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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Dean The Decimator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean The Decimator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Decimator swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The Decimator gets tackled into the ropes by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
The Decimator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Decimator scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
The Decimator is working Smith over against the ropes.
The Decimator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Decimator misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Decimator breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith gets a clinch.
The Decimator lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short body shot lands from The Decimator as the two fighters clinch.
The Decimator presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Decimator scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Decimator lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith wants to stall.
The Decimator misses with a punch on the inside.
The Decimator struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Decimator lands a left hand.
The Decimator working aggressively here.
The Decimator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Decimator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
The Decimator lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
The Decimator misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
The Decimator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Decimator swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Decimator.
Smith trying to stall but The Decimator improves his position.
The Decimator tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Decimator lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Decimator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and The Decimator avoids it.
The Decimator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith blocks a body shot from The Decimator.
The Decimator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Decimator lands a right hand.
The Decimator blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but The Decimator avoids the damage to the body.
The Decimator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
The Decimator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Decimator backwards.
Smith tries to work over The Decimator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Decimator softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean The Decimator dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Decimator connects with a body shot.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
The Decimator misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Smith.
The Decimator lands a right hand.
The Decimator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Decimator lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dean The Decimator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The Decimator swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Decimator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Decimator lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Decimator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The Decimator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from The Decimator.
Smith avoiding damage as The Decimator throws knees to the body.
The Decimator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Decimator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped The Decimator in his tracks for a moment.
A right hand to the body from The Decimator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Decimator taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
The Decimator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from The Decimator.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
The Decimator trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
The Decimator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith clinches.
The Decimator working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The Decimator fails to land.
Smith is looking to control The Decimator's arms but The Decimator gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from The Decimator fails to land.
The Decimator throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Decimator working aggressively here.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but The Decimator has the dominant position.
The Decimator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Decimator throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The Decimator tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Decimator lands a left hand.
The Decimator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but The Decimator avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
The Decimator tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing The Decimator back against the ropes.
The Decimator dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
The Decimator blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
The Decimator tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Decimator can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean The Decimator dominated that second 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.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Decimator tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Decimator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Decimator lands an uppercut.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Decimator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Decimator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Decimator shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Decimator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
The Decimator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Decimator throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith forces The Decimator back against the ropes and clinches.
Still in the clinch, The Decimator scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith blocks a body shot from The Decimator.
The Decimator is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Decimator has his back to the ropes.
The Decimator blocks an elbow strike.
The Decimator working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Decimator can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
The Decimator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Decimator.
The Decimator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Decimator connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Dean The Decimator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Decimator misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dean The Decimator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith clinches up with The Decimator and pushes him back against the ropes.
The Decimator tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing The Decimator back against the ropes.
The Decimator makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
The Decimator struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by The Decimator.
Smith rushes The Decimator and presses him up against the ropes.
The Decimator lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks a body shot from The Decimator.
The Decimator tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
The Decimator lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The Decimator misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
The Decimator lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Decimator blocks the elbow strike.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith prevents a body shot from The Decimator.
The Decimator scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Decimator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Decimator tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from The Decimator.
The Decimator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Decimator has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
The Decimator throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean The Decimator clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The Decimator lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Decimator's elbow.
The Decimator taking a breather.
The Decimator working aggressively here.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Decimator misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Decimator manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
The Decimator throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Decimator can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands an uppercut.
The Decimator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Decimator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
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!
The Decimator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Decimator misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Decimator connects with a nice looking jab.
Dean The Decimator is winning the standup battle so far.
The Decimator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by The Decimator.
The Decimator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
The Decimator swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Decimator.
The Decimator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Decimator is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Decimator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Decimator struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of The Decimator backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Decimator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Decimator dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
The Decimator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Decimator misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but The Decimator blocks with his arms.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Decimator misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks a body shot from The Decimator.
The Decimator throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The Decimator misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Decimator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Smith.
The Decimator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dean The Decimator will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The Decimator tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Decimator misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged The Decimator in a clinch.
The Decimator working aggressively here.
The Decimator presses Smith against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Decimator lands with a light punch inside.
The Decimator misses with some punches.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from The Decimator fails to land.
The Decimator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Decimator's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Decimator throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Decimator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
The Decimator misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith wants to stall.
The Decimator blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
The Decimator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Decimator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith pushes The Decimator back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from The Decimator.
The Decimator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Decimator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith lands an elbow just above The Decimator 's eye.
The Decimator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith cracks The Decimator with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage as The Decimator throws knees to the body.
The Decimator avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Decimator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith avoiding damage.
The Decimator swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Decimator misses with some punches.
The Decimator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Decimator misses with some punches.
The Decimator avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Decimator has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The Decimator throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Decimator.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, The Decimator creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tony Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
The Decimator lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean The Decimator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Decimator 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean The Decimator!
An out of breath Dean The Decimator 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ike Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vilhjalmur Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
Self confident
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ike Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vilhjalmur Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Agnarsson.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Agnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Agnarsson throws a front kick that sends Brown stumbling back into the ropes.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Agnarsson is out of range.
Brown walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Agnarsson rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Brown has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown digs a good hook to Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Brown out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vilhjalmur Agnarsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Nkosinathi Ximba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ximba comes to the ring accompanied by Die Antwoord - Fatty Boom Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nkosinathi Ximba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ximba throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a thumping low kick.
Ximba misses with a lunging right hand
and Ximba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murdock moves out of range as Ximba throws a body kick.
Murdock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ximba.
Ximba lands a jab to the nose.
Ximba misses with a left hand
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Ximba.
Ximba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ximba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Murdock counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ximba thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ximba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murdock blocks a jab.
Murdock scores with a push kick.
Murdock defending well as Ximba loads up on a big left hand.
Murdock wants to slow Ximba down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdock.
Ximba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ximba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murdock lands a glancing blow to the side of Ximba's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ximba is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks.
Murdock moves out of range as Ximba throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Ximba.
Murdock throws a jab when Ximba was well out of range.
Ximba closes the distance and clinches.
Ximba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ximba feints and then cracks Murdock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murdock down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Murdock will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ximba misses with the combination.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock 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.
Ximba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murdock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A counter left hand to the body from Ximba misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Murdock misses the target.
Ximba tried to score with a low kick but Murdock checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Ximba off balance momentarily.
Ximba throws a lazy body kick
and Murdock counters with a low kick, right behind Ximba 's knee.
A punch combination from Ximba misses.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Ximba moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.
Ximba is rocked!
Ximba throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Ximba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murdock cracks Ximba with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Murdock!
An out of breath Michael Murdock 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between George Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Kehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rico Kehl is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Kehl!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kehl.
Kehl fakes the leg kick and cracks Saint in the body.
A clash of legs there as Saint blocks the low kick.
Saint on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kehl. Kehl obviously looking to wear him down.
Kehl misses with a head kick.
Kehl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint checks it well.
Kehl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kehl takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kehl connects with a solid leg kick.
Saint throws a leg kick but Kehl moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint misses with a body shot.
Saint swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kehl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saint checks a low kick from Kehl.
Kehl tried to score with a low kick but Saint checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Kehl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kehl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kehl tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint scores with a shot to the side of Kehl's head.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehl's elbow.
Saint throws an elbow that misses.
Saint works on Kehl's body with a couple of short punches.
Saint goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kehl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kehl lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kehl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Saint.
Saint avoids the elbow strike from Kehl, against the ropes.
Kehl lands an elbow that stopped Saint in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kehl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saint's brow.
Saint lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kehl backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kehl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kehl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saint's brow.
Kehl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kehl pushes off an throws an elbow but Saint leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kehl prevents a body shot from Saint.
Saint struggles to land a body shot inside as Kehl controls his hands.
Kehl throws an elbow that misses.
Kehl on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saint misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint swings wildly with an uppercut but Kehl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kehl throws an elbow that misses.
Saint tries to work over Kehl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehl blocks a body shot from Saint.
Saint avoids a wild elbow strike from Kehl.
Kehl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kehl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saint seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kehl can turn it around.
Saint takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saint looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saint tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kehl's elbow.
Saint blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Kehl dominated that round.
That's time! Saint's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saint swings for the body but Kehl moves out of range.
Saint throws a lazy uppercut
and Kehl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Saint wants to clinch.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kehl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint's sensitive parts.
A jab lands there for Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint checks a leg kick nicely.
Saint looks to score with a jab to the body but Kehl is just out of range.
Saint swings widly with a right hand
and Kehl makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saint really felt that one!
A shot to the body from Saint misses
and Kehl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint sizes up Kehl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kehl misses with a head kick.
Kehl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Saint lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saint cracks Kehl with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kehl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saint if he has to take too many more of those.
Saint looks to throw the jab but Kehl is out of range.
Kehl throws a front kick aimed at Saint's knee but Saint avoids it well.
As Kehl tries to get set, Saint tries to push him back and clinch up but Kehl manages to avoid the attempt.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Kehl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saint fails to land with a series of punches.
Kehl throws a head kick but Saint moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saint on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kehl, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehl ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Kehl tries a quick counter leg kick but Saint is wise to it.
A good leg kick by Kehl.
Kehl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kehl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kehl walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saint checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saint looks to land a right hand but Kehl moved out of range.
Kehl only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kehl misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kehl.
Kehl misses with an uppercut. Saint saw that one coming.
Saint misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kehl counters with a nice leg kick.
Kehl lands a high kick!
Kehl swats away the attempt to clinch by Saint.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Kehl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saint throws a right hand that misses
and Kehl counters with a nice leg kick.
Kehl throws a body kick that misses.
Kehl throws out a leg kick but Saint moves out of range and Kehl only half commits.
Saint takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kehl throws a sloppy head kick
and Saint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kehl throws a wild body kick that Saint sees coming a mile off.
Kehl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint.
Kehl is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kehl connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kehl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saint is out of range and Kehl settles back down.
Saint throwing a counter right hand but Kehl manages to avoid it.
Kehl throws an off balance right hand
and Saint counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saint is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kehl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Kehl feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saint's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint checks it well.
Saint moves out of range as Kehl throws a body kick.
Saint swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kehl throws a lazy head kick
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kehl walks into a stiff left hand from Saint.
Saint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kehl.
Kehl fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saint checks it well.
Kehl plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Saint's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Saint, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rico Kehl!
Rico Kehl took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Baaam!!! Das war toll! Ich bin zu güt! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Damien Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Barretto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Conner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damien Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Barretto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barretto's coach down at DJs Locker was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barretto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barretto.
Conner blocks a body shot from Barretto.
Barretto can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
Barretto throws a head punch that misses.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barretto throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner.
Barretto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conner presses Barretto against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Conner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barretto prevents a body shot from Conner.
Barretto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner blocks a body shot from Barretto.
Barretto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barretto controls his hands.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Barretto avoids it by throwing Conner back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
Conner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
Conner blocking some punches.
Barretto tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner blocking some punches.
Conner slowing the pace effectively.
Conner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barretto tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Barretto back against the ropes.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barretto lands a body shot.
Barretto prevents a body shot from Conner.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barretto blocking some punches.
Barretto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barretto working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conner misses with a body punch.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Barretto controls the action.
Conner lands a right hand.
Conner wants to stall.
Barretto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barretto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Barretto controls the action.
A short left from Conner.
Barretto prevents a body shot from Conner.
Conner tries a body shot but Barretto blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner dominated that round.
That's time! Conner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barretto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barretto misses with a body shot.
Barretto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conner.
Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barretto.
Conner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Conner loads up on a big right hand but Barretto slips the punch.
Barretto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barretto closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Barretto fails to land.
Barretto tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Barretto back against the ropes.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barretto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barretto can do to turn this around?
Conner lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner tries to throw a body punch but Barretto avoids it by throwing Conner back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Barretto misses with a punch on the inside.
Barretto blocks an uppercut.
Conner tries to work over Barretto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barretto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Conner stalling in the clinch but Barretto improves position.
Barretto misses with a punch to the body.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barretto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Barretto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barretto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Barretto misses with a body punch.
Conner tries a body shot but Barretto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Barretto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barretto's elbow.
Conner'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.
Barretto lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barretto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Conner misses with a body shot.
Conner throws out a powerful jab.
Barretto connects with a jab.
Conner scores with a decent looking hook.
Conner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barretto.
Conner clinches with his opponent.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Barretto controls the action.
Barretto swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner blocking some punches.
Barretto has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Barretto controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conner working aggressively here.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barretto blocks an uppercut.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Barretto lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner just leaning against Barretto, taking a breather.
Barretto can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
Barretto is rocked!
Barretto tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barretto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barretto backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barretto.
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!
Barretto working aggressively here.
Conner working aggressively here.
Damien Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barretto.
Barretto tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Barretto back against the ropes.
Barretto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barretto lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Barretto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a body punch.
Conner blocking some punches.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Barretto.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Barretto controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Barretto fails to land.
Barretto working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barretto misses with a body kick.
Barretto slips a jab from Conner.
Barretto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Conner counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Conner. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Conner.
Barretto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conner jabs at Barretto's body.
Conner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barretto checks a leg kick nicely.
Conner throws a lazy right hand but Barretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conner throws a looping overhand right but Barretto ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barretto moves out of range as Conner strikes.
Conner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Conner counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Conner misses.
Conner scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barretto throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Barretto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conner throws a jab when Barretto was well out of range.
Conner misses with a hook.
Barretto misses with a body kick.
Conner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott Barretto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Conner there.
Conner throws a jab when Barretto was well out of range.
Conner throws the left hand but Barretto avoids the punch easily.
Conner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conner swings for the body but Barretto moves out of range.
Conner wants to slow Barretto down by chopping away at his legs.
Conner throws a leg kick
and Barretto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick there by Barretto.
Barretto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barretto blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barretto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barretto. Conner shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barretto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barretto blocks a jab.
Barretto scores with a decent looking hook.
Conner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conner throws a hook but Barretto avoids it easily.
Conner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barretto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barretto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barretto swings for the body but Conner moves out of range.
As Barretto backs away, Conner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barretto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conner cracks Barretto with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Scott Barretto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Conner looks to land a right hand but Barretto moved out of range.
Conner throws a big shot that misses.
Conner throws a lazy right hand but Barretto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barretto.
Barretto lands with a good body shot.
Conner throws a hook but Barretto avoids it easily.
Barretto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Conner moves forwards but Barretto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conner misses with a left hand
and Barretto counters with a stiff right hand.
Conner misses with a lunging right hand
and Barretto counters by moving into the clinch.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Barretto.
Barretto tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Barretto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner working aggressively here.
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!
Conner working hard to break the clinch.
Scott Barretto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Barretto.
Barretto blocks an uppercut.
Barretto blocks a body shot from Conner.
Barretto has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Conner pushes Barretto back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barretto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barretto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barretto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barretto.
Barretto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Barretto scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barretto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
Conner blocking some punches.
Barretto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
Barretto tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner prevents a body shot from Barretto.
Barretto blocks a body shot from Conner.
Barretto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barretto scores with a hook to the body.
Conner taking a breather.
Barretto tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing Barretto back against the ropes.
Barretto tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Barretto.
I think Conner 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Conner!
A very excited looking Damien Conner 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Supaishi Kamikaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Jesus. Black Jesus is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Supaishi Kamikaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamikaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Kamikaze quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Black Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamikaze misses with a body kick.
Kamikaze has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kamikaze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jesus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamikaze staying out of range there.
Kamikaze moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Jesus moves out of range of the body kick from Kamikaze.
Jesus throws a right hand that misses
and Kamikaze counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jesus. That snapped Kamikaze's head back.
Jesus tries to clinch but Kamikaze is having none of it.
Jesus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jesus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Jesus.
Decent striking displayed by Jesus there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamikaze misses with a straight left.
Jesus cracks Kamikaze with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamikaze throws out the jab.
Kamikaze takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamikaze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Kamikaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a hook
and Kamikaze counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kamikaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamikaze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jesus moves out of range of the body kick from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze staying out of range there.
Jesus walks into a left hand.
Jesus looks to land a right hand but Kamikaze moved out of range.
Jesus swings for the body but Kamikaze moves out of range.
Kamikaze loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Kamikaze throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamikaze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Jesus. That snapped Kamikaze's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamikaze takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jesus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamikaze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamikaze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Kamikaze throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jesus avoids it.
Kamikaze scores with a jab to the body.
Jesus jabs at Kamikaze's body.
Jesus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kamikaze throws a wild body kick that Jesus sees coming a mile off.
Kamikaze looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kamikaze walks into a stiff left hand from Jesus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus ducks right into an uppercut from Kamikaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Jesus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamikaze.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamikaze manages to avoid it.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamikaze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kamikaze circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamikaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kamikaze avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus moves out of range as Kamikaze throws a body kick.
Jesus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jesus misses with a body shot
and Kamikaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
A cross from Jesus lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws a hook but Kamikaze blocks it.
Jesus misses the body punch
and Kamikaze counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Jesus misses its intended target.
Jesus scores with a jab.
Jesus takes a swing at Kamikaze's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Kamikaze moves away from the strike by Jesus.
It looked like Kamikaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jesus.
Kamikaze moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Kamikaze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jesus just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamikaze doesn't seem bothered though.
Jesus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jesus takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Jesus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kamikaze.
Jesus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamikaze. That snapped Jesus's head back.
Kamikaze swats away the attempt to clinch by Jesus.
And Kamikaze counters with a quick kick to the body but Jesus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kamikaze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamikaze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Jesus scores with a jab. Kamikaze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jesus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamikaze moves away.
Jesus wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamikaze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kamikaze avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Black Jesus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamikaze moves out of range as Jesus strikes.
Kamikaze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamikaze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus staying out of range there.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Jesus.
Jesus thuds a left hand into Kamikaze's body.
Black Jesus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kamikaze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Jesus throws a shot to the body.
Kamikaze throws a push kick but Jesus slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kamikaze takes one to the side of the head.
Jesus misses with a body shot.
Jesus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamikaze looks for the body kick but Jesus saw that one coming.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze takes a swing at Jesus's ribcage but misses.
Jesus misses with a hook to the body
and Kamikaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamikaze misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamikaze scores with the left hand. Jesus knows he should have avoided that one.
Jesus lands with an overhand left.
Jab by Kamikaze.
Kamikaze throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamikaze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.
Jesus scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jesus, as that shot connected.
Kamikaze throws a lazy uppercut
and Jesus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jesus has Kamikaze up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jesus.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamikaze controls his hands.
Kamikaze takes an elbow to the temple.
Jesus tries to work over Kamikaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamikaze dodges an elbow strike from Jesus.
Kamikaze lands with a left to the head.
Kamikaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jesus lands a body punch.
Jesus tries a body shot but Kamikaze blocks it.
Kamikaze prevents a body shot from Jesus.
Kamikaze tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus blocks a body shot from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jesus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kamikaze's brow.
Good body shot from Kamikaze.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Jesus really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kamikaze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jesus scores with a jab.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamikaze manages to avoid it.
Kamikaze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jesus throws a shot to the body.
Kamikaze looks to land a body kick but Jesus moved away.
Jesus tries to clinch up but Kamikaze circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Kamikaze was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jesus.
Jesus throws an off balance right hand
letting Kamikaze counter with a right hand.
Kamikaze throws a hook but Jesus avoids it easily.
Jesus wants to clinch but Kamikaze slips to the side
and Kamikaze counters with a stiff right hand.
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamikaze was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Kamikaze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with an uppercut
and Kamikaze counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kamikaze throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamikaze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus clinches up against the ropes.
Kamikaze blocks an elbow strike from Jesus.
Kamikaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jesus.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Kamikaze.
Jesus throws an elbow but it misses.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamikaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Kamikaze controls the action.
Jesus misses with an elbow strike.
Jesus misses with an elbow over the top.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kamikaze.
Kamikaze dodges an elbow strike from Jesus.
Kamikaze blocks the elbow strike.
Kamikaze cracks Jesus with a nice body shot.
Kamikaze dodges an elbow strike from Jesus.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamikaze controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jesus misses with an elbow strike.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Kamikaze avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the ropes.
Jesus throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from Jesus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamikaze wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamikaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jesus keeps control of Kamikaze as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Kamikaze avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the ropes.
Jesus lands an elbow inside.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Kamikaze controls the action.
Kamikaze misses with a punch to the body.
Kamikaze working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamikaze tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jesus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Kamikaze avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Black Jesus dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Supaishi Kamikaze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamikaze misses with an uppercut. Jesus saw that one coming.
Jesus lands a nice shot that snaps Kamikaze's head back.
A swing and a miss from Jesus.
Kamikaze lands a glancing blow to the side of Jesus's head.
A jab from Kamikaze misses.
Jesus connects with a body shot.
Kamikaze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jesus! But no joy.
Jesus misses with a straight left.
Jesus lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus takes a swing at Kamikaze's ribcage but misses.
Kamikaze lands a front kick.
Jesus tries to clinch but Kamikaze moves out of range.
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jesus, as that shot connected.
Kamikaze lands a nice shot that snaps Jesus's head back.
Kamikaze throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Jesus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kamikaze on the side of the head.
Kamikaze misses the shot to the body.
Kamikaze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus misses with a hook.
Black Jesus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Jesus - just one landing.
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. Kamikaze moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Kamikaze wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Kamikaze.
It seemed like Jesus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jesus misses with a body punch
and Jesus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamikaze looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Jesus thuds a left hand into Kamikaze's body.
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!
Jesus takes a swing at Kamikaze's ribcage but misses.
Jesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kamikaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamikaze misses the body punch
enabling Jesus to counter with a crisp jab.
Kamikaze slips under a jab.
Kamikaze misses with a body kick.
Jesus misses with a shot to the body
and Kamikaze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jesus throws a lazy right hand but Kamikaze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kamikaze looks for the body kick but Jesus saw that one coming.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus clobbers Kamikaze with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamikaze misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jesus rushes Kamikaze and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Jesus lands an elbow just above Kamikaze 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Jesus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jesus 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Jesus!
A relieved looking Black Jesus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Stefan Van Der Sar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Makatua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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294 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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239 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Good gas tank
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stefan Van Der Sar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Makatua!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makatua throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sar moves out of range easily.
It appears Van Der Sar was looking to counter with a kick there.
Makatua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Der Sar counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Sam Makatua has been cut.
Van Der Sar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makatua misses the shot to the body.
Makatua scoring well with a low kick there.
Makatua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makatua throws a body kick that misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makatua takes a swing at Van Der Sar 's ribcage but misses.
Makatua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .
Makatua swings for the body but Van Der Sar moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makatua.
Van Der Sar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makatua throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Sar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makatua throws a head kick but Van Der Sar moves out of range.
Makatua misses with a leg kick.
Van Der Sar thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makatua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Sar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Der Sar checks a leg kick.
Makatua misses with a wild body shot.
Makatua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .
A nice inside leg kick there by Makatua. That's going to slow Van Der Sar down.
Makatua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Sar .
Van Der Sar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Stefan Van Der Sar has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makatua. That's going to slow Van Der Sar down.
Makatua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Makatua misses with a body punch
and as Makatua resets, Van Der Sar pounces with a savage head kick that drops Makatua to the mat! Makatua looks wobbly but gets back to his feet on the count of 5. The referee continues the count to 8 then steps aside to let these two guys get back at it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makatua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Der Sar moves out of range of the body kick from Makatua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makatua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makatua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makatua throws a head kick that misses.
Makatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Makatua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .
Makatua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sar was well out of range. Poor timing from Makatua.
Van Der Sar throws a counter high kick but Makatua was just alert enough to avoid it.
Makatua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Der Sar avoids the head kick by Makatua.
Van Der Sar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makatua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Der Sar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Sar is looking to counter punch.
Makatua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sar was well out of range. Poor timing from Makatua.
Makatua misses with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Der Sar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Makatua avoids it.
Makatua misses with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Van Der Sar should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Van Der Sar 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makatua misses with a head kick.
Makatua bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Makatua tries a head kick but it misses.
Makatua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Makatua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makatua misses with a head kick.
Van Der Sar throwing a counter right hand but Makatua manages to avoid it.
Makatua throws a low kick but Van Der Sar avoids it.
Van Der Sar lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Makatua throws a body shot but no joy.
Makatua scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makatua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Makatua.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makatua. Van Der Sar does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Der Sar misses the target.
No joy there for Makatua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Der Sar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Makatua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Makatua. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Sar throws a quick counter kick to the body but Makatua avoids it.
Makatua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makatua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .
Makatua tries to land a body kick
and Van Der Sar counters with a nice uppercut.
Makatua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Sar is looking to counter punch.
Makatua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Der Sar was well out of range. Poor timing from Makatua.
Makatua throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Sar 's knee but Van Der Sar avoids it well.
And Van Der Sar counters with a quick kick to the body but Makatua blocks it.
Makatua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Makatua misses with the combination.
Makatua just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Der Sar .
Van Der Sar moves out of range as Makatua throws a body kick.
Van Der Sar throwing a counter right hand but Makatua manages to avoid it.
Makatua tries to work over Van Der Sar 's front leg with a kick but Van Der Sar checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makatua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makatua misses with a head kick.
Van Der Sar throws a quick counter head kick but Makatua was just out of range.
Makatua throws a shot to the body.
Van Der Sar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makatua throws a head kick but Van Der Sar moves out of range.
Van Der Sar blocks a head kick by Makatua.
Van Der Sar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makatua.
It looked like Van Der Sar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makatua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Der Sar rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Der Sar 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.
Makatua thows a leg kick but Van Der Sar checks it
and Van Der Sar counters with a straight right that drops Makatua on his ass! Makatua jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
Van Der Sar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Makatua swinging wildly here.
Makatua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Der Sar counters with a monster head kick that knocks Makatua out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stefan Van Der Sar !
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan Van Der Sar 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 Steve Stricker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Pintado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stricker comes to the ring accompanied by Slim Jesus - Drill Time. Steve Stricker had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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239 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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252 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Stricker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Pintado!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Stricker.
Pintado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pintado checks a low kick from Stricker.
Stricker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pintado is looking to clinch.
Stricker is looking to counter punch.
Stricker checks a low kick from Pintado.
Stricker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pintado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stricker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stricker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pintado.
It looks like Steve Stricker has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stricker checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stricker moves out of range of the leg kick from Pintado.
Stricker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stricker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Pintado misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker misses with an uppercut. Pintado saw that one coming.
Pintado scores with a jab. Stricker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stricker moves away from the strike by Pintado.
Pintado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stricker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pintado avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Stricker.
Pintado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stricker to score with a decent uppercut.
Pintado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pintado throws a head kick but Stricker moves out of range.
Stricker misses with a wild body shot.
Pintado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stricker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pintado throws a head kick that misses.
Pintado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Pintado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stricker can pounce on him.
Pintado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pintado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A lazy left from Pintado finds it's target.
Pintado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pintado throws a series of punches but Stricker moves out of range.
Pintado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stricker.
Pintado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stricker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stricker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Miguel Pintado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stricker.
Pintado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pintado.
Pintado misses with a straight right.
Miguel Pintado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stricker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Stricker misses.
Stricker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pintado.
Stricker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pintado misses with a double jab
and Pintado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintado misses with a right hand
and Stricker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Pintado does no damage.
Pintado pushes Stricker up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pintado with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stricker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pintado's elbow.
Stricker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pintado backwards.
Stricker avoiding damage as Pintado throws knees to the body.
Pintado misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pintado.
Stricker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pintado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pintado throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pintado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker tries to throw a body punch but Pintado avoids it by throwing Stricker back against the ropes.
Pintado throws a punch but it's blocked by Stricker.
Stricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pintado misses with a punch on the inside.
Pintado taking a breather.
Pintado tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pintado fails to land.
Pintado with a knee to the head.
Pintado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stricker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pintado backwards.
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 Steve Stricker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Pintado.
Pintado throws a low kick but Stricker moves out of range easily.
Pintado tries a head kick but it misses.
Stricker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pintado.
Stricker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Stricker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pintado misses with a kick to the body
and Stricker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pintado wants to clinch up but Stricker keeps it at a distance.
Pintado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stricker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pintado thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintado throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stricker counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve Stricker is winning the standup battle so far.
Pintado misses with a body punch
and Stricker counters with a nice uppercut.
Pintado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pintado appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stricker tries to land a front kick but Pintado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stricker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pintado.
Stricker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pintado looks to land a combination but Stricker avoids it well.
Pintado moves out of range of the body kick from Stricker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pintado.
Stricker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stricker tried to score with a low kick but Pintado checks it.
Despite the aggression on Pintado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pintado scores with a decent looking hook.
Stricker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pintado moves out of range of the leg kick from Stricker.
Stricker backing away here, and Pintado unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker blocks a head kick by Pintado.
Stricker throws a leg kick that misses.
Stricker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pintado.
Pintado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pintado misses the body punch
and Stricker counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stricker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pintado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Stricker. That snapped Pintado's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stricker.
Stricker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pintado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pintado misses with a leg kick.
Stricker tried to counter with a leg kick but Pintado avoided it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stricker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stricker swings for the body but Pintado moves out of range.
Stricker scores with a jab to the body.
Pintado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stricker to score with a decent uppercut.
Pintado misses with a few strikes there.
Stricker throws a lazy head kick
and Pintado counters with a straight right hand.
Stricker lunges at Pintado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pintado's hand.
Stricker lands a leg kick that knocks Pintado off balance momentarily.
Pintado is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintado misses with the combination.
It looked like Stricker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stricker throws a sloppy head kick and Pintado moves out of range easily.
Pintado misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pintado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pintado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stricker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Stricker misses the target.
Stricker scores with a head kick.
Stricker misses the shot to the body.
Pintado moves out of range of the body kick.
Pintado ducks under a wild hook from Stricker.
Pintado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stricker.
Pintado stuns Stricker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pintado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pintado misses with a two punch combination.
Stricker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stricker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stricker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stricker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stricker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pintado.
Pintado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pintado moves forwards but Stricker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stricker throws a shot from downtown. Pintado moves away and avoids it.
Stricker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pintado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pintado slips a jab from Stricker.
Pintado misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stricker had his way with Miguel Pintado in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stricker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pintado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pintado moves out of range of the body kick from Stricker.
Pintado is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That kick from Pintado tenderised Stricker's leg. Stricker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stricker looks to land a combination. Pintado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pintado has closed the distance and engaged Stricker in a clinch.
Pintado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pintado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pintado misses with a knee strike.
Pintado tries to land knees in the clinch but Stricker avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stricker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pintado is trying to stall.
Pintado cracks Stricker with a nice body shot.
Pintado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Stricker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stricker.
Stricker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pintado momentarily.
Pintado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stricker.
Stricker cracks Pintado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Stricker digs a good hook to Pintado's body.
Pintado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stricker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pintado.
Pintado avoids the head kick by Stricker.
Pintado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stricker lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stricker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pintado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pintado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stricker throws an elbow that misses.
Miguel Pintado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stricker looking to throw knees to the head but Pintado is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Stricker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stricker 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Stricker!
After winning the bout, Steve Stricker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Heimlich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck comes to the ring accompanied by Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar. Heimlich has chosen The Lifesaver as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Heimlich!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heimlich clinches with his opponent.
Heimlich tries to work over Wangchuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimlich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heimlich swings wildly with an uppercut but Wangchuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimlich has a couple of punches blocked by Wangchuck.
Heimlich lands with a light punch inside.
Nice elbow from Wangchuck.
It looks like Johnny Heimlich has been cut.
Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimlich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heimlich avoids a wild elbow strike from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck lands an elbow that stopped Heimlich in his tracks for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Wangchuck has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wangchuck blocking some punches.
Wangchuck tries to land knees in the clinch but Heimlich avoids the damage to the body.
Heimlich tries to stall but Wangchuck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heimlich tries a body shot but Wangchuck blocks it.
Wangchuck landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heimlich looks winded!
Heimlich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wangchuck trying to land knees to the body.
Wangchuck lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wangchuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangchuck lands a damaging elbow.
Heimlich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimlich takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wangchuck.
Wangchuck working Heimlich over with knees to the body.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Heimlich blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Wangchuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Wangchuck lands an elbow that stopped Heimlich in his tracks for a moment.
Heimlich misses with some punches.
Heimlich misses with the head strike.
Wangchuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Johnny Heimlich's cut even more.
Wangchuck lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Wangchuck stalling against the ropes.
Heimlich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heimlich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wangchuck lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck lands an elbow inside.
Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimlich misses with a punch to the body.
Wangchuck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heimlich is defending well for now.
Heimlich misses with some punches.
Wangchuck tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Heimlich tries a body shot but Wangchuck blocks it.
Heimlich blocks an elbow strike from Wangchuck.
Heimlich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wangchuck prevents a body shot from Heimlich.
Heimlich misses with a body punch.
Heimlich blocks an elbow strike from Wangchuck.
Heimlich misses with a body punch.
Wangchuck misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimlich tries to work over Wangchuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimlich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heimlich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heimlich fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshering Wangchuck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Heimlich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wangchuck is looking to clinch.
Heimlich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wangchuck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heimlich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wangchuck's elbow.
Heimlich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wangchuck misses with the head strike.
Wangchuck gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Heimlich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wangchuck blocks a body shot from Heimlich.
Heimlich lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards.
Wangchuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heimlich.
Wangchuck misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heimlich.
Heimlich can't find room to land a body shot as Wangchuck controls the action.
Wangchuck lands an elbow just above Heimlich 's eye.
The cut above Johnny Heimlich's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wangchuck blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimlich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wangchuck throws an elbow but misses.
Wangchuck misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heimlich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangchucks head.
Heimlich misses with some punches.
Heimlich tries a body shot but Wangchuck blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimlich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wangchuck or not.
Heimlich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wangchuck cracks Heimlich with a nice body shot.
Heimlich is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tshering Wangchuck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heimlich takes a knee to the side of the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnny Heimlich's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wangchuck throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heimlich blocks it with crossed arms.
Wangchuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimlich can do to turn this around?
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Heimlich takes a knee to the side of the body.
Heimlich takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wangchuck lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Heimlich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tshering Wangchuck!
Tshering Wangchuck thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dieter Von Cunth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Cunth comes into the arena with In Waves- Trivium blaring out of the sound system. Kennedy has chosen Frank Zappa - Echidna's Arf (Of You) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Dieter Von Cunth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Cunth.
A quick step to the side and Von Cunth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kennedy rushes Von Cunth and presses him up against the ropes.
Von Cunth looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Kennedy leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kennedy is pushing Von Cunth up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kennedy receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Von Cunth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws an elbow but it misses.
Kennedy stalling in the clinch but Von Cunth improves position.
Kennedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Von Cunth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Cunth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Cunth throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Von Cunth lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Von Cunth.
Kennedy misses the body punch
and Von Cunth counters with a nice uppercut.
Dieter Von Cunth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Cunth moves into the clinch.
Von Cunth misses with some punches.
Kennedy blocks a body shot from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Cunth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Cunth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Cunth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Cunth slows down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Von Cunth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Cunth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Von Cunth scores with a punch to the head.
Kennedy has Von Cunth up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kennedy misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Cunth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Cunth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Cunth misses the shot to the body.
Von Cunth just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kennedy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kennedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Cunth counters with a nice leg kick.
Von Cunth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy loads up on a big right hand but Von Cunth slips the punch.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Von Cunth moved out of range.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Kennedy.
It looks like Dieter Von Cunth has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kennedy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kennedy stalling against the ropes.
Kennedy wants to stall.
Dieter Von Cunth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut
and Von Cunth counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Kennedy misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Kennedy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Cunth throws a poor cross that misses
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Cunth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Von Cunth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Cunth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dieter Von Cunth is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Cunth was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot
and Von Cunth counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth clinches.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but Von Cunth blocks with his arms.
Kennedy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Cunth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy is trying to break free.
Von Cunth lands a nice knee to the body.
Von Cunth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy lands an elbow inside that Von Cunth shrugs off.
Kennedy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Von Cunth up against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Von Cunth obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Von Cunth fails to land.
Von Cunth lands a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kennedy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Cunth blocks an elbow strike.
Kennedy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kennedy wants to stall.
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 Dieter Von Cunth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Von Cunth's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice body kick from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Von Cunth throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy unleashes a big counter combination but Von Cunth bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
Von Cunth looking to throw knees to the head but Kennedy is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to work over Von Cunth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kennedy trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Cunth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Cunth avoids the elbow strike from Kennedy, against the ropes.
Kennedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kennedy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Von Cunth.
A jab from Von Cunth finds it's way through Kennedy's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy scores with a nice body kick.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Von Cunth closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Cunth gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the ropes.
Von Cunth blocks an elbow strike from Kennedy.
A short right from Von Cunth.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Cunth.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Von Cunth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Cunth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Cunth throws out a loose jab but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Cunth takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth lands a glancing blow to the side of Kennedy's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Cunth misses the shot to the body.
Kennedy throws a lazy right hand but Von Cunth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Cunth throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kennedy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kennedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Von Cunth gets an underhook and turns Kennedy into the ropes.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Von Cunth has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dieter Von Cunth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Von Cunth'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.
Von Cunth misses with a leg kick.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Cunth lands with a straight right. Kennedy didn't see that one coming.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy is struggling to control the position.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Cunth's elbow.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Von Cunth throws a body kick that misses
and Kennedy counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy throws a big shot that misses.
Von Cunth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cunth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Von Cunth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Von Cunth lands a nice hook to Kennedy's body. Kennedy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Von Cunth wants to clinch.
Kennedy misses with a looping right.
As Kennedy backs away, Von Cunth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Cunth takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Von Cunth.
A jab lands there for Von Cunth.
Von Cunth throws a lazy uppercut
and Kennedy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Von Cunth.
Kennedy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Von Cunth finds it's way round the side to connect with Kennedy's head.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth tries to clinch up.
Kennedy throws a big counter head kick but Von Cunth avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Cunth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Von Cunth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kennedy doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Cunth misses with a lunging right hand
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
Kennedy forces Von Cunth back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dieter Von Cunth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dieter Von Cunth'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. This is the final round!
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Dieter Von Cunth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kennedy tries to break free but Von Cunth pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Cunth takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Von Cunth throws knees to the body.
Kennedy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kennedy is trying to break the clinch but Von Cunth is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Cunth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy looks to land a right hand but Von Cunth moved out of range.
A big left from Von Cunth misses.
Von Cunth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Cunth looks to land a left hand but Kennedy moved out of range nicely.
Kennedy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Von Cunth wants to clinch.
Kennedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Cunth is just out of range.
John Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Von Cunth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Von Cunth.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennedy misses the target.
A punch combination from Von Cunth misses.
Von Cunth blocks a jab.
Von Cunth works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Von Cunth bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Cunth cracks Kennedy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kennedy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Cunth counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Cunth won't allow it.
Kennedy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Cunth's elbow.
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 Dieter Von Cunth.
Well Von Cunth 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieter Von Cunth!
In his post fight interview, Dieter Von Cunth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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