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Dynasty 230: The Finale PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Takamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollo Takamura told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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192 lbs
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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
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Legionarius.
Legionarius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takamura.
Legionarius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takamura is out of range.
Legionarius slips a jab and a cross from Takamura.
Crunch! Legionarius slams his shin into Takamura's torso.
Legionarius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takamura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takamura slips a jab and a cross from Legionarius.
Legionarius clinches up against the ropes.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
A short right from Legionarius.
Legionarius lands a shoulder strike.
Takamura blocking some punches.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Takamura.
Legionarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Takamura controls the action.
Takamura blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius manages to break the clinch.
Takamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Legionarius throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura keeps the fight on the outside.
Takamura lands with a right hand.
Legionarius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Legionarius misses with a jab to the body
and Takamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Legionarius clinches up with Takamura and pushes him back against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamura can't break the clinch.
Legionarius slows down the pace here.
Legionarius keeps control of Takamura as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Legionarius has Takamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Legionarius working aggressively here.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamura working hard to break the clinch.
Legionarius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Takamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Legionarius misses
and Takamura counters with a two punch combo.
Legionarius closes the distance and pushes Takamura back into the ropes.
Takamura blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Legionarius.
Takamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Takamura blocks it.
Takamura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Takamura blocks it.
Legionarius works on Takamura's body with a couple of short punches.
Legionarius scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura tries to stall but Legionarius uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius looking to slow down the pace here.
Legionarius digs a right hand underneath Takamura's ribcage. Takamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legionarius has Takamura pressed against the ropes, preventing Takamura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Takamura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Legionarius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Legionarius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Legionarius.
Legionarius wants to clinch.
Takamura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Takamura coming out on top.
Takamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Legionarius defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
Legionarius is looking to clinch but Takamura is avoiding it.
Legionarius scores with a leg kick.
Takamura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legionarius was well out of range. Poor timing from Takamura.
Sloppy strikes from Legionarius. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legionarius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Legionarius wants to clinch.
Takamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius dominated that second round.
That's time! Legionarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Legionarius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Legionarius moves into range and clinches up with Takamura.
Legionarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legionarius scores with a shoulder strike.
Legionarius tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Takamura blocks it.
Legionarius digs a right hand underneath Takamura's ribcage. Takamura let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Legionarius has double underhooks.
Legionarius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takamura is looking to break free of the clinch but Legionarius has double underhooks.
Legionarius taking a breather.
Alessio Legionarius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius prevents Takamura from breaking the clinch.
Takamura prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Takamura is trying to force a seperation but Legionarius has the dominant position.
Legionarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takamura keeps control of Legionarius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takamura.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takamura effectively controlling the action here.
Legionarius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Takamura avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Legionarius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Takamura's efforts to push away.
A right hand to the body from Legionarius.
Takamura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takamura prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius tries a body shot but Takamura blocks it.
Legionarius struggles to land a body shot inside as Takamura controls his hands.
A short right from Legionarius on the inside.
Takamura blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legionarius lands an uppercut.
Legionarius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamura backwards.
Legionarius scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Legionarius swings wildly with an uppercut but Takamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Takamura swats away the attempt to clinch by Legionarius.
Legionarius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Legionarius tried to score with a low kick but Takamura checks it.
Legionarius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Legionarius misses.
Takamura slips under a jab from Legionarius.
A leg kick checked by Takamura.
Jab from Takamura.
Legionarius lands with a hook. Takamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takamura is rocked!
Legionarius has managed to clinch.
Takamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Legionarius finish him?
Legionarius creates a bit of distance and cracks Takamura with a big uppercut! Takamura goes down! The referee pushes Legionarius away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Takamura make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Legionarius takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alessio Legionarius!
A relieved looking Alessio Legionarius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cecil Peoples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somali comes to the ring accompanied by Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Peoples comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Party People by Nelly Featuring Fergie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sakke Somali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cecil Peoples!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Somali thumps Peoples with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Somali.
Somali connects with a solid leg kick.
Somali throws a wild body kick that Peoples sees coming a mile off.
Peoples scores with a shot to the body.
Somali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Somali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peoples wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peoples told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Peoples tries to stall but Somali uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Somali is looking to control Peoples's arms but Peoples gets an underhook and turns him. Now Somali has his back to the ropes.
Somali lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peoples.
Somali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somali misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peoples obliges.
Peoples lands a good knee to the midsection. Somali won't want to take too many of those.
Somali trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sakke Somali has been cut.
Somali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peoples.
Peoples breaks from the clinch.
Somali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peoples rushes Somali and presses him up against the ropes.
Somali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somali misses with an elbow over the top.
Peoples unloads a knee to the mid-section. Somali lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Somali is breathing heavily.
Peoples missing with knees to the body.
Peoples will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Somali up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Peoples avoids the elbow strike from Somali, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Somali throws an elbow but misses.
Peoples blocks a body shot from Somali.
Peoples manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peoples gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somali is looking to control Peoples's arms but Peoples gets an underhook and turns him. Now Somali has his back to the ropes.
Peoples scores with a shot to the side of Somali's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peoples.
Peoples managing to block the knees to the body from Somali.
Somali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Somali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Peoples is defending well for now.
Peoples lands with a light punch inside.
A bit of stalling here from Peoples.
Somali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peoples breaks the clinch.
Peoples throws a nice looking combination but Somali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cecil Peoples seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somali wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Somali gets tackled into the ropes by Peoples. Peoples maintains the clinch.
Somali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peoples's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cecil Peoples dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sakke Somali's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peoples fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somali checks it well.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peoples paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peoples throws a head kick that misses.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Peoples paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peoples misses with the combination.
Peoples scores with a kick to the midsection.
Peoples checks a leg kick nicely.
Peoples misses with a two punch combination.
Peoples throws a body punch but Somali moves out of range.
Somali tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peoples swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peoples misses with a hook. Somali ducked under it nicely.
Peoples is looking to slow Somali down with leg kicks.
Peoples misses with a double jab.
Somali throws out a leg kick but Peoples moves out of range and Somali only half commits.
Somali avoids the head kick by Peoples.
Peoples takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peoples lands a nice shot that snaps Somali's head back.
Somali doesn't manage to clinch there - Peoples circles away.
Peoples has managed to clinch.
Peoples trying to control the position but instead, Somali has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peoples into the ropes.
Somali trying to land knees to the body.
Peoples pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Peoples avoiding damage as Somali throws knees to the body.
Peoples misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Peoples.
Somali managing to block the knees to the body from Peoples.
Somali misses with a body punch.
Peoples blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peoples pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peoples scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Somali to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somali misses with an uppercut
and Peoples counters with a right hand that wobbles Somali! He's out on his feet! Peoples follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Somali out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Peoples jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cecil Peoples!
Cecil Peoples took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Grover Dowiyogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dowiyogo comes to the ring accompanied by another life - kano. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grover Dowiyogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dowiyogo tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reynolds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dowiyogo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dowiyogo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Dowiyogo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the ropes.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Dowiyogo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've been informed that Reynolds 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.
Dowiyogo blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Dowiyogo controls the action.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Dowiyogo's ribcage. Dowiyogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a body punch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but Reynolds blocks with his arms.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dowiyogo is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynolds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dowiyogo lands a nice knee to the body.
Dowiyogo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dowiyogo crunches a lovely knee into Reynolds's ribcage.
Dowiyogo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dowiyogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dowiyogo misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reynolds.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Dowiyogo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reynolds counters with an outside leg kick.
Grover Dowiyogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a kick to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dowiyogo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grover Dowiyogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Dowiyogo lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dowiyogo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Dowiyogo.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dowiyogo.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Dowiyogo should have avoided that one.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reynolds works Dowiyogo's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Dowiyogo wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Dowiyogo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dowiyogo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dowiyogo misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Dowiyogo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
Dowiyogo is looking to clinch.
Dowiyogo moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo throws a lazy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Dowiyogo 's knee.
Dowiyogo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
It looks like Grover Dowiyogo has been cut.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Dowiyogo takes an elbow to the temple.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dowiyogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Dowiyogo tries to tie him up.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dowiyogo is defending well for now.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Dowiyogo digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
Dowiyogo misses with a punch to the body.
Dowiyogo taking a breather.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Dowiyogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Reynolds.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land knees in the clinch but Reynolds avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike from Dowiyogo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow.
Dowiyogo stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Reynolds pushes off an throws an elbow but Dowiyogo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reynolds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dowiyogo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Dowiyogo trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dowiyogo misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Dowiyogo misses with a knee strike.
Dowiyogo missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
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 Grover Dowiyogo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Grover Dowiyogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reynolds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dowiyogo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dowiyogo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dowiyogo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reynolds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dowiyogo scrambles back to his feet.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dowiyogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dowiyogo misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Dowiyogo.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. Dowiyogo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reynolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Dowiyogo.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Dowiyogo's leg but Dowiyogo calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Dowiyogo moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowiyogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dowiyogo tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dowiyogo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dowiyogo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dowiyogo moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
Dowiyogo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Dowiyogo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dowiyogo trying to land knees to the body.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dowiyogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Dowiyogo backwards.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Reynolds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dowiyogo's defenses.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Dowiyogo's head.
Grover Dowiyogo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dowiyogo.
Dowiyogo looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Dowiyogo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reynolds blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowiyogo takes a shot to the head.
Dowiyogo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds lands a damaging elbow.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Dowiyogo is rocked!
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Dowiyogo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Dowiyogo throws knees to the body.
Dowiyogo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dowiyogo seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from Dowiyogo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Dowiyogo to the canvas! Can Dowiyogo beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Dowiyogo was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Reynolds is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dennis Reynolds!
A relieved looking Dennis Reynolds thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John MacMillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Kosmo Kramer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kosmo Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John MacMillen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacMillen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kramer forces MacMillen back against the ropes and clinches.
Kramer with a knee to the head.
MacMillen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kramer.
MacMillen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacMillen scores with a shoulder strike.
MacMillen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
MacMillen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
MacMillen blocks an elbow strike from Kramer.
Kramer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kramer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kramer.
It looks like John MacMillen has been cut.
MacMillen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
MacMillen takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacMillen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kramer unloads a knee to the mid-section. MacMillen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
MacMillen wants to break free but Kramer has control.
Nice body punch from MacMillen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kramer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillen tries a knee to the head but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
Kramer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kramer lands a hook that snaps the head of MacMillen backwards.
MacMillen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
MacMillen tries to work over Kramer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacMillen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
A shot in the inside from MacMillen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kramer.
Kramer lands a good knee to the midsection. MacMillen won't want to take too many of those.
MacMillen looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kramer.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from Kramer.
Kramer landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kramer.
Kramer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped MacMillen in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kramer obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillen.
MacMillen tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
MacMillen taking a breather.
Kramer blocking some punches.
Kramer's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Kramer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kramer lands a shoulder strike.
Kramer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kramer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacMillen takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kramer.
MacMillen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kramer controls his hands.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped MacMillen in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
Kramer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacMillen backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John MacMillen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
MacMillen walks into a big right hand from Kramer and goes down! The referee sends Kramer to a neutral corner as MacMillen gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacMillen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kramer.
Kramer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kramer thows a leg kick but MacMillen checks it
and MacMillen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacMillen tries to bum rush Kramer with a series of wild strikes but Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kramer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacMillen.
MacMillen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacMillen misses with a two punch combination.
MacMillen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacMillen can do to turn this around?
MacMillen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kramer.
MacMillen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kramer or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillen.
Kramer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
MacMillen tries a body shot but Kramer blocks it.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillen is defending well for now.
Kramer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacMillen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacMillen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kramer is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillen.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
Kramer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacMillen is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from MacMillen fails to land.
MacMillen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
Kramer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacMillens head.
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kramer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
MacMillen lands a nice elbow.
Kramer pushes off an throws an elbow but MacMillen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
MacMillen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacMillen.
Kosmo Kramer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer throws an elbow that misses.
MacMillen tries to break the clinch but Kramer is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
A frustrated look appears on MacMillen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kramer.
MacMillen throws an elbow but it misses.
MacMillen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kramer misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, MacMillen throws an elbow but misses.
Kramer scores with a shoulder strike.
MacMillen has had enough of the clinch but Kramer keeps him there for the moment.
MacMillen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer tries to land knees in the clinch but MacMillen avoids the damage to the body.
Kramer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
MacMillen looking to stall.
Kramer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
MacMillen is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
MacMillen is rocked!
MacMillen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kramer's elbow.
Kramer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosmo Kramer will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on John MacMillen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Kramer misses with a two punch combination.
MacMillen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kramer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacMillen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kramer finish him?
Kramer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
MacMillen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacMillen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kramer pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kramer.
MacMillen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kramer.
MacMillen managing to block the knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacMillen wants to stall.
Kramer lands a nice elbow.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kramer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacMillen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kramer lands a good knee to the midsection. MacMillen won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MacMillen.
MacMillen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
MacMillen avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
MacMillen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
MacMillen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from MacMillen fails to land.
MacMillen throws a head punch that misses.
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
MacMillen trying to stall but Kramer improves his position.
MacMillen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kramer.
Kramer takes an elbow to the temple.
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that MacMillen shrugs off.
Kramer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kramer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kramer lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacMillen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacMillen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kramer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacMillen's defenses.
Kramer lands a knee to the head.
Kramer crunches a lovely knee into MacMillen's ribcage.
Kramer cracks MacMillen on the bridge of the nose with a nasty looking elbow! MacMillen crumples to the floor in pain, holding his face! It doesn't look like he's going to beat the count - he's out of it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Kosmo Kramer!
Kosmo Kramer took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank Jerry for letting me eat his food and Neuman for the extra help traing my cardio.Lets all go to my placeand party on. whites only tho...well, latinos ok I guess'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Dan K (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). K 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Albatross, Albatross, Albatross. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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144 lbs
26 - 15 - 1 |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan K !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but K manages to avoid it.
K throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
K has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Smirnov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smirnov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt K .
We've been informed that Smirnov 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.
Smirnov blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from K misses the target.
K throws a hook but Smirnov blocks it.
Smirnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but K moves away.
K throws a big shot that misses.
K misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Alexander Smirnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Smirnov.
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
K pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smirnov. That's going to slow K down.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by K .
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
K tries to land a front kick but Smirnov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smirnov connects with a body shot that sends K 's belly button to the back.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but K moved out of range nicely.
K throws a leg kick but Smirnov moved away.
Smirnov throws a series of strikes that have K backpedaling.
K is rocked!
Smirnov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from K .
Oh K is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smirnov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. K doesn't seem bothered though.
Smirnov throws the left hand but K avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but K moved out of range.
Smirnov throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
K seems to have got his legs back now.
Smirnov tries to bum rush K with a series of wild strikes but K uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smirnov misses with a looping right.
Smirnov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smirnov lands a head shot.
Smirnov throws a hook but K blocks it.
Smirnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by K .
Smirnov looks to land a right hand but K moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
K misses with a right hand
and Smirnov counters with a big right hand that sends K crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Smirnov takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Smirnov!
Alexander Smirnov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Versus The World (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The World has chosen The lost vikings as his entrance music. 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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300 lbs
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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
39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Versus The World!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balingit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by The World there.
It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
The World misses with a low kick.
Balingit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The World.
Balingit lands a nice shot that snaps The World's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The World misses with an uppercut.
Balingit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Versus The World has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by The World there.
A jab lands there for The World.
Balingit scores with a nice right hand.
The World misses with a jab, cross combination.
The World fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Balingit.
The World thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balingit has managed to clinch.
Balingit misses with a knee to the head.
Balingit lands a nice uppercut.
The World lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balingit backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The World misses with a punch on the inside.
Balingit tries to work over The World's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The World tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The World misses with a hook from the clinch.
The World blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balingit.
A short uppercut from Balingit.
Balingit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balingit can't find room to land a body shot as The World controls the action.
Balingit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Balingit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The World lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balingit prevents The World from breaking the clinch.
The World avoiding damage as Balingit throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Balingit.
Balingit presses The World against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balingit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Balingit misses with a hook from the clinch.
The World prevents a body shot from Balingit.
The World landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The World blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Balingit - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balingit blocks the elbow strike.
Balingit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The World avoids it.
Balingit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balingit scores with a nice hook to the head.
The World breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The World, as that shot connected.
The World misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Balingit there.
Balingit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The World moves away.
Balingit thuds his right hand into The World's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That has opened up Versus The World's cut even more.
Balingit misses with a body shot.
The World has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balingit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The World moves away.
The World keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balingit.
Balingit throws a jab but it's blocked by The World.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ej Balingit will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Balingit swings away with a body shot that misses
and The World counters with a right hand to the body.
Balingit moves out of range as The World strikes.
Versus The World seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The World throws a shot to the body.
Balingit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balingit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Balingit slips a jab from The World.
The World lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balingit circles away quickly and effectively.
The World throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balingit moves away from the strike by The World.
The World throws a right and a left that Balingit avoids nicely.
A jab from The World misses.
The World misses with a body kick.
The World keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balingit.
Balingit throws a body punch but The World moves out of range.
Versus The World seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The World swings for the body but Balingit moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The World tries a head kick but it misses.
Balingit rushes The World and presses him up against the ropes.
Balingit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The World misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Balingit.
Balingit landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Balingit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The World is breathing heavily.
Balingit tries a knee to the head but The World blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balingit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Balingit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balingit lands a body punch.
The World on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balingit lands a nice uppercut.
Balingit landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Balingit.
Balingit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balingit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balingit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balingit missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balingit lands a nice uppercut.
Balingit pushes The World back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balingit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Balingit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The World pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Balingit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The World has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from The World fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Balingit as the two fighters clinch.
Ej Balingit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balingit works on The World's body with a couple of short punches.
Balingit tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balingit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balingit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balingit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balingit connects with a nasty looking knee right to The World's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The World takes a shot to the head.
Balingit blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Balingit.
The World working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ej Balingit dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balingit scores with a jab to the body.
The World tried to score with a low kick but Balingit checks it.
Balingit tries to close the distance and clinch but The World swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balingit has managed to clinch.
The World's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balingit is looking to clinch.
Balingit misses the jab.
The World swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balingit. The World does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from The World misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - The World throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balingit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Balingit thows a body shot but no joy.
The World's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balingit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The World scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balingit misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The World looks to land a left hand but Balingit moved out of range nicely.
Balingit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The World, pushing him back against the ropes.
Balingit trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balingit.
Balingit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The World takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balingit scores a nice knee to the body.
Balingit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The World can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balingit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Worlds head.
Balingit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Worlds head.
The cut above Versus The World's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Balingit cracks The World with a big uppercut, right up the middle and The World goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! The World wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ej Balingit!
Ej Balingit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammersmith's entrance music is Thunderhorse. A fine choice. Laborina Lim has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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35
171 lbs
27 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnus Hammersmith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laborina Lim lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hammersmith throws a body punch but Laborina Lim moves out of range.
Hammersmith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laborina Lim, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Hammersmith misses its intended target.
Hammersmith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laborina Lim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hammersmith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hammersmith throws a head kick that misses.
Laborina Lim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hammersmith lands a nice shot that snaps Laborina Lim's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammersmith avoids the body shot from Laborina Lim.
Hammersmith throws out a loose jab but Laborina Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammersmith throws a right hand that misses
and Laborina Lim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammersmith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laborina Lim throws a shot to the body.
Laborina Lim lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammersmith's sensitive parts.
Hammersmith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hammersmith throws an overhand right that lands on Laborina Lim's shoulder, as Laborina Lim tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laborina Lim blocks a head kick by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammersmith throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily.
Hammersmith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laborina Lim has time to react.
Laborina Lim 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.
Laborina Lim takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laborina Lim looks to land a right hand but Hammersmith moved out of range.
A low kick from Hammersmith misses
and Laborina Lim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hammersmith sizes up Laborina Lim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammersmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammersmith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hammersmith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laborina Lim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laborina Lim misses with a hook. Hammersmith ducked under it nicely.
Hammersmith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laborina Lim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laborina Lim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hammersmith rushes Laborina Lim and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Laborina Lim - that landed with a thud.
Hammersmith misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammersmith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laborina Lim lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laborina Lim.
Hammersmith misses with a knee strike.
Laborina Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim lands with a light punch inside.
Hammersmith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hammersmith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammersmith misses with a body punch.
Hammersmith can't find room to land a body shot as Laborina Lim controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hammersmith fails to land.
Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laborina Lim gets through Hammersmith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hammersmith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laborina Lim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hammersmith is defending well for now.
Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hammersmith.
A head punch on the inside from Hammersmith fails to land.
Hammersmith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Laborina Lim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hammersmith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laborina Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Hammersmith controls the action.
Hammersmith breaks the clinch.
Hammersmith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hammersmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laborina Lim was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith scores with a hook.
Hammersmith misses with an uppercut. Laborina Lim saw that one coming.
Hammersmith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laborina Lim.
Jab, jab by Laborina Lim - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laborina Lim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim keeps Hammersmith at a distance using the push kick.
Hammersmith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laborina Lim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hammersmith scrambles back to his feet.
Hammersmith is rocked!
A chopping leg kick lands by Laborina Lim.
Oh Hammersmith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammersmith is breathing heavily.
Laborina Lim is looking to slow Hammersmith down with leg kicks.
Laborina Lim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammersmith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammersmith tries to get into range but Laborina Lim steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Hammersmith! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Laborina Lim scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Laborina Lim! Antonio Laborina Lim retains his welterweight title!
Antonio Laborina Lim took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you for letting me have this fight. It's a pleasure going in the ring with a legend. '.
The defeated Magnus Hammersmith had this to say: 'Crap! I et da hurse on dat un.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Edward Richtofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Richtofen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Stan Van Gundy!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gundy cracks the inside of Richtofen's front leg.
Van Gundy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Richtofen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Gundy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Gundy.
Richtofen is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Gundy gets an underhook and turns Richtofen into the ropes.
Richtofen gets through Van Gundy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Gundy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Gundy.
Richtofen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Richtofen misses with some punches.
Richtofen blocks a body shot from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy prevents a body shot from Richtofen.
Van Gundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Richtofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Richtofen fails to land.
Van Gundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Gundy blocking some punches.
Richtofen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richtofen is trying to stall.
Richtofen avoiding damage as Van Gundy throws knees to the body.
Van Gundy just leaning against Richtofen, taking a breather.
Richtofen lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Gundy backwards.
Richtofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Gundy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Richtofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richtofen misses with the head strike.
Van Gundy blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Van Gundy.
It looks like Edward Richtofen has been cut.
Richtofen pushes Van Gundy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Richtofen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richtofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Gundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Gundy has a couple of punches blocked by Richtofen.
Van Gundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Richtofen scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richtofen backwards.
Richtofen throws a head punch that misses.
Richtofen lands an uppercut.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Richtofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Richtofen.
Van Gundy lands with a right to the head.
Richtofen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Gundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Van Gundy throws an elbow but misses.
Van Gundy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richtofen backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Richtofen fails to land.
Richtofen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Gundy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Gundy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Gundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Gundy lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edward Richtofen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Richtofen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Gundy blocks a head kick by Richtofen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Gundy!
Van Gundy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richtofen's sensitive parts.
Van Gundy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richtofen doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Gundy jabs Richtofen right on the nose. Richtofen blinks but takes it well.
Van Gundy connects with a body shot.
Van Gundy slips a jab from Richtofen.
A solid body kick from Van Gundy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gundy misses with an uppercut. Richtofen saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Gundy.
A slow jab from Richtofen misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Richtofen.
Richtofen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gundy manages to avoid it.
Van Gundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richtofen.
Van Gundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richtofen throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy moves out of range as Richtofen strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Van Gundy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richtofen looks to land a left hand but Van Gundy moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Gundy!
Van Gundy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Richtofen.
Van Gundy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richtofen just misses with a punch to the body.
Richtofen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Gundy connects with a quick right hand that sends Richtofen tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Stan Van Gundy!
Stan Van Gundy is the new middleweight champion!
Stan Van Gundy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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