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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hadi Ozturk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Roth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hadi Ozturk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Roth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roth throws a hook but Ozturk avoids it easily.
Roth checks a leg kick.
Ozturk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roth connects with a nice looking jab.
Roth moves out of range of the body kick from Ozturk.
Roth tries to clinch up but Ozturk circles away and keeps his distance.
Roth moves out of range of the leg kick from Ozturk.
Ozturk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozturk lands a head kick!
Roth blocks a low kick nicely.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away.
Ozturk throws a sloppy head kick and Roth moves out of range easily.
Ozturk cracks Roth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hadi Ozturk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozturk lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozturk throws a leg kick which misses Roth's front leg but catches the back leg as Roth tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozturk. That snapped Roth's head back.
Ozturk throws a solid leg kick but Roth takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozturk.
Roth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ozturk. Ozturk obviously looking to wear him down.
Ozturk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Roth to counter with a crisp jab.
Roth pushes Ozturk away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ozturk tries to land a front kick but Roth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ozturk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ozturk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hadi Ozturk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozturk lands with a kick to the temple. Roth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ozturk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ozturk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ozturk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roth moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozturk misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Ozturk.
Ozturk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roth lands a jab to the nose.
Ozturk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozturk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozturk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roth clinches with his opponent.
Ozturk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ozturk.
Roth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozturk looks for the body kick but Roth saw that one coming.
Roth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozturk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Roth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ozturk at a distance.
Roth has managed to clinch.
Roth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozturk or not.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ozturk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roth managing to block the knees to the body from Ozturk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozturk.
Ozturk dodges an elbow strike from Roth.
Roth tries to throw a body punch but Ozturk avoids it by throwing Roth back against the ropes.
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 Hadi Ozturk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ozturk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roth.
Ozturk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Ozturk connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Ozturk.
Ozturk ducks under a wild hook from Roth.
Ozturk misses with a kick to the body.
Roth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozturk circles away quickly and effectively.
Ozturk misses with a head kick.
Roth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Roth.
Ozturk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Hadi Ozturk has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roth misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth wants to slow Ozturk down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ozturk.
Roth misses the shot to the body.
Ozturk tried to score with a low kick but Roth checks it.
A good leg kick by Ozturk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roth. That's going to slow Ozturk down.
Roth throws a head kick but Ozturk moves out of range.
Roth moves into range and clinches up with Ozturk.
Roth managing to block the knees to the body from Ozturk.
Ozturk misses with a punch on the inside.
Roth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roth can't find room to land a body shot as Ozturk controls the action.
Roth misses with a body punch.
Ozturk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ozturk tries to land knees in the clinch but Roth avoids the damage to the body.
Roth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roth lands an elbow inside.
Roth effectively controlling the action here.
Ozturk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozturk trying to stall but Roth improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Ozturk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozturk swings wildly with an uppercut but Roth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozturk misses with an elbow over the top.
Ozturk tries to break free but Roth pushes him back against the ropes.
Roth misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Roth as the two fighters clinch.
Roth tries to stall but Ozturk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roth throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozturk.
Ozturk prevents a body shot from Roth.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roth.
Ozturk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozturk backwards.
A short uppercut from Roth.
Roth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roth pushes Ozturk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roth misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hadi Ozturk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roth tests Ozturk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozturk!
Roth throws a right hand that Ozturk ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozturk also avoids with ease.
A big left from Roth misses.
Ozturk connects with a leg kick. Roth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roth throws a body punch but Ozturk moves out of range.
Ozturk takes one to the chin there.
Ozturk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ozturk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roth.
Ozturk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Roth.
A leg kick checked by Roth.
Roth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ozturk under the eye.
Hadi Ozturk is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth is looking to chop away at Ozturk's legs.
Ozturk connects with a solid leg kick.
Roth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ozturk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Roth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth throws a looping overhand right but Ozturk ducks down to avoid it.
Roth throws a leg kick that misses.
Roth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth looks for the body kick but Ozturk saw that one coming.
Ozturk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ozturk pushes Roth away with a front kick.
Ozturk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozturk swats away the attempt to clinch by Roth.
Ozturk tries to work over Roth's front leg with a kick but Roth checks it.
Ozturk lands a leg kick that knocks Roth off balance momentarily.
Roth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Roth.
Ozturk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ozturk duly obliges.
Ozturk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roth 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Ozturk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ozturk connects with an inside leg kick.
Roth throws a big shot that misses.
Roth throws out a loose jab but Ozturk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozturk lands with a kick to the temple. Roth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ozturk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozturk manages to avoid it.
Ozturk scores with a head kick. Roth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ozturk throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Ozturk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozturk moves away.
Roth avoids a kick to the body.
Roth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozturk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hadi Ozturk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ozturk has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hadi Ozturk!
Hadi Ozturk looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Maybe you just got lucky in the first fight Tim Roth, eh?'.
In defeat, Tim Roth stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back stronger next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Mark Addison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Addison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Addison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Luther!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Addison throws a chopping leg kick but Luther manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Addison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Addison misses with a low kick.
Luther lands a nice hook to Addison's body. Addison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luther misses with a kick to the body.
Addison misses with a looping left.
Luther throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luther moves away from the strike by Addison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luther. Addison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Addison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luther cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Mark Addison has been cut.
Luther throws a leg kick
and Addison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Addison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luther swats away the attempt to clinch by Addison.
Luther moves out of range of the body kick from Addison.
Luther sizes up Addison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addison just misses with a punch to the body.
Luther thuds a left hand into Addison's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Luther.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Addison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Addison tries to clinch but Luther is having none of it.
Addison tries to work over Luther's front leg with a kick but Luther checks it.
Addison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Luther checks a low kick from Addison.
A jab lands there for Addison.
Luther needs to keep his hands up - Addison had a free shot at his head there.
Addison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Addison looks for the body kick but Luther saw that one coming.
Addison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Addison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luther doesn't seem bothered though.
Addison drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Luther onto his butt! Luther pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Luther is rocked!
It looks like John Luther has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addison lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Addison.
Luther is still on wobbly legs! Can Addison finish him?
Addison throws a shot from downtown. Luther moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Luther finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Luther finds it's way round the side to connect with Addison's head.
Luther seems to have recovered his senses.
Addison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luther moves away from the strike by Addison.
Addison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luther misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luther thuds a left hand into Addison's body.
Addison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Luther.
Addison walks into a left hand.
Addison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addison misses with a punch on the inside.
Luther lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luther misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Luther throws an elbow but misses.
Luther unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Addison tries a knee to the head but Luther blocks it.
Luther blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Addison should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Addison misses with a hook to the body
and Addison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luther sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luther lands with a right to the head.
Addison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luther blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luther fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Addison off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Addison is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Luther is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). John Luther!
A victorious John Luther thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kid Kamakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rautha Harkonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamakazi comes into the arena with Cooking by the book blaring out of the sound system. Harkonnen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Headstones-Heart of Darkness. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Kamakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkonnen throws a body kick that misses.
Kamakazi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamakazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harkonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harkonnen wants to clinch up but Kamakazi keeps it at a distance.
Kamakazi misses with a hook to the body
and Harkonnen counters with a stiff right hand.
Harkonnen is looking to clinch but Kamakazi is avoiding it.
Harkonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harkonnen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamakazi misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Harkonnen lands but Kamakazi takes it in his stride.
Harkonnen cracks Kamakazi with an open hand slap.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamakazi blocks a head kick by Harkonnen.
Kamakazi misses with a double jab.
Harkonnen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamakazi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick as Harkonnen jumps back.
Kamakazi scoring well with a low kick there.
Harkonnen connects with a body shot that sends Kamakazi's belly button to the back.
Harkonnen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamakazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamakazi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harkonnen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kamakazi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamakazi is looking to clinch but Harkonnen is avoiding it.
Harkonnen walks into a straight right hand from Kamakazi.
Harkonnen connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamakazi.
Harkonnen misses with a head kick.
Kamakazi misses with a wild body shot.
Kamakazi tried to score with a low kick but Harkonnen checks it.
Kamakazi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harkonnen is able to avoid easily.
Harkonnen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamakazi moves away.
The fighters circling - Harkonnen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamakazi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen lands a nice looking body shot.
Harkonnen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamakazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harkonnen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonnen loads up on a big right hand but Kamakazi slips the punch.
Harkonnen moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harkonnen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harkonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamakazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamakazi tries to land a leg kick but Harkonnen saw it coming and moves away.
Kamakazi avoids the head kick by Harkonnen.
Kamakazi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Harkonnen is having none of it.
Kamakazi jabs Harkonnen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick.
Harkonnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkonnen throws a wild body kick that Kamakazi sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Harkonnen lands but Kamakazi takes it in his stride.
Kamakazi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Harkonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamakazi is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harkonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamakazi misses with a body kick.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamakazi throws a leg kick but Harkonnen checks it.
Harkonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamakazi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harkonnen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harkonnen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamakazi throws a front kick that sends Harkonnen stumbling back into the ropes.
Harkonnen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamakazi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harkonnen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamakazi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamakazi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harkonnen blocks the body kick.
Harkonnen wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Kamakazi slams his shin into Harkonnen's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamakazi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick as Harkonnen jumps back.
Kid Kamakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harkonnen swings for the body but Kamakazi moves out of range.
Harkonnen ducks under a wild hook from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi looks for the body kick but Harkonnen saw that one coming.
Kamakazi moves out of range of the body kick.
Harkonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamakazi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harkonnen.
Kamakazi lands a nice looking body kick.
Harkonnen's corner calls for a 1-2. Harkonnen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harkonnen lands a nice shot that snaps Kamakazi's head back.
Harkonnen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harkonnen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harkonnen blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamakazi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamakazi misses with a kick to the body.
Harkonnen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkonnen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harkonnen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Harkonnen lands a right hook to the body.
Kamakazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harkonnen will feel that in the morning.
Harkonnen misses with an uppercut. Kamakazi saw that one coming.
Harkonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamakazi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kamakazi ducks under a wild hook from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen throws a push kick but Kamakazi slaps the foot to one side.
Harkonnen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamakazi.
Kamakazi thuds a left hand into Harkonnen's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kamakazi 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 Harkonnen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harkonnen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harkonnen fails to land with a series of punches.
Harkonnen misses with a straight right.
Harkonnen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Feyd Rautha Harkonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Harkonnen moves out of range as Kamakazi throws a body kick.
Harkonnen thows a body kick. Kamakazi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Harkonnen.
Harkonnen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamakazi manages to avoid it.
Harkonnen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamakazi's head.
Crunch! Harkonnen slams his shin into Kamakazi's torso.
Kamakazi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harkonnen checks it well.
Harkonnen scores with a push kick.
Harkonnen tries to clinch up but Kamakazi circles away and keeps his distance.
Harkonnen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamakazi is just out of range.
Kamakazi tries to clinch but Harkonnen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamakazi staying out of range there.
Kamakazi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kamakazi throws a looping overhand right but Harkonnen ducks down to avoid it.
Kamakazi digs a good hook to Harkonnen's body.
Kamakazi misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkonnen has Kamakazi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kamakazi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harkonnen's elbow.
Harkonnen misses with a knee strike.
Kamakazi working aggressively here.
Kamakazi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kamakazi tries to throw a body punch but Harkonnen avoids it by throwing Kamakazi back against the ropes.
Kid Kamakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harkonnen tries to break free but Kamakazi pushes him back against the ropes.
Harkonnen is pushing Kamakazi up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short uppercut from Kamakazi.
Kamakazi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harkonnen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamakazi backwards.
Harkonnen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamakazi throws a push kick but Harkonnen slaps the foot to one side.
Harkonnen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamakazi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kamakazi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harkonnen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamakazi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harkonnen counters with a three punch combo that has Kamakazi backing up. Kamakazi nods at Harkonnen to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Harkonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamakazi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamakazi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harkonnen checks it well.
Harkonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kamakazi.
Harkonnen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamakazi tries to score with a low kick but Harkonnen moves his leg out of the way.
Kamakazi throws a shot from downtown. Harkonnen moves away and avoids it.
Kamakazi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harkonnen will feel that in the morning.
Harkonnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harkonnen blocks the body kick.
Kamakazi looks to throw a body kick
and Harkonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamakazi thinking.
Kamakazi throws out a leg kick but Harkonnen moves out of range and Kamakazi only half commits.
Feyd Rautha Harkonnen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harkonnen misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Harkonnen.
Kamakazi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Feyd Rautha Harkonnen.
I've got Harkonnen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feyd Rautha Harkonnen!
During a confident post fight interview, Feyd Rautha Harkonnen 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Hematoma Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joakim-Antrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joakim-Antrim has chosen زنده بمانی، as his entrance music. Hematoma Hominick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Joakim-Antrim's chin.
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157 lbs
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joakim-Antrim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick slips a jab from Joakim-Antrim.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joakim-Antrim digs a good body shot into Hominick's ribs.
Hominick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joakim-Antrim manages to avoid it.
Hominick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joakim-Antrim.
Joakim-Antrim changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Billy Joakim-Antrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joakim-Antrim misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hominick to counter with a crisp jab.
Joakim-Antrim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hominick takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hominick fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hominick loads up on a big right hand but Joakim-Antrim slips the punch.
Joakim-Antrim slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joakim-Antrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hominick scores with the left hand. Joakim-Antrim knows he should have avoided that one.
Hominick bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hominick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joakim-Antrim lands with a nice body punch.
Hominick misses with a few strikes there.
Joakim-Antrim throws an overhand right that lands on Hominick's shoulder, as Hominick tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick has Joakim-Antrim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hominick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hominick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hominick throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hominick as Joakim-Antrim tries to tie him up.
Hominick keeps control of Joakim-Antrim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Joakim-Antrim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joakim-Antrim tries to throw a body punch but Hominick avoids it by throwing Joakim-Antrim back against the ropes.
Joakim-Antrim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joakim-Antrim takes a shot to the head.
Hominick pushes Joakim-Antrim back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Joakim-Antrim.
Hominick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joakim-Antrim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hominick backwards.
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
Joakim-Antrim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hominick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joakim-Antrim can turn it around.
Hominick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joakim-Antrim scores with a shoulder strike.
Joakim-Antrim has had enough of the clinch but Hominick keeps him there for the moment.
Joakim-Antrim manages to break the clinch.
Hominick takes one on the button.
Joakim-Antrim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hominick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hominick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hominick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joakim-Antrim throws a lazy right hand but Hominick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joakim-Antrim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Joakim-Antrim dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Joakim-Antrim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Joakim-Antrim. Those never looked like landing.
Hominick finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hominick lands with a straight right. Joakim-Antrim didn't see that one coming.
Hominick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim punishes Hominick's body with a nice straight punch.
Joakim-Antrim moves out of range of the strikes.
Joakim-Antrim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billy Joakim-Antrim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joakim-Antrim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hominick throws a hook but Joakim-Antrim avoids it easily.
Hominick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hominick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joakim-Antrim throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joakim-Antrim was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim throws out a loose jab but Hominick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joakim-Antrim moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joakim-Antrim is looking to slow Hominick down with leg kicks.
Hominick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joakim-Antrim checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hominick closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Joakim-Antrim crashing to the mat! Joakim-Antrim uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
It looks like Billy Joakim-Antrim has been cut.
Hominick moves out of range as Joakim-Antrim throws a body kick.
Hominick tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joakim-Antrim slips a straight right by Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hominick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joakim-Antrim scores with a jab. Hominick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hominick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joakim-Antrim looks to land a combination. Hominick sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
Joakim-Antrim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hominick rushes Joakim-Antrim and presses him up against the ropes.
Hominick gets through Joakim-Antrim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hominick trying to land knees to the body.
Hominick lands a left hand.
Hominick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Hominick on the inside.
Joakim-Antrim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hominick landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hominick blocks an uppercut.
Hominick lands a hook that snaps the head of Joakim-Antrim backwards.
Joakim-Antrim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Joakim-Antrim gets through Hominick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hominick scores with a shot to the side of Joakim-Antrim's head.
Hominick working aggressively here.
Joakim-Antrim is pushing Hominick up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joakim-Antrim thuds a left hand into Hominick's body.
Joakim-Antrim misses with a head kick.
Joakim-Antrim's corner calls for a 1-2. Joakim-Antrim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hominick staggers Joakim-Antrim with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Joakim-Antrim looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Joakim-Antrim is rocked!
Joakim-Antrim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joakim-Antrim is still on wobbly legs! Can Hominick finish him?
Joakim-Antrim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joakim-Antrim seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hominick blocks a jab.
Hominick lands with a right hand.
Hominick throws a body punch but Joakim-Antrim moves out of range.
Hominick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joakim-Antrim circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joakim-Antrim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hominick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hominick misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joakim-Antrim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hominick is just out of range.
Joakim-Antrim throws a body shot but no joy.
Hematoma Hominick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joakim-Antrim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joakim-Antrim has Hominick up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hominick working aggressively here.
Joakim-Antrim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hominicks head.
Joakim-Antrim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick throws a punch but it's blocked by Joakim-Antrim.
Joakim-Antrim blocks an uppercut.
Hominick blocks a body shot from Joakim-Antrim.
Hominick digs a right hand underneath Joakim-Antrim's ribcage. Joakim-Antrim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hominick scores with a shot to the side of Joakim-Antrim's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hominick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joakim-Antrim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joakim-Antrim throws a punch but it's blocked by Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim tries to circle away but Hominick has him pinned against the ropes.
Joakim-Antrim tries to circle away but Hominick has him pinned against the ropes.
Joakim-Antrim stalling in the clinch but Hominick improves position.
Joakim-Antrim breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hominick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joakim-Antrim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hominick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joakim-Antrim throws a hook to the side of Hominick's head but Hominick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danga de danga de dang - Hominick scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hominick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick takes that one, having scored the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joakim-Antrim slips under a jab from Hominick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hominick.
Joakim-Antrim misses with a few strikes there.
Joakim-Antrim looks to score with a jab to the body but Hominick is just out of range.
Hominick clips Joakim-Antrim with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Joakim-Antrim a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Joakim-Antrim takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
Joakim-Antrim drops his guard momentarily, allowing Hominick to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Joakim-Antrim! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Hominick takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hematoma Hominick!
Hematoma Hominick is the new featherweight champion!
Billy Joakim-Antrim was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm pretty sure my boots need to be moving in synch with my feet right now.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dark Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Amadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amadi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tupac - Out On Bail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Amadi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Amadi circles away.
Killer looks to land a combination but Amadi avoids it well.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amadi.
We've been told by Killer's head coaches at Beauty School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Killer lands a jab to the head.
Amadi tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amadi tries to circle away but Killer has him pinned against the ropes.
Amadi tries to break free but Killer pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Amadi blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadi has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
Amadi lands a nice shot to the body.
Amadi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer wants to clinch.
Killer slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Amadi. That snapped Killer's head back.
Killer tries to clinch but Amadi is having none of it.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amadi.
Amadi throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Amadi misses with a body shot.
Amadi throws the left hand but Killer avoids the punch easily.
Killer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Amadi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amadi.
Killer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Killer blocks a jab.
Killer lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Amadi pushes him off.
Killer throws a right hand that Amadi ducks under and follows up with a left that Amadi also avoids with ease.
Amadi loads up on a big right hand but Killer slips the punch.
Amadi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killer on the side of the head.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadi.
Killer wants to clinch up but Amadi keeps it at a distance.
Killer wants to clinch up but Amadi keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer wants to clinch up but Amadi keeps it at a distance.
Amadi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killer pushes Amadi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Amadi breaks from the clinch.
Killer is looking to clinch but Amadi is avoiding it.
Killer wants to clinch
and Amadi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Dark Killer has been cut.
Amadi misses with the combination.
Killer tries to clinch but Amadi is having none of it.
Killer moves out of range of the leg kick from Amadi.
Amadi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killer.
Amadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Amadi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Amadi controls his hands.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amadi backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Amadi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Killer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Amadi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer pushes Amadi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Killer avoiding damage.
Amadi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Amadi's efforts to push away.
Amadi is trying to force a seperation but Killer has the dominant position.
Amadi can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amadi blocks an uppercut.
Amadi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amadi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Amadi in a clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amadi backwards.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Amadi avoids it by throwing Killer back against the ropes.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Amadi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Amadi misses.
Amadi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amadi throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Joseph Amadi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Amadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer checks a low kick from Amadi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amadi tries to work over Killer's front leg with a kick but Killer checks it.
Killer throws a shot to the body.
Killer wants to clinch.
Amadi circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amadi throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Amadi in a clinch.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Amadi gets an underhook and turns Killer into the ropes.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Amadi.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Amadi wants to get back to striking at distance but Killer won't allow it.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Amadi gets an underhook and turns Killer into the ropes.
Amadi misses with a punch to the body.
Amadi is trying to break the clinch but Killer has him pressed against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Amadi pushes Killer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Amadi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer stalling against the ropes.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer misses with some punches.
Killer keeps control of Amadi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dark Killer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Killer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Killer tries to move into range but Amadi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Amadi lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Killer coming out on top.
Amadi throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer tries to clinch there but Amadi circles away.
Killer avoids the body shot from Amadi.
Amadi throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Killer pushes Amadi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Amadi can't break the clinch.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Amadi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Amadi can turn it around.
Killer tries to stall but Amadi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dark Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amadi missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amadi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Amadi in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Dark Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amadi manages to break the clinch.
Killer clinches.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Amadi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Amadi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amadi misses with some punches.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Amadis head.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Amadi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Amadi backwards.
Amadi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Killer scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amadi misses with a straight left.
Killer tries to clinch but Amadi moves out of range.
Amadi misses the shot to the body.
Amadi throws a right and a left that Killer avoids nicely.
Killer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killer is looking to clinch but Amadi is avoiding it.
Killer rushes Amadi and presses him up against the ropes.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
Killer manages to break the clinch.
Killer moves out of range as Amadi strikes.
Amadi circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Amadi under the eye.
Killer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Amadi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer moves into range and clinches up with Amadi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dark Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Killer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dark Killer!
A victorious Dark Killer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sexy Julian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Zalachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian comes to the ring accompanied by Right Said Fred - I'm too Sexy. Zalachenko has chosen Fistfull of Credit Cards 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sexy Julian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Zalachenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalachenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Julian.
Zalachenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Julian.
Zalachenko lands a head shot.
Julian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zalachenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zalachenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Julian's head.
Julian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sexy Julian has been cut.
Zalachenko 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.
Zalachenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Julian at a distance.
Julian is breathing heavily.
Boom! Zalachenko lands a massive head kick that sends Julian crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Zalachenko is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Alexander Zalachenko!
Alexander Zalachenko took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am pleased and shocked to have won this fight! Hope I can have some more big fights here in Tokyo.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tak Sin Thanarat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Ciosek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Tak Sin Thanarat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Zbigniew Ciosek!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thanarat throws a leg kick but Ciosek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thanarat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciosek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ciosek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thanarat, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ciosek wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Come on Thanarat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thanarat crunches a lovely knee into Ciosek's ribcage.
Thanarat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thanarat breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Ciosek 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Thanarat.
It looks like Zbigniew Ciosek has been cut.
Ciosek checks a leg kick.
Thanarat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ciosek's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thanarat. That's going to slow Ciosek down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ciosek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thanarat counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thanarat.
Thanarat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ciosek.
Thanarat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thanarat prevents a body shot from Ciosek.
Thanarat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thanarat managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thanarat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ciosek throws a series of punches but Thanarat moves out of range.
Tak Sin Thanarat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thanarat lands with a straight right. Ciosek didn't see that one coming.
Thanarat lands a head shot.
Thanarat dips to his left and cracks Ciosek with an uppercut!
Ciosek throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ciosek's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thanarat throws a sloppy head kick and Ciosek moves out of range easily.
Thanarat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ciosek tries to keep at a distance but Thanarat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thanarat.
That has opened up Zbigniew Ciosek's cut even more.
Thanarat slowing the pace effectively.
Thanarat lands a knee to the head.
Thanarat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thanarat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciosek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thanarat scores with a shot to the side of Ciosek's head.
Thanarat managing to block the knees to the body from Ciosek.
Thanarat stalling the fight.
Ciosek managing to block the knees to the body from Thanarat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek'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.
Ciosek tries a low kick but Thanarat avoids it.
Thanarat closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ciosek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thanarat.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thanarat throws a body shot but no joy.
Thanarat lands a leg kick that knocks Ciosek off balance momentarily.
Ciosek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thanarat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zbigniew Ciosek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch but Thanarat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciosek is looking to clinch.
Ciosek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thanarat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ciosek moves out of range of the body kick.
Thanarat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ciosek takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciosek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thanarat's hands.
Thanarat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ciosek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thanarat.
Ciosek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thanarat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thanarat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thanarat misses with a knee to the head.
Tak Sin Thanarat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanarat stalling in the clinch but Ciosek improves position.
Thanarat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ciosek has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thanarat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ciosek looking to slow down the pace here.
Ciosek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thanarat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thanarat.
Thanarat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The cut above Zbigniew Ciosek's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thanarat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Ciosek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thanarat.
Ciosek trying to control the position but instead, Thanarat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ciosek into the ropes.
Ciosek takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciosek trying to land knees to the body.
Ciosek wants to break free but Thanarat has control.
Thanarat lands an uppercut.
Zbigniew Ciosek's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Thanarat is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ciosek as Thanarat tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tak Sin Thanarat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zbigniew Ciosek's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Thanarat misses
and Ciosek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tak Sin Thanarat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thanarat throws a leg kick
letting Ciosek counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Thanarat - just one landing.
Ciosek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ciosek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ciosek throws a hook but Thanarat avoids it easily.
Thanarat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thanarat scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciosek should have avoided that one.
Thanarat avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanarat throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ciosek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thanarat stuns Ciosek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tak Sin Thanarat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thanarat throws an off balance right hand
and Ciosek counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thanarat.
Ciosek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanarat moves into range and clinches up with Ciosek.
Ciosek is trying to maintain a safe position but Thanarat gets an underhook and turns Ciosek into the ropes.
Thanarat lands a good knee to the midsection. Ciosek won't want to take too many of those.
Thanarat taking a breather.
Thanarat connects with a knee to the head.
Ciosek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thanarat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ciosek tries to work over Thanarat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciosek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thanarat avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ciosek misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciosek takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zbigniew Ciosek's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tak Sin Thanarat!
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