Dynasty 243 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sakke Somali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfa Uros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Somali might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sakke - Oonhan Suomalainen. Uros has chosen Dirty Diana as his entrance music. Sakke Somali had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Somali
vs
Uros

183 cm
36
180 lbs
21 - 11 - 1

182 cm
36
178 lbs
28 - 17 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakke Somali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alfa Uros!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Uros moves into the clinch successfully.
Uros scores with a knee to the head.
Somali lands an elbow just above Uros 's eye.
Uros is trying to break the clinch but Somali is controlling him.
Uros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somali gets through Uros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uros blocking some punches.
Somali throws a head punch that misses.
Somali struggles to land a body shot inside as Uros controls his hands.
Uros tries to throw a body punch but Somali avoids it by throwing Uros back against the ropes.
Somali keeps control of Uros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Somali throws a knee to the head but misses.

Uros manages to break the clinch.
Somali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uros. That did some damage!
Uros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Somali lands with a hook. Uros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Uros takes the fight into the clinch.
Uros misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Somali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Uros breaks the clinch.

Uros takes the fight into the clinch.

Uros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Somali has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.

Uros rushes Somali and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Somali.
Uros takes an elbow to the forehead.
Uros stalling in the clinch but Somali improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Somali.
Uros blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Uros misses with a punch on the inside.
Somali tries to land knees in the clinch but Uros avoids the damage to the body.
Uros has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Somali seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uros can turn it around.
Somali has Uros pressed against the ropes, preventing Uros from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Somali blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uros misses with a short punch on the inside.

Uros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Uros gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Uros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somali tests Uros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Uros has closed the distance and engaged Somali in a clinch.
Uros is trying to break the clinch but Somali has him pressed against the ropes.
Uros avoiding damage as Somali throws knees to the body.
Uros using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Somali has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Uros prevents a body shot from Somali.
Uros is trying to break the clinch but Somali has him pressed against the ropes.
Uros dodges an elbow strike from Somali.
Uros throws a punch but it's blocked by Somali.
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 Sakke Somali will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Uros gets a clinch.
Uros lands a shoulder strike.
Somali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uros.
Uros connects with a nasty looking knee right to Somali's face.
Uros blocking some punches.
Somali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Somali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uros has had enough of the clinch but Somali keeps him there for the moment.
Uros is trying to break the clinch but Somali is controlling him.
Alfa Uros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Somali working Uros over with knees to the body.
Somali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uros backwards.
Somali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Uros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Somali makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Somali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uros lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Uros is breathing heavily.
Somali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uros blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somali lands an elbow that stopped Uros in his tracks for a moment.
Somali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee is keeping an eye on Somali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Uros managing to block the knees to the body from Somali.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
Somali lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somali.
Knees in the clinch landing for Somali.
Somali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uros is defending well for now.
Somali lands a nice elbow.
Somali lands a hook that snaps the head of Uros backwards.

Uros is rocked!
Somali tries a knee to the head but Uros blocks it.
Uros is still on wobbly legs! Can Somali finish him?
Somali tries a body shot but Uros blocks it.
Nice body punch from Somali - that landed with a thud.
Somali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Uros's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uros seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somali misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somali.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Somali is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uros is defending well for now.
Somali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uros can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Somali just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uros's brow.
Somali is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
Somali lands an uppercut.
Uros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somali lands a left hand.
Somali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Somali lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somali swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somali missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sakke Somali dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Somali clinches up against the ropes.
Uros trying to stall but Somali improves his position.
A short uppercut from Somali.
Somali lands a nice elbow.
Somali keeps control of Uros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Somali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uros backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Uros.
Somali tries to land knees in the clinch but Uros avoids the damage to the body.
Somali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uross head.
Somali pushes Uros back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somali gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Uros is looking to control Somali's arms but Somali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uros has his back to the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Somali using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uros has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Somali lands an elbow just above Uros 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uros misses with some punches.
Somali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uros prevents a body shot from Somali.
Somali presses Uros against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Somali.
Uros looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Somali tries to work over Uros's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uros wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uros avoiding damage as Somali throws knees to the body.
Somali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Uros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somali looking to throw knees to the head but Uros is blocking nicely.
Uros is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Somali.
Uros is trying to break the clinch but Somali is controlling him.
Uros misses with a punch on the inside.
Somali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uros.
Somali holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Somali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Somali creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uros's defenses.
Somali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Somali lands an elbow inside that Uros shrugs off.
Uros takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Somali lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Uros avoids the elbow strike from Somali, against the ropes.
Uros tries to circle away but Somali has him pinned against the ropes.
Uros tries to land a knee to the head but Somali blocks with his arms.
Somali throws an elbow but it misses.
Uros wants to get back to striking at distance but Somali won't allow it.
Uros tries to land a knee to the head but Somali blocks with his arms.
Uros tries to circle away but Somali has him pinned against the ropes.
Somali scores with a nice hook to the head.
Somali is controlling Uros's neck. Somali unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Uros goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sakke Somali!
Sakke Somali spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Clinton Chaos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Matthysse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaos comes into the arena with The Who - Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Chaos
vs
Matthysse

169 cm
39
147 lbs
27 - 15 - 2

174 cm
24
147 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 27 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Clinton Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Matthysse!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Matthysse misses with a body shot.
Matthysse takes one to the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthysse is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
Chaos lands with a right to the head.
Chaos digs a right hand underneath Matthysse's ribcage. Matthysse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Matthysse tries a body shot but Chaos blocks it.
Chaos stalling in the clinch but Matthysse improves position.
Chaos blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Chaos - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Matthysse.
Chaos prevents Matthysse from breaking the clinch.
Chaos lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaos.
Matthysse scores with a shot to the side of Chaos's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Matthysse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Matthysse misses.
Matthysse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Chaos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthysse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chaos slips under a jab from Matthysse.
Lucas Matthysse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthysse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chaos throws out the jab.
Matthysse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthysse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chaos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthysse tests Chaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chaos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matthysse looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Matthysse throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
Matthysse misses with a hook.
Matthysse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaos moves away.
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaos takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Matthysse misses.
Matthysse ducks under a wild hook from Chaos.
Matthysse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chaos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthysse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaos momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Matthysse.
Matthysse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthysse misses with a wild body shot.
Matthysse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chaos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chaos throws a shot from downtown. Matthysse moves away and avoids it.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Matthysse.
Chaos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Chaos finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthysse misses the target.
Chaos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthysse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chaos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthysse misses with a hook. Chaos ducked under it nicely.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Matthysse.
Matthysse misses with a lunging right hand
and Chaos counters with an inside leg kick.
Matthysse misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthysse, as that shot connected.
Matthysse misses with a wild body shot.
Lucas Matthysse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos throws a nice looking combination but Matthysse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthysse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matthysse connects with a body shot.
Chaos misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthysse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chaos's hands.
Matthysse tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chaos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaos defending well as Matthysse loads up on a big left hand.
Matthysse connects with a right hand. Chaos shakes it off.
Matthysse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chaos counters with a big head kick but Matthysse shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaos misses with a body kick.
Matthysse throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range.
Matthysse throws a jab when Chaos was well out of range.
Matthysse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
Matthysse misses the shot to the body.
Chaos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Matthysse. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthysse slips a straight right by Chaos.
Chaos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chaos lands with a slapping head kick.

Matthysse is rocked!
Chaos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matthysse is still on wobbly legs! Can Chaos finish him?
Matthysse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaos was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthysse.
Matthysse seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Chaos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthysse wants to clinch up but Chaos keeps it at a distance.
Matthysse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chaos rather than just go for the knockout.
Matthysse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthysse fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse lands an overhand right.
Matthysse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaos manages to avoid it.
Matthysse bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chaos's head.
Chaos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Matthysse lands with a cross.
Matthysse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chaos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chaos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthysse's head.
Chaos lands a jab to the head.
Matthysse doesn't manage to clinch there - Chaos circles away.
Chaos slips a jab from Matthysse.
Chaos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Matthysse darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthysse takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
Matthysse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matthysse connects with a single shot there.
Matthysse avoids the body shot from Chaos.
Matthysse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chaos counters with an outside leg kick.

Matthysse clinches up against the ropes.
Come on Chaos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Chaos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthysse is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matthysse misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthysse. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthysse misses with a body shot.
Matthysse avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthysse blocks a jab.
Matthysse misses with an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a body punch

and Matthysse counters by clinching up.
Chaos can't find room to land a body shot as Matthysse controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chaos.
Matthysse can't find room to land a body shot as Chaos controls the action.
Matthysse pushes Chaos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthysse wants to break free but Chaos has control.
Chaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthysse controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Chaos breaks the clinch.
Matthysse misses with a looping right.
Matthysse scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matthysse connects with a body shot.
Matthysse blocks a head kick by Chaos.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Matthysse is out of range.
Chaos blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Matthysse.
Chaos throws the left hand but Matthysse avoids the punch easily.
Matthysse looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaos is just out of range.
Matthysse loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthysse. Chaos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthysse lands with a good body shot.
Chaos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthysse throws a hook to the side of Chaos's head but Chaos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthysse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matthysse connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaos momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos avoids the body shot from Matthysse.
Matthysse misses with a looping left.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matthysse throws a body punch but Chaos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Matthysse dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Chaos lands a head kick that bluckles Matthysse and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Chaos no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Chaos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matthysse wants to clinch.
Chaos looks to land a right hand but Matthysse moved out of range.
Matthysse blocks a head kick by Chaos.
Matthysse throws a series of strikes that have Chaos backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthysse throws a one two combo.
Chaos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matthysse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaos staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthysse throws a body shot but no joy.
Chaos misses with a combination

and Matthysse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Matthysse.
Clinton Chaos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Matthysse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Matthysse struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaos controls his hands.
Matthysse has had enough of the clinch but Chaos keeps him there for the moment.

Chaos manages to break the clinch.
Matthysse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaos connects with an inside leg kick.
Chaos pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Matthysse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chaos, pushing him back against the ropes.

Matthysse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthysse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthysse.
Matthysse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chaos finds it's way round the side to connect with Matthysse's head.
Matthysse lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Matthysse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Matthysse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthysse is trying to force a seperation but Chaos has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Matthysse.
Matthysse blocks an uppercut.

Matthysse breaks the clinch.
Matthysse loads up on a big right hand but Chaos slips the punch.
Matthysse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chaos lands a right and a left and another right! Matthysse goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clinton Chaos!
Clinton Chaos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vo Nguyen Giap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giap has chosen Beach Party Vietnam as his entrance music. Vo Nguyen Giap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chavez
vs
Nguyen Giap

179 cm
43
155 lbs
33 - 18 - 0

177 cm
32
158 lbs
22 - 19 - 2

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miguel Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vo Nguyen Giap!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giap tries to clinch but Chavez is having none of it.
Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Giap.

Chavez rushes Giap and presses him up against the ropes.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Giap looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Giap is blocking nicely.
Giap misses with an elbow over the top.
Giap misses with a punch on the inside.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Giap takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Giap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giap 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.
Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Giap.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Giap escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chavez closes the distance and clinches.

Giap manages to break the clinch.
Giap misses with a hook to the body
and Chavez counters with a left and a right that stings Giap.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Giap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Giap takes the fight into the clinch.
Chavez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Giap wants to stall.
Giap missing with knees to the body.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.

Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Giap has Chavez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Giap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chavez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giap backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Giap blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Giap lands a good knee to the midsection. Chavez won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Giap's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giap takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Giap counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giap avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Giap checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Giap wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.

Giap moves into the clinch.
Giap lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Giap tries a knee to the head but Chavez blocks it.
A short right from Giap on the inside.
Giap wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giap. Giap circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giap moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Jab, jab by Chavez - just one landing.
Giap tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giap can do to turn this around?
Chavez misses the jab.
Giap fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chavez 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 Giap has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giap and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Giap tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Giap wants to clinch but Chavez slips to the side
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Giap checks it.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.

Chavez clinches.
Chavez trying to stall but Giap improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giap can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chavez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez crunches a lovely knee into Giap's ribcage.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giap.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Giap uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giap avoids it.
Chavez trying to stall but Giap improves his position.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Giap just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chavez's brow.
Giap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Giap avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez working hard to break the clinch.
Giap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Giap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giap.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giap.
Chavez trying to land knees to the body.
Giap tries to land knees in the clinch but Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Giap misses with the head strike.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Chavez blocks a body shot from Giap.
Giap blocks a body shot from Chavez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giap on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miguel Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Giap.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chavez as Giap tries to tie him up.
Chavez lands a knee to the head.
Giap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Giap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Giap has him pressed against the ropes.
Giap is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Giap avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Giap misses with the head strike.
Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Giap.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giap.
Nice elbow from Chavez.
Giap tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Giap blocks a body shot from Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Giap wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Giap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Giap is looking to clinch but Chavez is avoiding it.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Giap moves his leg out of the way.
Giap tries to clinch

and Chavez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chavez.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Giap blocks it.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Giap is blocking nicely.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Giap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Giap using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Giap avoiding damage as Chavez throws knees to the body.
Chavez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Giap's face.
Giap creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Giap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giap.
Giap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Giap stalling.
Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Giap.
Good body shot from Giap.
Giap wants to stall.
Giap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez tries to land knees in the clinch but Giap avoids the damage to the body.
Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chavez lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chavez.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giap.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Giap is blocking nicely.
Giap goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Giap is blocking nicely.
Chavez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
Giap lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Chavez tries to break the clinch but Giap is controlling the position.
Giap throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Giap.
Giap lands a nice uppercut.
Giap lands an elbow inside.
Giap is working Chavez over against the ropes.
Giap throws an elbow but it misses.
Giap lands with a right to the head.
Chavez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Giap in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Giap lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Miguel Chavez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Giap moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
Giap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giap wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Giap throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Giap's hands.
Chavez is looking to chop away at Giap's legs.
Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Giap wants to clinch up but Chavez keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Giap backwards.
Giap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but Giap blocks with his arms.
Giap lands with a light punch inside.
Chavez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giap is keeping busy.
Giap is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Giap lands a knee to the head.

Chavez is rocked!
Giap stalling against the ropes.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Giap tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the ropes.
Giap lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Giap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chavez unloads a knee to the mid-section. Giap lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chavez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Giap is defending well for now.
Giap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Chavez seems to have got his legs back now.
Giap tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Giap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez is looking to slow Giap down with leg kicks.
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Giap takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Giap moves in looking to clinch but Chavez pushes him off.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Giap tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Giap tries to clinch there but Chavez circles away.

Giap closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giap lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chavez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Giap throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Giap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez had his way with Vo Nguyen Giap in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Giap blocks a jab.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chavez lands with a hook. Giap tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Giap drives through and clinches with Chavez against the ropes.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Chavez wants to stall.

Giap manages to break the clinch.

Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giap pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Chavez looking to throw knees to the head but Giap is blocking nicely.
Giap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Giap.
Giap is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giap managing to block the knees to the body from Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Giap fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Giap.

Giap breaks from the clinch.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Giap moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Giap moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chavez tries a knee to the head but Giap blocks it.
Giap gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Giap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Giap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Giap throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Giap uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Giap.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Giap with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giap presses Chavez against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Giap has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.
Chavez missing with knees to the body.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Giap cracks Chavez with a nice body shot.
Vo Nguyen Giap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Giap.
Chavez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Giap avoids it.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giap.
Giap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Giap lands a right hand.
Giap throws a punch but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vo Nguyen Giap.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Chavez!
Our winner, Miguel Chavez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Daemon Blackfyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackfyre comes to the ring accompanied by Mojo So Dope. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Blackfyre
vs
Smirnov

191 cm
27
136 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

173 cm
32
144 lbs
28 - 17 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daemon Blackfyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfyre lands with a straight right. Smirnov didn't see that one coming.
Blackfyre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smirnov's hands.
Smirnov thumps Blackfyre with a low kick.
Blackfyre throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Blackfyre.
Smirnov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov misses with an uppercut.
Blackfyre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Smirnov.
Smirnov cracks Blackfyre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackfyre throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackfyre's sensitive parts.
Daemon Blackfyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackfyre blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov moves in looking to clinch but Blackfyre pushes him off.
Smirnov misses with the combination.
Blackfyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smirnov.
Smirnov punishes Blackfyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackfyre misses with a body shot.
Smirnov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Smirnov has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov slows down the pace here.
Smirnov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackfyre is keeping busy.
Blackfyre throws an elbow that misses.
Blackfyre lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackfyre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blackfyre lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Smirnov.
Blackfyre lands with a left to the head.
Blackfyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackfyre prevents Smirnov from breaking the clinch.
Smirnov lands with a light punch inside.
Blackfyre lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smirnov.
Blackfyre lands a nice uppercut.
Smirnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackfyre backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackfyre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackfyre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackfyre throws an elbow that misses.
Smirnov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smirnov blocks a body shot from Blackfyre.
Smirnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Smirnov.
Blackfyre tries a body shot but Smirnov blocks it.
Blackfyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smirnov lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackfyre tries to work over Smirnov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smirnov.

It looks like Daemon Blackfyre has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smirnov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smirnov is trying to stall.
Smirnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blackfyre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov blocks an uppercut.
Smirnov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blackfyre's defenses.
Blackfyre throws a head punch that misses.
Blackfyre misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Smirnov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daemon Blackfyre's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Smirnov misses with an uppercut. Blackfyre saw that one coming.
Blackfyre just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackfyre lands with a nice combination. Smirnov backs away looking to recover.
Smirnov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blackfyre tests Smirnov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blackfyre misses with a hook
and Blackfyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackfyre throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackfyre loads up on a big right hand but Smirnov slips the punch.
Blackfyre connects with a high kick.

Smirnov is rocked!
Smirnov throws a nice looking combination but Blackfyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackfyre swats away the attempt to clinch by Smirnov.
Blackfyre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smirnov throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Blackfyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Smirnov is just out of range.
Blackfyre misses with a right hand
and Smirnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Blackfyre is rocked!
Smirnov looks to land a left hand but Blackfyre moved out of range nicely.
Oh Blackfyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alexander Smirnov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackfyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blackfyre blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Blackfyre.
Blackfyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smirnov throws out the jab.
Blackfyre staying out of range there.
Blackfyre walks straight into a big right, left combination from Smirnov and drops to the floor! Oh, he's out cold! He's out cold! Wow, that finish was brutal! Congratulations to Smirnov as he moves his way up the rankings!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kosmo Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubo Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kramer comes to the ring accompanied by O Jerry ....or is it Sherry....no matter its by Journey. Lard has chosen I'm Fat as his entrance music. Tubo Lard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kramer
vs
Lard

225 cm
36
210 lbs
26 - 15 - 2

197 cm
34
223 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

World class MT
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

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 26 - 15 - 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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubo Lard!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kramer takes a swing at Lard's ribcage but misses.
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 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Lard.

Kramer rushes Lard and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lard tries to land knees in the clinch but Kramer avoids the damage to the body.
Lard can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Lard avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Kramer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lard's elbow.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Lard blocks with his arms.
A short left from Lard.

Lard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kramer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kramer throws a body kick that misses.

Kramer clinches.
Lard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Lard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lard 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.
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!
Lard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lard avoids it.
Kramer misses with a knee to the head.
Lard misses with some punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kramer obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer presses Lard against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kramer can't find room to land a body shot as Lard controls the action.
Kramer connects with a knee to the head.

Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer tries to clinch but Lard moves out of range.
Kramer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kosmo Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lard dodges the punch combination from Kramer.

Kramer clinches up with Lard and pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Lard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Lard 's eye.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lard blocks an uppercut.

Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kramer throws a leg kick which misses Lard's front leg but catches the back leg as Lard tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kramer.

Kramer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lard throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kramer lands with a light punch inside.
Kramer avoids the elbow strike from Lard, against the ropes.
Kramer tries to throw a body punch but Lard avoids it by throwing Kramer back against the ropes.
Lard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lard.
Kramer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lard blocks the elbow strike.
Kramer throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lard.
Lard throws an elbow but it misses.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
Lard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kramer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmo Kramer dominated that round.
That's time! Kramer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lard misses with a kick to the body.
Kramer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lard lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Kramer misses.
Kramer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kramer has time to react.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Lard moves out of range.
Lard tries to work over Kramer's front leg with a kick but Kramer checks it.

Kramer clinches.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kramer lands an elbow inside that Lard shrugs off.
Lard lands a hook that snaps the head of Kramer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lard avoids the elbow strike from Kramer, against the ropes.
Lard keeps control of Kramer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kramer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lard digs a right hand into Kramer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kramer's gas tank.
Lard misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kramer has him pressed against the ropes.
Kramer tries to land a knee to the head but Lard blocks with his arms.
Lard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kramer blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lard misses with a punch to the body.
Lard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kramer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kramer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lard's brow.
Kramer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kramer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Kramer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Lard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kramer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kramer throws an elbow but misses.
Lard takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Kramer tries to clinch up.
Lard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kramer is out of range.

Lard clinches with his opponent.
Lard gets through Kramer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lard has a couple of punches blocked by Kramer.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lard.
Kramer throws an elbow that misses.
Lard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kramer avoids it.
Lard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Kramer.
Kramer misses with a knee strike.
Lard working aggressively here.
Kramer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lard blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Kosmo Kramer will probably get the nod.
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.

Lard throws a leg kick but Kramer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kramer tries a head kick but it misses.
Lard misses with a leg kick
and Kramer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kramer blocks a head kick by Lard.
Lard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lard looks to land a body kick but Kramer moved away.
Kramer avoids the head kick by Lard.
Lard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Kramer.
Kosmo Kramer is winning the standup battle so far.
Lard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Kramer connects with a looping right hand.
Lard cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Lard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kramer moves in looking to clinch but Lard pushes him off.
Kramer throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick misses from Lard.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lard.
Kosmo Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries to clinch there but Lard circles away.
Kramer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kramer walks into a straight right hand from Lard.
Lard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kramer.
Nice body kick there by Lard.
Kramer misses with a kick to the body.
Kramer scores with the left hand. Lard knows he should have avoided that one.
Lard loads up on a big right hand but Kramer slips the punch.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lard tries to work over Kramer's front leg with a kick but Kramer checks it.
Kramer moves forwards but Lard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kramer misses with a left hand
and Lard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lard throws a chopping leg kick but Kramer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kramer is looking to land body kicks.
Lard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kramer looks to land a left hand but Lard moved out of range nicely.
Lard feints and then cracks Kramer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kramer down.
Lard lands with a thumping leg kick.

Kramer pushes Lard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kramer landing knees to the head.
Lard avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Lard misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Kramer.
Lard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kramer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kramer lands an elbow that stopped Lard in his tracks for a moment.
Kramer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lard's efforts to push away.

Lard manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kramer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tubo Lard really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kramer checks a leg kick.
Kramer checks a leg kick.
Kramer misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Kramer.

Kramer moves into the clinch successfully.
Kramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kramer.

Kramer breaks the clinch.
Lard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lard lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer ducks under a wild hook from Lard.
Kramer cracks Lard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
It looks like Kramer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kramer slips a straight right by Lard.
Kramer throws a head kick that Lard semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer throws a jab when Lard was well out of range.
Kramer throws out a leg kick but Lard moves out of range and Kramer only half commits.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Lard is avoiding it.
Kramer lands with a slapping head kick.

Lard is rocked!

Kramer takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Kramer.
Kramer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Lard on the inside.
Lard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
Kramer avoids a wild elbow strike from Lard.
Lard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lard prevents a body shot from Kramer.
Lard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kramer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kramer obliges.
Lard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kramer lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Lard misses with the head strike.
Kramer keeps control of Lard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Kramer breaks from the clinch.
Lard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Lard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lard can't break the clinch.
Kramer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kramer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kramer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lard misses with a body punch.
Kramer prevents a body shot from Lard.
Kramer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lard.
Lard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kramer lands a knee to the body.
Kramer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lard backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosmo Kramer had his way with Tubo Lard in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tubo Lard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kramer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lard swats away the attempt to clinch by Kramer.
Kramer throws a nice looking combination but Lard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lard misses with a low kick as Kramer jumps back.
Kramer looks to land a right hand but Lard moved out of range.
Kramer throws a hook to the side of Lard's head but Lard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kramer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lard momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lard.

Kramer pushes Lard up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kosmo Kramer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Lard.
Kramer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kramer lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lard tries to land a knee to the head but Kramer blocks with his arms.
Kramer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kramer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lard.
Kramer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kramer lands an elbow just above Lard 's eye.
Lard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Lard avoiding damage as Kramer throws knees to the body.
Kramer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lard tries to break free but Kramer pushes him back against the ropes.
Lard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lard crunches a lovely knee into Kramer's ribcage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lard gets through Kramer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lard.

Lard breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kramer misses with a series of wild punches.
Lard connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lard lands a leg kick that knocks Kramer off balance momentarily.
Lard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kramer needs to keep his hands up - Lard had a free shot at his head there.
Lard throws a jab when Kramer was well out of range.
Kramer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Kramer has closed the distance and engaged Lard in a clinch.
Lard can't find room to land a body shot as Kramer controls the action.
Kramer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lard struggles to land a body shot inside as Kramer controls his hands.
Lard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lard swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lard lands an elbow inside that Kramer shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kramer.
Lard blocks an elbow strike.
Kramer avoids the elbow strike from Lard, against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tubo Lard.
I think Kramer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kosmo Kramer!
Post fight, Kosmo Kramer stared into the camera 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'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ten Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominick Rivaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Red Gym might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eye of the Tiger. Rivaldi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Joker's Wild kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Red Gym
vs
Rivaldi

190 cm
36
201 lbs
25 - 20 - 4

180 cm
40
191 lbs
32 - 17 - 3

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 25 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Ten Red Gym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dominick Rivaldi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Gym misses with a double jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rivaldi.
Red Gym scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rivaldi connects with the punch.
Red Gym throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rivaldi, right into the meat.
Rivaldi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Red Gym with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivaldi lands with a straight right. Red Gym didn't see that one coming.
Rivaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Red Gym thuds a left hand into Rivaldi's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Rivaldi closes the distance and clinches.
We've been informed that Rivaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rivaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Red Gym.
Red Gym wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivaldi has him pressed against the ropes.
Rivaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Red Gym lands an uppercut.
Red Gym wants to break free but Rivaldi has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym tries to circle away but Rivaldi has him pinned against the ropes.
Red Gym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivaldi won't allow it.
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Gym controls his hands.
Rivaldi has Red Gym pressed against the ropes, preventing Red Gym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red Gym tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Red Gym takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rivaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Red Gym.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rivaldi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym looking to slow down the pace here.
Red Gym tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rivaldi lands a right hand.
Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Red Gym.
A shot in the inside from Rivaldi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Red Gym controls his hands.
Red Gym looking to stall.
Rivaldi misses with the head strike.
Red Gym lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Red Gym blocking some punches.
Rivaldi misses with some punches.
Rivaldi pushes Red Gym back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Rivaldi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Red Gym's corner calls for a 1-2. Red Gym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Red Gym swings for the body but Rivaldi moves out of range.
Rivaldi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red Gym slips under a jab.
Rivaldi walks into a straight right hand from Red Gym.
Rivaldi lands a jab.

Rivaldi has closed the distance and engaged Red Gym in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivaldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Red Gym is trying to break free.
Rivaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Red Gym.

Red Gym manages to break the clinch.

Rivaldi gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi scores with a shot to the side of Red Gym's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivaldi backwards.
Rivaldi lands a left hand.
Red Gym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Rivaldi.
Dominick Rivaldi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Rivaldi.
Red Gym tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Red Gym is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivaldi is keeping busy.
Rivaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivaldi misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Red Gym has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rivaldi is working Red Gym over against the ropes.
Rivaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Gym stalling in the clinch but Rivaldi improves position.
Red Gym throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivaldis head.
Rivaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
Rivaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi pushes Red Gym back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Red Gym.
A shot in the inside from Rivaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym blocking some punches.
Rivaldi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Rivaldi as the two fighters clinch.
Rivaldi tries to throw a body punch but Red Gym avoids it by throwing Rivaldi back against the ropes.
A short right from Rivaldi.
Red Gym trying to control the position but instead, Rivaldi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Red Gym into the ropes.
Rivaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Rivaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Red Gym throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Red Gym throws a lazy right hand but Rivaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Red Gym throws a low kick but Rivaldi moves out of range easily.
Red Gym misses with a low kick.
Rivaldi ducks under a wild hook from Red Gym.
A big right from Red Gym misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Red Gym.
Rivaldi misses with an uppercut.
Rivaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Rivaldi ducks under a wild hook from Red Gym.
Red Gym throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rivaldi tries to score with a low kick but Red Gym moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lunges at Red Gym with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Red Gym's hand.
Red Gym fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Red Gym circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red Gym scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Rivaldi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Gym takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivaldi. Red Gym does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Red Gym prevents a body shot from Rivaldi.
A body shot lands from Rivaldi.
Red Gym is trying to break the clinch but Rivaldi is controlling him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivaldi is leaning against Red Gym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Red Gym looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rivaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivaldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivaldi misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rivaldi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym tries a body shot but Rivaldi blocks it.
Red Gym tries to break free but Rivaldi pushes him back against the ropes.
Red Gym stalling in the clinch but Rivaldi improves position.
Rivaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Red Gym or not.
Red Gym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike.
Rivaldi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Red Gym backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Rivaldi really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rivaldi tries to clinch but Red Gym moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Red Gym darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Red Gym tries a head kick but it misses.
Red Gym lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivaldi's head.
Rivaldi blocks a head kick by Red Gym.
Good work by Red Gym as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi blocks a leg kick.
Red Gym moves away from the strike by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ten Red Gym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivaldi takes one to the chin there.
Rivaldi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Red Gym blocks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Red Gym.
Rivaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Gym.
Rivaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Red Gym throws a right hand that Rivaldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rivaldi also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivaldi throws a front kick aimed at Red Gym's knee but Red Gym avoids it well.
Red Gym blocks a leg kick.
Red Gym connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Red Gym misses with a wild combination.

Red Gym tries to keep at a distance but Rivaldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rivaldi lands a left hand.
Rivaldi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Rivaldi fails to land.
Red Gym stalling in the clinch but Rivaldi improves position.
Rivaldi works on Red Gym's body with a couple of short punches.
Rivaldi tries to work over Red Gym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Rivaldi on the inside.
Rivaldi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rivaldi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Red Gym tries to break the clinch but Rivaldi is controlling the position.
Rivaldi gets through Red Gym's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rivaldi fails to land.
Red Gym is trying to break the clinch but Rivaldi has him pressed against the ropes.
Red Gym tries to break free but Rivaldi pushes him back against the ropes.
Red Gym blocks an uppercut.
Rivaldi is working Red Gym over against the ropes.
Rivaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Red Gym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Rivaldi dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rivaldi looks to land a body kick but Red Gym moved away.
A slow jab from Red Gym misses its intended target.
Red Gym slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Rivaldi lands.
Red Gym on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rivaldi. Rivaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Rivaldi misses with a low kick.
Rivaldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Red Gym.
Red Gym throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ten Red Gym is winning the standup battle so far.
Red Gym displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rivaldi throws out the jab.
Rivaldi tries to clinch there but Red Gym circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Rivaldi. That snapped Red Gym's head back.
Rivaldi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Red Gym is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Rivaldi has Red Gym up against the ropes in a clinch.
Red Gym tries to break the clinch but Rivaldi is controlling the position.
Rivaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rivaldi lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Red Gym's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Rivaldi rushes Red Gym and presses him up against the ropes.
Rivaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Red Gym controls the action.
Rivaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Rivaldi working aggressively here.
Ten Red Gym has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivaldi lands with a light punch inside.
Rivaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Red Gym.
Red Gym blocks a body shot from Rivaldi.
Rivaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Red Gym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivaldi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Gym is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rivaldi is keeping busy.

Red Gym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Gym jabs Rivaldi right on the nose. Rivaldi blinks but takes it well.
Red Gym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rivaldi scores with a leg kick.
Red Gym throws a chopping leg kick but Rivaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rivaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rivaldi thumps Red Gym with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Red Gym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Red Gym misses with a left hand

and Rivaldi moves into the clinch.
Red Gym throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivaldi.
Rivaldi lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rivaldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Rivaldi.
Red Gym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivaldi is leaning against Red Gym and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rivaldi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivaldi scores with a shot to the side of Red Gym's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Rivaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivaldi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Rivaldi!
During a confident post fight interview, Dominick Rivaldi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ten Red Gym stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream comes into the arena with One Night In Space blaring out of the sound system. Modric has chosen Snoop Dogg - Poor Young Dave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dream
vs
Modric

188 cm
39
194 lbs
23 - 9 - 2

180 cm
33
184 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing + 70% laundry

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 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tangerine Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Modric!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Modric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Modric.
Modric avoids the body shot from Dream.
Dream looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Modric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Modric.
Dream scores with a jab to the head.
Modric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Modric moves forwards but Dream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Modric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Modric thuds his shin into the meat of Dream's side.
Dream throws a big shot that misses.
Modric misses with a low kick.
Dream checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Modric.
Modric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Modric connects with an inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Modric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Modric throws an overhand right that lands on Dream's shoulder, as Dream tries to avoid the shot.

Modric tries to keep at a distance but Dream has taken the fight into the clinch.
Modric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Modric's coach down at GreatWall MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Modric's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Modric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Modric throws a head punch that misses.
Modric working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Modric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream pushes off an throws an elbow but Modric leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.

Modric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dream looks to land a body kick but Modric moved away.
Dream connects with a looping right hand.
Dream takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Modric lands a head kick. Dream smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Tangerine Dream has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Modric looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Modric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Modric loads up on a big right hand but Dream slips the punch.
Dream blocks a low kick nicely.
Modric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream thuds a left hand into Modric's body.
Dream throws a head kick that misses.
Dream feints a jab promting Modric to slip. Dream then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Modric slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dream with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Modric to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Modric will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Modric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
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 Tangerine Dream will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tangerine Dream's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dream defending well as Modric loads up on a big left hand.
Modric throws a chopping leg kick but Dream manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dream misses with a low kick as Modric jumps back.
Dream punishes Modric's body with a nice straight punch.
Modric throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Modric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Modric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Modric.
Modric lands a right hook to the body.
Modric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dream checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Modric circles away from the clinch attempt
and Modric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dream has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Modric finds it's way round the side to connect with Dream's head.
A big left from Dream misses.
Dream looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric scores with a jab.
Modric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dream lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good work by Modric as he checks the leg kick.
Dream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Modric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dream moves out of range as Modric strikes.
Dream tries to work over Modric's front leg with a kick but Modric checks it.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dream wants to clinch
and Modric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dream is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dream looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Modric scores with a nice head shot.
Modric swings widly with a right hand
and Dream counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream scores with a push kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream moves in looking to clinch but Modric pushes him off.
Dream tries to move into range but Modric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Modric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Modric staying out of range there.
Dream misses with a body shot.
Dream tries to clinch there but Modric circles away.
Dream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Modric makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dream throws a hook to the side of Modric's head but Modric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Modric throws a low kick but Dream avoids it.
Luka Modric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Modric misses with a wild body shot.
Dream misses with a double jab.
Modric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Dream lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luka Modric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tangerine Dream's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Modric ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
Modric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Modric checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Modric connects with a body shot.
Dream misses with a double jab.
Modric's corner calls for a 1-2. Modric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Modric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dream.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Modric.
Dream has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Modric.
Modric tries to land a front kick but Dream steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream throws a leg kick but Modric sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Modric jabs Dream right on the nose. Dream blinks but takes it well.
Jab, jab by Modric - just one landing.
Dream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modric takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric connects with a leg kick. Dream looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Modric gets tackled into the ropes by Dream. Dream maintains the clinch.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Modric.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Modric blocking some punches.

Dream manages to break the clinch.
Modric throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Modric throws a low kick but Dream avoids it.
Good exchange - Dream coming out on top.
Dream listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Dream has managed to clinch.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dream.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dream.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Modric manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Dream.
Modric circles away from the clinch attempt
and Modric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dream takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dream scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Modric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tangerine Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dream lands a glancing blow to the side of Modric's head.
Modric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modric misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Dream.
Dream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Modric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tangerine Dream did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tangerine Dream'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.

Dream throws a body shot but no joy.
Modric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dream counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dream thumps Modric with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dream.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Modric misses with a low kick.
Dream lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dream looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Modric was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream catches Modric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dream connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Modric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dream scores with a head kick.
Dream blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Modric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dream.
Modric misses with a looping left.
Modric moves out of range as Dream strikes.
Modric connects with a jab.
Dream moves out of range of the strikes.
Modric misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely.
Dream throws a looping overhand right but Modric ducks down to avoid it.
Dream takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Modric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dream moves away.
Modric takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Dream blocks the leg kick.
Dream moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dream is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Modric tests Dream's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Modric throws a leg kick but Dream checks it.
Modric misses the shot to the body.
Dream scores with a nice body kick.
Modric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Modric misses with an uppercut. Dream saw that one coming.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Modric.
Dream scores with a sloppy right hand. Modric should have avoided that one.
Dream moves in looking to clinch but Modric pushes him off.
Modric fakes the leg kick and cracks Dream in the body.
Dream looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Modric moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dream fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dream misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tangerine Dream had his way with Luka Modric in that round.
The cut man is working on Tangerine Dream's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dream misses with a lunging right hand
and Modric counters with a body kick that stops Dream in his tracks momentarily.
Luka Modric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Modric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Modric misses the jab.
Modric connects with a leg kick. Dream looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Modric takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
Dream takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dream jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dream misses with a body shot.
Dream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream lands with an uppercut that bounces Modric off the ropes and back into range.
Dream moves out of range as Modric strikes.
The fighters circling - Dream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Modric throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream moves in looking to clinch but Modric pushes him off.
Modric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Modric. Beautiful body shot.
Dream tests Modric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Modric.
Modric has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Modric clips Dream 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 Dream a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.

Dream is rocked!
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!
Modric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dream moves away.
Oh Dream is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dream throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dream dodges the punch combination from Modric.
Dream seems to have got his legs back now.
Dream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modric.
Modric 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.
Modric tries a head kick but it misses.
Dream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Modric. Dream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Modric throws a jab but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream wants to clinch
letting Modric counter with a right hand.
Dream ducks under a wild hook from Modric.
Modric connects with a leg kick. Dream looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Modric moves out of range of the leg kick from Dream.
Modric staggers Dream with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Dream 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! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Modric is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luka Modric!
A very excited looking Luka Modric made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

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). 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.

Richtofen
vs
Van Gundy

190 cm
30
195 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

183 cm
33
189 lbs
31 - 9 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Edward Richtofen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richtofen lands a jab.
Richtofen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richtofen. Van Gundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gundy looks to land a body kick but Richtofen moved away.
Van Gundy connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Richtofen finds it's way through Van Gundy's defenses.
A lazy left from Richtofen finds it's target.
Richtofen lands a really nice looking cross but Van Gundy seems unphased.
Van Gundy defending well as Richtofen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Van Gundy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Gundy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Richtofen misses.
Van Gundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Gundy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richtofen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Richtofen looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Gundy is just out of range.
Van Gundy lands a leg kick that knocks Richtofen off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richtofen. Van Gundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richtofen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Gundy under the eye.
Van Gundy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richtofen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Gundy lands a right hook to the body.
Richtofen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richtofen misses the shot to the body.
Richtofen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richtofen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richtofen wants to land a leg kick but Van Gundy is out of range.
Van Gundy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Richtofen as he checks the leg kick.
Richtofen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edward Richtofen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gundy with a jab.
Richtofen throws a shot from downtown. Van Gundy moves away and avoids it.
Van Gundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richtofen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Richtofen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Richtofen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy lands the left hand.
Van Gundy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richtofen misses with a wild body shot.
Richtofen cracks Van Gundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Gundy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Richtofen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Gundy throws a front kick aimed at Richtofen's knee but Richtofen avoids it well.
Richtofen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gundy in his tracks.
Van Gundy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Gundy ducks under a wild hook from Richtofen.
Van Gundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Van Gundy misses.
Van Gundy misses with a body kick.
Richtofen throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gundy.
Richtofen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Van Gundy.
Van Gundy takes one to the side of the head.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richtofen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy lands a head kick. Richtofen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richtofen lands with a good body shot.
Van Gundy throws a hook to the side of Richtofen's head but Richtofen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richtofen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gundy fakes the leg kick and cracks Richtofen in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Gundy.
A telegraphed right hand from Richtofen misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Gundy, right into the meat.
Van Gundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gundy throws a shot from downtown. Richtofen moves away and avoids it.
Van Gundy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richtofen throws out the jab.
Richtofen motions for Van Gundy to come forward. Richtofen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Gundy looks for the body kick but Richtofen saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Richtofen.
Richtofen cracks Van Gundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Gundy tries to clinch up.
Richtofen digs a good body shot into Van Gundy's ribs.
Richtofen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richtofen misses the shot to the body.

That's four 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!
Richtofen takes a swing at Van Gundy's ribcage but misses.
Van Gundy throws a series of punches but Richtofen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richtofen. Van Gundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gundy tests Richtofen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richtofen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richtofen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Gundy. Van Gundy obviously looking to wear him down.
Richtofen throws a solid leg kick but Van Gundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richtofen.
Van Gundy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Edward Richtofen has been cut.
Van Gundy lands a body shot.
Richtofen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Gundy throws a right and a left that Richtofen avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Gundy scores with a jab to the head.

Richtofen is rocked!
Richtofen misses with a right hand
and Van Gundy counters with a low kick, right behind Richtofen 's knee.
Oh Richtofen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richtofen's sensitive parts.
Van Gundy cracks Richtofen with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Richtofen is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Richtofen is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Richtofen could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Stan Van Gundy! Stan Van Gundy retains his middleweight title!
Post fight, Stan Van Gundy stared into the camera and said 'This org is dead, please release me.'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Tyrannosaurus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Tyrannosaurus has chosen MacArthurPark as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sigurdsson
vs
Tyrannosaurus

209 cm
42
275 lbs
31 - 19 - 0

199 cm
28
283 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

World class MT
Good gas tank

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Tyrannosaurus!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrannosaurus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrannosaurus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sigurdsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyrannosaurus connects with a leg kick. Sigurdsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrannosaurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sigurdsson throws the left hand but Tyrannosaurus avoids the punch easily.
Tyrannosaurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sigurdsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyrannosaurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sigurdsson throws out the jab.
Sigurdsson throws a hook to the side of Tyrannosaurus's head but Tyrannosaurus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Sigurdsson scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Tyrannosaurus 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.

It looks like Rex Tyrannosaurus has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrannosaurus slips a jab from Sigurdsson.
Tyrannosaurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sigurdsson checks it well.
Tyrannosaurus connects with a solid leg kick.

Sigurdsson catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Tyrannosaurus stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Tyrannosaurus walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Tyrannosaurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrannosaurus tries a low kick but Sigurdsson avoids it.
We've been informed that Tyrannosaurus 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.
Sigurdsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sigurdsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyrannosaurus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sigurdsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A punch combination from Sigurdsson misses.
Nice body punch from Sigurdsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus throws a push kick but Sigurdsson slaps the foot to one side.
Sigurdsson swings for the body but Tyrannosaurus moves out of range.
Sigurdsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrannosaurus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Sigurdsson catches Tyrannosaurus right on the button with a cross.
Tyrannosaurus stuns Sigurdsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigurdsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrannosaurus slips a jab from Sigurdsson.
Tyrannosaurus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sigurdsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tyrannosaurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Sigurdsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tyrannosaurus. That one must have hurt.
Good shot there by Sigurdsson.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight right.
Sigurdsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyrannosaurus's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrannosaurus.
Sigurdsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyrannosaurus.

Tyrannosaurus is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrannosaurus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sigurdsson connects with a right hand. Tyrannosaurus shakes it off.
Tyrannosaurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigurdsson finish him?
A jab from Sigurdsson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sigurdsson takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Rex Tyrannosaurus was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Rex Tyrannosaurus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A nice inside leg kick there by Tyrannosaurus. That's going to slow Sigurdsson down.
Tyrannosaurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigurdsson scores with a decent looking hook.

Tyrannosaurus is rocked!
Sigurdsson tries to clinch up but Tyrannosaurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Sigurdsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyrannosaurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigurdsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrannosaurus.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight left.

Sigurdsson scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tyrannosaurus to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Sigurdsson away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tyrannosaurus got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Tyrannosaurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Sigurdsson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrannosaurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigurdsson moves out of range of the body kick from Tyrannosaurus.
Tyrannosaurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tyrannosaurus seems to have recovered his senses.
Sigurdsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyrannosaurus is just out of range.
Sigurdsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tyrannosaurus tries to get into range but Sigurdsson steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Tyrannosaurus! 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! Sigurdsson scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sigurdsson!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ej Balingit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shitty Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Balingit
vs
Bill

205 cm
40
290 lbs
43 - 21 - 0

225 cm
36
300 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 43 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ej Balingit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shitty Bill!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Ej Balingit has been cut.
Balingit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bill's head.
Bill tries to land a front kick but Balingit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balingit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balingit takes a swing at Bill's ribcage but misses.

Bill closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Balingit crashing to the mat! Balingit 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!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bill catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Balingit stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Balingit walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!

Balingit is rocked!
Bill avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bill throws a right hand that Balingit ducks under and follows up with a left that Balingit also avoids with ease.
Bill defending well as Balingit loads up on a big left hand.
Balingit tries to clinch but Bill moves out of range.
Bill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Bill cracks Balingit with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Balingit get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Balingit looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Balingit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Balingit clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balingit tries to land knees in the clinch but Bill avoids the damage to the body.
Balingit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bill's efforts to push away.

Bill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Balingit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Balingit closes the distance and clinches.
Bill throws a head punch that misses.
Bill misses with a punch on the inside.

Bill breaks from the clinch.

Bill tries to keep at a distance but Balingit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Balingit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balingit misses with the head strike.
Balingit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Balingit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Balingit.
A shot in the inside from Bill.

Ej Balingit's cut is getting worse.
Balingit with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bill wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bill has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bill throws an elbow but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balingit takes a swing at Bill's ribcage but misses.
Balingit avoids the head kick by Bill.
Bill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balingit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Balingit walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Bill and drops face first to the floor! Balingit's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Balingit in no position to continue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Shitty Bill!
Shitty Bill gave a mention to VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).