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NACF 20- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Barney Rumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deacon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumble comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun . Deacon Frost is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 cm
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266 lbs
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248 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine
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World class MT
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Deacon Frost! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rumble lands the left hand. Deacon Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rumble cracks the inside of Frost's front leg. Rumble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut. Frost tried to score with a low kick but Rumble checks it. Some bone on bone action there as Rumble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Rumble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rumble tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Frost is able to avoid easily. Rumble throws a head kick that misses. Rumble throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Frost cracks the inside of Rumble's front leg. Rumble throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've been informed that Frost 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. Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Rumble misses. A combination from Frost does no damage. Rumble swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost only half commits to the counter leg kick. Rumble throws a big shot that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rumble connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Rumble swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost misses with a looping right. Rumble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost throws a leg kick but Rumble sees it coming and checks it nicely. Rumble throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it. Frost throws a hook but Rumble avoids it easily. Rumble gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rumble. Rumble throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head. Frost loads up on a big right hand but Rumble slips the punch. Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost 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. Rumble connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Rumble moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frost works the jab nicely. Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rumble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost tests Rumble's chin there with a solid looking shot. Frost slips under a jab. Rumble's jab looks to have found its range, popping Frost under the eye. Frost looks to land a body kick but Rumble moved away. Frost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble throws a low kick but it's checked well by Frost. A big right from Frost misses. Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Rumble motions for Frost to come forward. Rumble throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Nice uppercut there from Frost. Rumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost. Rumble thuds his right hand into Frost's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rumble throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick. Frost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rumble throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rumble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A lazy left from Frost finds it's target. Frost looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rumble takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rumble on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Frost lands a head shot. Rumble takes a swing at Frost's ribcage but misses. Frost misses with a body kick. Frost moves out of range of the strikes. Frost misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming. Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Frost misses with a body kick. Rumble throws a leg kick and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. This has been an exciting period of action! A clash of legs there as Rumble blocks the low kick. A jab from Frost misses. A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost misses with a kick to the body.
Rumble throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rumble connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Frost's hands. Frost scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Frost tests Rumble's chin there with a solid looking shot. Crunch! Rumble slams his shin into Frost's torso. Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rumble connects with a crisp jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Frost. That's going to slow Rumble down. Frost throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rumble blocks a head kick by Frost.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rumble, right into the meat.
Frost scores with a head kick. Rumble tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Rumble is looking to land body kicks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Frost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Frost throws out a loose jab but Rumble uses good head movement to avoid it. Rumble misses with a straight right. Frost throws a hook but Rumble blocks it. Frost throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rumble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Rumble swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rumble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost. Frost ducks under a wild hook from Rumble. Frost feints a counter leg kick. Frost missing with a left hand there. Rumble was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rumble scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Deacon Frost seems to be getting the better of the standup. Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rumble is out of range and Frost settles back down. Rumble missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Frost throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem. Rumble throws a leg kick and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Frost throws a shot from downtown. Rumble moves away and avoids it. A jab from Frost misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Frost. A jab lands there for Frost. Rumble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rumble lands a head shot. Rumble throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range. Rumble looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rumble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Frost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble. Rumble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost. Rumble will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frost shapes to counter with a head kick. Nice defenses there by Frost. Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A big left from Frost misses. A swing and a miss from Frost. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Frost. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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! Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range. Rumble turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rumble throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rumble lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rumble missing with a left hand there. Frost was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rumble tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it. Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Frost checks a low kick from Rumble. A cross from Frost lands.
Barney Rumble's cut is getting worse. Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost misses with a hook. Rumble ducked under it nicely. Nice shot lands for Frost. Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Frost feints a counter leg kick. Rumble takes one on the button. Frost fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rumble is out of range. Rumble misses with a looping right. Rumble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rumble lands with a nice body punch. Frost blocks a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Rumble. Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rumble in his tracks. Frost feints and then cracks Rumble's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rumble down. The fighters circling - Rumble throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost throws a big counter head kick but Rumble avoids it with no problem. Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rumble has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Frost looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range. Rumble keeps Frost at a distance using the push kick. Frost throws a hook but Rumble avoids it easily. Frost misses with a left hand and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Rumble's head back.
Rumble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumble's calf. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost scores with the left hand. Rumble knows he should have avoided that one. Rumble misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rumble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost. Frost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Frost cracks Rumble with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Rumble uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frost has time to react. A big left from Frost misses. Frost slips under a jab from Rumble. Frost follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Rumble off balance momentarily. Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rumble.
Rumble is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frost. Frost scores with a punch to the head. Rumble tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Frost sizes up Rumble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rumble lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Frost throws a leg kick and Rumble counters with a nice leg kick. Rumble takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deacon Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Barney Rumble's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Frost looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range. Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Rumble. It looked like Rumble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Frost. The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Frost blocks a head kick by Rumble.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rumble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Rumble. A swing and a miss from Frost. Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rumble misses the shot to the body. Rumble slips under a jab from Frost. Frost throws the left hand but Rumble avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost lands with a nice body kick. Frost throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Frost misses with a straight right. Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Rumble there. Rumble tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it. Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Frost misses with a low kick as Rumble jumps back. Rumble catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Rumble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost. Rumble is looking to chop away at Frost's legs. Frost misses with a straight right. Rumble throws an overhand right that lands on Frost's shoulder, as Frost tries to avoid the shot. Frost misses the jab. Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head. The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Frost lands with a hook. Rumble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rumble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Frost throws an off balance right hand
and Rumble counters with an inside leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Frost 's head but he takes it in his stride. A solid leg kick lands there for Frost.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frost misses with a straight right. This has been an exciting period of action! Frost avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Frost steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Rumble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it. Rumble staying out of range there. Frost's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A slow jab from Frost misses its intended target. Rumble scores with a one two! Frost had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Rumble goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rumble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Frost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Frost loads up on a big right hand but Rumble slips the punch. Rumble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rumble lands a jab to the nose. Rumble moves out of range of the strikes. Rumble with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Frost slips a jab and a cross from Rumble.
Frost checks a leg kick. A swing and a miss from Rumble. Rumble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab. A punch combination from Frost misses. Some wild striking there from Rumble.
Barney Rumble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Frost slips under a jab. Frost ducks under a wild hook from Rumble. Frost feints a counter leg kick. Frost is looking to slow Rumble down with leg kicks. Good standup being displayed there by Frost as he connects with a hook. Rumble tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Rumble pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Frost lands a leg kick that knocks Rumble off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming. Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing. Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Rumble uses good head movement to avoid it. Rumble moves away from the strike by Frost. The fighters circling - Rumble throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost tried to score with a low kick but Rumble checks it. Rumble throws a leg kick but Frost moved away. Frost takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frost keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Frost lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Frost misses with a head kick.
Frost throws a series of punches but Rumble moves out of range. Rumble defending well as Frost loads up on a big left hand. Frost blocks a head kick by Rumble.
Frost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barney Rumble. Well Frost 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deacon Frost! Our winner, Deacon Frost, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Blake Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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187 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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188 lbs
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Great elbows
Granite chin
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Very confident
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Flynn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John LeBlanc! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flynn drives through and clinches with LeBlanc against the cage.
Flynn blocks a body shot from LeBlanc. Flynn takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Blake Flynn has been cut. Flynn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
Flynn avoiding damage as LeBlanc throws knees to the body.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Flynn avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage. LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn. LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flynn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike. Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off. LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off.
It looks like John LeBlanc has been cut. LeBlanc using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flynn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flynn's brow. LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flynn dodges an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc being controlled against the cage. Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye. LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. LeBlanc tries to keep at a distance but Flynn has taken the fight into the clinch. LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. We've been informed that LeBlanc 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. Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
Flynn takes a knee right on the jaw!
LeBlanc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch. Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye. Flynn breaks the clinch.
Flynn has managed to clinch.
LeBlanc working aggressively here.
Flynn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from LeBlanc misses. LeBlanc is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn. Flynn gets in close and instigates a clinch. LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Flynn dodges an elbow strike from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc pushes off an throws an elbow but Flynn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn. LeBlanc has had enough of the clinch but Flynn keeps him there for the moment. Nice elbow from Flynn. LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBlanc tries to break the clinch but Flynn is controlling the position. Flynn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Flynn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike from Flynn.
LeBlanc tries to throw a body punch but Flynn avoids it by throwing LeBlanc back against the cage. Flynn stalling the fight.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
Flynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! LeBlanc throws a head punch that misses. LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John LeBlanc will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Flynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flynn rushes LeBlanc and presses him up against the cage. Flynn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Flynn moves out of range of the leg kick from LeBlanc. Flynn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but LeBlanc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Flynn rushes LeBlanc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. LeBlanc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flynn's elbow. Flynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top. LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flynn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but Flynn blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Blake Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Flynn moves into range and clinches up with LeBlanc. LeBlanc blocks an elbow strike. Flynn'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. LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flynn lands an elbow just above LeBlanc 's eye. Flynn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. LeBlanc creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flynn's defenses. LeBlanc working aggressively here.
LeBlanc lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn lands an elbow inside. With the fighters up against the cage, LeBlanc throws an elbow but misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn. LeBlanc misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flynn.
LeBlanc misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! LeBlanc tries to land knees in the clinch but Flynn avoids the damage to the body. LeBlanc tries a body shot but Flynn blocks it.
LeBlanc wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Flynn avoids the elbow strike from LeBlanc, against the cage.
LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. LeBlanc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bit of stalling here from Flynn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn. Flynn lands an elbow inside that LeBlanc shrugs off. Flynn blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc wants to break free but Flynn has control.
Blake Flynn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Flynn avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc. Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Flynn just misses with a elbow thrown towards LeBlanc's brow. LeBlanc struggles to land a body shot inside as Flynn controls his hands.
Flynn lands an elbow that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks for a moment. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. LeBlanc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside. LeBlanc unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flynn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Flynn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LeBlanc is out of range. LeBlanc misses with a body kick. Flynn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeBlanc, pushing him back against the cage. Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flynn avoids it. Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage. Flynn lands an elbow inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Flynn dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flynn moves into the clinch successfully.
LeBlanc takes an elbow to the forehead. LeBlanc tries a knee to the head but Flynn blocks it.
LeBlanc pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Flynn working aggressively here.
LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flynn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeBlanc gets tackled into the cage by Flynn. Flynn maintains the clinch. LeBlanc tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flynn avoids it. LeBlanc misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
LeBlanc lands a left hand that snaps the head of Flynn backwards. LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Flynn manages to break the clinch.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeBlanc swats him away and circles back towards the center. Flynn pushes LeBlanc up against the cage in a clinch. Flynn blocking some punches.
Flynn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. LeBlanc blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc. LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top. Flynn avoids a wild elbow strike from LeBlanc. Flynn lands a damaging elbow. Flynn taking a breather. LeBlanc working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flynn landing knees to the head.
Flynn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. LeBlanc has closed the distance and engaged Flynn in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Flynn manages to break the clinch.
LeBlanc takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - LeBlanc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Flynn slips a jab from LeBlanc. A counter left hand to the body from Flynn misses its target. Flynn wants to clinch. Flynn tries to clinch up but LeBlanc circles away and keeps his distance. Flynn darts in and clinches LeBlanc up against the cage. LeBlanc swings wildly with an uppercut but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters up against the cage, Flynn throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc misses with a hook from the clinch. Flynn misses with an elbow strike.
LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn. Flynn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. LeBlanc has a couple of punches blocked by Flynn.
LeBlanc tries to land knees in the clinch but Flynn avoids the damage to the body. LeBlanc blocks the elbow strike.
LeBlanc throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flynn looking to throw knees to the head but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
Flynn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBlanc.
That's four minutes gone in the round. LeBlanc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn managing to block the knees to the body from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc missing with knees to the body.
LeBlanc creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. LeBlanc misses with an elbow over the top. Flynn lands an elbow that stopped LeBlanc in his tracks for a moment. Flynn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flynn. Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Flynn throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, LeBlanc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flynn's brow. LeBlanc throws a punch but it's blocked by Flynn. LeBlanc throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Blake Flynn. Well Flynn 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Flynn! After the big win, Blake Flynn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Vitality and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Robin Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Banks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Hopkins! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banks goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hopkins misses the jab. Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banks closes the distance and clinches. Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards. Banks tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage. Banks tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks. We've been informed that Hopkins 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. Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Banks throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked and Banks moves into the clinch. Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards. A short left from Hopkins. Banks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banks breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Banks does it's job there. Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing. Banks throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily. Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Banks moves out of range of the strikes. Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily. Hopkins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Banks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins. Banks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Banks scores with a hook. Hopkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Banks is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Hopkins blocks a head kick by Banks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Banks gets a clinch. Hopkins lands with a light punch inside. Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banks darts in and clinches Hopkins up against the cage. Banks tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks. Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head. Banks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Banks.
Hopkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Banks throws a head kick that misses. Banks lands a jab-cross combination. Banks lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Robin Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hopkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hopkins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Banks throws a series of punches but Hopkins moves out of range. Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins. Hopkins swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins 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 Banks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Banks. Banks avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Banks throws out a powerful jab. Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch. Banks can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
Banks prevents a body shot from Hopkins. Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks tries to throw a body punch but Hopkins avoids it by throwing Banks back against the cage. Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A head kick misses from Banks. Hopkins throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range. Banks gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Banks blocks it.
Banks manages to break the clinch.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Banks checks a leg kick nicely. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Banks clinches up with Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage. Banks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Hopkins lands with a left to the head. Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banks's elbow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Banks. A left hand lands to the body for Banks.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Banks controls the action.
Banks digs a right hand into Hopkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopkins's gas tank. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
Banks lands a body punch in the clinch. Banks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banks lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Banks scores with a jab. Hopkins acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Banks forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches. Hopkins lands a body shot. Robin Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far. Banks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hopkins tries to work over Banks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hopkins connects with a jab. Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hopkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action! Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks. The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Banks tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Banks lands a jab. Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Banks lands the left hand. Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Banks ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins. Hopkins is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body. Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Banks moves into the clinch. Banks manages to break the clinch.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banks, as that shot connected.
Banks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around? Banks moves out of range of the strikes. Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target. Banks on the wrong end of a nice hook. Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks. Hopkins throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target. Hopkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Banks misses. Banks looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well. Banks stalks Hopkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hopkins's face. Hopkins staggers backwards, shaken. Hopkins tries to move into range but Banks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hopkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Banks is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hopkins digs a right hand into Banks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banks's gas tank. Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards. Hopkins presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Banks steps away. Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crunch! Hopkins slams his shin into Banks's torso. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Banks misses with a head kick.
Hopkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Banks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Banks dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Hopkins - just one landing. Banks lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Banks misses with a hook. Banks closes the distance looking to clinch and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Banks scores with a head kick.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Banks counters with a straight right hand. Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banks lands a head kick!
Banks lands with a right hand. Banks slips under a jab from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hopkins's head. Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A head kick misses from Hopkins. Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks lands a jab. Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hopkins throws a head kick that misses. Banks moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins. Hopkins moves away from the strike by Banks. Hopkins blocks a head kick by Banks.
Hopkins tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it. Hopkins throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Banks with a nice cross. Robin Banks is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Banks scores with a head kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy body kick and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hopkins misses with a head kick.
Ben Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily. Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Banks tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance. Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banks with a body shot. Hopkins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Banks forces Hopkins back against the cage and clinches. The referee is keeping an eye on Hopkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Banks lands a hook to the side of the head. Hopkins misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Banks throws a head kick that half lands.
Banks scores with a nice right hand.
A combination from Banks does no damage. Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab. Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook. Banks scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hopkins. Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins cracks Banks with a good jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hopkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Hopkins tries a low kick but Banks avoids it. Banks looks to land a combination but Hopkins avoids it well. Hopkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks. Hopkins misses with a low kick. Hopkins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Banks moves out of range of the leg kick from Hopkins. Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Robin Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Hopkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight! Robin Banks showed his dominance in that final round. Well Banks 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Banks! Robin Banks decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cactus Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lard Pecs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pecs has chosen Boom! Shake the Room as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cactus Jack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lard Pecs! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jack misses with an uppercut
letting Pecs counter with a right hand. Jack connects with a jab. Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pecs moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pecs steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jack. Pecs rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage. Nice body punch from Pecs. Jack takes a shot to the head. Pecs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pecs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Pecs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Pecs misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pecs. Jack working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pecs. Pecs'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. Pecs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pecs lands a hook to the side of the head. Pecs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards. Jack missing with knees to the body.
Pecs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pecs prevents a body shot from Jack. Pecs lands with a left to the head. Pecs lands with a left to the head.
Jack is rocked! Pecs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not. Oh Jack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pecs lands with a right to the head. Pecs misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Pecs creates a bit of distance and cracks Jack with a big uppercut! Jack goes down! The referee pushes Pecs away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Jack make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Pecs takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lard Pecs! A victorious Lard Pecs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Percy Po Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alekzandr Borikav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borikav has chosen Pelican - Bliss in Concrete as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Po Boy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Alekzandr Borikav! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borikav avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Borikav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Borikav lands a slapping body shot.
Borikav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Po Boy throws out the jab. Po Boy has Borikav up against the cage in a clinch.
Borikav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Po Boy cracks Borikav with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Po Boy scores with a jab to the body. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po Boy. Po Boy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Po Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po Boy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Po Boy is looking to land body kicks. Borikav doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Po Boy swings for the body but Borikav moves out of range.
Po Boy fails in his attempt to clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Po Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po Boy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borikav moves away. The fighters circle momentarily. Borikav darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Po Boy misses with a left hand and Borikav counters with a nice body shot. Po Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Po Boy is looking to wear down Borikav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Borikav lands a nice shot to the body.
Po Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borikav, as that shot connected.
A combination from Po Boy does no damage. Borikav jabs Po Boy right on the nose. Po Boy blinks but takes it well. Borikav cracks Po Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A telegraphed right hand from Borikav misses the target. Po Boy is looking to counter punch. Po Boy tries to clinch up but Borikav circles away and keeps his distance. Borikav stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Po Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Borikav circles away.
Po Boy has Borikav up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Po Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borikav. Our sources have told us that Po Boy has been working on his elbows in the gym. Po Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Po Boy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Po Boy tries to clinch there but Borikav circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borikav bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Borikav keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borikav manages to avoid it. A jab from Borikav misses. Borikav keeps the fight on the outside. Po Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Borikav digs a good body shot into Po Boy's ribs. Borikav takes one to the chin there. Po Boy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Borikav takes a step back to recover. Po Boy tries to clinch up but Borikav circles away and keeps his distance. Borikav let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Borikav moves into range and connects with a jab. Po Boy swings for the body but Borikav moves out of range.
Borikav looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Borikav has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Borikav scores with a sloppy right hand. Po Boy should have avoided that one. Borikav stuns Po Boy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Po Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Po Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borikav! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Borikav cracks Po Boy with an open hand slap. Borikav jabs Po Boy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Borikav lands with a straight right. Po Boy didn't see that one coming. Borikav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Borikav lands a body shot.
Borikav avoids the head kick by Po Boy.
Po Boy wants to clinch up but Borikav keeps it at a distance. Borikav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borikav connects with a right hand. Po Boy shakes it off. Po Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borikav swats him away and circles back towards the center. Po Boy throws a body punch but Borikav moves out of range. Borikav throws out a counter right but Po Boy avoids it with no problem. Good shot there by Borikav. Borikav takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borikav looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Po Boy misses with an uppercut. Borikav saw that one coming. Borikav avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
Po Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borikav was well out of range. Poor timing from Po Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Po Boy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A head kick by Po Boy misses and Borikav counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Borikav gets tackled into the cage by Po Boy. Po Boy maintains the clinch. Po Boy takes a shot to the head. Po Boy keeps control of Borikav as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Borikav manages to break the clinch.
Po Boy misses with a body kick. Borikav lands a lovely overhand right. Decent striking displayed by Borikav there. Borikav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Borikav takes a body punch but keeps moving. Good work by Po Boy as he checks the leg kick. An attempted straight right counter from Po Boy misses the target. Po Boy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick by Borikav misses and Po Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Po Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borikav.
Po Boy throwing a counter right hand but Borikav manages to avoid it. Borikav scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Po Boy throws a looping overhand right but Borikav ducks down to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alekzandr Borikav dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Po Boy misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Borikav. Beautiful body shot. Borikav swats away the attempt to clinch by Po Boy. A looping hook to the body misses from Borikav. Po Boy does a little dance to reset his feet. Po Boy walks into a jab. A nice inside leg kick there by Po Boy. That's going to slow Borikav down. Nice uppercut there from Borikav. Borikav throws a leg kick that misses. Po Boy gets a clinch. Po Boy lands a hook to the side of the head. Po Boy breaks the clinch.
Borikav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Po Boy. Po Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Borikav lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Borikav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Po Boy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Borikav looks to land a right hand but Po Boy moved out of range. Po Boy is looking to counter punch. Borikav takes a kick to the side of the head. Po Boy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borikav. Borikav obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borikav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borikav with a jab. Borikav throws a solid leg kick but Po Boy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Borikav. Po Boy swings for the body but Borikav moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Borikav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big left from Borikav misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Po Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Po Boy misses with a body kick. Borikav flicks out a counter leg kick but Po Boy steps away. A head kick misses from Po Boy. A countering left hand to the body from Borikav misses. Borikav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po Boy.
Borikav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Po Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borikav manages to avoid it. Alekzandr Borikav seems to be getting the better of the standup. Po Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Po Boy misses with a body kick. Borikav avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
Po Boy tries to clinch there but Borikav circles away.
Borikav looks like he wants to counter punch here. Borikav lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Borikav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borikav throws a sloppy head kick and Po Boy moves out of range easily. Po Boy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Borikav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Po Boy scrambles back to his feet. Po Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This has been an exciting period of action! Po Boy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Po Boy throws the left hand but Borikav avoids the punch easily. Borikav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Po Boy. Po Boy obviously looking to wear him down.
Po Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Po Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borikav's efforts to push away. Borikav manages to break the clinch.
Po Boy scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Po Boy misses the shot to the body. Po Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po Boy is looking to clinch but Borikav is avoiding it.
Borikav avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
Jab by Po Boy.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Po Boy looks to land a left hand but Borikav moved out of range nicely. Po Boy walks into a jab. Borikav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Po Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Borikav tries to keep at a distance but Po Boy has taken the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Po Boy. Po Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borikav is defending well for now. Borikav managing to block the knees to the body from Po Boy.
Borikav breaks the clinch.
Po Boy tries to clinch but Borikav is having none of it. Po Boy throws a jab when Borikav was well out of range. Po Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Po Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borikav manages to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Po Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Po Boy throws a looping overhand right but Borikav ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borikav scores with a jab to the body. Po Boy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borikav on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Borikav throws a push kick but Po Boy slaps the foot to one side. Po Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Borikav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Borikav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Po Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borikav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jab, jab by Borikav - just one landing. Po Boy throws out a loose jab but Borikav uses good head movement to avoid it. Po Boy throws a right and a left that both miss. A shot to the body from Po Boy misses and Borikav counters with a right hand to the body. Po Boy scores with a hook. Po Boy lands a head kick!
It looks like Alekzandr Borikav has been cut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Borikav moves out of range as Po Boy throws a body kick.
Po Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borikav was well out of range. Poor timing from Po Boy. 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 Percy Po Boy will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Alekzandr Borikav's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Po Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Borikav checks a low kick from Po Boy. Po Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Po Boy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Po Boy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borikav throws a shot to the body.
Po Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Po Boy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Po Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borikav swats him away and circles back towards the center. Borikav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Po Boy doesn't seem bothered though. Nice body punch from Borikav. Po Boy throws a series of punches but Borikav avoids them all with ease. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Po Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borikav paws at him with a jab and circles away. A cross from Borikav lands. A shot to the liver by Po Boy. Beautiful body shot. Po Boy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Po Boy throws a jab when Borikav was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borikav getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Po Boy misses with an uppercut. Po Boy swings for the body but Borikav moves out of range.
Borikav keeps the fight on the outside. Po Boy moves out of range as Borikav throws a body kick.
Po Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Borikav cracks Po Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Po Boy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Borikav digs a good body shot into Po Boy's ribs. Borikav takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Po Boy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borikav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Borikav scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A low kick from Po Boy misses and Borikav counters with a stiff right hand. Borikav avoids the head kick by Po Boy.
Borikav throws a shot to the body.
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! Borikav with a nice cross. Borikav scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Po Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Borikav coming out on top. Po Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borikav paws at him with a jab and circles away. Borikav avoids the body shot from Po Boy.
Borikav looks like he wants to counter punch here. Borikav lands an overhand right. Borikav moves into range and connects with a jab. Borikav blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Borikav on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Borikav throws a good cross that connects.
Po Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borikav was well out of range. Poor timing from Po Boy. Borikav looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borikav cracks a nice hook into Po Boy's ribs. Borikav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Po Boy's head backwards. Po Boy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Po Boy is looking to land body kicks. Borikav has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Borikav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A punch lands to the side of Borikav 's head but he takes it in his stride. Borikav digs a good hook to Po Boy's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Po Boy. Borikav lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po Boy. Borikav lands a body shot.
Borikav connects with a looping right hand.
Po Boy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Po Boy misses with a body kick. Borikav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Borikav takes one to the chin there. Po Boy tries to clinch but Borikav is having none of it. Borikav digs a good body shot into Po Boy's ribs. Borikav scores with a nice strike. A combination from Po Boy does no damage. Borikav lands with a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Borikav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Po Boy. Po Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po Boy misses with a leg kick. Borikav is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Po Boy with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Borikav tests Po Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot. Borikav sizes up Po Boy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Po Boy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borikav swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Good standup being displayed there by Borikav as he connects with a hook. Borikav lands with a shot to the body. Po Boy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Po Boy throws a right hand that Borikav ducks under and follows up with a left that Borikav also avoids with ease. Borikav lands with a hook. Po Boy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Po Boy scores with a sloppy right hand. Borikav should have avoided that one. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Po Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borikav paws at him with a jab and circles away. Po Boy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borikav. Borikav clobbers Po Boy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Borikav with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight! Alekzandr Borikav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Borikav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alekzandr Borikav! Alekzandr Borikav thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Basil Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Duterte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Duterte's choice of entrance music: Tayo ay Dabawenyo. Basil Hastings has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Basil Hastings! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Duterte! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hastings stalks Duterte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Duterte's face. Duterte staggers backwards, shaken. Hastings looks to land a body kick but Duterte moved away. Hastings checks a low kick from Duterte. The fight stays on the outside here - Duterte looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Duterte staying out of range there. Duterte is looking for the big counter here. Hastings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duterte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hastings darts in and clinches Duterte up against the cage. Hastings struggles to land a body shot inside as Duterte controls his hands.
Hastings lands with a short shot to the head. Duterte throws a head punch that misses. Hastings stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A head punch on the inside from Duterte fails to land. Our sources have told us that Hastings has been working on his elbows in the gym. Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duterte missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Duterte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Duterte misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hastings creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Duterte crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut. Hastings moves into the clinch. Duterte misses with a punch on the inside.
Duterte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hastings presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
Duterte missing with knees to the body.
Duterte tries to land a knee to the head but Hastings blocks with his arms.
Hastings blocks the elbow strike.
Duterte misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hastings has Duterte pushed against the cage. Hastings holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hastings for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. A short left from Hastings.
Duterte is rocked! Hastings makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Duterte is still on wobbly legs! Can Hastings finish him? Hastings presses Duterte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hastings scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hastings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duterte has a couple of punches blocked by Hastings.
Duterte seems to have recovered his senses. Duterte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hastings avoiding damage as Duterte throws knees to the body.
Hastings dodges an elbow strike from Duterte.
Duterte working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Hastings.
A short left from Hastings. Hastings lands a hook to the side of the head. Duterte throws a head punch that misses. Hastings throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duterte prevents a body shot from Hastings. Duterte misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Duterte as the two fighters clinch.
Hastings creates a bit of space and cracks Duterte with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Duterte is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight! Hastings cracks Duterte with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Duterte 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 Duterte is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Duterte could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Basil Hastings! A very excited looking Basil Hastings 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Pele Madriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pele Madriano had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pele Madriano! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abel Jacques! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good work by Jacques as he checks the leg kick. Jacques wants to clinch and Madriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jacques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madriano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jacques wants to clinch up but Madriano keeps it at a distance. Jab from Madriano. Jacques drives through and clinches with Madriano against the cage.
Madriano manages to break the clinch.
Madriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacques. Madriano is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good leg kick by Jacques there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jacques buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Madriano as he checks the leg kick. Madriano is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacques tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Madriano to counter with a crisp jab. Jacques tries to clinch and Madriano counters with a nice uppercut. Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Madriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Jacques slips a straight right by Madriano. Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Madriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Madriano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacques. Jacques tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madriano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jacques moves to clinch but Madriano breaks away and Madriano counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jacques throws a head kick that misses and Madriano counters with a stiff right hand. Madriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacques wants to clinch but Madriano slips to the side and Madriano counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacques is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacques tries to clinch up but Madriano circles away and keeps his distance. Madriano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jacques. That one must have hurt. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jacques tries to clinch but Madriano is having none of it. Madriano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Madriano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacques was well out of range. Poor timing from Madriano. Jacques throws a fast counter high kick but Madriano manages to duck under it in time. Jacques tries to clinch up. Jacques fails in his attempt to clinch. Madriano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A big right from Madriano misses. Abel Jacques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jacques throws a solid leg kick but Madriano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jacques. Jacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A little feinted left hand from Madriano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jacques lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madriano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Madriano circles away.
Jacques blocks a head kick by Madriano.
Jacques wants to clinch but Madriano slips to the side and Madriano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madriano paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice shot lands for Madriano. Jacques lands a front kick. Jacques is looking to clinch. Jacques is looking to clinch. Madriano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Jacques wants to clinch. Madriano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacques wants to clinch but Madriano slips to the side and Madriano counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Jacques to the mat! Madriano runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Jacques is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch but Madriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Madriano misses with a double jab.
As Madriano backs off Jacques throws a huge counter combo but Madriano manages to avoid it all. Jacques tries to clinch up but Madriano circles away and keeps his distance. Madriano loads up on a big right hand but Jacques slips the punch. Jacques clinches up with Madriano and pushes him back against the cage. Jacques working hard to break the clinch. Madriano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Madriano manages to break the clinch.
Madriano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacques. Jacques obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Madriano circles away.
Madriano is looking to counter with head kicks. Jacques is looking to clinch but Madriano is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Madriano should take that round, based on the knockdown. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Madriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madriano is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Madriano circles away from the clinch attempt and Madriano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jacques tries to clinch but Madriano moves out of range. Madriano has managed to clinch.
Jacques creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Madriano's defenses. Jacques has had enough of the clinch but Madriano keeps him there for the moment. Good body shot from Madriano.
Jacques blocks a body shot from Madriano. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madriano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Jacques misses with an elbow strike.
Madriano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacques can do to turn this around? A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Madriano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Madriano avoids the elbow strike from Jacques, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacques prevents a body shot from Madriano. Jacques lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Madriano avoiding damage as Jacques throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Madriano as the two fighters clinch.
Madriano stalling the fight.
Madriano has Jacques pressed against the cage, preventing Jacques from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jacques tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Madriano. Madriano dodges an elbow strike from Jacques.
Madriano lands a body shot in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Madriano.
Madriano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Madriano throws a series of strikes that have Jacques backpedaling.
Jacques moves in looking to clinch but Madriano pushes him off. Jacques is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacques tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madriano paws at him with a jab and circles away. Jacques looks to clinch and Madriano counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jacques is still on wobbly legs! Can Madriano finish him? Jacques tries to clinch up and Madriano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jacques seems to have recovered his senses. This has been an exciting period of action! Jacques looks to clinch and Madriano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jacques doesn't manage to clinch there - Madriano circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Madriano misses the target. Jacques tries to clinch up and Madriano counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacques wants to clinch up but Madriano keeps it at a distance. Jacques has managed to clinch.
A hook to the body from Madriano.
Madriano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Jacques pushes off an throws an elbow but Madriano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A shot in the inside from Madriano. Madriano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jacques is breathing heavily. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Madriano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Madriano lands a nice shot to the body. Madriano lands a shot to the body. Madriano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jacques backwards. Madriano scores with a hook to the body. Madriano effectively controlling the action here. Madriano is stalling here.
Madriano lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Madriano stalling against the cage.
Madriano lands a body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Madriano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Madriano. Madriano digs a right hand underneath Jacques's ribcage. Jacques let out a lung full of air as it connected. Madriano keeps control of Jacques as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A right hook to the body lands for Madriano.
Jacques's coach down at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jacques's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Jacques is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madriano is defending well for now. Madriano lands a body shot. Madriano presses Jacques against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Madriano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacques. Madriano controlling the action here for a moment.
Madriano lands with a left to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Madriano dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacques gets tackled into the cage by Madriano. Madriano maintains the clinch. Jacques throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Madriano breaks from the clinch.
Jacques wants to clinch and Madriano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jacques moves into the clinch. Jacques misses with a body punch.
Madriano pressing his opponent against the cage. Madriano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jacques. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Madriano breaks from the clinch.
Madriano tries to keep at a distance but Jacques has taken the fight into the clinch. Jacques tries to land knees in the clinch but Madriano avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacques has a couple of punches blocked by Madriano.
Jacques misses with an elbow strike.
Madriano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jacques takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jacques is trying to break the clinch but Madriano is controlling him. Madriano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Madriano blocks an elbow strike from Jacques.
Madriano manages to break the clinch.
Madriano connects with a body shot. Jacques takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Madriano keeps the fight on the outside. Madriano clinches with his opponent.
Madriano manages to break the clinch.
Madriano scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Jacques to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Madriano away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Jacques 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?! Pele Madriano is winning the standup battle so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Madriano! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pele Madriano!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between John Best (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mervyn Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Best! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mervyn Harris! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Best connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Best misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely. Harris connects with a good right hand that stumbles Best. Best circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Best connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Best closes the distance and clinches. Best misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Best.
Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Best goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Best makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Best misses with a hook to the ribs.
Best prevents Harris from breaking the clinch. Best lands with a right to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Best has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
A shot in the inside from Best. A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round. Best lands with a light punch inside. Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Best lands an uppercut. Best lands a right hand. Best working aggressively here.
Harris is trying to break free. Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris tries a body shot but Best blocks it.
Best gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Best lands a right hand. Best blocks an elbow strike. Best lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards. Best tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Harris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Best lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Nice body punch from Best - that landed with a thud.
Best lands a right hand. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Best doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Best lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Best tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Best back against the cage. Best prevents Harris from breaking the clinch. Best lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Best on the inside. Best tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Best back against the cage. Best lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards. Best lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards. Best keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away. A short right from Best. Best misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Best.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Best. Best tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Best on the inside. Best lands with a short head shot on the inside. Best lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harris backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Best. Harris is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Best lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not. Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Best won't allow it.
Best lands a shot to the body. Harris blocks a body shot from Best. Harris is trying to break free. Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Best with a nice cross. Best moves into the clinch successfully.
Best lands a body shot in the clinch.
Best scores with a shoulder strike. Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Best connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris is rocked! Harris blocks a jab. Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Best finish him? Best connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Harris's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Harris - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Best! An out of breath John Best thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Steven Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill BumFight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Rutherford! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill BumFight! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rutherford scores with a nice body kick.
BumFight 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. BumFight with a nice cross. BumFight misses with a hook
and Rutherford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. BumFight misses with a wild body shot. Rutherford misses with a jab, cross combination.
BumFight lands a jab to Rutherford's midsection. Nice straight punches there by Rutherford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutherford. BumFight scores with a jab to the body. Rutherford misses with a body kick. Rutherford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rutherford tries a low kick but BumFight avoids it. BumFight swings widly with a right hand
and Rutherford counters with a right hand to the body. Rutherford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rutherford cracks BumFight with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged BumFight in a clinch.
BumFight throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BumFight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rutherford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. BumFight has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by BumFight.
BumFight has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with an uppercut up the middle. BumFight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside. BumFight trying to land knees to the body.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land. BumFight working hard to break the clinch. Rutherford cracks BumFight with a nice body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rutherford working aggressively here.
BumFight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! BumFight landing knees to the head.
BumFight lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Rutherford.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rutherford avoids the elbow strike from BumFight, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford. Rutherford is leaning against BumFight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. BumFight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rutherford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BumFights head. Rutherford lands with a right to the head. Rutherford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BumFight trying to land knees to the body.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Rutherford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rutherford lands with a nice body kick. Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutherford clinches up against the cage. BumFight tries to land a knee to the head but Rutherford blocks with his arms.
Rutherford lands with a right to the head. Rutherford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BumFight or not. BumFight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BumFight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head. Rutherford can't find room to land a body shot as BumFight controls the action.
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
A big left from BumFight misses. Rutherford thinks about countering with a head kick. Rutherford misses with an uppercut
and BumFight counters with a straight right hand. Rutherford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
BumFight misses with an uppercut. It looked like Rutherford was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BumFight. Rutherford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on BumFight if he has to take too many more of those.
Rutherford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rutherford connects with an inside leg kick. Rutherford has BumFight up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. BumFight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutherford avoids it. Rutherford tries to work over BumFight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by BumFight.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
BumFight lands with a right to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford. Rutherford keeps control of BumFight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rutherford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Rutherford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short right from Rutherford on the inside. BumFight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Rutherford.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford. Rutherford lands a body shot. BumFight is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as BumFight controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Rutherford. Rutherford working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
BumFight throws a hook to the side of Rutherford's head but Rutherford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rutherford swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - BumFight looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Rutherford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutherford there as he acknowledges the shot. Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. BumFight avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
BumFight throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it. Rutherford appears to be looking for a big counter. BumFight throws a big shot that misses. Rutherford thinks about countering with a body kick. Rutherford looks to land a right hand but BumFight moved out of range. Rutherford throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BumFight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rutherford is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BumFight. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Rutherford looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. BumFight scores with a sloppy right hand. Rutherford should have avoided that one. Rutherford catches BumFight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! BumFight blocks the body kick.
Rutherford lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round. That kick from Rutherford tenderised BumFight's leg. BumFight is trying to keep his angry face on. BumFight has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rutherford. BumFight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
BumFight misses with a body kick. BumFight loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch. Rutherford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BumFight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BumFight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford. BumFight scores with a jab to the head.
BumFight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. BumFight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford. Rutherford connects with a solid leg kick. Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BumFight throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it. Rutherford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. BumFight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ouch! a nice leg kick from BumFight, right into the meat.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Bill BumFight has been cut. No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
BumFight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutherford. Rutherford is looking to land body kicks. Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
BumFight misses with an uppercut. Rutherford saw that one coming. Good shot there by Rutherford. BumFight misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. BumFight misses with a jab to the body
and Rutherford counters with a nice kick to the body. BumFight tries to clinch there but Rutherford circles away.
Rutherford feinted there with a counter leg kick. Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford instigates a clinch. Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as BumFight controls his hands.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BumFight misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rutherford. BumFight tries to throw a body punch but Rutherford avoids it by throwing BumFight back against the cage. BumFight using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutherford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BumFight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. BumFight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutherford is defending well for now. BumFight prevents a body shot from Rutherford. Nice body punch from BumFight. BumFight is trying to force a seperation but Rutherford has the dominant position. Steven Rutherford has scored more points in the clinch so far. BumFight tries a body shot but Rutherford blocks it.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BumFight gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. BumFight trying to land knees to the body.
BumFight takes a shot to the head. BumFight is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him. BumFight prevents a body shot from Rutherford. Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BumFight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round. BumFight lands an elbow inside that Rutherford shrugs off. Rutherford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rutherford lands a nice uppercut. Rutherford presses BumFight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. BumFight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. BumFight takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rutherford lands a jab. BumFight lands a jab to the head.
BumFight misses with a hook. BumFight loads up on a big right hand but Rutherford slips the punch. Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rutherford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BumFight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A big right from BumFight misses. A swing and a miss from BumFight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Rutherford dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bill BumFight's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch. BumFight missing with knees to the body.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by BumFight.
BumFight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutherford is defending well for now. BumFight prevents a body shot from Rutherford. Rutherford tries a body shot but BumFight blocks it.
BumFight tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutherford avoids it. Rutherford misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rutherford lands an uppercut. Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
BumFight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutherford circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BumFight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. BumFight checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steven Rutherford is winning the standup battle so far. BumFight throws a series of punches but Rutherford avoids them all with ease. BumFight misses with a body shot.
BumFight misses the shot to the body. Rutherford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BumFight can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. BumFight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BumFight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bill BumFight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rutherford throws the kick towards the body but BumFight avoids it. Rutherford connects with a good right hand that stumbles BumFight. BumFight circles away out of range and recomposes himself. BumFight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. BumFight looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range. BumFight misses the jab. BumFight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
BumFight clobbers Rutherford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Rutherford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Rutherford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. BumFight misses with a series of wild punches.
Rutherford drives through and clinches with BumFight against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot in the inside from Rutherford. BumFight is trying to break the clinch but Rutherford is controlling him. Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of BumFight backwards. Rutherford works on BumFight's body with a couple of short punches. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford. BumFight missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from BumFight. Rutherford throws a head punch that misses. Rutherford pushes BumFight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Rutherford cracks BumFight with a nice body shot. BumFight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. BumFight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
BumFight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short left from Rutherford. Rutherford pushes BumFight back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Rutherford lands a body punch in the clinch. Rutherford lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rutherford is working BumFight over against the cage. A short right from Rutherford. Rutherford tries a body shot but BumFight blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on BumFight's face as he tries to break the clinch. BumFight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford is leaning against BumFight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford thumps BumFight with a low kick. BumFight misses with a left hand and Rutherford counters with a straight right hand. BumFight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford sizes up BumFight with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rutherford lands a body shot.
Nice body kick from Rutherford. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BumFight checks a leg kick. The crowd cheers as Rutherford lands an impressive looking overhand right. BumFight doesn't seem phased though.
BumFight is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Rutherford connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of BumFight's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked BumFight - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Steven Rutherford! Steven Rutherford retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ruben Wiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baak Siko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiki comes to the cage accompanied by Reuben James . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ruben Wiki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Baak Siko! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice shot lands for Siko. The fighters circling - Wiki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wiki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Siko in his tracks. Wiki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siko momentarily.
It looks like Baak Siko has been cut. Wiki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Damage in the buildup to the fight. Siko rushes Wiki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Siko misses with an elbow over the top. Wiki is trying to stall.
Wiki avoids a wild elbow strike from Siko. Wiki scores a nice knee to the body.
Siko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wiki blocks it with crossed arms. Siko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wiki lands an elbow inside that Siko shrugs off. Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiki avoids the damage to the body. Siko tries a knee to the head but Wiki blocks it.
Siko throws a head punch that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wiki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wiki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wiki throws a leg kick but Siko checks it. Siko throws a head kick that misses. Siko doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiki circles away.
Wiki connects with a leg kick. Siko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Siko scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiki should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've been informed that Siko 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. Siko avoids the head kick by Wiki.
Siko scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Siko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Siko misses the shot to the body. Wiki throwing a counter right hand but Siko manages to avoid it. Baak Siko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Siko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siko. Wiki does a little dance to reset his feet. Siko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiki sees it coming and avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Wiki. Siko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Siko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Wiki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Siko throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Wiki counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice jab there from Siko. Wiki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siko manages to avoid it. Siko tries to work over Wiki's front leg with a kick but Wiki checks it. Wiki wants to land a leg kick but Siko is out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Siko scores with a hook to the body. Wiki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Siko avoids the body shot from Wiki.
Siko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wiki.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wiki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siko checks the leg kick. Wiki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siko. A solid leg kick lands there for Siko.
Wiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siko scores with a jab to the body. Siko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiki, pushing him back against the cage. Siko pushes Wiki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Siko avoids it. A short right from Siko on the inside. Siko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wiki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Siko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siko obliges. Siko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiki takes an elbow to the forehead. Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Wiki lands an elbow just above Siko 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko. Siko managing to block the knees to the body from Wiki.
Wiki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Wiki trying to land knees to the body.
Siko tries to land knees in the clinch but Wiki avoids the damage to the body. Siko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Siko misses with some punches.
Wiki blocks a body shot from Siko. A knee to the head by Wiki.
That has opened up Baak Siko's cut even more. Siko blocks a body shot from Wiki. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siko obliges. Wiki is breathing heavily. Siko managing to block the knees to the body from Wiki.
Siko lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wiki misses with the head strike.
Wiki landing knees to the head.
Siko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Siko creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wiki's defenses. Siko tries to throw a body punch but Wiki avoids it by throwing Siko back against the cage. Wiki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siko digs a right hand underneath Wiki's ribcage. Wiki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Siko obliges. Siko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiki backwards. Nice elbow from Siko. Siko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiki's elbow. Siko lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Siko throws an elbow but misses. A knee to the head by Siko.
Siko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiki backwards. Wiki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Siko. Siko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Siko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wiki misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Siko fails to land. Siko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Wiki tries to throw a body punch but Siko avoids it by throwing Wiki back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baak Siko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Baak Siko'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.
Wiki throws a leg kick but Siko sees it coming and moves out of range. Siko misses with an uppercut. Siko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Siko misses with a head kick.
Siko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiki. A slapping leg kick lands for Siko.
Siko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siko dips to his left and cracks Wiki with an uppercut! Wiki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Siko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiki scrambles back to his feet. Wiki throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wiki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Siko. Siko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Siko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wiki is out of range and Siko settles back down. Siko takes the fight into the clinch. Wiki is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Siko misses with a knee to the head. Siko is breathing heavily. Wiki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiki tries a knee to the head but Siko blocks it.
Siko looking to throw knees to the head but Wiki is blocking nicely.
Wiki avoids the elbow strike from Siko, against the cage.
Siko misses with a knee strike.
Siko misses with an elbow strike.
Wiki with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Siko pushes Wiki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wiki avoids a wild elbow strike from Siko. Siko missing with knees to the body.
Wiki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siko scores with a hook to the body. Wiki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Baak Siko seems to be getting the better of the standup. Siko closes the distance and pushes Wiki back into the cage. Wiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Siko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wiki is defending well for now. Siko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wiki missing with knees to the body.
Wiki misses with an elbow over the top. Siko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Wiki stalling in the clinch but Siko improves position. Wiki avoids the elbow strike from Siko, against the cage.
Siko working Wiki over with knees to the body. Siko lands a knee to the body.
Siko landing knees to the body.
Siko lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Siko lands an elbow inside. Siko lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice elbow from Siko. Siko lands a nice elbow. Siko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wiki's face.
Wiki is rocked! Nice elbow from Siko. Oh Wiki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wiki takes an elbow to the temple. Wiki takes an elbow to the forehead. Siko has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Siko has control of Wiki and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Wiki crashing to the mat! Wiki looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Siko looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Baak Siko! An out of breath Baak Siko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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