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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between The Doctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Koppinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Koppinen's choice of entrance music: Groin kick - Pain time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Doctor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benjamin Koppinen! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Doctor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Koppinen cracks the inside of Doctor's front leg. Doctor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koppinen paws at him with a jab and circles away. Koppinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Doctor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Doctor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koppinen's calf. Koppinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Doctor circles away.
A solid body kick from Doctor. Koppinen misses with a body shot
letting Doctor counter with a right hand. Doctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Koppinen wants to counter with a clinch but Doctor pushes him away. Doctor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koppinen on the side of the head. Koppinen throws a sloppy head kick and Doctor moves out of range easily. Doctor avoids the head kick by Koppinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Koppinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koppinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Doctor on the wrong end of a nice hook. Koppinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. The Doctor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Doctor feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Koppinen collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Doctor! After winning the bout, The Doctor 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 welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Robin Olds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umberto Grena has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Olds! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Umberto Grena! The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Olds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Olds lands a nice hook to Grena's body. Grena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Olds scores with a kick to the midsection. Grena 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. Olds stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Olds lands a high kick!
Olds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice body punch from Olds. Olds lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olds manages to avoid it. Olds is looking to counter with head kicks. Olds cracks Grena with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Olds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Grena takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Olds. Grena tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Olds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Grena swings away with a body shot that misses
and Olds counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grena throws a head kick that misses. Olds jabs at Grena's body. Grena gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Olds cracks Grena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Olds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut. Olds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Grena is looking for the big counter here. Olds thumps Grena with a low kick. Olds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Olds stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Grena takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Olds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grena's sensitive parts. Grena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olds lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Olds.
Olds lands with an uppercut that bounces Grena off the cage and back into range. Olds cracks Grena with a good jab. Grena moves into the clinch. Olds controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Olds.
Grena's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Olds is pushing Grena up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Olds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Olds has Grena pressed against the cage.
Olds gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Olds taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robin Olds. Olds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robin Olds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Olds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Grena misses with an uppercut
and Olds counters with a nice uppercut. Olds looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Olds scores with a jab. Grena acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Olds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Olds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Olds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Olds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olds. Grena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grena takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Olds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grena doesn't seem phased though. Grena blocks a head kick by Olds.
Grena is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena throws a series of punches but Olds avoids them all with ease. Olds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grena in his tracks. A cross from Olds lands. Robin Olds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olds connects with a leg kick. Grena looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Grena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Olds clinches up with Grena and pushes him back against the cage. Olds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grena backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Olds scores with a shoulder strike. Grena tries to circle away but Olds has him pinned against the cage. Olds is stalling here.
Olds working some nice short punches in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Olds dominated that round. The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grena on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Olds. Olds obviously looking to wear him down.
Grena takes a swing at Olds's ribcage but misses. Olds digs a good hook to Grena's body.
Olds connects with a crisp jab. Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Olds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Olds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around? Olds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Grena tries to clinch there but Olds circles away.
Olds with a body punch. A glancing blow. Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Olds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head kick misses from Grena. An attempted straight right counter from Olds misses the target. Grena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olds connects with a solid leg kick. Olds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round. Olds checks a leg kick nicely. Grena fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olds manages to avoid it. Grena looks to clinch and Olds counters with a straight right hand. Olds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grena's sensitive parts. Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grena tries to clinch up but Olds circles away and keeps his distance. Grena takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Olds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Olds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Olds. Olds lands with a right hand. Olds connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Grena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grena looks for the body kick but Olds saw that one coming. Olds scores with a nice strike. A nice inside leg kick there by Olds. That's going to slow Grena down. Olds jabs Grena to the body, keeping him at a distance. Olds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though. Olds scoring well with a low kick there.
Olds drives through and clinches with Grena against the cage.
Olds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Grena has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Grena is looking to break free of the clinch but Olds has double underhooks. Grena letting Olds take a breather here. Olds pressing his opponent against the cage. Grena is looking to control Olds's arms but Olds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grena has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Grena fails to land. Olds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A left hand lands to the body for Olds.
Grena is breathing heavily. Olds pressing his opponent against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Olds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Olds.
Olds lands a right hand. Olds has Grena pushed against the cage. Grena trying to land knees to the body.
Olds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grena up against the cage. Olds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Olds for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robin Olds. Olds scores with a jab to the head.
Grena takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Olds lunges at Grena with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grena's hand. Olds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage! Grena 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. Olds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olds scores with a jab to the jaw. Olds throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Grena's head. Olds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Grena's calf. Olds with a body punch. A glancing blow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Olds dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut. That's time! Olds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Olds with a jab. Olds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Grena on the wrong end of a nice jab. Olds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olds lands with a good body shot. Grena takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Decent striking displayed by Olds there. Olds lands with a straight right. Grena didn't see that one coming. Olds dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Olds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grena.
Grena is rocked! Olds connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Grena's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Grena - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Robin Olds!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Friedrich Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny McTatum (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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Friedrich Nietzsche! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny McTatum! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nietzsche attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. McTatum misses with an uppercut. Nietzsche saw that one coming. A shot to the liver by McTatum. Beautiful body shot. McTatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nietzsche throws a leg kick and McTatum counters with a straight right hand. McTatum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nietzsche moves to clinch but McTatum breaks away and McTatum counters with a lovely shot to the body. McTatum loads up on a big right hand but Nietzsche slips the punch. Nietzsche was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping body kick lands there for Nietzsche. McTatum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nietzsche is looking to counter the offense by McTatum and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McTatum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. McTatum thows a left - swing and a miss! Nietzsche throws a jab when McTatum was well out of range. Nietzsche wants to clinch but McTatum slips to the side enabling McTatum to counter with a crisp jab. McTatum lands a jab to Nietzsche's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. McTatum throws a right and a left that both miss. McTatum cracks a nice hook into Nietzsche's ribs. Lenny McTatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nietzsche takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Friedrich Nietzsche has been cut. Nietzsche throws a head kick that half lands.
Nietzsche fails in his attempt to clinch. Nietzsche blocks a head kick by McTatum.
Nietzsche tries to clinch up but McTatum circles away and keeps his distance. McTatum takes a swing at Nietzsche's ribcage but misses. Nietzsche clinches. McTatum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Nietzsche lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nietzsche has McTatum pressed against the cage.
Nietzsche misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nietzsche gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Lenny McTatum has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Nietzsche. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nietzsche lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nietzsche misses with a punch to the body.
McTatum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nietzsche. Nietzsche creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McTatum blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nietzsche fails to land. Nietzsche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McTatum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nietzsche creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. McTatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McTatum catches Nietzsche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! McTatum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nietzsche throws a front kick that sends McTatum stumbling back into the cage. McTatum looks winded! McTatum walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Nietzsche rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but McTatum has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action. Nietzsche tries to close the distance and clinch but McTatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. McTatum throws a head kick that misses. McTatum throws a body punch but Nietzsche moves out of range. McTatum moves out of range as Nietzsche throws a body kick.
McTatum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Nietzsche lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nietzsche throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTatum sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nietzsche walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTatum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Nietzsche tries to clinch but McTatum moves out of range. Nietzsche misses with a low kick.
As Nietzsche backs off McTatum throws a huge counter combo but Nietzsche manages to avoid it all. McTatum walks into a jab. Nietzsche blocks a jab. Nietzsche catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! McTatum stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? McTatum walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
McTatum is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nietzsche tries to clinch there but McTatum circles away.
McTatum tries to bum rush Nietzsche with a series of wild strikes but Nietzsche uses good footwork to avoid the assault. McTatum throws a lazy head kick and Nietzsche counters with a straight right hand that connects right on the button, dropping McTatum face first to the canvas! He's out! He's out cold! No need for a count here - this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Friedrich Nietzsche! Friedrich Nietzsche thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Carlos Sabando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Danielson 's choice of entrance music: Cult of Personality . Johnny Danielson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Sabando! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Danielson ! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danielson throws a head kick but Sabando moves out of range.
Danielson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sabando's head. Sabando misses with a wild combination.
Sabando defending well as Danielson loads up on a big left hand. Sabando misses with an uppercut. Danielson tries a quick counter leg kick but Sabando is wise to it. Sabando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Danielson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sabando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlos Sabando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sabando lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sabando gets tackled into the cage by Danielson . Danielson maintains the clinch. Sabando avoiding damage as Danielson throws knees to the body.
Sabando lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short uppercut from Sabando.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danielson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sabando avoids it. Sabando connects with a knee to the head.
Danielson crunches a lovely knee into Sabando's ribcage. Danielson lands with a right to the head. Danielson lands a knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Danielson .
Danielson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabando backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabando. Danielson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabando avoids the damage to the body. Danielson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabando backwards. Sabando is trying to push Danielson away but Danielson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Danielson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danielson lands a nice uppercut. Danielson misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sabando swings wildly with an uppercut but Danielson uses good head movement to avoid it. Sabando wants to get back to striking at distance but Danielson won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Danielson .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danielson lands with a short shot to the head. Sabando is trying to push Danielson away but Danielson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Danielson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabando. Our sources have told us that Sabando has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Danielson scores with a shoulder strike. Sabando is trying to stall.
Danielson misses with a body punch.
Sabando tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danielson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabando backwards. Sabando tries to break the clinch but Danielson is controlling the position. A body shot lands from Danielson .
Sabando misses with an elbow over the top. Sabando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sabando throws a head kick that misses. Danielson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Sabando misses with a straight right. Sabando fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Danielson avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sabando throws the kick towards the body but Danielson avoids it. Sabando throws a head kick that misses. Danielson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabando looks to throw a body kick and Danielson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sabando tries to land a front kick but Danielson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sabando throws a sloppy head kick and Danielson moves out of range easily. Danielson jabs Sabando to the body, keeping him at a distance. Danielson gets a clinch. A short right from Danielson . Danielson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabando backwards. Sabando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sabando pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danielson throws the kick towards the body but Sabando avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sabando throws a head kick but Danielson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sabando circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sabando rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Danielson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sabando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Danielson throws a counter combo. Danielson clinches up with Sabando and pushes him back against the cage. Danielson digs a right hand underneath Sabando's ribcage. Sabando let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sabando working hard to break the clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Danielson . Sabando blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Danielson misses with some punches.
Danielson keeps control of Sabando as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Danielson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Danielson lands a body shot. Danielson missing with knees to the body.
Sabando tries to circle away but Danielson has him pinned against the cage. Danielson missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson dominated that round. That's time! Sabando's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sabando just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danielson 's brow. A nice left hand lands by Danielson .
Johnny Danielson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Danielson blocks an uppercut.
Sabando's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Danielson forces Sabando back against the cage and clinches. A nice left hand lands by Danielson .
Danielson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danielson lands a left hand.
Sabando throws a head punch that misses. Danielson lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Sabando.
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! Danielson missing with knees to the body.
Danielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Danielson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabando breaks from the clinch.
Danielson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danielson missing with knees to the body.
Danielson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Sabando. Sabando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabando creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sabando prevents a body shot from Danielson . Sabando connects with a nasty looking knee right to Danielson 's face.
Danielson has Sabando pressed against the cage, preventing Sabando from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Sabando lands an elbow just above Danielson 's eye. Sabando creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Danielson 's defenses. Danielson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Danielson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sabando. Sabando misses with a knee strike.
Sabando pushes off an throws an elbow but Danielson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sabando gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Danielson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sabando seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Danielson can turn it around. Danielson blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danielson .
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Danielson throws a head punch that misses. Danielson scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabando throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Danielson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Danielson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabando.
Danielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sabando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Danielson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabando. Danielson digs a right hand underneath Sabando's ribcage. Sabando let out a lung full of air as it connected. Sabando lands a nice elbow. Sabando lands a body shot. Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sabando's efforts to push away. Danielson works on Sabando's body with a couple of short punches. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sabando blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danielson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Danielson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sabando in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Danielson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabando.
Sabando throws an elbow that misses.
Sabando working aggressively here.
Danielson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabando avoids the damage to the body. Sabando wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Danielson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabando uses good head movement to avoid it. Danielson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Danielson missing with knees to the body.
Sabando avoiding damage as Danielson throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Danielson .
Danielson missing with knees to the body.
Danielson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sabando throws a head punch that misses. Sabando lands a left hand.
Sabando blocking some punches.
Danielson trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sabando swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danielson scores with a shot to the side of Sabando's head. Danielson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabando or not. Sabando breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Sabando misses with a left hand and Danielson counters with a series of strikes. Sabando will be more careful next time no doubt. Carlos Sabando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sabando misses with a head kick.
Sabando throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Danielson pushes Sabando up against the cage in a clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Danielson .
Danielson lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Danielson - that landed with a thud.
Danielson lands a nice shot to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Danielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Danielson . Danielson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Danielson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Danielson moves into the clinch. Sabando trying to stall but Danielson improves his position.
Danielson misses with a body punch.
Sabando lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Danielson lands a left hand.
Danielson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabando. Danielson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabando is defending well for now. Sabando takes a knee to the side of the body. Nice body punch from Danielson . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Danielson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Sabando managing to block the knees to the body from Danielson .
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sabando avoiding damage as Danielson throws knees to the body.
Danielson blocking some punches.
Sabando wants to get back to striking at distance but Danielson won't allow it.
Danielson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sabando blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danielson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabando backwards. Danielson lands with a left to the head.
Sabando is rocked! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Danielson . Oh Sabando is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Danielson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Danielson breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Sabando with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Sabando looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Sabando get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Johnny Danielson ! Johnny Danielson very nearly forgot to thank Instinct amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Barry Bushwacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and yi xi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). yi xi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Bushwacker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, yi xi! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! xi misses the jab. xi misses with the combination.
Bushwacker throws the left hand but xi avoids the punch easily. Bushwacker throws an overhand right that lands on xi's shoulder, as xi tries to avoid the shot. Bushwacker jabs xi right on the nose. xi blinks but takes it well. Bushwacker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. xi swings for the body but Bushwacker moves out of range.
Bushwacker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bushwacker moves away from the strike by xi. Bushwacker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. xi connects with a jab. Bushwacker throws a lazy head kick and xi counters with a nice uppercut. xi missing with a left hand there. Bushwacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Bushwacker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from xi. Bushwacker throws a jab when xi was well out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bushwacker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bushwacker sizes up xi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. xi throws a leg kick but Bushwacker sees it coming and checks it nicely. A combination from Bushwacker does no damage. Bushwacker throws a lazy right hand but xi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. xi throws a series of punches but Bushwacker avoids them all with ease. Bushwacker takes a swing at xi's ribcage but misses. Bushwacker misses with a double jab.
xi's coach down at *Shrug* was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on xi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Bushwacker's corner calls for a 1-2. Bushwacker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bushwacker lands a head kick. xi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. xi takes a swing at Bushwacker's ribcage but misses. 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! xi blocks a head kick by Bushwacker.
Bushwacker takes a shot right to the bread basket. xi throws a jab when Bushwacker was well out of range. Bushwacker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushwacker connects with a high kick. xi misses with a straight left. Bushwacker throws a quick counter head kick but xi was just out of range. xi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. xi moves away from the strike by Bushwacker. xi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bushwacker connects with a solid leg kick. xi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bushwacker. Bushwacker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
xi connects with a body shot that sends Bushwacker's belly button to the back. xi moves into the clinch. xi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bushwacker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it. xi lands a knee to the body.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from xi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. xi presses Bushwacker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bushwacker lands a nice shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker. A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land. Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bushwacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
xi misses with some punches.
xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from xi.
Bushwacker blocking some punches.
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch. xi has a couple of punches blocked by Bushwacker.
Still in the clinch, xi scores with a nice short uppercut. Bushwacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of xi backwards. Bushwacker is trying to break the clinch but xi has him pressed against the cage. Bushwacker tries to throw a body punch but xi avoids it by throwing Bushwacker back against the cage. xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now. Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
xi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker. xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bushwacker scores with a shot to the side of xi's head. xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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! Bushwacker working hard to break the clinch. Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
xi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
xi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from xi. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker. Bushwacker misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bushwacker on the inside. xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for xi.
xi looks winded! Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by xi. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch blocked on the inside by xi. Bushwacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bushwacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Bushwacker will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bushwacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from xi. xi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bushwacker is just out of range. Barry Bushwacker is winning the standup battle so far. Bushwacker misses with a wild combination.
Bushwacker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bushwacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Bushwacker throws a good cross that connects.
Bushwacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from xi. Bushwacker throws a counter high kick but xi was just alert enough to avoid it. Bushwacker misses with a leg kick and xi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bushwacker throws a head kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. xi jabbing away but nothing is landing. xi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bushwacker. xi misses with a wild body shot. Bushwacker checks a leg kick. xi rushes Bushwacker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. xi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker. Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position. xi misses with a punch on the inside.
xi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. xi scores with an uppercut up the middle. xi lands a shoulder strike. xi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
xi has a couple of punches blocked by Bushwacker.
Still in the clinch, xi scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from xi. xi working aggressively here.
Bushwacker lands a hook that snaps the head of xi backwards. xi tries to land a knee to the head but Bushwacker blocks with his arms.
Bushwacker tries a body shot but xi blocks it.
xi blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of xi backwards. Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
xi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
xi is breathing heavily. xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. xi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi tries to land a knee to the head but Bushwacker blocks with his arms.
xi scores with a hook to the body. xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bushwacker is trying to break free. xi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bushwacker is defending well for now. xi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bushwacker uses good head movement to avoid it. Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
xi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bushwackers head. xi working aggressively here.
xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi. Bushwacker can't break the clinch.
Bushwacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
xi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi misses with a hook from the clinch. Bushwacker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bushwacker is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for xi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker. Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Still in the clinch, Bushwacker scores with a nice short uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short left from Bushwacker. Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker digs a right hand underneath xi's ribcage. xi let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bushwacker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker lands a right hand. xi blocking some punches.
Bushwacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker misses with a body punch.
xi lands a good knee to the midsection. Bushwacker won't want to take too many of those. yi xi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bushwacker tries to circle away but xi has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Bushwacker. A left hand lands to the body for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker working some nice short punches in the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bushwacker. xi digs a right hand underneath Bushwacker's ribcage. Bushwacker let out a lung full of air as it connected. A shot in the inside from Bushwacker. Bushwacker scores with a hook to the body. Still in the clinch, Bushwacker scores with a nice short uppercut. Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
xi throws a head punch that misses. Bushwacker lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Bushwacker.
xi blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Bushwacker. A left hand lands to the body for Bushwacker.
Bushwacker digs a right hand into xi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on xi's gas tank. Bushwacker trying to control the position but instead, xi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bushwacker into the cage. Bushwacker lands a body shot in the clinch.
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 Barry Bushwacker will probably get the nod. That's time! Bushwacker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
xi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bushwacker scores with a head kick.
xi throws a poor cross that misses
and Bushwacker counters with a two punch combo. xi connects with a looping right hand.
xi closes the distance and pushes Bushwacker back into the cage. Bushwacker is trying to force a seperation but xi has the dominant position. With the fighters clinched against the cage, xi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. xi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bushwacker avoids it. Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
xi lands a body shot. xi blocks the elbow strike.
Bushwacker managing to block the knees to the body from xi.
Bushwacker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bushwacker is working xi over against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! xi trying to land knees to the body.
xi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bushwacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushwacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of xi backwards. Bushwacker blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. xi misses with the head strike.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
Bushwacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi. Bushwacker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
xi lands a hook to the side of the head. xi misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land. Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bushwacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bushwacker blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker scores with a nice hook to the head. xi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bushwacker backwards. Bushwacker pushes xi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker takes a shot to the head. xi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position. Bushwacker lands a hook that snaps the head of xi backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! xi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bushwacker avoiding damage as xi throws knees to the body.
Bushwacker blocking some punches.
xi blocks a body shot from Bushwacker. Bushwacker lands a body punch. Bushwacker misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Bushwacker on the inside. xi prevents a body shot from Bushwacker. A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi. Bushwacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bushwacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Bushwacker. xi misses with some punches.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi. Bushwacker gets through xi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bushwacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of xi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker has had enough of the clinch but xi keeps him there for the moment. Bushwacker working some nice short punches in the clinch. xi tries to throw a body punch but Bushwacker avoids it by throwing xi back against the cage. Bushwacker working hard to break the clinch. Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
xi lands a shoulder strike. Both fighters working to control the clinch. xi lands a shoulder strike. yi xi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bushwacker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bushwacker blocks an uppercut.
xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker lands a shot to the body. xi gets through Bushwacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. xi misses with a hook from the clinch. Bushwacker working aggressively here.
xi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bushwacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of xi backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by xi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bushwacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Bushwacker stalling in the clinch but xi improves position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bushwacker. Bushwacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
xi is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short body shot lands from Bushwacker as the two fighters clinch.
xi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bushwacker finish him? Bushwacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. xi blocks an uppercut.
Bushwacker has a couple of punches blocked by xi.
Bushwacker throws a punch but it's blocked by xi. A head punch on the inside from Bushwacker fails to land. Bushwacker misses with some punches.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
xi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! xi takes an elbow to the temple. Good body shot from Bushwacker.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker lands a nice elbow from the clinch. xi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bushwacker misses with some punches.
Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it. xi takes a shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Bushwacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bushwacker swings wildly with an uppercut but xi uses good head movement to avoid it. Bushwacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. xi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barry Bushwacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bushwacker misses with a short punch on the inside. Bushwacker working aggressively here.
Bushwacker misses with a hook from the clinch. Bushwacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Barry Bushwacker showed his dominance in that final round. Well Bushwacker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bushwacker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EJ Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henson comes to the cage accompanied by I Surrender. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Henson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, EJ Black! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Henson clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Henson. Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage. Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Henson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Henson managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Henson has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. Henson trying to land knees to the body.
Henson can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black tries a knee to the head but Henson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. Black blocks a body shot from Henson. Henson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Henson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black missing with knees to the body.
Henson lands a hook that snaps the head of Black backwards. Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Henson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Black managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
Henson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henson. Black missing with knees to the body.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henson trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Black tries a knee to the head but Henson blocks it.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henson. Black misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henson.
Black looks winded! Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. Black missing with knees to the body.
Henson tries to land knees in the clinch but Black avoids the damage to the body. Henson has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Our sources have told us that Henson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Henson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson takes a knee to the side of the body. Black utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Henson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black landing knees to the head.
Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Henson misses with a short punch on the inside. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Black blocks an uppercut.
Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now. Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henson misses with a punch to the body.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage. Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Black scores with a knee to the head.
Black missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those. Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Henson missing with knees to the body.
Henson tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Henson trying to land knees to the body.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
Black misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henson. Black blocking some punches.
Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A short uppercut from Henson. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Henson misses with some punches.
Henson swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Black with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but EJ Black will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Henson scores with a jab. Henson lands a nice shot that snaps Black's head back.
Black tries to keep at a distance but Henson has taken the fight into the clinch. Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henson avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Black landing knees to the body.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.
Black avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Henson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees to the body from Black.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Black managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Henson won't want to take too many of those. Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Black avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Henson fails to land. Henson avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Henson managing to block the knees to the body from Black.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Henson won't want to take too many of those. Henson tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black. Henson lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
Black has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it. Black blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black. Black blocks an uppercut.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Henson misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Black tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henson scores with a shoulder strike. Henson working aggressively here.
Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson lands a shoulder strike. Black trying to land knees to the body.
Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henson crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage. Black tries a knee to the head but Henson blocks it.
Henson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black scores a nice knee to the body.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it. Henson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Henson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Henson crunches a lovely knee into Black's ribcage. Henson lands a nice uppercut. Black misses with a knee to the head. Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Henson fails to land. Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Black trying to land knees to the body.
Henson struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Henson.
Henson trying to land knees to the body.
Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it. Henson tries a body shot but Black blocks it.
Black managing to block the knees to the body from Henson.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Henson's ribcage. Henson avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Black missing with knees to the body.
Henson throws a head punch that misses. Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Henson dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henson. Henson obviously looking to wear him down.
Henson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Black trying to land knees to the body.
Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Henson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Black misses with a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but Henson blocks with his arms.
Henson avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Black scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Henson. Henson lands a hook to the side of the head. Black trying to land knees to the body.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Henson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Henson misses with the head strike.
Henson takes a knee to the side of the body. Henson misses with the head strike.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black misses with a knee to the head. Black tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Henson avoids it. Henson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black.
Black misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Henson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Henson scores with a shot to the side of Black's head. Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
Henson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. Henson working aggressively here.
Black working Henson over with knees to the body. Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henson.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Black. Henson lands a knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Henson.
A head punch on the inside from Henson fails to land. Henson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Henson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Black is defending well for now. Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Henson is defending well for now. Henson lands a hook to the side of the head. Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henson scores a nice knee to the body.
Henson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Henson avoids the damage to the body. Henson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Black avoids it. Henson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Henson works on Black's body with a couple of short punches. Black avoiding damage as Henson throws knees to the body.
Black looking to throw knees to the head but Henson is blocking nicely.
Black misses with a knee strike.
Black blocks a body shot from Henson. Henson swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Henson lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black landing knees to the head.
Henson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Black backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Henson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black missing with knees to the body.
Henson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henson missing with knees to the body.
Henson misses with some punches.
Henson lands a nice knee to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Henson. Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson. Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Henson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Henson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Henson has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
And that's the end of the fight! Michael Henson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Henson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Henson! Michael Henson very nearly forgot to thank Instinct amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Shavershian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shavershian has chosen John O'callaghan - Zyzz Version V2, - Find Yourself feat. Sarah Howells (Re as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luca Fietsora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Aziz Shavershian! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shavershian defending well as Fietsora loads up on a big left hand. Fietsora tests Shavershian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Shavershian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fietsora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shavershian. A jab lands there for Fietsora. Fietsora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fietsora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavershian. Fietsora looks to land a right hand but Shavershian moved out of range. Shavershian thinks about the counter body kick. No joy there for Shavershian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shavershian throws a combination. Fietsora tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Shavershian defending well as Fietsora loads up on a big left hand. Fietsora misses with a right hand and Shavershian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fietsora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shavershian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fietsora lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Shavershian slips under a jab from Fietsora. Shavershian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Fietsora thows a left - swing and a miss! Shavershian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Shavershian moves away from the strike by Fietsora. Shavershian looks to land a combination but Fietsora avoids it well. Fietsora throws a jab when Shavershian was well out of range. A combination from Shavershian does no damage. Shavershian throws a nice looking combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Fietsora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Shavershian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fietsora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shavershian scrambles back to his feet. Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Shavershian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shavershian blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Shavershian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Fietsora darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fietsora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shavershian misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shavershian moves out of range of the strikes. Fietsora throws a big shot that misses. Shavershian appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Fietsora lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fietsora slips a jab and a cross from Shavershian.
Fietsora tries a head kick but it misses.
Shavershian fails to land with a series of punches.
Fietsora misses with an uppercut. Shavershian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Shavershian misses the target. Shavershian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fietsora. Fietsora misses the jab. Shavershian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Shavershian slips under a jab from Fietsora. Fietsora is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. A cross from Fietsora lands. Fietsora throws a hook but Shavershian blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fietsora loads up on a big right hand but Shavershian slips the punch. A right-left combo lands from Shavershian. A low kick from Fietsora misses and Shavershian counters with a one-two to the body. A head kick by Fietsora misses letting Shavershian counter with a right hand. Nice jab there from Fietsora. Fietsora throws a hook but Shavershian blocks it. Fietsora misses the jab. Shavershian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fietsora slips a straight right by Shavershian. Shavershian avoids a lazy jab quite easily. 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! Shavershian tries to bum rush Fietsora with a series of wild strikes but Fietsora uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shavershian moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Shavershian misses. A little feinted left hand from Fietsora on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Shavershian looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range. Shavershian lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shavershian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fietsora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavershian. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Fietsora swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shavershian. Shavershian blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Shavershian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fietsora throws a right hand that misses
letting Shavershian counter with a right hand. Fietsora works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Nice defenses there by Shavershian. Shavershian takes one to the side of the head.
Fietsora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right-left combo lands from Shavershian. Shavershian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fietsora fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shavershian is looking for the big counter here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luca Fietsora will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Fietsora throws an off balance right hand
and Shavershian counters with a thumping low kick. Fietsora catches Shavershian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fietsora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fietsora turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fietsora throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Shavershian to counter with a crisp jab. Shavershian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Shavershian blocks the leg kick.
Fietsora is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shavershian. Fietsora throws a jab when Shavershian was well out of range. Luca Fietsora is winning the standup battle so far. Shavershian moves out of range as Fietsora strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shavershian throws a right and a left that both miss. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Luca Fietsora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shavershian slips under a jab from Fietsora. Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Shavershian's shoulder, as Shavershian tries to avoid the shot. Shavershian tries a head kick but it misses.
Shavershian digs a good hook to Fietsora's body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shavershian is looking for the big counter here. Fietsora throws a head kick but Shavershian moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Shavershian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fietsora throws a hook to the side of Shavershian's head but Shavershian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fietsora throws a jab but it's blocked by Shavershian. Some wild striking there from Shavershian.
Decent striking displayed by Fietsora there. Fietsora throws an overhand right that lands on Shavershian's shoulder, as Shavershian tries to avoid the shot. A decent looking cross lands there for Shavershian. A jab from Fietsora misses. A swing and a miss from Shavershian. Nice defenses there by Shavershian. Fietsora just misses with a punch to the body.
Aziz Shavershian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Shavershian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shavershian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fietsora. Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora. Shavershian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Shavershian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fietsora misses with a hook. Shavershian ducked under it nicely. Shavershian connects with a crisp jab. Shavershian misses with a low kick.
Fietsora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fietsora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavershian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fietsora with a hook. Fietsora cracks Shavershian with an open hand slap. Shavershian blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
Shavershian unleashes a big counter combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Shavershian blocks a jab. Fietsora throws a lazy uppercut
and Shavershian counters with a head kick. That will keep Fietsora thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A big left from Fietsora misses. Shavershian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fietsora.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fietsora tests Shavershian's chin there with a solid looking shot. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shavershian scores with a jab to the body. Fietsora loads up on a big right hand but Shavershian slips the punch. A little jabbing left from Shavershian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Shavershian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fietsora jabbing away but nothing is landing. Fietsora misses with a looping right. Fietsora throws a looping overhand right but Shavershian ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Fietsora misses. Shavershian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fietsora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shavershian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fietsora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Shavershian misses with a combination
and Fietsora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Shavershian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shavershian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fietsora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shavershian counters with a head kick. That will keep Fietsora thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! The fighters circling - Fietsora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Shavershian scores with a head kick.
Shavershian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Shavershian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fietsora. Shavershian just misses with a punch to the body.
Fietsora throws a sloppy head kick and Shavershian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora. Fietsora fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shavershian on the side of the head. Shavershian avoids the head kick by Fietsora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fietsora staying out of range there. Shavershian tries to bum rush Fietsora with a series of wild strikes but Fietsora uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shavershian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fietsora moves away. 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 Luca Fietsora will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fietsora lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Shavershian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fietsora throws out the jab. Fietsora lands with an overhand left. Shavershian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A head kick misses from Shavershian. Shavershian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fietsora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shavershian. Shavershian moves away from the strike by Fietsora. Shavershian is looking for the big counter here. No joy there for Shavershian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fietsora throws a right hand that misses
and Shavershian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fietsora throws a jab when Shavershian was well out of range. Fietsora throws a nice head kick!
Shavershian ducks right into an uppercut from Fietsora. 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! Fietsora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fietsora misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shavershian fails to land with a series of punches.
Shavershian throws a looping overhand right but Fietsora ducks down to avoid it. Shavershian blocks a head kick by Fietsora.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shavershian! But no joy. Fietsora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Shavershian misses. Fietsora misses with an uppercut. Shavershian saw that one coming. Shavershian dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking cross lands there for Shavershian. Shavershian looks to score with a jab to the body but Fietsora is just out of range. Shavershian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fietsora misses with a straight left. Fietsora looks to land a left hand but Shavershian moved out of range nicely. Shavershian avoids the head kick by Fietsora.
Shavershian is looking for the big counter here. Shavershian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fietsora throws a head kick but Shavershian moves out of range.
Shavershian counters with a body kick. Shavershian slips a jab from Fietsora. Shavershian throws a big counter head kick but Fietsora avoids it with no problem. Shavershian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fietsora misses with a left hand and Shavershian counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fietsora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Shavershian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shavershian misses with the combination.
Fietsora misses with a hook
and Shavershian counters with a one-two to the body. Fietsora looks to land a right hand but Shavershian moved out of range. Shavershian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big left from Fietsora misses. Shavershian blocks a jab. Some wild striking there from Shavershian.
It looked like Fietsora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fietsora throws a jab when Shavershian was well out of range. Fietsora tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice jab there from Fietsora. Fietsora missing with a left hand there. Shavershian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Shavershian feints a counter leg kick. A combination from Shavershian does no damage. Fietsora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fietsora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shavershian sees it coming and avoids it easily. A jab from Fietsora misses. Shavershian shapes to counter with a head kick. Fietsora misses the jab. Shavershian looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Shavershian looks to land a body kick but Fietsora moved away. Shavershian lands a body shot.
Shavershian ducks under a wild hook from Fietsora. Shavershian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fietsora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Shavershian throws out a loose jab but Fietsora uses good head movement to avoid it. Shavershian just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFietsora. Fietsora ducks under a wild hook from Shavershian.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fietsora throws a lazy right hand but Shavershian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Shavershian throws a nice looking combination but Fietsora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Shavershian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Shavershian takes one on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Shavershian scores with a head kick.
Luca Fietsora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fietsora misses with a looping left. Shavershian misses with a looping left. Some wild striking there from Shavershian.
Aziz Shavershian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Shavershian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fietsora misses with a head kick.
Fietsora throws a hook but Shavershian blocks it. Shavershian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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 Luca Fietsora. Well Fietsora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luca Fietsora! A very excited looking Luca Fietsora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnar Styr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hari's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King Drum. Styr has chosen The song of a freeman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Hari! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magnar Styr! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hari misses with a looping left. Hari throws a head kick that misses. Styr cracks Hari with a good jab. Hari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hari thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Styr if he has to take too many more of those.
Styr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hari lands a nice leg kick that just misses Styr's sensitive parts. Hari slips under a jab from Styr. Hari swings widly with a right hand
and Hari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hari misses with a body punch
and Styr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hari thumps Styr with a low kick. Nice shot lands for Styr. This has been an exciting period of action! Styr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hari is just out of range. Hari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hari throws out a loose jab but Styr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Styr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hari misses with a head kick.
Styr throws a body kick that misses. Hari misses with a left hand and Styr counters with a good, hard body kick but Hari shrugs it off. Styr has closed the distance and engaged Hari in a clinch.
Hari misses with a hook from the clinch. Styr tries to land a knee to the head but Hari blocks with his arms.
Hari avoids the elbow strike from Styr, against the cage.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Styr.
Styr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A short right from Styr on the inside. Styr blocking some punches.
Styr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Hari is breathing heavily. A nice glancing elbow lands by Styr. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Styr lands a damaging elbow. Styr stalling in the clinch.
Hari misses with the head strike.
Hari is trying to push Styr away but Styr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styr lands a hook to the side of the head. Styr landing knees to the body.
I was talking to Hari's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Styr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Styr lands a left hand.
Styr blocks an uppercut.
Styr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Styr lands an elbow inside that Hari shrugs off. A nice glancing elbow lands by Styr. A nice glancing elbow lands by Styr.
It looks like Harold Hari has been cut. Hari misses with a short punch on the inside. Hari misses with some punches.
Hari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Styr's elbow. Hari presses Styr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Styr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Styr is struggling to control the position. Styr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Styr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hari blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Styr as the two fighters clinch.
Hari has a couple of punches blocked by Styr.
Styr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Styr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Styr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Styr landing knees to the head.
Styr tries to land a knee to the head but Hari blocks with his arms.
Styr lands an elbow inside that Hari shrugs off. Styr landing knees to the body.
Styr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Styr lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Styr lands an elbow inside that Hari shrugs off. Styr scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Styr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Styr lands an elbow just above Hari 's eye. Hari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Styr lands an elbow just above Hari 's eye.
Hari is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Styr gets through Hari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Oh Hari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hari is trying to break the clinch but Styr has him pressed against the cage. Styr is controlling Hari's neck. Styr unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Hari goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Magnar Styr! Our winner, Magnar Styr, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Deacon Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Radcliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Radcliff's choice of entrance music: Fatal - Kick me down. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Deacon Frost! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Radcliff! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Frost stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. That kick from Frost tenderised Radcliff's leg. Radcliff is trying to keep his angry face on. Radcliff looks to land a right hand but Frost moved out of range. Frost throws a leg kick that misses. Frost misses with a straight left. Deacon Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Radcliff lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Radcliff misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Frost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Breakdown Club in the buildup to the fight. Frost throws a half hearted mid kick. Radcliff only half commits to the counter leg kick. Frost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Radcliff slips under a jab. Frost throws a leg kick but Radcliff sees it coming and checks it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
Radcliff tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Frost pushes Radcliff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frost lands a left hand.
Radcliff avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Oliver Radcliff has been cut. Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radcliff in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Radcliff working aggressively here.
Frost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radcliff avoiding damage as Frost throws knees to the body.
Frost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Frost lands an elbow inside that Radcliff shrugs off. Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radcliff is defending well for now. Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Radcliff is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks. Frost pushes Radcliff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Frost moves into the clinch. Radcliff takes an elbow to the forehead. This has been an exciting period of action! Frost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Radcliff's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Radcliff with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Radcliff is trying to break free. Frost misses with a punch to the body.
Frost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Frost keeps control of Radcliff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost. Radcliff has a couple of punches blocked by Frost.
Radcliff missing with knees to the body.
Frost lands with a left to the head. Radcliff misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost. Radcliff misses with a body punch.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radcliff backwards. Frost scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Radcliff is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the cage. Radcliff tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Radcliff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Radcliff trying to land knees to the body.
Frost throws an elbow but it misses.
Radcliff is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him. Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Frost.
Radcliff looks winded! Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Radcliff avoids the damage to the body. Radcliff can't break the clinch.
Radcliff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frost avoids it. Radcliff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Frost tries to land knees in the clinch but Radcliff avoids the damage to the body. Radcliff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now. Radcliff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Radcliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost. Radcliff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frost is defending well for now. Frost avoiding damage as Radcliff throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Radcliff is defending well for now. Frost avoiding damage as Radcliff throws knees to the body.
Radcliff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Radcliff tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position. Frost lands a good knee to the midsection. Radcliff won't want to take too many of those. A short uppercut from Frost. Frost lands a damaging elbow. Frost throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Radcliffs head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle. Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Frost is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Frost lands an elbow that stopped Radcliff in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Oliver Radcliff's cut even more. Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Radcliff avoids it. Knees in the clinch landing for Frost.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head. Radcliff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice elbow from Frost. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Frost dominated that round. The cut man is working on Oliver Radcliff's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radcliff can do to turn this around? Frost throws a body kick that misses. Frost thumps Radcliff with a low kick. Frost lands a nice looking body kick. Radcliff scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Frost. Beautiful body shot. Frost lands an overhand right. Frost jabs Radcliff to the body, keeping him at a distance. Frost moves out of range of the body kick. Radcliff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frost. Frost moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Frost cracks Radcliff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Deacon Frost is winning the standup battle so far. Radcliff throws a head kick that misses. Radcliff walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Radcliff is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Deacon Frost! Deacon Frost retains his heavyweight title! Deacon Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Kyle Romo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tshering Wangchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wangchuck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rapa - Rang Sem Kar Ga Mikar kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
43 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Kyle Romo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tshering Wangchuck! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wangchuck has closed the distance and engaged Romo in a clinch.
Romo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tshering Wangchuck has been cut. Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Romo is blocking nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wangchuck.
It looks like John Kyle Romo has been cut. Romo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wangchuck is defending well for now. Romo lands a left hand.
Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Romo misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Romo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Wangchuck tries to land knees in the clinch but Romo avoids the damage to the body. Wangchuck missing with knees to the body.
Wangchuck looks to throw an elbow but misses. Romo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Romo connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wangchuck managing to block the knees to the body from Romo.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangchuck tries to land knees in the clinch but Romo avoids the damage to the body. Wangchuck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Romo scores with a nice short uppercut. Romo lands a knee to the head.
Wangchuck avoiding damage as Romo throws knees to the body.
Wangchuck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wangchuck has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Romo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romo as Wangchuck tries to tie him up. Romo lands on the inside with an uppercut. Romo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Romo avoids the elbow strike from Wangchuck, against the cage.
Wangchuck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wangchuck pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Romo. Romo misses with a hook from the clinch. Romo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards. Romo blocks the elbow strike.
Romo managing to block the knees to the body from Wangchuck.
Romo takes an elbow to the forehead. Wangchuck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romo takes an elbow to the forehead. Romo lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Romo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Romo takes a knee to the side of the body. Romo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wangchuck.
Wangchuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romo misses with some punches.
Romo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wangchuck misses with a knee to the head. Wangchuck comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wangchuck takes a shot to the head. Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Romo blocks with his arms.
Wangchuck using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the head but Romo blocks with his arms.
Romo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wangchuck is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romo is defending well for now. Romo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Romo avoiding damage as Wangchuck throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wangchuck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Romo scores with a knee to the head.
Romo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wangchuck avoids it. Wangchuck throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Romo throws a punch but it's blocked by Wangchuck. Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Romo is blocking nicely.
Wangchuck takes a shot to the head. Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Romo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romo lands a nice uppercut. A short right from Romo. A short left from Romo. Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romo avoids it. Wangchuck tries to land knees in the clinch but Romo avoids the damage to the body. Romo dodges an elbow strike from Wangchuck.
Romo connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Wangchuck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romo avoids it. Romo tries a knee to the head but Wangchuck blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wangchuck with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Romo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wangchuck in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Wangchuck looks winded! Romo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Still in the clinch, Romo scores with a nice short uppercut. Romo digs a right hand underneath Wangchuck's ribcage. Wangchuck let out a lung full of air as it connected. Romo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Romo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Romo gets through Wangchuck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wangchuck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Romo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards. Romo cracks Wangchuck with a nice body shot. Romo lands a hook that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards. Romo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Romo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Romo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wangchuck backwards. Romo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Good body shot from Romo.
Romo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kyle Romo dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romo cracks Wangchuck with a right hand to the side of the head. Romo throws out a loose jab but Wangchuck uses good head movement to avoid it. Romo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Romo tries to keep at a distance but Wangchuck has taken the fight into the clinch. Wangchuck looking to throw knees to the head but Romo is blocking nicely.
Wangchuck trying to land knees to the body.
Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Romo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wangchuck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Romo scores with a hook to the body. John Kyle Romo has scored more points in the clinch so far. A nice left hand lands by Romo.
Romo lands a knee to the body.
Romo tries a knee to the head but Wangchuck blocks it.
Romo lands a nice knee to the body. Wangchuck is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Romo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Romo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Romo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Romo on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Romo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wangchuck.
Romo lands with a light punch inside. Wangchuck tries a knee to the head but Romo blocks it.
Romo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Romo.
Wangchuck misses with a knee strike.
Romo crunches a lovely knee into Wangchuck's ribcage. A nice left hand lands by Romo.
Romo tries to land a knee to the head but Wangchuck blocks with his arms.
Romo lands with a short shot to the head. Romo trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wangchuck takes a shot to the head.
Wangchuck is rocked! Romo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wangchuck can do to turn this around? Wangchuck takes a shot to the head. Wangchuck is still on wobbly legs! Can Romo finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Romo breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Wangchuck with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Wangchuck looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Wangchuck get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Kyle Romo! After winning the bout, John Kyle Romo 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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