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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafa Guseinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peoples's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mustafa Guseinov! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peoples is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Peoples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guseinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Guseinov throws a series of strikes that have Peoples backpedaling.
It looks like Cecil Peoples has been cut. Peoples rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guseinov moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A telegraphed right hand from Peoples misses the target. Peoples swinging wildly here.
Peoples smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Peoples fails in his attempt to clinch. Guseinov slips under a jab. Guseinov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab, jab by Guseinov - just one landing. Peoples throws out a loose jab but Guseinov uses good head movement to avoid it. Guseinov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Guseinov throws a right and a left that Peoples avoids nicely. Guseinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Guseinov throws a head kick but Peoples moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peoples pushes Guseinov up against the ropes in a clinch. Guseinov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peoples missing with knees to the body.
Guseinov manages to break the clinch.
Guseinov missing with a left hand there. Peoples was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Guseinov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guseinov is rocked! Peoples throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guseinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Guseinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Peoples finish him? Peoples fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peoples throws a looping overhand right but Guseinov ducks down to avoid it. Guseinov seems to have recovered his senses. Guseinov tries to move into range but Peoples moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peoples loads up on a big right hand but Guseinov slips the punch. Peoples moves out of range of the body kick from Guseinov.
Guseinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Guseinov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Guseinov feints a jab promting Peoples to slip. Guseinov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Peoples slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Peoples is rocked! Peoples glances at the clock... BAM! Guseinov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Peoples crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Peoples is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mustafa Guseinov! A relieved looking Mustafa Guseinov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. Cecil Peoples spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time, I will smash this chump with the spinning backfist'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sexy Julian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiu Claw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Julian might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Right Said Fred - I'm too Sexy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Claw's choice of entrance music: Change of Luck. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sexy Julian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Claw! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Julian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Julian misses with an uppercut
letting Claw counter with a right hand. Julian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claw. Good shot there by Claw.
It looks like Sexy Julian has been cut. Claw scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Julian to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Claw away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Julian got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Julian is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Julian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Claw. Claw connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Julian's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Julian - 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 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jiu Claw! During a confident post fight interview, Jiu Claw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Versus The World (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott comes to the ring accompanied by Out in the Fields. The World has chosen The lost vikings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Phil Lynott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Lynott! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Versus The World! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lynott throws a head kick that misses. The World connects with a looping right hand.
The World tries to bum rush Lynott with a series of wild strikes but Lynott uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The World scores with a sloppy right hand. Lynott should have avoided that one. Lynott tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. The World manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lynott tries to close the distance and clinch but The World swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lynott blocks a jab. Lynott tries to clinch up. Lynott swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Lynott. Sloppy strikes from Lynott. Those never looked like landing. Lynott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The World.
The World lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The World cracks Lynott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Lynott tries to clinch there but The World circles away.
Lynott wants to clinch. The World lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lynott misses the jab. The World slips a jab from Lynott. Lynott fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab lands there for The World. Lynott throws a head kick that misses. Lynott blocks a low kick nicely. A combination from The World does no damage. The World blocks a head kick by Lynott.
Lynott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lynott tries to grapple but his opponent circles and The World counters with an inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The World uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynott. The World fails to land with a series of punches.
The World fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynott darts in trying to clinch and The World counters with a lovely shot to the body. The World lands a jab to the head.
Lynott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lynott wants to clinch but The World slips to the side and The World connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The World throws a series of punches but Lynott avoids them all with ease. The World tries to bum rush Lynott with a series of wild strikes but Lynott uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The fighters circle momentarily. The World darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The World has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. That kick from The World tenderised Lynott's leg. Lynott is trying to keep his angry face on. Lynott ducks right into an uppercut from The World. Lynott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lynott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The World counters with a good low kick that Lynott was not able to check. Lynott is breathing heavily. The World comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The World connects with a solid leg kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for The World. A punch lands to the side of Lynott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Phil Lynott has been cut. The World paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynott is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lynott walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Versus The World! During a confident post fight interview, Versus The World thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Dark Dutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dutch comes to the ring accompanied by feuer frei. Kamakazi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cooking by the book. 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 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Dutch! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dutch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamakazi. Kamakazi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamakazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dutch circles away quickly and effectively. Kamakazi throws a sloppy head kick and Kamakazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kamakazi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dutch.
Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks. A head kick misses from Kamakazi. Dutch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dutch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dutch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kamakazi tries to land a front kick but Dutch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kamakazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kamakazi keeps Dutch at a distance using the push kick. Kamakazi tries to land a body kick and Dutch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Dutch throws a shot from downtown. Kamakazi moves away and avoids it. A nice inside leg kick there by Kamakazi. That's going to slow Dutch down. Kamakazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dutch circles away.
Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dutch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamakazi. Dutch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dutch clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dutch is trying to push Kamakazi away but Kamakazi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Kamakazi avoids a wild elbow strike from Dutch. Kamakazi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamakazi obliges. Dutch is breathing heavily. Kamakazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutch blocks a head kick by Kamakazi.
Dutch avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Dutch is avoiding it.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses. Dutch moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Dutch tries to clinch up but Kamakazi circles away and keeps his distance. Kid Kamakazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dutch avoids a kick to the body.
Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dutch attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kamakazi looks to clinch and Dutch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dutch tries to clinch there but Kamakazi circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dutch. Kamakazi does a little dance to reset his feet. Kamakazi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamakazi misses with a low kick. Kamakazi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dutch doesn't seem bothered though. We've been informed that Kamakazi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Kamakazi scores with a hook to the body. Dutch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dutch sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Dutch looks to land a right hand but Kamakazi moved out of range. A slow jab from Dutch misses its intended target. A slapping body kick lands there for Kamakazi. Dutch keeps Kamakazi at a distance using the push kick. Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dutch moves out of range of the body kick. Dutch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamakazi. Dutch misses the shot to the body. Dutch tries to clinch up. Dutch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dutch moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi moves into the clinch. Kamakazi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Dutch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dutch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kamakazi scores with a leg kick.
Kid Kamakazi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Dutch is avoiding it.
Dutch on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamakazi checks a leg kick. Dutch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamakazi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dutch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Dutch tries to clinch but Kamakazi is having none of it. A combination from Dutch does no damage. Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses. Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Dutch is avoiding it.
Kamakazi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi. Dutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamakazi circles away.
Kamakazi missing with a left hand there. Dutch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kamakazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dutch moves away. Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kamakazi tries to move into range but Dutch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dutch misses with a body kick. Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kamakazi clinches up with Dutch and pushes him back against the ropes. Dutch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Dutch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Kamakazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dutch wants to clinch. Kamakazi is looking to chop away at Dutch's legs. Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks. Kamakazi throws a nice outside leg kick. Kamakazi doesn't manage to clinch there - Dutch circles away.
A combination from Kamakazi does no damage. Kamakazi is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dutch avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi moves out of range of the body kick. A left lands for Dutch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kamakazi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kamakazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dutch counters with a thumping low kick. A combination from Kamakazi does no damage. Dutch has managed to clinch.
Dutch managing to block the knees to the body from Kamakazi.
Dutch scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kamakazi lands a damaging elbow. Kamakazi is trying to break free. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dutch. Dutch lands a good knee to the midsection. Kamakazi won't want to take too many of those. Dutch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards. Dutch lands a damaging elbow. Dutch lands a knee to the body.
Kamakazi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dutch backwards. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kamakazi dodges an elbow strike from Dutch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dutch. With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kamakazi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dutch's brow. Still in the clinch, Dutch scores with a nice short uppercut. 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 Dark Dutch will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamakazi throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dutch. That's going to slow Kamakazi down. Dutch is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice defenses there by Dutch. Kamakazi misses with a kick to the body and Dutch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kamakazi tries to clinch but Dutch moves out of range. Kamakazi throws a head kick but Dutch moves out of range.
Dutch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamakazi. Kamakazi tries to clinch up. Kamakazi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kamakazi tries a head kick but it misses.
Dutch tries to clinch but Kamakazi moves out of range. Kamakazi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dutch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kamakazi misses with a body kick. Dutch moves into range and clinches up with Kamakazi. Dutch lands a nice elbow. Dutch missing with knees to the body.
Dutch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamakazi.
Dutch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dutch throws a head kick that misses. Dutch avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses and Dutch counters with a straight right hand. Dutch tries a low kick but Kamakazi avoids it. Kamakazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses. Dutch walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kamakazi. Kamakazi lands a high kick!
Kamakazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dutch. Kamakazi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dutch rather than just go for the knockout. Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch but Dutch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kamakazi throws a body kick that misses and Dutch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Dutch takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kamakazi lands a right hook to the body.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dutch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dutch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as Dutch blocks the leg kick.
Kamakazi blocks a head kick by Dutch.
Kamakazi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamakazi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kamakazi fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Kamakazi. Dutch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Nice body kick from Kamakazi. Dutch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Kamakazi tries to land a front kick but Dutch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dutch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dutch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi wants to clinch. Kamakazi on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks. Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dutch looks for the body kick but Kamakazi saw that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Kamakazi really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Dutch throws a head kick but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Dutch fails in his attempt to clinch. Dutch moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Dutch. Kamakazi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dutch to score with a decent uppercut. Dutch checks a leg kick. Dutch dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kamakazi throws a big shot that misses. Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks. Dutch throws a head kick but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Kamakazi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kamakazi avoids a kick to the body.
Dutch tries to clinch there but Kamakazi circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi. A telegraphed right hand from Dutch misses the target. Dutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dutch wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dutch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamakazi. That did some damage! Kamakazi is looking to land body kicks. Kamakazi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Dutch. Dutch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Dutch is avoiding it.
Kamakazi cracks Dutch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dutch moves out of range of the body kick. Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick. Kamakazi lands a lovely overhand right. Kamakazi misses with a kick to the body.
Kamakazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Dutch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dutch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dutch throws a head kick but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Dutch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kamakazi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kamakazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Dutch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kamakazi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kamakazi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kamakazi scores with a head kick. Dutch tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dutch wants to clinch up but Kamakazi keeps it at a distance. Dutch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kamakazi tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dutch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kamakazi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kamakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kamakazi throws a half hearted mid kick. Dutch wants to clinch. A lazy body kick from Kamakazi letting Dutch counter with a right hand. 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 Dark Dutch will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dutch blocks the body kick.
Kamakazi blocks a head kick by Dutch.
Dutch ducks under a wild hook from Kamakazi. Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kamakazi throws the kick towards the body but Dutch avoids it. Kamakazi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dutch. Kamakazi throws a head kick that misses. Kamakazi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dutch's calf. A head kick misses from Kamakazi. Kamakazi misses the shot to the body. Dutch moves out of range of the body kick from Kamakazi.
Sloppy strikes from Kamakazi. Those never looked like landing. Kamakazi throws a wild body kick that Dutch sees coming a mile off. Dutch is looking to clinch but Kamakazi is avoiding it.
Dutch moves out of range as Kamakazi throws a body kick.
Dutch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamakazi. Dutch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kamakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kamakazi stuns Dutch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kamakazi looks to land a body kick but Dutch moved away. Kamakazi blocks a head kick by Dutch.
Dutch tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kamakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dutch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamakazi.
Dutch pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kamakazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dutch.
Kamakazi throws a wild body kick that Dutch sees coming a mile off. Kamakazi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamakazi tries a low kick but Dutch avoids it. Kamakazi throws the kick towards the body but Dutch avoids it. Kamakazi throws a head kick that Dutch semi-blocks.
Dutch avoids the head kick by Kamakazi.
Dutch throws a sloppy head kick and Kamakazi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dutch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Dutch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakazi moves away. Kamakazi lands with a nice body kick. Dutch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamakazi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dutch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Kamakazi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dutch throws a right and a left that Kamakazi avoids nicely. Kamakazi tries to clinch but Dutch moves out of range. Kamakazi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dutch gets tackled into the ropes by Kamakazi. Kamakazi maintains the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kamakazi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dutch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Dutch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dutch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kamakazi throws a nice inside leg kick. Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Kamakazi. Kamakazi misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Kid Kamakazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kamakazi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:50 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kid Kamakazi! Kid Kamakazi made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya comes to the ring accompanied by DBZ. Morrison has chosen Wu Tang - America as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Morrison! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tatsuya throws a head kick that Morrison semi-blocks.
It looks like Tommy Morrison has been cut. Morrison connects with a high kick.
It looks like Ryuu Tatsuya has been cut. Morrison misses with a hook to the body
and Tatsuya counters with an outside leg kick.
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch. Tatsuya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tatsuya misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Tatsuya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tatsuya stalling in the clinch but Morrison improves position. Morrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tatsuya scores with a knee to the head.
Tatsuya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Tatsuya with a knee to the head.
Morrison is rocked! Tatsuya has control of Morrison and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Morrison crashing to the mat! Morrison looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Tatsuya looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Ryuu Tatsuya! Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryuu Tatsuya waved his t-shirt featuring L.A. Elite Clothing Co's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Sven Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the ring accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Careful. Rivaldi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Joker's Wild. 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 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Larsson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
28 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rivaldi. Larsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Donk. Rivaldi catches Larsson right on the button with a cross. Larsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. An inside leg kick from Larsson misses. Rivaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Larsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Larsson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rivaldi missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rivaldi blocks a head kick by Larsson.
Rivaldi rushes Larsson and presses him up against the ropes. We've been informed that Rivaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Larsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivaldi. Larsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Larsson tries a knee to the head but Rivaldi blocks it.
Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike. Larsson looking to slow down the pace here. Our sources have told us that Larsson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Rivaldi misses with the head strike.
Larsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivaldi's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivaldi. Rivaldi takes a shot to the head. Larsson stalling in the clinch but Rivaldi improves position. Larsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Larsson lands a right hand. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson. Larsson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larsson blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Larsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Rivaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. Larsson throws a head punch that misses. Rivaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsson controls his hands.
Larsson with a knee to the head.
Rivaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Rivaldi on the inside. Larsson takes a shot to the head. Rivaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A short right from Rivaldi. Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Larsson misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominick Rivaldi will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larsson thumps Rivaldi with a low kick. Larsson checks a leg kick. Rivaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Larsson's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsson. Larsson tries to land a leg kick but Rivaldi saw it coming and moves away.
Rivaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage! Rivaldi cracks Larsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. A swing and a miss from Rivaldi. Rivaldi misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely. Rivaldi misses with a leg kick and Larsson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rivaldi lands a body shot. Larsson tries to work over Rivaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Larsson working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi. Dominick Rivaldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Rivaldi avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the ropes. Larsson misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Larsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Larsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rivaldi controls the action.
Larsson throws a head punch that misses. Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Larsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivaldi controls his hands.
Larsson scores with a shoulder strike. A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson. Larsson has a couple of punches blocked by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Larsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rivaldi misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Larsson tries to work over Rivaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Larsson misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes. Larsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivaldi uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivaldi. A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson. A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson. Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Larsson blocking some punches.
Rivaldi blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson. Rivaldi blocks an uppercut.
Rivaldi digs a right hand into Larsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsson's gas tank. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Larsson working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rivaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. Rivaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rivaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. 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 Sven Larsson 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.
Rivaldi lands a jab to the head.
Larsson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rivaldi. Larsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Larsson checks it. Larsson throws a leg kick that is checked and Rivaldi counters with a good low kick that Larsson was not able to check. Rivaldi connects with an inside leg kick. Rivaldi looks for the body kick but Larsson saw that one coming. Rivaldi throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and moves out of range. Rivaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Larsson checks it well. Dominick Rivaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rivaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Rivaldi.
Larsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rivaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsson.
Rivaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rivaldi throws a lazy body kick and Larsson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Larsson lands an uppercut. Larsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. Rivaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldi avoiding damage as Larsson throws knees to the body.
Larsson tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Rivaldi misses with the head strike.
Larsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. Rivaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it. Rivaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Rivaldi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larsson tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Larsson avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes. Larsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Larsson lands a nice shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Rivaldi. Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Larsson controls the action.
Larsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Larsson. Larsson wants to stall.
Larsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rivaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Good body shot from Larsson.
Rivaldi works on Larsson's body with a couple of short punches. Rivaldi working aggressively here.
Rivaldi pushes Larsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dominick Rivaldi just about did enough to take it. That's time! Back to the action!
Rivaldi misses with a leg kick and Larsson counters by clinching up. Larsson takes a shot to the head. Larsson lands a shoulder strike. Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike. Larsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivaldi throws a head punch that misses. Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Larsson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larsson lands a right hand. 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! Rivaldi lands a hook that snaps the head of Larsson backwards. Rivaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi. Larsson tries to throw a body punch but Rivaldi avoids it by throwing Larsson back against the ropes. Larsson lands with a right to the head. Rivaldi lands a nice uppercut. Rivaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larsson tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Larsson blocks a body shot from Rivaldi. Larsson is trying to stall.
Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
Larsson working aggressively here.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Larsson controls his hands.
Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
Larsson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rivaldi working aggressively here.
Rivaldi blocks an uppercut.
Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Larsson backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Larsson. Rivaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larsson misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rivaldi scores with a nice short uppercut. Rivaldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rivaldi fails to land. Larsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Larsson misses with some punches.
Larsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Larsson.
Rivaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Larsson. Rivaldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Larsson is rocked! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Larsson misses with some punches.
Rivaldi misses with some punches.
Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivaldi backwards. Rivaldi lands a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Rivaldi dominated that fourth round. 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!
Larsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rivaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Good work by Rivaldi as he checks the leg kick. A head kick misses from Rivaldi. Larsson slips a straight right by Rivaldi. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Larsson, right into the meat.
Rivaldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Larsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A decent looking cross lands there for Rivaldi. Larsson swings away with a leg kick that misses. Rivaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Rivaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larsson wants to slow Rivaldi down by chopping away at his legs. Rivaldi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Rivaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A chopping leg kick lands by Rivaldi. Rivaldi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rivaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rivaldi takes the fight into the clinch. Larsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivaldi backwards. Larsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rivaldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rivaldi misses with a hook from the clinch. Rivaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
Larsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rivaldi misses with some punches.
Rivaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A nice left hand lands by Larsson.
Rivaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut. Oh Larsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rivaldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Larsson backwards. Rivaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Larsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. A head punch on the inside from Larsson fails to land. A knee to the head by Larsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Rivaldi prevents a body shot from Larsson. Larsson seems to have got his legs back now. Rivaldi lands a body punch in the clinch. Rivaldi pushes Larsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Sven Larsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rivaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larsson's elbow. Rivaldi misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Dominick Rivaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Rivaldi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 46:49 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Rivaldi! Our winner, Dominick Rivaldi, 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. In defeat, Sven Larsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bork! Bork!Bork!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Jakobi Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithy comes to the ring accompanied by Korn- Freak on a Leash. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jakobi Smithy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krasnodebski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Krasnodebski cracks Smithy with an open hand slap. Krasnodebski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Krasnodebski moves in looking to clinch but Smithy pushes him off. Smithy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Smithy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krasnodebski can pounce on him.
Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smithy's calf. Krasnodebski connects with an inside leg kick. Smithy cracks the inside of Krasnodebski's front leg. Smithy lands with a cross. Smithy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krasnodebski moves away. Smithy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Krasnodebski clobbers Smithy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. 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! Krasnodebski throws a low kick, looking for Smithy's leg but Smithy calmly moves out of range. Smithy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Smithy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski defending well as Smithy loads up on a big left hand. Smithy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski scores with the left hand. Smithy knows he should have avoided that one. Krasnodebski closes the distance and lands a one-two. Smithy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Krasnodebski throws a low kick, looking for Smithy's leg but Smithy calmly moves out of range. Krasnodebski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Smithy misses with a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smithy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Krasnodebski lands with a straight right. Smithy didn't see that one coming. Krasnodebski throws a shot from downtown. Smithy moves away and avoids it. Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smithy was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski. Smithy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krasnodebski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Krasnodebski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Smithy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Krasnodebski misses with a hook
and Smithy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Krasnodebski throws a front kick aimed at Smithy's knee but Smithy avoids it well. Krasnodebski scores with a nice strike. Smithy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smithy there as he acknowledges the shot. Krasnodebski throws a low kick but Smithy moves out of range easily. Krasnodebski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Krasnodebski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Krasnodebski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smithy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Smithy misses with a body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Krasnodebski. Krasnodebski closes the distance but Smithy moves to the side and Smithy counters with a leg kick. Krasnodebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smithy manages to avoid it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Jab by Krasnodebski. Smithy thows a left - swing and a miss! Krasnodebski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smithy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Smithy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that 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.
A jab from Krasnodebski does it's job there. Krasnodebski throws a body punch but Smithy moves out of range. Krasnodebski works Smithy's body with a nice hook. Krasnodebski wants to clinch. Smithy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smithy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smithy swinging wildly here.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some bone on bone action there as Smithy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Krasnodebski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Krasnodebski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krasnodebski, as that shot connected.
Smithy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krasnodebski. Smithy tries to bum rush Krasnodebski with a series of wild strikes but Krasnodebski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Krasnodebski checks a leg kick nicely. Krasnodebski thows a leg kick but Smithy checks it and Smithy counters with a low kick, right behind Krasnodebski 's knee. Smithy getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Krasnodebski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smithy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krasnodebski. Some bone on bone action there as Smithy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Smithy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krasnodebski catches Smithy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Krasnodebski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smithy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Krasnodebski clinches up against the ropes. Krasnodebski pressing his opponent against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krasnodebski.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krasnodebski tries a body shot but Smithy blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Smithy presses Krasnodebski against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Krasnodebski pushes Smithy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Krasnodebski blocks a body shot from Smithy. Smithy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krasnodebski misses with the head strike.
Krasnodebski pressing his opponent against the ropes. Krasnodebski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krasnodebski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Krasnodebski swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithy uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smithy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Krasnodebski with a nice cross. Smithy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smithy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krasnodebski throws out the jab. Smithy throws a leg kick but Krasnodebski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Smithy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Smithy throws a shot from downtown. Krasnodebski moves away and avoids it. Krasnodebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Krasnodebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smithy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Smithy slips under a jab from Krasnodebski. Krasnodebski throws a shot to the body.
Krasnodebski scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krasnodebski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice defenses there by Smithy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Krasnodebski, right into the meat.
Smithy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smithy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krasnodebski's sensitive parts. Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Smithy misses with a body kick. Krasnodebski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Smithy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smithy ducks right into an uppercut from Krasnodebski. An inside leg kick from Smithy misses. Krasnodebski misses with a body punch
and Smithy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Krasnodebski's knee momentarily. Smithy checks a low kick from Krasnodebski. A head kick misses from Smithy. A big right from Krasnodebski misses. Smithy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Krasnodebski scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Smithy. 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! Krasnodebski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smithy. Smithy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Smithy moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits. Smithy loads up on a big right hand but Krasnodebski slips the punch. Krasnodebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithy.
Smithy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. A chopping leg kick lands by Krasnodebski. Krasnodebski connects with a crisp jab. Krasnodebski scoring well with a low kick there.
Krasnodebski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krasnodebski tries to clinch up. Smithy connects with a right hand. Krasnodebski shakes it off. Smithy checks a low kick from Krasnodebski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski really dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Krasnodebski ducks under a wild hook from Smithy. Krasnodebski throws a right hand that misses
and Smithy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Smithy misses the shot to the body. Krasnodebski scores with a sloppy right hand. Smithy should have avoided that one. Smithy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smithy just misses with a punch to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a sloppy head kick and Smithy moves out of range easily. Krasnodebski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Krasnodebski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krasnodebski scores with an uppercut up the middle. Krasnodebski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smithy backwards. Krasnodebski misses with a short punch on the inside. Krasnodebski can't find room to land a body shot as Smithy controls the action.
Krasnodebski is looking to control Smithy's arms but Smithy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Krasnodebski has his back to the ropes. Krasnodebski throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smithy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smithy has a couple of punches blocked by Krasnodebski.
Smithy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow. Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Smithy misses with a hook from the clinch. Smithy blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Krasnodebski lands an uppercut. Krasnodebski blocks an elbow strike. Smithy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Smithy lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land. Nice body punch from Smithy. A short right from Krasnodebski. Krasnodebski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krasnodebski tries a body shot but Smithy blocks it.
Smithy misses with a short punch on the inside. Smithy wants to get back to striking at distance but Krasnodebski won't allow it.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smithy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krasnodebski. This has been an exciting period of action! Krasnodebski misses with a hook from the clinch. Krasnodebski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch on the inside from Krasnodebski fails to land. A hook to the body from Smithy.
Smithy is trying to stall.
Krasnodebski tries to stall but Smithy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krasnodebski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smithy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Jakobi Smithy will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the liver by Smithy. Beautiful body shot. Smithy misses with a body kick. Smithy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Krasnodebski misses with an uppercut. Smithy saw that one coming. Smithy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Krasnodebski throws a front kick aimed at Smithy's knee but Smithy avoids it well. Smithy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. A low kick from Krasnodebski is predictable there and Smithy counters with a left to the body. Krasnodebski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krasnodebski's corner calls for a 1-2. Krasnodebski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Smithy misses with a straight left. Krasnodebski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smithy's sensitive parts. Smithy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Krasnodebski throws a leg kick which misses Smithy's front leg but catches the back leg as Smithy tries to avoid it. Smithy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Smithy looks to score with a jab to the body but Krasnodebski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krasnodebski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Krasnodebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Krasnodebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smithy at a distance.
Krasnodebski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smithy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Krasnodebski swings for the body but Smithy moves out of range.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with low kicks. Smithy thuds a left hand into Krasnodebski's body. Krasnodebski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Krasnodebski connects with a solid leg kick. Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes. Krasnodebski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but Smithy avoids it. Jakobi Smithy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Krasnodebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Krasnodebski throws a hook but Smithy avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krasnodebski is looking to chop away at Smithy's legs. Krasnodebski looks to throw the jab but Smithy is out of range. Smithy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smithy in his tracks. Smithy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smithy's calf. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Smithy moves out of range of the body kick. Krasnodebski wants to clinch. Krasnodebski jabs at Smithy's body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses. Krasnodebski slips under a jab. Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Smithy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight! Gotard Krasnodebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Krasnodebski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski! Gotard Krasnodebski 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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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Pat Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith has chosen Thunderhorse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Barry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Hammersmith! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barry missing with a left hand there. Hammersmith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Hammersmith. That's going to slow Barry down. Hammersmith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hammersmith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Nice body kick from Barry. Hammersmith blocks a leg kick. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barry.
Pat Barry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammersmith. Hammersmith obviously looking to wear him down.
Barry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Barry moves out of range of the strikes. Hammersmith avoids the body shot from Barry.
Barry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barry throws a leg kick and Hammersmith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hammersmith scores with a jab. Barry acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hammersmith checks a leg kick nicely. Barry misses with a body kick. Hammersmith 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. Barry misses the shot to the body. Barry feints and then cracks Hammersmith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammersmith down. Barry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Joker's Lair in the buildup to the fight. Barry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Barry takes a swing at Hammersmith's ribcage but misses. Barry lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammersmith thows a body shot but no joy. Barry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hammersmith. Hammersmith obviously looking to wear him down.
Barry swings for the body but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Barry throws a leg kick but Hammersmith sees it coming and checks it nicely. A leg kick checked by Hammersmith. Barry misses with a straight left. Hammersmith scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Barry throws a leg kick but Hammersmith sees it coming and checks it nicely. Hammersmith stuns Barry with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Barry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barry throws a leg kick but Hammersmith checks it. Hammersmith moves out of range as Barry throws a body kick.
Barry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Some bone on bone action there as Barry checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Barry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barry jabs Hammersmith right on the nose. Hammersmith blinks but takes it well. Hammersmith takes a swing at Barry's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barry jabs Hammersmith to the body, keeping him at a distance. Donk. Barry catches Hammersmith right on the button with a cross. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A bone on bone clash there as Hammersmith blocks the leg kick.
Barry scores with a leg kick.
Barry misses with a low kick. Hammersmith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Barry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hammersmith is able to avoid easily. Barry checks a leg kick. Barry throws a low kick but Hammersmith moves out of range easily. Barry misses with a body kick. Nice shot by Hammersmith. Hammersmith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barry. Barry looks to throw a body kick and Barry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hammersmith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barry's sensitive parts. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammersmith at a distance.
A big right from Barry misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Barry checks a leg kick. A good leg kick by Hammersmith. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magnus Hammersmith will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barry walks into a left hand. A nice inside leg kick there by Barry. That's going to slow Hammersmith down. Barry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammersmith dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Barry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hammersmith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barry. Barry lands a jab to Hammersmith's midsection. Hammersmith motions for Barry to come forward. Hammersmith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Barry misses with a low kick as Hammersmith jumps back. Barry with a nice cross. Barry throws a leg kick but Hammersmith checks it. Hammersmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barry moves away. Barry loads up on a big right hand but Hammersmith slips the punch. Hammersmith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hammersmith connects with a leg kick. Barry looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammersmith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hammersmith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hammersmith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hammersmith thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crunch! Hammersmith slams his shin into Barry's torso. Hammersmith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barry misses the target. Barry works Hammersmith's body with a nice hook. Barry motions for Hammersmith to come forward. Barry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hammersmith throws a jab when Barry was well out of range. Barry checks the leg kick. Magnus Hammersmith seems to be getting the better of the standup. Barry connects with an inside leg kick. Barry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammersmith on the side of the head. Hammersmith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barry scores with a jab. Hammersmith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Barry throws a low kick but Hammersmith moves out of range easily. Barry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammersmith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donk. Barry catches Hammersmith right on the button with a cross. Barry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hammersmith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice defenses there by Barry. Hammersmith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barry scores with a jab. Hammersmith acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hammersmith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barry. Some bone on bone action there as Hammersmith checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hammersmith moves out of range as Barry throws a body kick.
Barry ducks under a wild hook from Hammersmith. Barry misses the shot to the body. Barry swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hammersmith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hammersmith thuds his shin into the meat of Barry's side. Barry throws a half hearted mid kick. Hammersmith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Barry throws a nice outside leg kick. Barry throws a front kick aimed at Hammersmith's knee but Hammersmith avoids it well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammersmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barry was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammersmith. Barry tried to score with a low kick but Hammersmith checks it. Hammersmith scores with a hook. Barry connects with a looping right hand.
Hammersmith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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 Pat Barry will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hammersmith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barry. A good leg kick by Hammersmith. Barry scores with a kick to the midsection. Hammersmith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barry. Barry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barry throws an overhand right that lands on Hammersmith's shoulder, as Hammersmith tries to avoid the shot. Barry tries to move into range but Hammersmith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hammersmith tests Barry's chin there with a solid looking shot. Barry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hammersmith digs a good hook to Barry's body.
Hammersmith moves into the clinch. Barry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hammersmith blocks an uppercut.
Hammersmith scores with a nice hook to the head. Barry pushes Hammersmith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barry looking to stall.
Barry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammersmith misses with some punches.
Hammersmith tries a knee to the head but Barry blocks it.
Barry misses with a hook from the clinch. Barry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hammersmith missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hammersmith. Barry trying to stall but Hammersmith improves his position.
Hammersmith stalling.
A short uppercut from Hammersmith. Hammersmith lands a knee to the head.
Barry takes a knee to the side of the body. Barry cracks Hammersmith with a nice body shot. 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! Hammersmith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barry blocks it with crossed arms. Hammersmith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Hammersmith blocks a body shot from Barry. Hammersmith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barry is defending well for now. Barry is trying to push Hammersmith away but Hammersmith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barry stalling in the clinch but Hammersmith improves position. Barry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammersmith or not. Hammersmith missing with knees to the body.
Hammersmith stalling in the clinch.
Hammersmith trying to control the position but instead, Barry has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hammersmith into the ropes. Barry misses with a hook from the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A head punch on the inside from Hammersmith fails to land. Barry is trying to maintain a safe position but Hammersmith gets an underhook and turns Barry into the ropes. Barry blocks an uppercut.
Hammersmith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barry avoids it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Barry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hammersmith is looking to clinch but Barry is avoiding it.
Barry blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Hammersmith really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammersmith checks a leg kick. Barry scores with a nice right hand.
Barry scores with a hook to the body. Hammersmith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Barry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hammersmith. Hammersmith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hammersmith moves out of range as Barry throws a body kick.
Hammersmith cracks Barry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Barry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A solid leg kick lands there for Hammersmith.
Hammersmith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barry throws out a loose jab but Hammersmith uses good head movement to avoid it. Barry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hammersmith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammersmith connects with a body shot that sends Barry's belly button to the back. 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! Hammersmith moves out of range of the strikes. Barry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Barry looks for the body kick but Hammersmith saw that one coming. A chopping leg kick lands by Hammersmith.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammersmith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammersmith. That snapped Barry's head back.
Barry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammersmith is out of range. Hammersmith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Hammersmith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Barry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Barry throws a quick inside leg kick. Barry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammersmith can pounce on him.
Hammersmith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Barry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammersmith's hands. Barry is looking to score with low kicks. Hammersmith throws a head kick but Barry moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hammersmith - just one landing. Good standup being displayed there by Barry as he connects with a hook. Hammersmith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammersmith. Barry shrugs it off though. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A big left from Barry misses. Hammersmith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Barry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Barry throws a leg kick that is checked and Hammersmith counters with a right hand to the body. Barry lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Hammersmith checks the leg kick. A good leg kick by Hammersmith. Hammersmith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Barry checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Barry lands with a good body shot. Hammersmith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barry just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammersmith's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammersmith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Barry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammersmith. Barry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammersmith moves out of range of the leg kick from Barry. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Magnus Hammersmith will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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.
Barry misses with a hook. Hammersmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hammersmith, right into the meat.
Hammersmith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammersmith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Barry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hammersmith moves out of range as Barry strikes. Hammersmith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hammersmith throws a head kick but Barry moves out of range.
Hammersmith jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammersmith moves away. Jab from Barry. Barry lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barry. Hammersmith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barry tries to land a front kick but Hammersmith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hammersmith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barry tries to land a front kick but Hammersmith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Barry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammersmith. Barry looks to land a body kick but Hammersmith moved away. Hammersmith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barry swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hammersmith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hammersmith misses the shot to the body. Hammersmith moves out of range as Barry strikes. Hammersmith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hammersmith. Barry shrugs it off though. Barry looks to land a body kick but Hammersmith moved away. Barry misses with a low kick.
Hammersmith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magnus Hammersmith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barry throws a leg kick but Hammersmith sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice uppercut lands for Hammersmith. That snapped Barry's head back.
Barry blocks a jab. Barry connects with the punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammersmith swings for the body but Barry moves out of range.
Hammersmith checks a leg kick. Hammersmith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Hammersmith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Hammersmith cracks Barry with a good jab. Hammersmith looks to throw the jab but Barry is out of range. Barry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hammersmith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Hammersmith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hammersmith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barry sees it coming and avoids it easily. Barry tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hammersmith tried to score with a low kick but Barry checks it. Pat Barry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hammersmith throws a leg kick but Barry moved away. Hammersmith throws a wild body kick that Barry sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Barry. Well Hammersmith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:49 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magnus Hammersmith! Magnus Hammersmith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamikaze Sazuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laborina Lim comes to the ring accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kamikaze Sazuki! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sazuki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laborina Lim fails in his attempt to clinch. Laborina Lim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mandirigmang Pilipino in the buildup to the fight. Sazuki misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Sazuki.
Sazuki takes a swing at Laborina Lim's ribcage but misses. Laborina Lim throws the left hand but Sazuki avoids the punch easily. Sazuki misses with a leg kick and Laborina Lim counters by clinching up. A head punch on the inside from Laborina Lim fails to land. Laborina Lim stalling the fight.
Laborina Lim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Kamikaze Sazuki has been cut. Sazuki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim lands a nice uppercut. Sazuki is trying to break free. Laborina Lim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sazuki blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Laborina Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laborina Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Sazuki uses good head movement to avoid it. Laborina Lim misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Laborina Lim on the inside. Laborina Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Sazuki.
Laborina Lim scores with a nice hook to the head. Laborina Lim throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Laborina Lim fails to land. Sazuki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That kick from Laborina Lim tenderised Sazuki's leg. Sazuki is trying to keep his angry face on. Laborina Lim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sazuki's head. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sazuki!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sazuki. Sazuki walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laborina Lim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Sazuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sazuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Sazuki throws a right and a left that both miss. Sazuki just misses with a punch to the body.
Laborina Lim connects with the punch. Laborina Lim checks a leg kick. Sazuki tries to score with a low kick but Laborina Lim moves his leg out of the way. Kamikaze Sazuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sazuki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sazuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Laborina Lim is out of range and Sazuki settles back down. A jab from Sazuki misses. Laborina Lim scores with a hook to the body. Sazuki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Laborina Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Sazuki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Laborina Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sazuki.
Laborina Lim misses with a low kick. Laborina Lim lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sazuki will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina Lim, right into the meat.
Donk. Laborina Lim catches Sazuki right on the button with a cross. Sazuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laborina Lim. Good exchange - Sazuki coming out on top. Laborina Lim lands a jab to the nose.
Sazuki is rocked!
That has opened up Kamikaze Sazuki's cut even more. Sazuki throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily. Sazuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Laborina Lim finish him? Sazuki tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Sazuki seems to have recovered his senses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A clash of legs there as Sazuki blocks the low kick. Laborina Lim misses with a low kick. Laborina Lim slips a jab and a cross from Sazuki.
Sazuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laborina Lim. Sazuki throws a nice looking combination but Laborina Lim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Laborina Lim lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sazuki tried to score with a low kick but Laborina Lim checks it. Laborina Lim scores with a jab to the head.
Sazuki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laborina Lim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Laborina Lim.
A big left from Sazuki misses. Laborina Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Laborina Lim thows a left - swing and a miss! Laborina Lim throws a sloppy head kick and Sazuki moves out of range easily. Sazuki on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim scores with a jab to the head.
Sazuki throws a body punch but Laborina Lim moves out of range. Sazuki throws a series of punches but Laborina Lim moves out of range. Sazuki wants to slow Laborina Lim down by chopping away at his legs. Sazuki checks a leg kick nicely. Laborina Lim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sazuki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laborina Lim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sazuki. Sazuki throws a series of punches but Laborina Lim avoids them all with ease. Laborina Lim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sazuki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laborina Lim rather than just go for the knockout. Laborina Lim clinches up with Sazuki and pushes him back against the ropes. Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Laborina Lim is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Laborina Lim dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Sazuki slips the punch. Sazuki blocks a head kick by Laborina Lim.
Sazuki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Laborina Lim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Sazuki throws a right and a left that Laborina Lim avoids nicely. Sazuki scores with a jab to the head.
Laborina Lim throws a good cross that connects.
Sazuki misses with a two punch combination.
Antonio Laborina Lim is winning the standup battle so far. Laborina Lim instigates a clinch. Laborina Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Sazuki.
Laborina Lim tries a body shot but Sazuki blocks it.
Laborina Lim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laborina Lim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sazuki blocks it with crossed arms. Laborina Lim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sazuki avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laborina Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sazuki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Laborina Lim has Sazuki pressed against the ropes, preventing Sazuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Laborina Lim pushes Sazuki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Laborina Lim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sazuki blocks it with crossed arms. Sazuki is trying to force a seperation but Laborina Lim has the dominant position. A nice left hand lands by Laborina Lim.
Knees in the clinch landing for Laborina Lim.
Sazuki prevents a body shot from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim missing with knees to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a damaging elbow. Sazuki blocking some punches.
Laborina Lim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim keeps control of Sazuki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A short right from Laborina Lim on the inside. Sazuki is trying to push Laborina Lim away but Laborina Lim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Laborina Lim scores with a shot to the side of Sazuki's head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sazuki. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sazuki blocks an elbow strike. Laborina Lim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sazuki blocks it with crossed arms. Sazuki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Laborina Lim just leaning against Sazuki, taking a breather. A short right from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Laborina Lim - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laborina Lim has him pressed against the ropes. Antonio Laborina Lim has scored more points in the clinch so far. Laborina Lim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Sazuki takes an elbow to the temple. Nice elbow from Laborina Lim. Sazuki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laborina Lim landing knees to the body.
Sazuki is trying to break the clinch but Laborina Lim has him pressed against the ropes. Sazuki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Sazuki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laborina Lim has him pressed against the ropes. Laborina Lim missing with knees to the body.
Laborina Lim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sazuki's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sazuki's efforts to push away. Sazuki is looking to break free of the clinch but Laborina Lim has double underhooks. Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Laborina Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sazuki backwards.
The cut above Kamikaze Sazuki's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Laborina Lim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Laborina Lim scores with a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laborina Lim lands a body punch. Laborina Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Laborina Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Sazuki controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Laborina Lim dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Kamikaze Sazuki's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sazuki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sazuki throws a leg kick but Laborina Lim moved away. Sazuki throws a hook but Laborina Lim avoids it easily. Kamikaze Sazuki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sazuki tries to bum rush Laborina Lim with a series of wild strikes but Laborina Lim uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sazuki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Laborina Lim misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Laborina Lim. Sazuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina Lim.
Sazuki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sazuki. That did some damage! Sazuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laborina Lim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Laborina Lim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice shot by Laborina Lim. Sazuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sazuki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laborina Lim misses with a kick to the body.
Laborina Lim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sazuki can do to turn this around? Sazuki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sazuki is out of range and Laborina Lim settles back down. Laborina Lim misses the jab. Laborina Lim throws a quick inside leg kick. Sazuki throws a leg kick but Laborina Lim sees it coming and checks it nicely. A bone on bone clash there as Sazuki blocks the leg kick.
Laborina Lim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sazuki walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Antonio Laborina Lim! Antonio Laborina Lim retains his lightweight title! After the fight, Antonio Laborina Lim was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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