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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madhaki's entrance music is Fela Kuti - Let's Start . A fine choice. Leroy Speed acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Madhaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Speed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed tries to clinch there but Madhaki circles away.
Madhaki scores with a jab.
Speed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Madhaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Madhaki. Beautiful body shot.
Speed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Speed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Madhaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speed wants to clinch but Madhaki slips to the side
and Madhaki counters with a straight right hand.
Speed is looking to clinch.
Speed tries to clinch up.
Speed is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Leroy Speed has been cut.
Madhaki keeps the fight on the outside.
Madhaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Speed tries to clinch but Madhaki is having none of it.
Madhaki lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed tries to clinch there but Madhaki circles away.
Madhaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Speed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madhaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Speed misses with a right hand
and Madhaki counters with a nice body shot.
Speed looks winded!
Madhaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Speed's head.
Leroy Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speed moves in looking to clinch but Madhaki pushes him off.
Speed darts in trying to clinch
letting Madhaki counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed wants to clinch but Madhaki slips to the side
and Madhaki counters with a left and a right that stings Speed.
Madhaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madhaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madhaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Madhaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Speed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Speed tries to clinch up
and Madhaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Madhaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Speed misses with a left hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Leroy Speed's cut even more.
A big right from Speed misses.
Madhaki throws a big counter combination but Speed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Speed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Madhaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Madhaki digs a good hook to Speed's body.
Madhaki catches Speed napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Speed crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Madhaki raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Madhaki!
Josh Madhaki very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Leroy Speed was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger and better'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Oleg Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Contador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski's entrance music is The King is Back. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Contador!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contador lands a head kick!
Contador throws a head kick but Bartowski moves out of range.
Contador throws a combination that misses
and Bartowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Contador's knee momentarily.
Bartowski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Contador lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bartowski takes a step back to recover.
Contador lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contador.
Bartowski tries to move into range but Contador moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Contador works Bartowski's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Contador does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contador looks to throw the jab but Bartowski is out of range.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bartowski avoids a kick to the body.
Contador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartowski.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Contador throws a series of punches but Bartowski avoids them all with ease.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Contador throws a push kick but Bartowski slaps the foot to one side.
Contador throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contador is looking to land body kicks.
Contador throws a sloppy head kick and Bartowski moves out of range easily.
Alberto Contador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contador lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bartowski backs up against the ropes.
Contador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bartowski takes one to the chin there.
Contador scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Contador.
Bartowski blocks a head kick by Contador.
Bartowski moves forwards but Contador connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Contador tries to bum rush Bartowski with a series of wild strikes but Bartowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador lands a really nice looking cross but Bartowski seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick there by Contador.
Contador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Contador throws a head kick but Bartowski moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Contador.
Contador lands with a cross.
Contador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Contador.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
Alberto Contador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bartowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador throws a right hand that Bartowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bartowski also avoids with ease.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Contador.
Bartowski avoids the head kick by Contador.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
Contador scores with a kick to the body.
Contador scores with a kick to the body.
Contador throws a wild body kick that Bartowski sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Contador plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bartowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Contador scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contador throws a sloppy head kick and Bartowski moves out of range easily.
Alberto Contador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Contador throws a shot from downtown. Bartowski moves away and avoids it.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador lands a nice shot to the body.
Contador throws a push kick but Bartowski slaps the foot to one side.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador misses with a looping right.
Contador throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bartowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Contador looks for the body kick but Bartowski saw that one coming.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Contador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Contador misses with a body kick.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Contador looks to land a combination but Bartowski avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Contador.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Contador.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador misses with a straight right.
Bartowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bartowski blocks a jab.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Contador misses with a kick to the body.
Bartowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartowski will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Contador throws a right and a left that Bartowski avoids nicely.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartowski slips under a jab.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador throws out a loose jab but Bartowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bartowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Contador.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartowski slips under a jab from Contador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contador swings for the body but Bartowski moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Contador.
Contador scores with a nice body kick.
Contador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bartowski blocks the body kick.
Bartowski avoids the head kick by Contador.
Contador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
Contador misses with a straight left.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contador throws a series of punches but Bartowski avoids them all with ease.
Contador looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Contador looks for the body kick but Bartowski saw that one coming.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Contador throws a half hearted mid kick.
Contador goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Contador swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contador delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bartowski counters with a low kick, right behind Contador 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contador.
Contador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartowski blocks the body kick.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Contador lands but Bartowski takes it in his stride.
Contador throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contador throws a wild body kick that Bartowski sees coming a mile off.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador missing with a left hand there. Bartowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
Contador throws a sloppy head kick and Bartowski moves out of range easily.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartowski avoids a kick to the body.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Contador misses with a double jab.
Bartowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bartowski moves out of range as Contador throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Contador.
Bartowski blocks a head kick by Contador.
Contador throws a shot from downtown. Bartowski moves away and avoids it.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador throws a front kick that sends Bartowski stumbling back into the ropes.
Contador goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Bartowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contador.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Contador catches Bartowski right on the button with a cross.
Contador waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bartowski.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Contador throws the kick towards the body but Bartowski avoids it.
Contador throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Contador.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartowski ducks under a wild hook from Contador.
Contador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
Contador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contador will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contador throws a jab when Bartowski was well out of range.
Contador throws a jab but it's blocked by Bartowski.
Bartowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Contador swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Contador is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Contador misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bartowski moves away from the strike by Contador.
Contador misses with a body kick.
Bartowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Contador throws out the jab.
Bartowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contador.
Bartowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Contador just manages to avoid it.
Bartowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contador.
Bartowski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bartowski slips a jab from Contador.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bartowski tried to counter with a leg kick but Contador avoided it.
No joy there for Contador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Contador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contador throws a head kick that misses.
Bartowski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Contador keeps Bartowski at a distance using the push kick.
Contador throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bartowski.
Contador throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Contador backs away, Bartowski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bartowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Contador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Contador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contador 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 40:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 40:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Contador!
Post fight, Alberto Contador took to the microphone: 'Good fight, neither of us can take a punch, so that was fun.'.
The defeated Oleg Bartowski had this to say: 'I don't give a damn !!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kocoa Ebone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bone Crusher - Never Scared. Antonio Dos Santos is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kocoa Ebone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dos Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Ebone ducks under and follows up with a left that Ebone also avoids with ease.
Ebone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
As Ebone looks to move away, Dos Santos throws a big counter combo bu Ebone just gets out of the way.
Nice straight punches there by Ebone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ebone.
Ebone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ebone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Ebone throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Santos's shoulder, as Dos Santos tries to avoid the shot.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ebone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ebone misses the shot to the body.
Dos Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ebone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ebone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ebone misses.
Dos Santos throws a big counter combination but Ebone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dos Santos throws a right hand that Ebone ducks under and follows up with a left that Ebone also avoids with ease.
Ebone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ebone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ebone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ebone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dos Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Ebone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dos Santos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dos Santos is rocked!
Kocoa Ebone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dos Santos stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Ebone runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kocoa Ebone!
Kocoa Ebone took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'you are looking at the next bigg thing i am only 22 years old get use to see my face !'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeff Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael D Amato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Amato has chosen Mike Tyson Post-Fight Interview with Jim Gray as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Rogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael D Amato!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
D Amato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by D Amato.
It looks like Jeff Rogan has been cut.
Rogan slips a jab and a cross from D Amato.
Rogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between D Amato's hands.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogan.
D Amato looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Rogan throws a right and a left that D Amato avoids nicely.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato throws an off balance right hand
and Rogan counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogan. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
D Amato throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogan.
D Amato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Rogan moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from D Amato.
D Amato throws a hook but Rogan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato misses with the combination.
Rogan misses with a double jab
and D Amato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogan drops his guard momentarily, allowing D Amato to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Rogan! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! D Amato takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tang Bang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ahti Kaleva's chin.
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237 lbs
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255 lbs
8 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tang Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaleva tries to clinch up.
Kaleva wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Bang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kaleva doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang is looking for a counter combo.
Kaleva tries to clinch up but Bang circles away and keeps his distance.
It appears Bang was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaleva drives through and clinches with Bang against the ropes.
Kaleva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaleva trying to stall but Bang improves his position.
Kaleva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bang is keeping busy.
Kaleva is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Bang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bang lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaleva backwards.
It looks like Ahti Kaleva has been cut.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaleva blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Kaleva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaleva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kaleva stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bang missing with knees to the body.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bang.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Bang fails to land.
Bang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bang tries to throw a body punch but Kaleva avoids it by throwing Bang back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bang.
A body shot lands from Bang.
Kaleva looks winded!
Bang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaleva blocks an elbow strike.
Bang trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Bang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ahti Kaleva's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaleva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tang Bang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaleva tries to clinch up.
Bang throws a quick counter head kick but Kaleva was just out of range.
Kaleva looks to clinch
and Bang finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kaleva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bang counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tang Bang!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Justin Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Breathe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! JT Redman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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213 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, JT Redman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Justin Biggs has been cut.
Redman catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Biggs stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Biggs walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Biggs goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Redman delivers a spinning backfist that drops Biggs like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). JT Redman!
JT Redman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dominic Manucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Porcelain Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
285 lbs
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300 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Manucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Porcelain Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porcelain Punisher keeps the fight on the outside.
Manucci has managed to clinch.
Manucci manages to break the clinch.
Porcelain Punisher lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Porcelain Punisher misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manucci manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Porcelain Punisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manucci misses with a shot to the body
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manucci throws a jab but it's blocked by Porcelain Punisher.
Porcelain Punisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manucci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manucci tries to clinch up
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Manucci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Porcelain Punisher, pushing him back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manucci.
Come on Manucci - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Manucci just leaning against Porcelain Punisher, taking a breather.
Manucci tries to stall but Porcelain Punisher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Manucci - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Porcelain Punisher being controlled against the ropes.
Manucci gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dominic Manucci.
Porcelain Punisher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manucci throws a head kick that misses
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dominic Manucci has been cut.
Manucci moves into range and clinches up with Porcelain Punisher.
Porcelain Punisher is trying to break the clinch but Manucci is controlling him.
Manucci dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Porcelain Punisher has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Manucci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Porcelain Punisher can turn it around.
Manucci looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Manucci is looking to control Porcelain Punisher's arms but Porcelain Punisher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manucci has his back to the ropes.
Manucci tries to stall but Porcelain Punisher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dominic Manucci.
Manucci tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Porcelain Punisher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dominic Manucci's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Manucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manucci swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a straight right hand.
Porcelain Punisher misses with a two punch combination.
Manucci throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Porcelain Punisher does no damage.
Manucci on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manucci tries to clinch
and Porcelain Punisher counters with a straight right, followed by a hook and finally a brutal uppercut! Manucci drops to the canvas, flat on his back and unconcious - no need for the referee to start the count as this one is all over! Porcelain Punisher struts around like it's just an every day occurrence to knock someone out in such brutal fashion. A dominant finish for Porcelain Punisher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Porcelain Punisher!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Porcelain Punisher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Obliteratii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obliteratii has chosen Ride of The Uber Valkyries as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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21
287 lbs
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23
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Obliteratii!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obliteratii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obliteratii swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Obliteratii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Cross misses.
Obliteratii is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Zeus Obliteratii has been cut.
Cross bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obliteratii's head.
Cross connects with a right hand. Obliteratii shakes it off.
Obliteratii moves into the clinch successfully.
Obliteratii misses with a punch on the inside.
Obliteratii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obliteratii lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross moves out of range as Obliteratii strikes.
Cross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Obliteratii misses.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obliteratii connects with a right hand. Cross shakes it off.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii misses with an uppercut.
Obliteratii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Obliteratii sizes up Cross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obliteratii misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Obliteratii does no damage.
Good exchange - Cross coming out on top.
Cross throws a hook but Obliteratii blocks it.
Obliteratii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cross jabs Obliteratii right on the nose. Obliteratii blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Zeus Obliteratii's cut even more.
Obliteratii lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've been informed that Obliteratii 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.
Obliteratii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cross under the eye.
A slow jab from Obliteratii misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Obliteratii coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Obliteratii moved out of range nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cross takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Obliteratii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cross defending well as Obliteratii loads up on a big left hand.
Cross throws a body punch but Obliteratii moves out of range.
Obliteratii lands with a shot to the body.
Obliteratii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obliteratii scores with a punch to the head.
Obliteratii throws a big shot that misses.
Cross swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obliteratii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Obliteratii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Obliteratii'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.
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Obliteratii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obliteratii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Obliteratii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Obliteratii just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Obliteratii misses.
Obliteratii thuds a left hand into Cross's body.
Obliteratii loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Obliteratii manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Obliteratii finds it's way through Cross's defenses.
Obliteratii looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Cross throws a series of punches but Obliteratii avoids them all with ease.
Obliteratii is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cross.
The cut above Zeus Obliteratii's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
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!
Cross misses with a straight left.
Cross seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zeus Obliteratii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obliteratii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obliteratii feints a jab promting Cross to slip. Obliteratii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cross slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Magnus Cross has been cut.
Obliteratii lands a body shot.
Cross keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii blocks a jab.
Obliteratii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Obliteratii lands a right hook to the body.
Obliteratii jabs at Cross's body.
Obliteratii misses with a right hand
and Cross counters with a nice uppercut.
Zeus Obliteratii's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Obliteratii lands a slapping body shot.
Cross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cross.
Obliteratii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obliteratii works Cross's body with a nice hook.
Obliteratii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obliteratii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obliteratii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obliteratii throws a right and a left that Cross avoids nicely.
Obliteratii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Obliteratii.
Obliteratii throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross moves forwards but Obliteratii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zeus Obliteratii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Cross!
After the fight, Magnus Cross was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle comes into the arena with Story of My Life - One Direction blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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195 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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32
165 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggle ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
A slow jab from Jiggle misses its intended target.
Jiggle throws a poor cross that misses
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiggle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jiggle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jiggle cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiggle scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiggle.
Jiggle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook. Jiggle ducked under it nicely.
Jiggle looks to throw the jab but Morgan is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jiggle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Jiggle throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
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!
Morgan throws a jab when Jiggle was well out of range.
Jiggle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle lands a slapping body shot.
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiggle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jiggle misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Jiggle's head back.
Jiggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut.
Jiggle lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Jiggle ducks down to avoid it.
Morgan lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiggle avoids the body shot from Morgan.
As Morgan tries to get set, Jiggle tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Jiggle misses with a left hand
and Jiggle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jiggle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jiggle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiggle digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jiggle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jiggle looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan cracks Jiggle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Jiggle.
Morgan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jiggle slips under a jab from Morgan.
Jiggle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Jiggle. Those never looked like landing.
Jiggle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jiggle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Jiggle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jiggle loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Jiggle throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Jiggle Jiggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jiggle misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Good standup being displayed there by Jiggle as he connects with a hook.
Jiggle throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jiggle was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a body punch but Jiggle moves out of range.
Jiggle misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Jiggle avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Jiggle's body. Jiggle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiggle misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morgan stuns Jiggle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jiggle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jiggle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Morgan circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiggle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Jiggle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiggle ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan throws a body punch but Jiggle moves out of range.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Jiggle's shoulder, as Jiggle tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Jiggle had a free shot at his head there.
Jiggle misses with a looping right.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiggle with a body shot.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Jiggle saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Jiggle misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jiggle misses with a body punch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan takes a swing at Jiggle's ribcage but misses.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Jiggle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jiggle throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Jiggle sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morgan misses with a looping right.
Morgan moves out of range as Jiggle strikes.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Jiggle avoids it with no problem.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jiggle is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jiggle lands a nice shot that snaps Morgan's head back.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jiggle momentarily.
Morgan misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Jiggle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Jiggle had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Jiggle misses.
Jiggle slips under a jab from Morgan.
Jiggle misses with a double jab.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Jiggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle stalks Morgan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Morgan's face. Morgan staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Jiggle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Jiggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Jiggle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Jiggle moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Jiggle.
No joy there for Jiggle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiggle missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan staying out of range there.
Jiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Jiggle.
Morgan thuds a left hand into Jiggle's body.
Morgan takes a swing at Jiggle's ribcage but misses.
Jiggle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jiggle misses with a body shot
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Jiggle moves away and avoids it.
Jiggle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan throws a right hand that Jiggle ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiggle also avoids with ease.
Jiggle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
Jiggle throws a big shot that misses.
Jiggle cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jiggle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jiggle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jiggle throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morgan misses with a straight right.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jiggle.
Jiggle connects with a jab.
Jiggle misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jiggle Jiggle clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jiggle slips a straight right by Morgan.
Jiggle misses with a looping left.
Jiggle thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Morgan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jiggle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body. Jiggle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jiggle misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan scores with a punch to the head.
Jiggle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Jiggle.
Morgan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiggle manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Jiggle's shoulder, as Jiggle tries to avoid the shot.
Jiggle walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiggle. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Jiggle.
Jiggle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morgan on the side of the head.
Jiggle digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jiggle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiggle with a body shot.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiggle circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiggle swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Jiggle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jiggle digs a good hook to Morgan's body.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Jiggle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jiggle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Jiggle moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Jiggle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiggle lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Jiggle both land. Nice combination.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan with a hook.
Morgan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jiggle off the ropes and back into range.
Jiggle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiggle throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiggle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiggle thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jiggle throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jiggle throws a series of strikes that have Morgan backpedaling.
Jiggle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jiggle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jiggle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jiggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
Jiggle misses with a wild body shot.
Jiggle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiggle. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jiggle misses its intended target.
Jiggle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jiggle lands a slapping body shot.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Jiggle moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Jiggle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jiggle.
Jiggle has Morgan pressed against the ropes.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jiggle misses with a combination
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrew Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiggle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jiggle with a body shot.
Jiggle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Jiggle's shoulder, as Jiggle tries to avoid the shot.
Jiggle throws a shot to the body.
Jiggle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Jiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiggle sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiggle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Jiggle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Jiggle is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Jiggle throws a body punch but Morgan moves out of range.
A jab from Morgan misses.
As Morgan tries to get set, Jiggle tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Jiggle defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Jiggle Jiggle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiggle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiggle Jiggle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jiggle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jiggle Jiggle!
Post fight, Jiggle Jiggle stared into the camera and said 'I can do better'.
Andrew Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adabisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Adabisi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Adabisi 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.
Hardman lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hardman scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce Hardman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Adabisi misses.
A punch combination from Hardman misses.
Hardman cracks Adabisi with an open hand slap.
Hardman with a nice cross.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Adabisi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Adabisi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adabisi misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Hardman misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adabisi has time to react.
Adabisi misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adabisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Adabisi looks to throw the jab but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adabisi.
Adabisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Adabisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardman misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi clobbers Hardman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adabisi scores with a hook to the body. Hardman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hardman misses with a hook
enabling Adabisi to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Hardman. Those never looked like landing.
Adabisi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardman with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Adabisi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adabisi.
Hardman misses with an uppercut
and Adabisi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardman throws a combination that misses
letting Adabisi counter with a right hand.
Adabisi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hardman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adabisi on the side of the head.
Adabisi looks to land a combination. Hardman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Hardman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hardman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adabisi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruce Hardman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardman looks to throw the jab but Adabisi is out of range.
Adabisi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adabisi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adabisi blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Adabisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adabisi scores with a jab. Hardman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardman swings widly with a right hand
and Adabisi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Adabisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardman loads up on a big right hand but Adabisi slips the punch.
Adabisi misses with a straight left.
Adabisi takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi defending well as Hardman loads up on a big left hand.
Adabisi misses with an uppercut. Hardman saw that one coming.
Adabisi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adabisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hardman misses with a hook.
Adabisi looks to land a combination but Hardman avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardman. Adabisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adabisi misses the jab.
Adabisi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardman finds it's way round the side to connect with Adabisi's head.
Adabisi lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman throws an off balance right hand
letting Adabisi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adabisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardman.
Hardman lands a nice shot to the body.
Adabisi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hardman misses with the combination.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Adabisi misses the shot to the body.
Hardman's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adabisi tries to clinch
and Hardman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adabisi thinking.
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 Bruce Hardman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hardman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adabisi's head.
The fighters circling - Hardman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adabisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adabisi blocks a jab.
Adabisi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hardman misses with an uppercut. Adabisi saw that one coming.
Adabisi throws out a counter right but Hardman avoids it with no problem.
Adabisi ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
Hardman scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Adabisi beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Adabisi.
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!
Hardman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adabisi manages to avoid it.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Adabisi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adabisi ducks into a a hook from Hardman and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Adabisi is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adabisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardman finish him?
Adabisi misses with the combination.
Adabisi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adabisi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hardman misses with a wild combination.
Adabisi misses with a two punch combination.
Hardman needs to keep his hands up - Adabisi had a free shot at his head there.
Hardman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adabisi circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Adabisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
Adabisi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adabisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardman.
Jab by Adabisi.
Adabisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Hardman misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Adabisi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Adabisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adabisi.
Hardman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adabisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardman throws a right hand that misses
and Adabisi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman ducks right into an uppercut from Adabisi.
Hardman misses with a right hand
and Adabisi counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Hardman takes that one big after scoring multiple knockdowns. It's amazing that we made it out of that third round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adabisi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adabisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardman throws a punch but it's blocked by Adabisi.
Adabisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on Adabisi's shoulder, as Adabisi tries to avoid the shot.
Hardman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adabisi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adabisi digs a good hook to Hardman's body.
Adabisi throws a series of punches but Hardman avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman misses with a body shot.
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but Adabisi is just out of range.
Hardman misses with a looping right.
Adabisi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardman on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Hardman.
As Hardman backs off Adabisi throws a huge counter combo but Hardman manages to avoid it all.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Adabisi counters with a right hand to the body.
Adabisi misses with the combination.
Adabisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardman.
Adabisi throws a lazy right hand but Hardman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardman scores with a nice strike.
Adabisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hardman throws a poor cross that misses
and Adabisi counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hardman does no damage.
Adabisi connects with a right hand. Hardman shakes it off.
Adabisi swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Adabisi misses.
Hardman throwing a counter right hand but Adabisi manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Hardman.
Adabisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardman was well out of range. Poor timing from Adabisi.
A little feinted left hand from Hardman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman missing with a left hand there. Adabisi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adabisi tries to counter with a clinch but Hardman shakes him off and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Adabisi.
Adabisi looks to land a right hand but Hardman moved out of range.
Hardman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adabisi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Simon Adabisi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardman misses with a looping left.
Hardman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adabisi.
Adabisi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adabisi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hardman finds it's way round the side to connect with Adabisi's head.
Nice defenses there by Adabisi.
Hardman scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Adabisi to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardman misses the shot to the body.
Hardman ducks under a wild hook from Adabisi.
Nice defenses there by Adabisi.
Adabisi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adabisi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardman throws a jab but it's blocked by Adabisi.
Adabisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardman.
Hardman takes a swing at Adabisi's ribcage but misses.
Hardman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adabisi eats them both and turns towards Hardman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hardman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adabisi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adabisi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardman takes a swing at Adabisi's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Adabisi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hardman throws a body punch but Adabisi moves out of range.
Hardman throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adabisi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Adabisi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adabisi.
Hardman dodges the punch combination from Adabisi.
Hardman throws a body punch but Adabisi moves out of range.
Adabisi closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adabisi lands with a light punch inside.
Hardman lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Adabisi.
Simon Adabisi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adabisi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardmans head.
Adabisi tries to work over Hardman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adabisi blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Adabisi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardman as Adabisi tries to tie him up.
Adabisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Hardman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:43
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Hardman!
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