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Legacy K1 : Tyson vs Lowler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
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Cuts easily
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Nelson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Nelson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Andre Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Nelson tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Vargas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andre Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Vargas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vargas throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson jabs at Vargas's body.
Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Vargas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Vargas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Nelson is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Vargas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
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!
Nelson cracks the inside of Vargas's front leg.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Vargas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vargas backs up against the ropes.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
Andre Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
As Vargas looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo bu Vargas just gets out of the way.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andre Vargas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
As Vargas looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo bu Vargas just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Vargas.
Well Vargas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Andre Vargas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahushi Signuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasahushi Signuwa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kasahushi Signuwa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost misses with a few strikes there.
Signuwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Signuwa tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoost avoids the damage to the body.
Hoost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Signuwa is keeping busy.
Hoost missing with knees to the body.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Signuwa rushes Hoost and presses him up against the ropes.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signuwa gets a clinch.
Hoost is looking to break free of the clinch but Signuwa has double underhooks.
Signuwa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoosts head.
A shot in the inside from Signuwa.
Signuwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Signuwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoost misses with a body shot.
Hoost gets tackled into the ropes by Signuwa. Signuwa maintains the clinch.
Hoost working aggressively here.
Hoost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Signuwa avoids it.
Hoost tries a knee to the head but Signuwa blocks it.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost gets tackled into the ropes by Signuwa. Signuwa maintains the clinch.
Signuwa looking to stall.
Hoost tries to break free but Signuwa pushes him back against the ropes.
Hoost is trying to break the clinch but Signuwa is controlling him.
Hoost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Signuwa is keeping busy.
Hoost is looking to break free of the clinch but Signuwa has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Signuwa is keeping busy.
Hoost could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoost throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Signuwa blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoost can't break the clinch.
Hoost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Signuwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Signuwa jabs Hoost right on the nose. Hoost blinks but takes it well.
Hoost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Signuwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Signuwa ducks under a wild hook from Hoost.
Signuwa tries to counter with a clinch but Hoost shakes him off and moves away.
Signuwa instigates a clinch.
Hoost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahushi Signuwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Signuwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Signuwa closes the distance and clinches.
Signuwa has Hoost pressed against the ropes.
Signuwa manages to break the clinch.
Signuwa moves into the clinch.
Hoost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hoost is trying to force a seperation but Signuwa has the dominant position.
Hoost manages to break the clinch.
Hoost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost tries to bum rush Signuwa with a series of wild strikes but Signuwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Signuwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Signuwa tries to land a leg kick but Hoost saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hoost does no damage.
As Hoost backs off Signuwa throws a huge counter combo but Hoost manages to avoid it all.
Signuwa throws a leg kick but Hoost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hoost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Signuwa forces Hoost back against the ropes and clinches.
Signuwa tries to stall but Hoost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kasahushi Signuwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Signuwa clinches up against the ropes.
Signuwa avoids the elbow strike from Hoost, against the ropes.
Hoost has had enough of the clinch but Signuwa keeps him there for the moment.
Hoost wants to break free but Signuwa has control.
Signuwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoost trying to control the position but instead, Signuwa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoost into the ropes.
Hoost is trying to break the clinch but Signuwa is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Signuwa is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Signuwa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Signuwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoost wants to clinch up but Signuwa keeps it at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Signuwa.
Hoost tries to close the distance and clinch but Signuwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Signuwa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoost, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hoost misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Signuwa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hoost's efforts to push away.
Signuwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoost wants to clinch up but Signuwa keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahushi Signuwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Signuwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Signuwa.
Hoost tries to counter by clinching up but Signuwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Hoost looks to clinch
and Signuwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hoost misses with the combination.
Signuwa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoost avoids a wild elbow strike from Signuwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost working hard to break the clinch.
Hoost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kasahushi Signuwa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Signuwa taking a breather.
Signuwa breaks the clinch.
Ernesto Hoost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hoost.
Hoost tries to clinch up.
Signuwa clinches with his opponent.
Hoost is trying to break free.
Hoost is trying to break the clinch but Signuwa has him pressed against the ropes.
Hoost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Signuwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hoost.
Signuwa moves into the clinch.
Hoost letting Signuwa take a breather here.
Hoost is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoost tries to break free but Signuwa pushes him back against the ropes.
Signuwa manages to break the clinch.
Hoost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoost throws a combination that misses
and Signuwa counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Hoost to the mat! Signuwa runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Hoost is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
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!
Signuwa moves into the clinch successfully.
Signuwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoost is looking to clinch but Signuwa is avoiding it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Signuwa moves into range and clinches up with Hoost.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Signuwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ernesto Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasahushi Signuwa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoost is rocked!
Signuwa breaks from the clinch.
Hoost gets tackled into the ropes by Signuwa. Signuwa maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasahushi Signuwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Signuwa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasahushi Signuwa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mijain Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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154 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
Counter fighter
Very strong
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mijain Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Couture there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Couture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lopez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez checks a low kick from Couture.
Lopez checks a low kick from Couture.
Couture throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Couture throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Couture avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Couture checks the leg kick.
Couture seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Couture. That's going to slow Lopez down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that 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.
Couture throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Couture.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws a low kick but Couture moves out of range easily.
Couture tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randy Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez throws a leg kick that misses.
Couture appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Couture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Couture attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Couture throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Couture.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Couture dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Couture.
Lopez throws a low kick but Couture avoids it.
Couture appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture misses with a leg kick.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez tries to land a leg kick but Couture saw it coming and moves away.
Couture is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Lopez is looking to chop away at Couture's legs.
Couture tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lopez manages to circle out of the way.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Couture misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Lopez misses.
Couture is looking to counter the offense by Lopez and move into the clinch.
Mijain Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy Couture is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez throws a leg kick
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Lopez will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Couture showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Couture has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Couture!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Galvao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
186 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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31
300 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Santos!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a head kick but Galvao moves out of range.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Galvao moved out of range nicely.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Galvao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Galvao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Galvao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galvao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Galvao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Galvao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Galvao throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Galvao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Santos misses.
Galvao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
As Santos backs away, Galvao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Galvao counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos looks winded!
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick
and before Santos can reset, Galvao rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Santos is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Santos backs away, Galvao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Santos.
Galvao went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
As Santos looks to move away, Galvao throws a big counter combo bu Santos just gets out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Galvao.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Galvao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Galvao counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
As Santos looks to move away, Galvao throws a big counter combo bu Santos just gets out of the way.
Andre Galvao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Galvao should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's time! Back to the action!
Galvao checks a low kick from Santos.
As Santos backs away, Galvao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Galvao moves away.
Galvao tried to counter with a leg kick but Santos avoided it.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galvao circles away quickly and effectively.
Galvao half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Santos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Galvao slips under a jab from Santos.
Santos misses with a leg kick.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Galvao feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Galvao blocks a head kick by Santos.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvao is looking for a counter combo.
Santos is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao dodges the punch combination from Santos.
As Santos looks to move away, Galvao throws a big counter combo bu Santos just gets out of the way.
Galvao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Galvao slips a jab from Santos.
Galvao seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Santos looks to move away, Galvao throws a big counter combo bu Santos just gets out of the way.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Galvao moves out of range easily.
Santos throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Galvao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Galvao blocks a jab.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos tries to bum rush Galvao with a series of wild strikes but Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galvao counters with a series of strikes. Santos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Galvao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santos looks to land a combination but Galvao avoids it well.
Galvao fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santos just manages to avoid it.
Santos misses with a body kick.
It looked like Galvao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Santos misses.
Galvao looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Galvao moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos throws a push kick but Galvao slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Galvao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos throws a jab but it's blocked by Galvao.
It looked like Galvao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos misses with a combination
and Galvao counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Antonio Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galvao slips a straight right by Santos.
Galvao is looking for a counter combo.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Santos backs away, Galvao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santos throws a lazy head kick
and Galvao counters with a three punch combo that has Santos backing up. Santos nods at Galvao to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galvao counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Santos falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andre Galvao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ramon Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Dillashaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
153 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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22
147 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Intelligent
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramon Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Dillashaw!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Dekkers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dekkers clinches up with Dillashaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dillashaw working hard to break the clinch.
Dekkers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dillashaw has him pressed against the ropes.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Dekkers clinches up against the ropes.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Dillashaw tries to circle away but Dekkers has him pinned against the ropes.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dekkers as he checks the leg kick.
Dillashaw tries to clinch up but Dekkers circles away and keeps his distance.
Dillashaw tries to clinch there but Dekkers circles away.
Dekkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dekkers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dillashaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kyle Dillashaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers rushes Dillashaw and presses him up against the ropes.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dillashaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Dillashaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dekkers scores with a three punch combo!
Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Dillashaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dekkers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Dekkers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dekkers prevents Dillashaw from breaking the clinch.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dekkers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dillashaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dillashaw tries to clinch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dekkers clinches.
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!
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Dillashaw is controlling the position.
Dillashaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dekkers is keeping busy.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to control the position but instead, Dillashaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dekkers into the ropes.
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! Dekkers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Dillashaw in a clinch.
Dekkers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillashaw can do to turn this around?
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dekkers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dillashaw misses with a body punch.
Dekkers is trying to break the clinch but Dillashaw has him pressed against the ropes.
Dekkers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Dekkers taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dekkers has Dillashaw pressed against the ropes, preventing Dillashaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dekkers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillashaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Dekkers circles away.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillashaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers counters with a nice body kick.
Dekkers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillashaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw darts in trying to clinch
and Dekkers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dekkers keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillashaw throws a low kick but Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillashaw trying to stall but Dekkers improves his position.
Dekkers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dekkers trying to stall but Dillashaw improves his position.
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillashaw throws a low kick but Dekkers moves out of range easily.
Dekkers clinches up with Dillashaw and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dillashaw tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing Dillashaw back against the ropes.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Dillashaw is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dillashaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Dillashaw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dillashaw wants to break free but Dekkers has control.
Dillashaw is trying to push Dekkers away but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ramon Dekkers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dekkers is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillashaw gets an underhook and turns Dekkers into the ropes.
Dillashaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dekkers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dillashaw tries to break the clinch but Dekkers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers working hard to break the clinch.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Dillashaw prevents Dekkers from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dekkers lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Dillashaw is controlling the position.
Dekkers has Dillashaw pressed against the ropes, preventing Dillashaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dekkers is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillashaw gets an underhook and turns Dekkers into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramon Dekkers.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Dekkers controlling the action here for a moment.
Dekkers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dillashaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Dillashaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Dekkers has double underhooks.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
Dillashaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dillashaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dekkers has him pressed against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch but Dillashaw keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dekkers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Peter Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shynoi Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shynoi Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Aerts pushes him away.
Aerts throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Aerts tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aerts wants to clinch up but Aoki keeps it at a distance.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Aerts pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Aerts pushes him away.
Aerts throws a combination that misses
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Aerts looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts letting Aoki take a breather here.
Aoki tries to work over Aerts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Aoki.
Aerts looking to slow down the pace here.
Aoki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aerts backwards.
A short body shot lands from Aoki as the two fighters clinch.
Aoki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aerts backwards.
Aoki stalls.
Aerts is trying to stall.
Aoki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aerts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is trying to maintain a safe position but Aoki gets an underhook and turns Aerts into the ropes.
Aoki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aoki stalls.
Aoki taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Aoki.
Aoki scores with a nice hook to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aerts breaks the clinch.
Peter Aerts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aerts throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki counters by clinching up.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shynoi Aoki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aoki wants to counter with a clinch but Aerts pushes him away.
Aerts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aoki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aerts.
Aerts tries to clinch up.
Aoki tries to counter with a clinch but Aerts shakes him off and moves away.
Aerts tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aerts.
Aerts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts misses with a combination
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aoki.
Aoki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aerts or not.
Aerts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch.
Aoki is pushing Aerts up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aoki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aertss head.
Aoki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aoki slows down the pace here.
Aerts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aerts tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aerts misses with a combination
and Aoki counters by clinching up.
Aerts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aoki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aoki holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Aerts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aerts wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aerts fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shynoi Aoki 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! This is the final round!
Aerts misses with a lunging right hand
and Aoki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Aoki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aerts is looking to control Aoki's arms but Aoki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aerts has his back to the ropes.
Aerts trying to control the position but instead, Aoki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aerts into the ropes.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shynoi Aoki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aerts breaks the clinch.
Aerts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Aerts.
Aerts sets himself, and Aoki steps forward looking for the clinch! Aerts avoids it this time.
A head kick by Aerts misses
and Aoki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts breaks the clinch.
Aerts is looking to land body kicks.
Aerts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aoki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Peter Aerts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aerts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aerts misses with a combination
and Aoki counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aoki pushes Aerts back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aoki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aoki displaying some good clinch control by pressing Aerts up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aoki.
Aoki is struggling to control the position.
Aerts taking a breather.
Aerts manages to break the clinch.
Aerts misses with a body shot
and Aoki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aoki leaning against his opponent.
Aerts letting Aoki take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A body shot lands from Aoki.
Peter Aerts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shynoi Aoki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aerts breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shynoi Aoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aoki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shynoi Aoki!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Filipovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
World class boxer
Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stifler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Filipovic dodges the punch combination from Stifler .
Filipovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stifler counters with a stiff right hand.
Stifler lands the left hand.
Filipovic tries to clinch up but Stifler circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stifler .
Filipovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stifler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Filipovic's head backwards.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Stifler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stifler throwing a counter right hand but Filipovic manages to avoid it.
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
Stifler lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stifler to score with a decent uppercut.
Filipovic darts in and clinches Stifler up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stifler blocking some punches.
Stifler lands with a right to the head.
Filipovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stifler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Filipovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Filipovic fails to land.
Stifler gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stifler .
Filipovic trying to land knees to the body.
Stifler lands with a light punch inside.
Filipovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stifler digs a right hand into Filipovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Filipovic's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Stifler .
Stifler lands with a light punch inside.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but Stifler blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stifler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stifler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Stifler for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A right handed body shot lands from Stifler .
Filipovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stifler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stifler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stifler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Still in the clinch, Stifler scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Stifler .
Filipovic tries a body shot but Stifler blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filipovic tries to clinch
enabling Stifler to counter with a crisp jab.
Filipovic drops his hands momentarily and Stifler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stifler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around?
Filipovic is looking to clinch.
As Filipovic looks to move away, Stifler throws a big counter combo bu Filipovic just gets out of the way.
Steve Stifler is winning the standup battle so far.
Stifler lands with a nice combination. Filipovic backs away looking to recover.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stifler counter with a right hand.
Stifler 's corner calls for a 1-2. Stifler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Filipovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stifler tests Filipovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Stifler to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic tries to clinch up.
Filipovic wants to clinch up but Stifler keeps it at a distance.
Filipovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stifler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stifler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stifler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stifler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Filipovic has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Stifler .
Stifler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Filipovic on the side of the head.
Filipovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Stifler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stifler scores with a punch to the head.
Filipovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Stifler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Stifler blocks a head kick by Filipovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler scores with a nice strike.
Filipovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Stifler is just out of range.
Stifler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stifler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Filipovic.
Stifler lands a really nice looking cross but Filipovic seems unphased.
Filipovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stifler .
Filipovic wants to clinch but Stifler slips to the side
and Stifler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filipovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filipovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stifler scores with a sloppy right hand. Filipovic should have avoided that one.
Stifler clinches up against the ropes.
Filipovic misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filipovic misses with a body punch.
Filipovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right from Stifler .
A right hand to the body from Stifler .
Stifler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stifler dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stifler clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Filipovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stifler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filipovic or not.
Stifler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stifler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Filipovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stifler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stifler cracks Filipovic with a nice body shot.
Filipovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stifler lands a hook that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
A short right from Stifler on the inside.
Filipovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Filipovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stifler .
Stifler lands a nice shot to the body.
Filipovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stifler scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic tries to throw a body punch but Stifler avoids it by throwing Filipovic back against the ropes.
Stifler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler lands a body shot.
Filipovic misses with a knee to the head.
Stifler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Stifler .
Stifler lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Stifler - that landed with a thud.
Stifler lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stifler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stifler scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Stifler .
Stifler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Filipovic or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Stifler .
Stifler lands with a right to the head.
Stifler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steve Stifler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Filipovic backwards.
Steve Stifler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stifler .
Filipovic can't find room to land a body shot as Stifler controls the action.
Filipovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stifler lands a nice uppercut.
Stifler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stifler gets through Filipovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stifler cracks Filipovic with a nice body shot.
Stifler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right from Stifler on the inside.
Stifler presses Filipovic against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hook to the body lands for Stifler .
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stifler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stifler has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stifler !
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Lowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson comes to the ring accompanied by Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song. Mac Tyson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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38
312 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
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300 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Tyson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Lowler!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowler throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jimmy Lowler has been cut.
Lowler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lowler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tyson.
Lowler misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Lowler to the mat, face first! Tyson goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Lowler is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Lowler throws a lazy head kick
and Tyson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Lowler walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Lowler is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mac Tyson!
Mac Tyson retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Mac Tyson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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