggart throws a leg kick that misses. Benson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taggart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Taggart throws a head kick but Benson moves out of range.
Benson ducks under a wild hook from Taggart. Taggart throws a body kick that misses. Taggart misses with a body shot.
Benson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benson throws a leg kick but Taggart sees it coming and checks it nicely. Benson walks into a jab. Taggart misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Taggart blocks the low kick. Taggart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Taggart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benson's calf. Taggart takes a shot right to the bread basket. Taggart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
Taggart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benson pushes Taggart back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Benson tries to work over Taggart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Taggart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Taggart avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Taggart misses with a body punch.
Benson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Taggart landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Taggart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benson. Benson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Taggart throws a head punch that misses. Taggart softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Benson lands a body shot. Taggart avoids the elbow strike from Benson, against the ropes.
Taggart with a knee to the head.
Benson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taggart.
Benson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taggart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Taggart fails to land. Taggart throws a head punch that misses. Benson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A quick uppercut on the inside from Benson. Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Taggart avoids a wild elbow strike from Benson. Taggart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taggart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Taggart clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Nice cross by Benson. Taggart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taggart misses with a head kick.
Benson throws a head kick but Taggart moves out of range.
Benson throws a leg kick and Taggart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking. Taggart lands a jab to the head.
Benson throws a solid leg kick but Taggart takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Benson. Some bone on bone action there as Taggart checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Benson darts in and clinches Taggart up against the ropes. A short uppercut from Benson. Benson lands an elbow just above Taggart 's eye. Benson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taggart blocks an uppercut.
Taggart lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson. Taggart misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson trying to land knees to the body.
Taggart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Taggart. Taggart throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benson blocks it with crossed arms. Taggart lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment. Benson throws a punch but it's blocked by Taggart. Benson scores with a nice hook to the head. Taggart managing to block the knees to the body from Benson.
Benson taking a breather. Taggart lands a body shot. Benson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taggart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Benson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taggart is defending well for now. Taggart lands on the inside with an uppercut. Benson misses with a short punch on the inside. Taggart tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Benson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Benson with a knee to the head.
Benson misses with an elbow strike.
Taggart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taggart with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Benson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Taggart. Taggart using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Benson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taggart misses with a hook from the clinch. Taggart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Taggart. Taggart avoids a wild elbow strike from Benson. Benson lands an elbow inside that Taggart shrugs off. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice left hand lands by Taggart.
That has opened up Wolfgang Benson's cut even more. Taggart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Benson pushes off an throws an elbow but Taggart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Taggart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Benson's brow. 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 Cole Taggart will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Wolfgang Benson's cut. That's time! Taggart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taggart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Benson. Taggart forces Benson back against the ropes and clinches. Taggart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benson blocks an uppercut.
Benson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Taggart scores with a nice hook to the head. Benson prevents a body shot from Taggart. Benson misses with some punches.
Taggart works on Benson's body with a couple of short punches. Taggart misses with a knee to the head. Benson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taggart lands a good knee to the midsection. Benson won't want to take too many of those. Taggart lands an elbow inside that Benson shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Benson misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart blocks the elbow strike.
Taggart scores with a shoulder strike. Taggart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Benson takes an elbow to the temple. Benson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taggart backwards. Benson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Taggart throws a knee to the head but misses.
Benson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Benson.
Taggart's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym. Taggart has a couple of punches blocked by Benson.
Benson misses with an elbow over the top. Benson blocks a body shot from Taggart. Benson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taggart avoiding damage as Benson throws knees to the body.
Taggart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Wolfgang Benson's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Benson prevents a body shot from Taggart. Taggart misses with a hook from the clinch. Taggart misses with a knee strike.
Taggart blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Taggart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taggart. Taggart misses with a punch to the body.
Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Taggart.
Taggart tries to land knees in the clinch but Benson avoids the damage to the body. Taggart lands an elbow inside. Taggart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taggart misses with a knee to the head. Taggart throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taggart. A head punch blocked on the inside by Benson. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Benson blocks an uppercut.
Taggart misses with an elbow over the top. Taggart misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson lands an elbow just above Taggart 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight! Cole Taggart showed his dominance in that final round. Well Taggart 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:47 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:47 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Taggart! Cole Taggart made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. The defeated Wolfgang Benson had this to say: 'Sometimes u win, sometimes u lose. I'll go back and do my homework. Come back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Duncan MacGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacGregor comes into the arena with Scotland the Brave blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duncan MacGregor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Jenkins! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jenkins gets off balance looking for a body kick and MacGregor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jenkins sizes up MacGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've been told by MacGregor's head coaches at Da Training Centa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. MacGregor misses with an uppercut. Jenkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacGregor. Jenkins blocks the body kick.
Jenkins cracks the inside of MacGregor's front leg. Jenkins connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins throws the left hand but MacGregor avoids the punch easily. The fight stays on the outside here - MacGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacGregor moves away. MacGregor looks to land a combination. Jenkins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. This has been an exciting period of action! MacGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins. Jenkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
MacGregor fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jenkins checks it well. MacGregor throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins lands a nice shot to the body.
MacGregor slips a jab from Jenkins. Jenkins cracks MacGregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. MacGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jenkins moves his leg out of the way. MacGregor catches Jenkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! MacGregor tries to clinch up. Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. MacGregor cracks a nice hook into Jenkins's ribs. MacGregor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jenkins back to the ropes. MacGregor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jenkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jenkins lands a lovely overhand right. This has been an exciting period of action! Jenkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Jenkins misses with a low kick.
MacGregor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. MacGregor misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from MacGregor. Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. MacGregor scores with a shot to the body.
MacGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jenkins thuds a left hand into MacGregor's body. Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins. MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. MacGregor tries to score with a low kick but Jenkins moves his leg out of the way. Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy. MacGregor throws a one two combo.
MacGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacGregor takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses. MacGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away. MacGregor misses with a right hand and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand. MacGregor is looking to wear down Jenkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. MacGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
MacGregor throws a front kick that sends Jenkins stumbling back into the ropes. Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but MacGregor ducks down to avoid it. Jenkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacGregor is out of range and Jenkins settles back down. Jenkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Jenkins walks into a stiff left hand from MacGregor. 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! Jenkins cracks the inside of MacGregor's front leg. A slapping body kick lands there for Jenkins. MacGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jenkins misses with a left hand and MacGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. MacGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jenkins thows a body kick. MacGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him. Jenkins misses with a straight right. A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. MacGregor does a little dance to reset his feet. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and MacGregor counters with a nice body shot. A clash of legs there as Jenkins blocks the low kick. MacGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away. MacGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! MacGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but MacGregor moves out of range. Jenkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGregor. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julius Jenkins 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.
MacGregor misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely. Jenkins cracks MacGregor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jenkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jenkins throws a body punch but MacGregor moves out of range. Jenkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. MacGregor misses with a body kick. MacGregor throws a head kick but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins throws the left hand but MacGregor avoids the punch easily. Jenkins with a nice cross. MacGregor scores with a sloppy right hand. Jenkins should have avoided that one. Julius Jenkins seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jenkins tries to land a front kick but MacGregor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jenkins misses with a body shot.
MacGregor misses with a body punch
and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins. Jenkins throws a poor cross that misses
and MacGregor counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick. MacGregor with a nice cross. Jenkins misses with a shot to the body and MacGregor counters with a one-two to the body. MacGregor misses with a kick to the body.
MacGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A nice leg kick lands there from MacGregor. Jenkins blocks a jab. MacGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. MacGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. MacGregor misses with a kick to the body and Jenkins counters with a straight right hand. Jenkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. MacGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A cross from Jenkins lands.
MacGregor is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jenkins closes the distance and catches MacGregor with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! MacGregor is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and MacGregor is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! MacGregor is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Jenkins takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Julius Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Milovan Cirkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuey Ungar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkovic comes to the ring accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - "Lift Me Up". Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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223 lbs
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milovan Cirkovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuey Ungar ! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cirkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Ungar circles away.
Cirkovic moves away from the strike by Ungar . Ungar keeps the fight on the outside. An inside leg kick lands from Ungar . Cirkovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ungar , right into the meat.
Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ungar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cirkovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cirkovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ungar is just out of range. Ungar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Ungar 's front leg but catches the back leg as Ungar tries to avoid it. Ungar looks to land a left hand but Cirkovic moved out of range nicely. Cirkovic throws a wild body kick that Ungar sees coming a mile off. Cirkovic throws a hook to the side of Ungar 's head but Ungar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ungar 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ungar duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ungar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Ungar thows a body shot but no joy. Milovan Cirkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cirkovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nice uppercut there from Cirkovic. Ungar lands with a cross. Cirkovic tries to clinch there but Ungar circles away.
Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Ungar 's corner calls for a 1-2. Ungar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Cirkovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ungar takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cirkovic misses with a straight right. Cirkovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar 's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot. Ungar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ungar throws a leg kick and Cirkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ungar thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic. Ungar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ungar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cirkovic moves away. Ungar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cirkovic. Cirkovic moves out of range of the body kick from Ungar .
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
Cirkovic looks to throw the jab but Ungar is out of range. Ungar moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Ungar moves out of range of the body kick from Cirkovic.
Ungar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cirkovic. A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Ungar does a little dance to reset his feet. Cirkovic throws a solid leg kick but Ungar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cirkovic. Cirkovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ungar is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cirkovic moves into the clinch. A short right from Cirkovic on the inside. Ungar managing to block the knees to the body from Cirkovic.
Ungar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ungar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cirkovic can pounce on him.
Cirkovic misses with a looping left. Ungar throws a leg kick but Cirkovic moved away. Ungar misses with an uppercut. Cirkovic swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Cirkovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ungar throws out the jab. Cirkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ungar is out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Cirkovic as he connects with a hook. Cirkovic is looking to clinch but Ungar is avoiding it.
Cirkovic is looking to slow Ungar down with leg kicks. Ungar 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ungar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cirkovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cirkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good leg kick by Ungar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cirkovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Cirkovic swings for the body but Ungar moves out of range.
Cirkovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ungar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. An inside leg kick from Ungar misses. Ungar walks into a jab. Cirkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ungar . Cirkovic punishes Ungar 's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A good leg kick by Cirkovic. Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Ungar 's front leg but catches the back leg as Ungar tries to avoid it. Cirkovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cirkovic throws a leg kick but Ungar sees it coming and checks it nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cirkovic takes a swing at Ungar 's ribcage but misses. Cirkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cirkovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Ungar off the ropes and back into range. Cirkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Cirkovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Ungar tries a low kick but Cirkovic avoids it. Cirkovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ungar . Ungar obviously looking to wear him down.
Cirkovic looks to land a body kick but Ungar moved away. Cirkovic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Cirkovic is looking to wear down Ungar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Ungar scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ungar avoids the body shot from Cirkovic.
An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic. Cirkovic clinches up against the ropes. Cirkovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Ungar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cirkovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Ungar controls his hands.
A short right from Cirkovic. Cirkovic tries a body shot but Ungar blocks it.
Ungar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cirkovic scores a nice knee to the body.
Cirkovic keeps control of Ungar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cirkovic lands a knee to the body.
Cirkovic pushes off an throws an elbow but Ungar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Cirkovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Ungar avoids the damage to the body. Cirkovic missing with knees to the body.
Cirkovic misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cirkovic. Ungar can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cirkovic lands a nice knee to the body. Ungar is breathing heavily. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cirkovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cirkovic lands an uppercut. Ungar breaks from the clinch.
Ungar lands a nice hook to Cirkovic's body. Cirkovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Milovan Cirkovic is winning the standup battle so far. Cirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cirkovic lands with a good body shot. Ungar looks to land a right hand but Cirkovic moved out of range. Ungar moves away from the strike by Cirkovic. A head kick misses from Cirkovic. Ungar moves out of range as Cirkovic strikes. Ungar staying out of range there. Ungar avoids a kick to the body.
Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Ungar moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cirkovic tries to score with a low kick but Ungar moves his leg out of the way. Cirkovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ungar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Cirkovic. That's going to slow Ungar down. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cirkovic feints and then cracks Ungar 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ungar down. A looping hook to the body misses from Cirkovic. Ungar does a little dance to reset his feet. Cirkovic cracks Ungar with a right hand to the side of the head. Cirkovic pushes Ungar up against the ropes in a clinch. Ungar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cirkovic throws a head punch that misses. Ungar is trying to break the clinch but Cirkovic is controlling him. A hook to the body from Cirkovic.
Ungar takes a shot to the head. Cirkovic working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ungar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ungar throws a leg kick that misses. Ungar moves out of range of the leg kick from Cirkovic. A clash of legs there as Cirkovic blocks the low kick. Cirkovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ungar . That kick from Ungar tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on. Cirkovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ungar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Cirkovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ungar misses with a body kick. Cirkovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Cirkovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ungar can do to turn this around? Cirkovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ungar throws a leg kick but Cirkovic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ungar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cirkovic. That kick from Ungar tenderised Cirkovic's leg. Cirkovic is trying to keep his angry face on. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milovan Cirkovic dominated that second round. That's time! Cirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cirkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Some wild striking there from Ungar .
Nice body punch from Cirkovic. Cirkovic misses the shot to the body. Good leg kick by Cirkovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cirkovic misses with a head kick.
Cirkovic throws an overhand right that lands on Ungar 's shoulder, as Ungar tries to avoid the shot. Ungar moves out of range as Cirkovic throws a body kick.
Cirkovic throws a nice outside leg kick. A jab lands there for Cirkovic. Cirkovic throws a hook but Ungar avoids it easily. Ungar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ungar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice uppercut lands for Cirkovic. That snapped Ungar 's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cirkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ungar can pounce on him.
Cirkovic misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Ungar misses its intended target. Cirkovic lands a lovely overhand right. Cirkovic misses with a wild combination.
Cirkovic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cirkovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ungar if he has to take too many more of those.
Cirkovic closes the distance and clinches. Ungar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cirkovic lands a hook to the side of the head. Cirkovic crunches a lovely knee into Ungar 's ribcage. Ungar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Cirkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ungar backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Cirkovic.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ungar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A bone on bone clash there as Cirkovic blocks the leg kick.
Cirkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ungar was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirkovic. Cirkovic throws a leg kick which misses Ungar 's front leg but catches the back leg as Ungar tries to avoid it. Ungar blocks the body kick.
Ungar blocks a low kick nicely. Cirkovic scores with a kick to the midsection. Stuey Ungar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Cirkovic catches Ungar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Cirkovic misses with a wild body shot. Ungar lands a right hook to the body.
Cirkovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Cirkovic throws a lazy body kick and Ungar counters with a good low kick that Cirkovic was not able to check. An inside leg kick lands from Cirkovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cirkovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Ungar should have avoided that one.
Ungar is rocked! Cirkovic cracks Ungar with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ungar is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ungar is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Ungar could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Milovan Cirkovic! Our winner, Milovan Cirkovic, 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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