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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kendric Slager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slager comes into the arena with Unity - Operation Ivy blaring out of the sound system. Kendric Slager could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mc Steel Penn's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kendric Slager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mc Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slager rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the ropes.
Slager crunches a lovely knee into Steel Penn's ribcage.
Slager lands a knee to the head.
Slager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Steel Penn is trying to push Slager away but Slager has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager is controlling him.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager just leaning against Steel Penn, taking a breather.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steel Penn can't break the clinch.
Steel Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
It looks like Mc Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch but Slager keeps him there for the moment.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Slager connects with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn looks winded!
Steel Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Slager.
Slager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Slager lands a knee to the body.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slager landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slager - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slager lands a good knee to the midsection. Steel Penn won't want to take too many of those.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Slager.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slager lands a knee to the head.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Slager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slager stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steel Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Slager won't allow it.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager has Steel Penn pressed against the ropes, preventing Steel Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
Slager gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel Penn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steel Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Slager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slager stalling.
Slager has Steel Penn pressed against the ropes, preventing Steel Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager taking a breather.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
Slager with a knee to the head.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slager connects with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Slager is controlling the position.
Steel Penn letting Slager take a breather here.
Slager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendric Slager dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mc Steel Penn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slager drops his hands momentarily and Steel Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slager takes the fight into the clinch.
Slager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Slager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but Slager has him pinned against the ropes.
Kendric Slager has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slager obliges.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
Steel Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slager with a knee to the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slager here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slager.
Slager scores with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn is breathing heavily.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for Slager to work.
Steel Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Slager won't allow it.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Slager is controlling the position.
Slager keeps control of Steel Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slager manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slager throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager scores with a knee to the head.
Slager is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Steel Penn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steel Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Penn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slager connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Penn wants to break free but Slager has control.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn is trying to push Slager away but Slager has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Slager keeps control of Steel Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel Penn is trying to push Slager away but Slager has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Slager connects with a knee to the head.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel Penn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steel Penn is trying to push Slager away but Slager has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Slager is controlling the position.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Steel Penn can't break the clinch.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Slager throws knees to the body.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head 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!
Slager has Steel Penn pressed against the ropes, preventing Steel Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steel Penn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slager backwards.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager is controlling him.
Slager utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Slager keeps control of Steel Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Slager is controlling the position.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendric Slager dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mc Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Slager clinches.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
Slager landing knees to the head.
Slager keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn is looking to break free of the clinch but Slager has double underhooks.
Steel Penn wants to break free but Slager has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn tries to break free but Slager pushes him back against the ropes.
Slager tries a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Slager is controlling the position.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn tries to break free but Slager pushes him back against the ropes.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but Slager has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steel Penn wants to break free but Slager has control.
Slager lands a knee to the head.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Slager just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steel Penn's brow.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as Slager throws knees to the body.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Slager connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Steel Penn is blocking nicely.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch but Slager keeps him there for the moment.
Slager with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Steel Penn tries to break free but Slager pushes him back against the ropes.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Slager with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but Slager has him pinned against the ropes.
Slager wants to stall.
Mc Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Penn is trying to push Slager away but Slager has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Steel Penn tries to break free but Slager pushes him back against the ropes.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Slager is controlling him.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Steel Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slager using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slager keeps control of Steel Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slager tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but Slager has him pinned against the ropes.
Slager misses with a knee strike.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slager tries to stall but Steel Penn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Steel Penn is trying to break free.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Slager throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slager throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steel Penn blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slager has him pressed against the ropes.
Slager has Steel Penn pressed against the ropes, preventing Steel Penn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slager misses with a knee to the head.
Slager tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn is trying to force a seperation but Slager has the dominant position.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch but Slager keeps him there for the moment.
Steel Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendric Slager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendric Slager!
An out of breath Kendric Slager thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Steve Boner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuller has chosen Iconic - I am future as his entrance music. Zion Fuller 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Boner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zion Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller connects with a solid leg kick.
Fuller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuller.
Boner misses with a hook.
Fuller lands a high kick!
It looks like Steve Boner has been cut.
Boner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boner misses with a body shot
and Boner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Fuller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Boner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boner misses with a double jab
and Fuller counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fuller moves out of range as Boner strikes.
Fuller is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boner with a body shot.
Boner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fuller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boner misses with a right hand
and Fuller finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steve Boner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boner is breathing heavily.
Boner walks into a left hand.
Boner looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Boner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boner walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zion Fuller!
After winning the bout, Zion Fuller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Steve Boner stepped up to the mic, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hunter Francis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Si Pitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francis's entrance music is Korn - Falling Away From Me. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Francis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Si Pitung!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung gets tackled into the ropes by Francis. Francis maintains the clinch.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pitung.
Francis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Francis letting Pitung take a breather here.
Francis lands with a right to the head.
Francis has Pitung pressed against the ropes, preventing Pitung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
Francis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitung lands an uppercut.
Francis pushes Pitung back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitung misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitung swings wildly with an uppercut but Francis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Francis.
Francis lands a body punch.
Francis tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Francis back against the ropes.
Pitung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
Francis lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung working aggressively here.
Pitung lands a hook that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Francis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch but Francis keeps him there for the moment.
Pitung is looking to break free of the clinch but Francis has double underhooks.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Francis.
Pitung works on Francis's body with a couple of short punches.
Francis presses Pitung against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Francis.
Pitung looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Pitung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Francis is leaning against Pitung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pitung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Francis thuds a left hand into Pitung's body.
Si Pitung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Francis tests Pitung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung throws a body kick that misses.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pitungs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pitung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
Francis avoids a kick to the body.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Pitung moves away and avoids it.
Pitung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Francis thuds his right hand into Pitung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pitung misses with a right hand
and Francis counters with a straight right hand.
Pitung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitung throws a lazy body kick
and Francis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitung is rocked!
Pitung scores with a kick to the body.
Francis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pitung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pitung walks into a stiff left hand from Francis.
Francis rushes Pitung and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis digs a right hand into Pitung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pitung's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitung is still on wobbly legs! Can Francis finish him?
Francis lands with a short shot to the head.
Pitung can't find room to land a body shot as Francis controls the action.
Pitung seems to have recovered his senses.
Francis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Francis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Francis.
Francis blocks an uppercut.
Francis lands a shot to the body.
Francis keeps control of Pitung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Francis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Francis.
Francis prevents a body shot from Pitung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Francis.
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitung throws a right hand that misses
and Francis counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Pitung finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Pitung onto his butt! Pitung pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Pitung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Francis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Francis works on Pitung's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Francis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Francis.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Francis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Francis as the two fighters clinch.
Francis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Pitung takes a shot to the head.
Francis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitung or not.
Francis is working Pitung over against the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Francis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Francis creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Pitung crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Pitung face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Francis takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hunter Francis!
Hunter Francis got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Julio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back in Black. North has chosen Howl as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade North!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North takes the fight into the clinch.
North comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
North taking a breather.
North pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
North lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
North avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as North controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
North wants to stall.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as North controls his hands.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
North is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries a knee to the head but North blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards North's brow.
North creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. North is defending well for now.
Jones is stalling here.
North told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, North has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the ropes.
North blocking some punches.
North is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
North tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing North back against the ropes.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Julio Jones has been cut.
North is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North instigates a clinch.
North blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
North trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed North into the ropes.
North avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
North digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
North avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from North.
North lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
North stalling against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones dodges an elbow strike from North.
North lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from North.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from North.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
North prevents a body shot from Jones.
North displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from North.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones misses with some punches.
North misses with an elbow strike.
Come on North - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
North lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
North tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
North is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones tries to work over North's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
North wants to stall.
North trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
North tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and North avoids it.
Good body shot from North.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
North lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
North lands a damaging elbow.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from North, against the ropes.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
North pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade North dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
North is looking to clinch.
North takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
North closes the distance and clinches.
North on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones trying to stall but North improves his position.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
North managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
North stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
North wants to clinch.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North clinches with his opponent.
North lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
North works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
North tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but North is blocking nicely.
North lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Wade North seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but North avoids it by throwing Jones back against the ropes.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
North stalls.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
North has Jones pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by North.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. North is defending well for now.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from North, against the ropes.
North throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from North.
The referee calls for North to work.
A knee to the head by Jones.
It looks like Wade North has been cut.
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
North lands a nice elbow.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from North, against the ropes.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as North controls his hands.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from North.
North tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
North on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, North throws an elbow but misses.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
North displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the ropes.
North tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by North.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from North.
North looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
North misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. North is defending well for now.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
North blocks a body shot from Jones.
North prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from North.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
North blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from North, against the ropes.
North avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from North.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones taking a breather.
North throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
North lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt North or not.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
North looking to stall.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
North blocks a body shot from Jones.
North stalling in the clinch.
North is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now North has his back to the ropes.
North throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from North.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
North looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
North gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as North tries to tie him up.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wade North.
North wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a body kick.
North throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws a quick counter kick to the body but North avoids it.
Jones throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as North checks a leg kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
North is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones thumps North with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Jones.
North takes a shot right to the bread basket.
North closes the distance and clinches.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones prevents a body shot from North.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but North keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. North is defending well for now.
Jones tries to work over North's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North prevents a body shot from Jones.
North lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
North tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
North lands an elbow 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!
North misses with an elbow over the top.
North throws an elbow but it's blocked.
North lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Jones prevents a body shot from North.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and North avoids it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as North controls his hands.
North tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones digs a right hand underneath North's ribcage. North let out a lung full of air as it connected.
North blocks an elbow strike.
Jones looking to stall.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as North controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Julio Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with North's elbow.
North makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
North will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the ropes.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones trying to stall but North improves his position.
North lands a damaging elbow.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from North.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and North avoids it.
North misses with an elbow strike.
North creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from North.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from North.
North has Jones pushed against the ropes.
Jones misses with the head strike.
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 Julio Jones.
I think North 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade North!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wade North waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Gavin Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Floyd might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good For You - Selena Gomez. Adam Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gavin Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Floyd wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Floyd wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Floyd tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd working aggressively here.
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A short left from Floyd.
Johnson gets through Floyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson creates a bit of space and cracks Floyd with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Floyd is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Floyd is rocked!
Floyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Floyd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Floyd seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Floyd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Floyd saw that one coming.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Floyd saw that one coming.
Johnson cracks Floyd with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Floyd get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Floyd looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Floyd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Floyd scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Floyd against the ropes.
Johnson has Floyd pressed against the ropes.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Floyd is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson gets through Floyd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Floyd.
Floyd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Floyd senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lee Zhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olle Tandberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang comes to the ring accompanied by Going Down Swingin' by Fall Out Boy. Olle Tandberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olle Tandberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhang looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tandberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang circles away.
Zhang ducks into a a hook from Tandberg and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Zhang is rocked!
It looks like Lee Zhang has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tandberg misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Zhang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhang glances at the clock... BAM! Tandberg nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Zhang crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Zhang is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Olle Tandberg!
Lee Zhang spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate everyone!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between The Sumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Maciver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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265 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Sumo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donal Maciver!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maciver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sumo throws a body punch but Maciver moves out of range.
Sumo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sumo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maciver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sumo misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Maciver.
Sumo misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sumo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maciver with a knee to the head.
It looks like The Sumo has been cut.
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!
Maciver wants to break free but Sumo has control.
Sumo throws a punch but it's blocked by Maciver.
Maciver blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sumo.
It looks like Donal Maciver has been cut.
Sumo swings wildly with an uppercut but Maciver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sumo takes a shot to the head.
Maciver lands a right hand.
Maciver prevents a body shot from Sumo.
Maciver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sumo is breathing heavily.
Maciver tries to work over Sumo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maciver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sumo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciver blocks an uppercut.
Maciver lands a good knee to the midsection. Sumo won't want to take too many of those.
Maciver lands a knee to the body.
Maciver manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Sumo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maciver with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maciver, as that shot connected.
Maciver closes the distance and catches Sumo with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Sumo is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Sumo is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Sumo is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Maciver takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Donal Maciver!
Donal Maciver is the new heavyweight champion!
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