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FEN 019 Kaayi vs LaFontier PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between John Rambo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rambo Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Rambo Jr circles away.
Kid clinches up against the ropes.
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid rushes Rambo Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Rambo Jr tries a body shot but Kid blocks it.
Rambo Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kid up against the ropes.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo Jr controls the action.
Rambo Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rambo Jr.
Rambo Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Kid tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid forces Rambo Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Kid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kid is trying to maintain a safe position but Rambo Jr gets an underhook and turns Kid into the ropes.
Rambo Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice straight punches there by Rambo Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rambo Jr.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rambo Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rambo Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rambo Jr digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rambo Jr wants to clinch up but Kid keeps it at a distance.
Kid lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Rambo Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid instigates a clinch.
Kid managing to block the knees to the body from Rambo Jr.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Rambo Jr thows a body kick. Kid tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rambo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo Jr slips a straight right by Kid.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Rambo Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rambo Jr closes the distance and pushes Kid back into the ropes.
Kid blocks an elbow strike from Rambo Jr.
Rambo Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid has Rambo Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Rambo Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch there but Kid circles away.
Rambo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Kid's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rambo Jr tries to work over Kid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Kid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Rambo Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Kid wants to get back to striking at distance but Rambo Jr won't allow it.
Rambo Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kid prevents Rambo Jr from breaking the clinch.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Rambo Jr moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kid breaks the clinch.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up
and Kid counters with a body kick that stops Rambo Jr in his tracks momentarily.
John Rambo Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Rambo Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Kid throws a series of punches but Rambo Jr avoids them all with ease.
Rambo Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rambo Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rambo Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
John Rambo Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid has closed the distance and engaged Rambo Jr in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rambo Jr as Kid tries to tie him up.
Rambo Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid prevents Rambo Jr from breaking the clinch.
Rambo Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karate Kid seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid trying to land knees to the body.
Kid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid is trying to force a seperation but Rambo Jr has the dominant position.
Rambo Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Kid gets an underhook and turns Rambo Jr into the ropes.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid moves into the clinch.
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kid throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rambo Jr throws a big counter combination but Kid scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karate Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kid clinches.
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rambo Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kid, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambo Jr controls his hands.
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch.
Rambo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rambo Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid closes the distance and clinches.
Kid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rambo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kid is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo Jr tries to clinch up but Kid circles away and keeps his distance.
Rambo Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Kid circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rambo Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rambo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kid throws a body punch but Rambo Jr moves out of range.
Kid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rambo Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Rambo Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kid clinches up with Rambo Jr and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rambo Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rambo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rambo Jr dodges the punch combination from Kid.
Rambo Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rambo Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kid counters with a head kick.
Rambo Jr is looking to clinch.
Rambo Jr looks to land a right hand but Kid moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rambo Jr wants to clinch
and Kid makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rambo Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
Kid is looking to clinch.
Kid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kid throws a fast counter high kick but Rambo Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Rambo Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Kid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karate Kid.
I think Kid has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karate Kid!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Peralka Levanato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mercedes Benz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Very quick
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peralka Levanato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mercedes Benz!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benz doesn't manage to clinch there - Levanato circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Benz has eaten all the pies!
Benz misses with a low kick.
Levanato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Levanato scores with a sloppy right hand. Benz should have avoided that one.
Levanato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Benz back to the ropes. Levanato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Levanato.
Benz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Benz 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.
Benz misses with a few strikes there.
Peralka Levanato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levanato lands a nice looking body shot.
Levanato feints a jab promting Benz to slip. Levanato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levanato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Benz in his tracks.
Levanato closes the distance and clinches.
Levanato avoiding damage as Benz throws knees to the body.
Benz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Levanato throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levanato throwing a counter right hand but Benz manages to avoid it.
Levanato clinches.
Levanato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benz avoids it.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Levanato counters with a three punch combo that has Benz backing up. Benz nods at Levanato to acknowledge the strikes.
Levanato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benz eats them both and turns towards Levanato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Levanato jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Levanato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benz tries to clinch but Levanato moves out of range.
Levanato rushes Benz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Levanato throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Levanato.
Levanato lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Levanato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benz doesn't seem phased though.
Levanato is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Levanato both land. Nice combination.
Levanato connects with an inside leg kick.
Levanato connects with a body shot.
Levanato thuds a left hand into Benz's body.
Peralka Levanato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Levanato shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benz eats them both and turns towards Levanato to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Benz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Levanato.
Benz misses with an uppercut
and Levanato counters with a nice leg kick.
Levanato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Levanato counters with a left and a right that stings Benz.
Benz is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benz tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Levanato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peralka Levanato dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levanato scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Benz to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Levanato clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Benz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Levanato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benz managing to block the knees to the body from Levanato.
Levanato pushes Benz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levanato moves into range and clinches up with Benz.
Levanato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levanato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benz's head backwards.
A head kick by Benz misses
and Levanato counters with a nice uppercut.
Benz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levanato closes the distance and pushes Benz back into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Levanato.
Nice body punch from Levanato - that landed with a thud.
Benz is breathing heavily.
Benz misses with some punches.
Levanato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benz can do to turn this around?
Benz is trying to break the clinch but Levanato has him pressed against the ropes.
Levanato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Levanato.
Nice body punch from Levanato.
Levanato lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Levanato.
Levanato lands a good knee to the midsection. Benz won't want to take too many of those.
Levanato is working Benz over against the ropes.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Levanato rushes Benz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Levanato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Levanato tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Levanato works over Benz's head and body with a nice combination.
Levanato closes the distance and pushes Benz back into the ropes.
Benz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Levanato.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Peralka Levanato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levanato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Levanato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Levanato throws a good cross that connects.
Levanato rushes Benz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Levanato.
Levanato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Benz takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levanato scores with a kick to the midsection.
Levanato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Levanato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benz is still on wobbly legs! Can Levanato finish him?
Levanato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benz, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peralka Levanato will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Levanato.
Benz seems to have recovered his senses.
Benz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Levanato counters with a nice uppercut.
Benz misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benz wants to break free but Levanato has control.
Benz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Levanato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Levanato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levanato has Benz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Levanato on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Levanato breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levanato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benz.
Levanato works over Benz's head and body with a nice combination.
Levanato misses with a double jab.
Benz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benz tries to clinch up
enabling Levanato to counter with a crisp jab.
Levanato cracks Benz with an open hand slap.
Benz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Levanato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benz wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levanato throws a leg kick which misses Benz's front leg but catches the back leg as Benz tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Levanato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Levanato.
Levanato moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Levanato both land. Nice combination.
Peralka Levanato is winning the standup battle so far.
Benz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levanato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levanato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Levanato.
Benz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benz moves to clinch but Levanato breaks away
and Levanato counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mercedes Benz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peralka Levanato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levanato moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peralka Levanato showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Levanato 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peralka Levanato!
After winning the bout, Peralka Levanato 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Pierre Quessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Park Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierre Quessey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pierre Quessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Sun!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sun moves out of range of the leg kick from Quessey.
Sun forces Quessey back against the ropes and clinches.
Sun wants to break free but Quessey has control.
Quessey just leaning against Sun, taking a breather.
Quessey is trying to stall.
Sun looking to slow down the pace here.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sun throws a front kick aimed at Quessey's knee but Quessey avoids it well.
Quessey pushes Sun up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quessey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quessey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sun wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun closes the distance and pushes Quessey back into the ropes.
Sun breaks the clinch.
Sun lands a nice looking body shot.
Sun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quessey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sun has time to react.
It looks like Park Sun has been cut.
Quessey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sun is out of range.
Quessey walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Quessey.
Quessey gets a clinch.
Sun is trying to maintain a safe position but Quessey gets an underhook and turns Sun into the ropes.
Sun trying to land knees to the body.
Quessey tries to break the clinch but Sun is controlling the position.
Quessey breaks the clinch.
Sun tries to clinch but Quessey moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sun was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessey.
A combination from Quessey does no damage.
Pierre Quessey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quessey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sun avoids a kick to the body.
Sun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Pierre Quessey has been cut.
Sun clinches up against the ropes.
Sun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quessey's elbow.
Sun wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Quessey has him pressed against the ropes.
Sun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Quessey up against the ropes.
A short right from Quessey on the inside.
Quessey breaks from the clinch.
Sun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Quessey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Quessey defending well as Sun loads up on a big left hand.
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 Pierre Quessey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Quessey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quessey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Quessey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Quessey stalls.
Sun is trying to maintain a safe position but Quessey gets an underhook and turns Sun into the ropes.
Sun misses with a knee strike.
Quessey breaks the clinch.
Quessey moves into range and clinches up with Sun.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pierre Quessey is winning the standup battle so far.
Quessey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sun was well out of range. Poor timing from Quessey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessey moves into range and clinches up with Sun.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quessey throws a head kick that misses
and Sun counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun wants to get back to striking at distance but Quessey won't allow it.
Quessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Quessey jabs Sun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sun just misses with a punch to the body.
Quessey throws a sloppy head kick and Sun moves out of range easily.
Quessey has managed to clinch.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sun tries to clinch up.
Quessey thinks about countering with a head kick.
Quessey moves into range and clinches up with Sun.
Sun wants to break the clinch but can't.
Quessey trying to land knees to the body.
Quessey tries to circle away but Sun has him pinned against the ropes.
Sun tries to circle away but Quessey has him pinned against the ropes.
Sun misses with a body punch.
Quessey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sun can do to turn this around?
Sun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Quessey is pushing Sun up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sun wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Quessey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sun has him pressed against the ropes.
Quessey trying to stall but Sun improves his position.
Sun presses Quessey against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quessey closes the distance and pushes Sun back into the ropes.
Quessey looking to slow down the pace here.
Sun wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Quessey dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Quessey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sun slips under a jab.
Quessey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Quessey backs off Sun throws a huge counter combo but Quessey manages to avoid it all.
Sun tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Quessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Quessey throws a big counter combination but Sun scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quessey misses with the combination.
Sun tries to clinch up.
Quessey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sun wants to break free but Quessey has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Quessey wants to slow Sun down by chopping away at his legs.
Quessey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Quessey clinches with his opponent.
Quessey is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quessey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Quessey pushes Sun up against the ropes in a clinch.
Quessey misses with the head strike.
Sun is trying to force a seperation but Quessey has the dominant position.
Sun looking to stall.
Quessey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Quessey closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Quessey trying to stall but Sun improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quessey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sun backwards.
Quessey holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Quessey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sun's elbow.
Quessey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sun closes the distance and clinches.
Quessey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pierre Quessey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sun closes the distance and pushes Quessey back into the ropes.
Sun breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Quessey.
Quessey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Park Sun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quessey looks to land a body kick but Sun moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quessey fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Quessey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quessey 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Quessey!
Pierre Quessey took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Viking Dalhberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hofman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Viking Dalhberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Hofman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hofman.
Dalhberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hofman lands a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Hofman. Those never looked like landing.
Hofman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
Hofman tries to clinch but Dalhberg is having none of it.
Hofman just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDalhberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hofman swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalhberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hofman misses with a double jab.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dalhberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hofman.
Hofman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hofman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hofman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalhberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hofman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dalhberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hofman throws a hook but Dalhberg blocks it.
Hofman closes the distance but Dalhberg moves to the side
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hofman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hofman tries to bum rush Dalhberg with a series of wild strikes but Dalhberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hofman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalhberg.
Dalhberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hofman.
Adam Hofman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Hofman.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman misses the body punch
and Dalhberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hofman is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hofman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hofman. Those never looked like landing.
Hofman misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hofman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dalhberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hofman stalks Dalhberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dalhberg's face. Dalhberg staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalhberg dodges the punch combination from Hofman.
Hofman misses with a series of wild punches.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from Hofman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Hofman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dalhberg dodges the punch combination from Hofman.
Hofman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalhberg lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hofman connects with a body shot that sends Dalhberg's belly button to the back.
Dalhberg ducks right into an uppercut from Hofman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofman misses with a wild combination.
Dalhberg throws a quick counter head kick but Hofman was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalhberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hofman.
Hofman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Hofman.
Hofman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dalhberg counters with a head kick. That will keep Hofman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hofman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hofman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dalhberg looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofman doesn't manage to clinch there - Dalhberg circles away.
Hofman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hofman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hofman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hofman throws a nice looking combination but Dalhberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hofman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hofman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalhberg.
Dalhberg is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Hofman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hofman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Hofman!
Adam Hofman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tymoteusz Filipowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alessio Legionarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alessio Legionarius enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tymoteusz Filipowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessio Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Legionarius tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legionarius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Filipowicz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Legionarius tries to clinch up.
Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
Filipowicz misses with a knee to the head.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legionarius tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius takes a swing at Filipowicz's ribcage but misses.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Legionarius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius clinches.
Legionarius pushes Filipowicz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Filipowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Filipowicz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Filipowicz controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Legionarius managing to block the knees to the body from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legionarius is defending well for now.
Legionarius managing to block the knees to the body from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz managing to block the knees to the body from Legionarius.
Filipowicz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Filipowicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Legionarius lands a right hand.
Filipowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Filipowicz.
Legionarius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filipowicz drops his hands momentarily and Legionarius takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Legionarius swings for the body but Filipowicz moves out of range.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Legionarius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Filipowicz.
Legionarius looks to land a left hand but Filipowicz moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Legionarius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Legionarius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legionarius throws the left hand but Filipowicz avoids the punch easily.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Legionarius tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Filipowicz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Legionarius has managed to clinch.
Filipowicz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Filipowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Legionarius misses with a knee strike.
Filipowicz misses with some punches.
Legionarius pushes Filipowicz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legionarius throws a jab when Filipowicz was well out of range.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legionarius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Legionarius tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Filipowicz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Filipowicz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Filipowicz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Legionarius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Legionarius throws a good cross that connects.
Legionarius rushes Filipowicz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Legionarius missing with knees to the body.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Legionarius controls his hands.
Filipowicz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Legionarius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Filipowicz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Legionarius is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Filipowicz.
Legionarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Filipowicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Legionarius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Filipowicz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Legionarius's brow.
Filipowicz takes an elbow to the temple.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legionarius pushes Filipowicz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filipowicz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Filipowicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Legionarius controls his hands.
Filipowicz blocks an elbow strike from Legionarius.
Legionarius misses with a punch to the body.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Filipowicz avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the ropes.
Legionarius lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Filipowicz fails to land.
Legionarius blocking some punches.
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filipowicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Filipowicz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Legionarius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Legionarius thumps Filipowicz with a low kick.
Filipowicz checks a low kick from Legionarius.
Legionarius moves in looking to clinch but Filipowicz pushes him off.
Legionarius tries to work over Filipowicz's front leg with a kick but Filipowicz checks it.
A combination from Legionarius does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Legionarius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Filipowicz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legionarius throws a good cross that connects.
Legionarius misses with a wild body shot.
Legionarius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filipowicz.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Legionarius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filipowicz needs to keep his hands up - Legionarius had a free shot at his head there.
Legionarius tries a head kick but it misses.
Legionarius throws an overhand right that lands on Filipowicz's shoulder, as Filipowicz tries to avoid the shot.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Legionarius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Filipowicz back to the ropes. Legionarius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alessio Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legionarius misses with a two punch combination.
As Legionarius looks to move away, Filipowicz throws a big counter combo but Legionarius just gets out of the way.
Legionarius wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Legionarius misses.
Filipowicz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legionarius's jab looks to have found its range, popping Filipowicz under the eye.
Legionarius has Filipowicz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Legionarius misses with a punch on the inside.
Filipowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Filipowicz blocking some punches.
Legionarius blocks an uppercut.
Legionarius trying to land knees to the body.
Filipowicz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Legionarius.
Filipowicz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipowicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legionarius's elbow.
Legionarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Filipowicz.
Legionarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Filipowicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Legionarius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filipowicz is looking for a counter combo.
Legionarius misses with a low kick.
Filipowicz throws a big counter combination but Legionarius scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Legionarius fails with an attempt to clinch.
Filipowicz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legionarius throws a hook to the side of Filipowicz's head but Filipowicz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legionarius misses the shot to the body.
Tymoteusz Filipowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alessio Legionarius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Legionarius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alessio Legionarius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Legionarius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Legionarius!
A victorious Alessio Legionarius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karolaku Krawczaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken has chosen Onra - I Wanna Go Back as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Phil Mcracken enters the ring!
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karolaku Krawczaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Krawczaku throwing a counter right hand but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Mcracken lands a right hook to the body.
Mcracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Krawczaku throwing a counter right hand but Mcracken manages to avoid it.
Mcracken misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Krawczaku misses the target.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Mcracken cracks a nice hook into Krawczaku's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken throws a head kick but Krawczaku moves out of range.
Krawczaku is looking to counter punch.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick and Krawczaku moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Krawczaku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcracken lands a high kick!
It looks like Karolaku Krawczaku has been cut.
Karolaku Krawczaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Krawczaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krawczaku.
A head kick misses from Mcracken.
Mcracken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Krawczaku.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krawczaku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
Mcracken looks winded!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Karolaku Krawczaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karolaku Krawczaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
letting Krawczaku counter with a right hand.
Krawczaku avoids the head kick by Mcracken.
Krawczaku swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karolaku Krawczaku is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcracken is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken lands a high kick!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karolaku Krawczaku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karolaku Krawczaku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcracken misses with a jab to the body
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Mcracken lands but Krawczaku takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
letting Krawczaku counter with a right hand.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku counters with a straight right hand.
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Mcracken misses
and Krawczaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcracken misses with a hook to the body
enabling Krawczaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Krawczaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mcracken throws a head kick that misses
and Krawczaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcracken throws a lazy head kick
and Krawczaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Phil Mcracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karolaku Krawczaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcracken throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karolaku Krawczaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Krawczaku 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karolaku Krawczaku!
Phil Mcracken spoke after the fight, saying 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lenard Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe Goldman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenard Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
50 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goldman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goldman misses with a body kick.
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
Goldman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ellis misses with a low kick.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Goldman jabs Ellis right on the nose. Ellis blinks but takes it well.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellis throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
Goldman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Goldman throws the left hand but Ellis avoids the punch easily.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Ellis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goldman. That did some damage!
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Goldman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ellis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Goldman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ellis lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Goldman goes down! The ref sends Ellis to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Goldman is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Goldman is rocked!
It looks like Abe Goldman has been cut.
Goldman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ellis.
Goldman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldman seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goldman! But no joy.
Goldman is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ellis doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Goldman crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Goldman's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lenard Ellis!
Lenard Ellis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Manuel Corona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spanky Spangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spangler has chosen WHITE LIGHTNING-by AB 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manuel Corona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spanky Spangler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Spangler.
Decent striking displayed by Spangler there.
Corona blocks a jab.
Corona went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A lazy left from Spangler finds it's target.
Spangler works over Corona's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Manuel Corona has been cut.
Spangler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spangler throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Corona was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spangler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Spangler.
Corona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Corona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spangler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spangler cracks Corona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Corona walks into a big right hand from Spangler and goes down! The referee sends Spangler to a neutral corner as Corona gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Corona ducks under a wild hook from Spangler.
Corona is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corona walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Spangler rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Corona has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spangler scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Corona to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Spangler away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Corona got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Spangler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spangler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spangler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spangler throws a hook but Corona blocks it.
Spangler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spangler creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Corona crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Manuel Corona's cut is getting worse.
Spangler connects with a quick right hand that sends Corona tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Spanky Spangler!
Spanky Spangler decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Juicy Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eldar Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eldar Smith will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juicy Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Jay tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jay moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jay.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
An attempted straight right counter from Jay misses the target.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jay is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jay ducks down to avoid it.
Jay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Jay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jay moved out of range nicely.
Jay walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Jay 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 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eldar Smith!
After winning the bout, Eldar Smith 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hideya Kaayi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles LaFontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideya Kaayi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles LaFontier!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from LaFontier. Those never looked like landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaayi misses its target.
Kaayi tries to clinch up
and LaFontier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.
LaFontier tries to land a leg kick but Kaayi saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaFontier!
Kaayi is rocked!
Kaayi tries to clinch up.
Kaayi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kaayi closes the distance and pushes LaFontier back into the ropes.
LaFontier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Kaayi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFontier prevents a body shot from Kaayi.
Kaayi seems to have got his legs back now.
LaFontier lands a damaging elbow.
Kaayi wants to get back to striking at distance but LaFontier won't allow it.
Kaayi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaayi is trying to break free.
LaFontier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
LaFontier creates a bit of distance and cracks Kaayi with a big uppercut! Kaayi goes down! The referee pushes LaFontier away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Kaayi make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! LaFontier takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Charles LaFontier was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Hideya Kaayi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Sanitarium - Warzone'.
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