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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Huo YanJia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). YanJia comes to the ring accompanied by Traditional Chinese Music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Huo YanJia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YanJia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson throws a push kick but YanJia slaps the foot to one side.
YanJia tries a low kick but Bronson avoids it.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and YanJia counters with an outside leg kick.
YanJia moves into the clinch.
YanJia breaks from the clinch.
YanJia gets a clinch.
YanJia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YanJia throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and YanJia counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
YanJia thuds his shin into the meat of Bronson's side.
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!
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
YanJia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bronson just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YanJia has managed to clinch.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
YanJia throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson moves out of range of the leg kick from YanJia.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and YanJia counters with a good low kick that Bronson was not able to check.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson lands a jab.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson throws out a leg kick but YanJia moves out of range and Bronson only half commits.
Bronson throws a series of punches but YanJia moves out of range.
Bronson connects with a right hand. YanJia shakes it off.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but YanJia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but YanJia manages to avoid it.
YanJia looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but YanJia moved away.
Bronson misses with a double jab
and YanJia counters with a good low kick that Bronson was not able to check.
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!
YanJia throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Bronson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and YanJia counters with a leg kick.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joe Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
YanJia fails to land with a series of punches.
YanJia lands a jab.
YanJia clinches up with Bronson and pushes him back against the ropes.
YanJia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.
YanJia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
YanJia lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
YanJia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huo YanJia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bronson 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.
Bronson tries to bum rush YanJia with a series of wild strikes but YanJia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by YanJia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
Huo YanJia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by YanJia.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
YanJia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for YanJia.
YanJia takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
YanJia darts in and clinches Bronson up against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from YanJia.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
YanJia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bronson. YanJia shrugs it off though.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronson misses with a wild combination.
YanJia tries to clinch up.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
YanJia appears to be looking for a big counter.
YanJia scores with a spinning back kick!
Bronson is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. YanJia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bronson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from YanJia - the referee stops the clock and Bronson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says YanJia. Bronson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick
and YanJia counters with a nice body kick.
Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
YanJia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
YanJia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
YanJia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
YanJia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
YanJia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
YanJia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Huo YanJia is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson misses with a combination
and YanJia counters with a nice uppercut.
YanJia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bronson. Bronson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and YanJia moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts YanJia, as that shot connected.
Bronson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from YanJia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huo YanJia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
YanJia has Bronson up against the ropes in a clinch.
YanJia looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by YanJia.
YanJia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
YanJia throws a right and a left that Bronson avoids nicely.
YanJia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
YanJia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bronson's face.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as YanJia takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
YanJia landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson tries a body shot but YanJia blocks it.
YanJia can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
YanJia lands a nice uppercut.
Bronson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from YanJia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
YanJia tried to counter with a leg kick but Bronson avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for YanJia.
Bronson throws a right hand that YanJia ducks under and follows up with a left that YanJia also avoids with ease.
As Bronson tries to get set, YanJia tries to push him back and clinch up but Bronson manages to avoid the attempt.
YanJia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson throws a right hand that YanJia ducks under and follows up with a left that YanJia also avoids with ease.
YanJia throws a half hearted mid kick.
YanJia moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but YanJia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson misses with a head kick.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronson looks to land a combination but YanJia avoids it well.
YanJia misses with a body shot.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like YanJia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bronson throws a nice looking combination but YanJia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YanJia scores with a kick to the body.
YanJia moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
YanJia lands with a nice combination. Bronson backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a lazy head kick
and YanJia counters with a thumping low kick.
YanJia lands a front kick.
YanJia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bronson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bronson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like YanJia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson walks into a jab.
YanJia throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
YanJia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
YanJia instigates a clinch.
YanJia throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huo YanJia clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
YanJia connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
YanJia misses with a head kick.
YanJia throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronson tries a quick counter leg kick but YanJia is wise to it.
YanJia drives through and clinches with Bronson against the ropes.
YanJia lands with a left to the head.
Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
YanJia instigates a clinch.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but YanJia avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the ropes.
Huo YanJia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
YanJia lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from YanJia as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YanJia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now.
Bronson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bronson takes a knee to the side of the body.
YanJia works on Bronson's body with a couple of short punches.
YanJia using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
YanJia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YanJia blocks a head kick by Bronson.
Bronson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from YanJia.
Bronson blocks a head kick by YanJia.
YanJia thumps Bronson with a low kick.
YanJia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
YanJia closes the distance and lands a one-two.
YanJia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bronson misses with a double jab
and YanJia counters by clinching up.
Bronson avoiding damage as YanJia throws knees to the body.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
YanJia misses with a body shot.
Bronson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bronson misses with a combination
and YanJia counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YanJia darts in and clinches Bronson up against the ropes.
YanJia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by YanJia.
YanJia has Bronson pressed against the ropes.
A short right from YanJia.
YanJia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
YanJia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bronson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
YanJia connects with an inside leg kick.
Bronson misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Huo YanJia had his way with Joe Bronson in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
YanJia has Bronson up against the ropes in a clinch.
YanJia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronson blocks it with crossed arms.
YanJia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
YanJia takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a low kick but YanJia moves out of range easily.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
YanJia misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YanJia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
A nice inside leg kick there by YanJia. That's going to slow Bronson down.
YanJia darts in and clinches Bronson up against the ropes.
YanJia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YanJia scores with a shot to the side of Bronson's head.
YanJia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
YanJia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bronson.
Good leg kick by YanJia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bronson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and YanJia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Bronson misses
and YanJia counters with a left and a right that stings Bronson.
Bronson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bronson tries to keep at a distance but YanJia has taken the fight into the clinch.
YanJia is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
YanJia stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, YanJia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to stall.
Huo YanJia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
YanJia has closed the distance and engaged Bronson in a clinch.
YanJia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
YanJia scores with a head kick.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
YanJia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bronson.
Bronson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bronson misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huo YanJia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well YanJia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huo YanJia!
Huo YanJia very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Moans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hans Zimmer - The Last Samurai Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Moans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson checks a low kick from Moans.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moans throws out the jab.
Moans misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moans has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moans.
Moans lands with a nice body kick.
Moans lands a nice shot to the body.
Moans misses with a hook.
A big right from Moans misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moans throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moans misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moans lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Moans throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Moans misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Moans backing up. Moans nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Moans shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Moans.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moans throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moans throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moans throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moans digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Moans misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Moans there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moans misses with a straight left.
Moans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Moans bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Moans throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moans throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Moans there.
Johnson tries to move into range but Moans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moans lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moans misses with a straight right.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaq Moans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moans throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moans throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Moans throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Moans.
Moans misses with a kick to the body.
Terry Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Moans.
Moans misses with a head kick.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shaq Moans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Moans looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Moans just gets out of the way.
Moans lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnson is rocked!
Moans throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moans is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Moans throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a counter high kick but Moans was just alert enough to avoid it.
Moans looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
As Moans backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Moans tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moans misses with a right hand
and Moans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moans connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson slips a straight right by Moans.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Moans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moans misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Moans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Moans just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJohnson.
Moans cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moans scores with a leg kick.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moans finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Moans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Moans misses.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Moans throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson defending well as Moans loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Moans throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moans wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A low kick from Moans misses
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moans misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moans. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Moans throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
That kick from Moans tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moans misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Moans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moans smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moans throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moans misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Moans misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Moans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moans takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Moans misses with a head kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Moans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moans misses the shot to the body.
Moans missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Moans misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moans throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moans misses with a low kick as Johnson jumps back.
Moans finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moans misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Moans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moans misses with an uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moans tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
A big right from Moans misses.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Moans.
Moans lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moans misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson slips under a jab from Moans.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moans just manages to avoid it.
Moans throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Moans pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Moans strikes.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moans.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moans.
Both fighters circling a little - Moans finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson slips a jab from Moans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaq Moans dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moans misses with a low kick.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moans.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Moans works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Moans cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moans misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Moans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moans.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Moans.
Moans throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Moans throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moans lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Johnson slips a jab from Moans.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moans misses with the body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Moans is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Moans scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moans misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Moans looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Moans tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Moans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moans lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moans tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Terry Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Moans misses.
As Moans backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaq Moans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaq Moans!
Shaq Moans 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 middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jetmir Foj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin TuChin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Las Vegas, Jetmir Foj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shin TuChin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foj ducks right into an uppercut from TuChin.
TuChin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foj.
TuChin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foj counters with a straight right hand.
TuChin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by TuChin as he connects with a hook.
TuChin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Foj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TuChin misses with a looping left.
Foj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
TuChin lands a nice hook to Foj's body. Foj takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for TuChin. That snapped Foj's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foj tries to move into range but TuChin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TuChin swings for the body but Foj moves out of range.
TuChin lands with a cross.
TuChin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
TuChin lands with an overhand left.
Shin TuChin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TuChin moves into range and connects with a jab.
TuChin misses with a right hand
and Foj holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
TuChin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foj.
Foj lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foj scores with a hook to the body.
TuChin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Foj lands with a light punch inside.
TuChin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Foj avoids it.
Foj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foj pushes TuChin back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Foj blocks a body shot from TuChin.
TuChin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TuChin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Foj has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Foj.
TuChin misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foj.
TuChin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foj lands a right hand that snaps the head of TuChin backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Foj.
TuChin looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Foj.
TuChin is rocked!
Foj misses with some punches.
TuChin is still on wobbly legs! Can Foj finish him?
TuChin blocks an uppercut.
Foj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foj has control of TuChin and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending TuChin crashing to the mat! TuChin looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Foj looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jetmir Foj!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaelin Calderwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Berkman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calderwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Calderwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Berkman dodges the punch combination from Calderwood.
Berkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calderwood clinches up against the ropes.
Calderwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've been informed that Berkman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Calderwood looking to throw knees to the head but Berkman is blocking nicely.
Berkman working Calderwood over with knees to the body.
Calderwood is breathing heavily.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood avoiding damage as Berkman throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calderwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berkman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calderwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkman landing knees to the body.
Berkman landing knees 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!
Berkman lands a good knee to the midsection. Calderwood won't want to take too many of those.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Kaelin Calderwood has been cut.
Berkman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Berkman obliges.
Berkman scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calderwood avoids it.
Berkman landing knees to the head.
Berkman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calderwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calderwood avoids it.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but Berkman blocks with his arms.
Calderwood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Berkman lands a nice knee to the body.
Berkman connects with a knee to the head.
Berkman digs a right hand underneath Calderwood's ribcage. Calderwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman scores with a knee to the head.
Berkman scores with a knee to the head.
Calderwood is rocked!
Berkman lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkman is leaning against Calderwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Calderwood avoids the damage to the body.
Berkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Berkman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berkman working Calderwood over with knees to the body.
Berkman lands a shot to the body.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berkman lands with a left to the head.
Berkman tries to land knees in the clinch but Calderwood avoids the damage to the body.
Calderwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calderwood misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berkman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Calderwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berkman blocks it with crossed arms.
Calderwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berkman is defending well for now.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calderwood is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaelin Calderwood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Berkman moves into range and clinches up with Calderwood.
Calderwood has a couple of punches blocked by Berkman.
Calderwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calderwood avoiding damage as Berkman throws knees to the body.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Calderwood looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berkman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berkman works on Calderwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but Berkman blocks with his arms.
Calderwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Berkman misses with an elbow over the top.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman trying to land knees to the body.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calderwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Berkman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calderwood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman scores a nice knee to the body.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but Calderwood blocks with his arms.
Berkman throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Berkman.
Berkman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berkman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calderwood's face.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calderwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Calderwood landing knees to the head.
Calderwood looking to stall.
Berkman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Calderwood lands a nice elbow.
Calderwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Calderwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Calderwood avoiding damage as Berkman throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Berkman.
Calderwood misses with a knee strike.
Calderwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berkman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander Berkman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
Calderwood misses with a knee strike.
Berkman tries a knee to the head but Calderwood blocks it.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calderwood avoids it.
Calderwood wants to stall.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but Calderwood blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaelin Calderwood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calderwood lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Berkman misses.
Calderwood is looking to counter the offense by Berkman and move into the clinch.
Berkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calderwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calderwood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkman.
Alexander Berkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berkman. Calderwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berkman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Berkman rushes Calderwood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Berkman.
Oh Calderwood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berkman landing knees to the head.
Calderwood connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calderwood missing with knees to the body.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkman with a knee to the head.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but Berkman blocks with his arms.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Calderwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Calderwood tries to work over Berkman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calderwood is trying to maintain a safe position but Berkman gets an underhook and turns Calderwood into the ropes.
Calderwood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkman.
Berkman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calderwood tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkman avoids the damage to the body.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Berkman connects with a knee to the head.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calderwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but Berkman blocks it.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calderwood connects with a knee to the head.
Berkman trying to land knees to the body.
Calderwood avoiding damage as Berkman throws knees to the body.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calderwood avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but Calderwood blocks with his arms.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calderwood leaning against his opponent.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calderwood is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berkman as Calderwood tries to tie him up.
Calderwood looking to throw knees to the head but Berkman is blocking nicely.
Calderwood taking a breather.
Calderwood taking a breather.
Calderwood seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Berkman is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berkman really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaelin Calderwood's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berkman throws a hook but Calderwood blocks it.
Berkman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Calderwood closes the distance and pushes Berkman back into the ropes.
Calderwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Berkman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calderwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calderwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Berkman working Calderwood over with knees to the body.
Berkman lands a good knee to the midsection. Calderwood won't want to take too many of those.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Berkman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Calderwood's face.
Calderwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Berkman cracks Calderwood with a nice body shot.
Calderwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Berkman blocks it with crossed arms.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Berkman avoiding damage as Calderwood throws knees to the body.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Calderwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berkman.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but Berkman blocks with his arms.
Calderwood lands a nice knee to the body.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Berkman scores with a knee to the head.
Calderwood misses with a knee to the head.
Berkman avoids the elbow strike from Calderwood, against the ropes.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Berkman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Berkman as Calderwood tries to tie him up.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkman working Calderwood over with knees to the body.
Berkman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Berkman scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calderwood blocks it with crossed arms.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkman lands a knee to the head.
Berkman lands an uppercut.
Calderwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Calderwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Berkman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Calderwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calderwood managing to block the knees to the body from Berkman.
Calderwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berkman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calderwood lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Berkman dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kaelin Calderwood's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Berkman clobbers Calderwood with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calderwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Berkman rushes Calderwood and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Calderwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Calderwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Berkman looking to throw knees to the head but Calderwood is blocking nicely.
Berkman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calderwood or not.
Calderwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berkman connects with a knee to the head.
Calderwood misses with an elbow strike.
Calderwood misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Calderwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Berkman is leaning against Calderwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berkman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkman crunches a lovely knee into Calderwood's ribcage.
Berkman misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Berkman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Berkman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calderwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calderwood is defending well for now.
Calderwood misses with an elbow strike.
Berkman tries to throw a body punch but Calderwood avoids it by throwing Berkman back against the ropes.
Berkman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calderwood avoids it.
Calderwood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaelin Calderwood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Calderwood working aggressively here.
Calderwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berkman avoiding damage as Calderwood throws knees to the body.
Berkman missing with knees to the body.
Berkman blocks an uppercut.
Berkman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Calderwood.
Berkman throws a head punch that misses.
Alexander Berkman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the head but Berkman blocks with his arms.
Calderwood looking to throw knees to the head but Berkman is blocking nicely.
Calderwood missing with knees to the body.
Calderwood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berkman avoids it.
A body shot lands from Berkman.
Berkman connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berkman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calderwood is defending well for now.
Berkman trying to land knees to the body.
Calderwood tries to throw a body punch but Berkman avoids it by throwing Calderwood back against the ropes.
Berkman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calderwood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Calderwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Berkman.
Berkman managing to block the knees to the body from Calderwood.
Calderwood has a couple of punches blocked by Berkman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Berkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Berkman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Berkman!
Alexander Berkman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Amir Shibaloma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amir Shibaloma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Shibaloma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesus Torres!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shibaloma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres throws a series of punches but Shibaloma moves out of range.
Torres throws a leg kick that misses.
Shibaloma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shibaloma misses with a few strikes there.
Torres instigates a clinch.
Torres tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shibaloma scores with a shot to the side of Torres's head.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma misses with a low kick as Torres jumps back.
Amir Shibaloma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shibaloma checks a leg kick.
Torres tries to work over Shibaloma's front leg with a kick but Shibaloma checks it.
Shibaloma clinches.
Shibaloma stalls.
Shibaloma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shibaloma managing to block the knees to the body from Torres.
Shibaloma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres connects with the punch.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Shibaloma.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Torres looks to move away, Shibaloma throws a big counter combo but Torres just gets out of the way.
Shibaloma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the ropes.
Torres throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shibaloma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shibaloma is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torres missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Shibaloma fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shibaloma.
Shibaloma is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaloma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shibaloma dodges an elbow strike from Torres.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Shibaloma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the ropes.
Torres can't break the clinch.
Shibaloma breaks the clinch.
Shibaloma keeps the fight on the outside.
Shibaloma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shibaloma scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaloma stalks Torres and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Torres's face. Torres staggers backwards, shaken.
Shibaloma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shibaloma lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Shibaloma dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torres tries to clinch but Shibaloma is having none of it.
Shibaloma is looking for a counter combo.
Shibaloma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Shibaloma.
Torres swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torres throws a head kick but Shibaloma moves out of range.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibaloma counters with a big head kick but Torres shrugs it off.
Torres misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shibaloma blocks a low kick nicely.
Shibaloma blocks a head kick by Torres.
Shibaloma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shibaloma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Shibaloma counters with an inside leg kick.
Torres throws a right and a left that Shibaloma avoids nicely.
Shibaloma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shibaloma. Shibaloma obviously looking to wear him down.
Shibaloma looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Shibaloma moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shibaloma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Torres at a distance.
Torres is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Shibaloma tries a head kick but it misses.
Shibaloma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amir Shibaloma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shibaloma counters with a left and a right that stings Torres.
Shibaloma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body kick from Shibaloma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres thuds a left hand into Shibaloma's body.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shibaloma is looking to wear down Torres with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shibaloma counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shibaloma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shibaloma tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Amir Shibaloma is winning the standup battle so far.
Shibaloma swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
Torres misses with a body kick.
Shibaloma closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amir Shibaloma dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Shibaloma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Torres swings for the body but Shibaloma moves out of range.
Torres takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Shibaloma slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torres.
Shibaloma connects with a solid leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaloma avoids the head kick by Torres.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Shibaloma moves out of range easily.
And Shibaloma counters with a quick kick to the body but Torres blocks it.
Torres thows a leg kick but Shibaloma checks it
and Shibaloma counters with a three punch combo that has Torres backing up. Torres nods at Shibaloma to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shibaloma lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looks to land a combination but Shibaloma avoids it well.
Shibaloma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shibaloma throws a nice looking combination but Torres bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Shibaloma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shibaloma feints and then cracks Torres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torres down.
A head kick misses from Shibaloma.
Torres blocks a head kick by Shibaloma.
Torres unleashes a big counter combination but Shibaloma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shibaloma throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Torres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Torres tries to clinch up but Shibaloma circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shibaloma takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shibaloma is looking to chop away at Torres's legs.
Shibaloma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shibaloma wants to clinch.
Torres tries to bum rush Shibaloma with a series of wild strikes but Shibaloma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Shibaloma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shibaloma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Shibaloma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Amir Shibaloma did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Torres throws a wild body kick that Shibaloma sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shibaloma, as that shot connected.
Shibaloma doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Shibaloma's head back.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shibaloma manages to avoid it.
Torres with a jab.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shibaloma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaloma avoids a kick to the body.
Shibaloma tries a head kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Shibaloma blocks the low kick.
Torres 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.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shibaloma rushes Torres and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Torres has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shibaloma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Torres throws a body shot but no joy.
Torres has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Torres.
It looked like Shibaloma wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torres wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Shibaloma. Those never looked like landing.
Torres throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shibaloma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shibaloma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Torres tried to score with a low kick but Shibaloma checks it.
A punch combination from Torres misses.
Shibaloma tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shibaloma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torres.
Torres walks into a left hand.
Shibaloma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shibaloma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shibaloma has closed the distance and engaged Torres in a clinch.
Torres's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shibaloma moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick from Shibaloma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Jesus Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres throws a low kick, looking for Shibaloma's leg but Shibaloma calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Shibaloma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torres.
Torres slips a jab and a cross from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shibaloma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shibaloma moves out of range as Torres throws a body kick.
Torres throws a series of punches but Shibaloma avoids them all with ease.
Shibaloma throwing a counter right hand but Torres manages to avoid it.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shibaloma checks it well.
Shibaloma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shibaloma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torres tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaloma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shibaloma lands a head kick!
Sloppy strikes from Torres. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma throws a low kick, looking for Torres's leg but Torres calmly moves out of range.
Torres throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shibaloma.
Shibaloma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Torres trying to control the position but instead, Shibaloma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Torres into the ropes.
Amir Shibaloma has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Torres takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shibaloma staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Shibaloma.
Torres tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Shibaloma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shibaloma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shibaloma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shibaloma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Torres, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres misses with some punches.
Shibaloma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torres blocks it with crossed arms.
Torres has Shibaloma pressed against the ropes, preventing Shibaloma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shibaloma tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Shibaloma.
Shibaloma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shibaloma breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Torres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shibaloma lands a lovely overhand right.
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Jesus Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir Shibaloma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shibaloma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Torres throws a leg kick but Shibaloma moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amir Shibaloma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shibaloma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amir Shibaloma!
A victorious Amir Shibaloma 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tei Yeily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksudov Konstantinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tei Yeily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maksudov Konstantinovich!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeily tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konstantinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Yeily throws a leg kick
and Konstantinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tei Yeily has been cut.
Yeily ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinovich moves away.
Konstantinovich moves away from the strike by Yeily.
Yeily misses with an uppercut
and Konstantinovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yeily looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yeily throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Konstantinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Yeily lands an impressive looking overhand right. Konstantinovich doesn't seem phased though.
Yeily looks to clinch
and Konstantinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeily missing with a left hand there. Konstantinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeily misses with a looping right.
Konstantinovich lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeily just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeily attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeily throws a right hand that misses
letting Konstantinovich counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yeily moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeily tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yeily lands a really nice looking cross but Konstantinovich seems unphased.
It looks like Maksudov Konstantinovich has been cut.
Tei Yeily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeily lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Yeily misses.
Konstantinovich flicks out a counter leg kick but Yeily steps away.
Konstantinovich stuns Yeily with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yeily connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Konstantinovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeily.
Yeily misses with a right hand
and Konstantinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Konstantinovich walks into a stiff left hand from Yeily.
Yeily lands a really nice looking cross but Konstantinovich seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeily fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yeily cracks the inside of Konstantinovich's front leg.
Yeily throws a sloppy body shot
and Konstantinovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeily changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yeily takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yeily catches Konstantinovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yeily will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Konstantinovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yeily with a body shot.
Yeily missing with a left hand there. Konstantinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeily lands a glancing blow to the side of Konstantinovich's head.
Konstantinovich misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Konstantinovich throws a counter combo.
Konstantinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeily.
Konstantinovich throws a body punch but Yeily moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Yeily.
Konstantinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konstantinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Konstantinovich tries to get set, Yeily tries to push him back and clinch up but Konstantinovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Yeily moves out of range of the leg kick from Konstantinovich.
Yeily walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maksudov Konstantinovich will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yeily throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Konstantinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Konstantinovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yeily counters with a nice low kick that buckles Konstantinovich's knee momentarily.
Konstantinovich has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Yeily throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yeily lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yeily misses with an uppercut
and Konstantinovich counters with a nice body shot.
Yeily swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Konstantinovich counter with a right hand.
Yeily throws a right hand that misses
enabling Konstantinovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Yeily throws out a loose jab but Konstantinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Konstantinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Konstantinovich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yeily attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Yeily misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Konstantinovich misses.
Yeily misses with an uppercut.
Konstantinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Konstantinovich cracks Yeily with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeily slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeily scoring well with a low kick there.
Konstantinovich misses with an uppercut.
Yeily was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yeily uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinovich.
A big right from Konstantinovich misses.
Yeily fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Konstantinovich manages to avoid it.
A combination from Konstantinovich does no damage.
Konstantinovich works Yeily's body with a nice hook.
Yeily throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konstantinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeily misses with a straight right.
Konstantinovich only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Konstantinovich there.
Konstantinovich misses with a body kick.
Yeily throws a shot from downtown. Konstantinovich moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yeily throws a right hand that misses
and Yeily takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Yeily - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeily avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeily keeps Konstantinovich at a distance using the push kick.
Yeily doesn't manage to clinch there - Konstantinovich circles away.
Yeily throws a looping overhand right but Konstantinovich ducks down to avoid it.
Yeily connects with a jab.
Yeily wants to slow Konstantinovich down by chopping away at his legs.
Yeily ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Konstantinovich moves away.
Yeily cracks Konstantinovich with a good jab.
Konstantinovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yeily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeily looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maksudov Konstantinovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Konstantinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeily is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Konstantinovich slips a straight right by Yeily.
Yeily misses the body punch
and Konstantinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Konstantinovich misses with a hook to the body
and Yeily counters with a leg kick.
Konstantinovich slips under a jab.
Yeily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Konstantinovich. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinovich. Yeily does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeily is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeily tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konstantinovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Konstantinovich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeily loads up on a big right hand but Konstantinovich slips the punch.
Yeily is looking to clinch but Konstantinovich is avoiding it.
Konstantinovich wants to land a leg kick but Yeily is out of range.
Yeily throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeily looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konstantinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yeily circles away quickly and effectively.
Yeily pushes Konstantinovich up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Konstantinovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinovich.
Yeily misses with some punches.
Yeily misses with some punches.
Yeily swings wildly with an uppercut but Konstantinovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinovich blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich slowing the pace effectively.
The referee calls for Konstantinovich to work.
The crowd are getting on Konstantinovich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Yeily misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Yeily.
Konstantinovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yeily's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yeily.
Konstantinovich is trying to maintain a safe position but Yeily gets an underhook and turns Konstantinovich into the ropes.
Yeily tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konstantinovich.
A head punch on the inside from Yeily fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinovich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konstantinovich.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeily misses with some punches.
Konstantinovich'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.
A head punch on the inside from Yeily fails to land.
Yeily misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tei Yeily clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Konstantinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeily is just out of range.
Yeily rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Konstantinovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeily cracks Konstantinovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A jab from Yeily misses.
Konstantinovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeily.
Konstantinovich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yeily tests Konstantinovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeily misses with a jab to the body
and Konstantinovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeily lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Konstantinovich loads up on a big right hand but Yeily slips the punch.
Yeily clobbers Konstantinovich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinovich checks a low kick from Yeily.
Yeily just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeily swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Konstantinovich punishes Yeily's body with a nice straight punch.
Konstantinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeily.
Konstantinovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeily throws a leg kick but Konstantinovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Konstantinovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Konstantinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yeily was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Konstantinovich blocks the leg kick.
A low kick from Yeily misses
letting Konstantinovich counter with a right hand.
Yeily misses with an uppercut.
Yeily throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Konstantinovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yeily throws a jab but it's blocked by Konstantinovich.
Yeily tries to clinch up.
Konstantinovich misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeily lands with a right hand.
Yeily misses with a hook
and Konstantinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinovich.
That kick from Yeily tenderised Konstantinovich's leg. Konstantinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Konstantinovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yeily to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Yeily.
Yeily pivots, looking for a leg kick but Konstantinovich is out of range and Yeily settles back down.
Konstantinovich staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Yeily.
Konstantinovich checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Konstantinovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Konstantinovich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yeily looks to land a right hand but Konstantinovich moved out of range.
Konstantinovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yeily throws a looping overhand right but Konstantinovich ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tei Yeily had his way with Maksudov Konstantinovich in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Konstantinovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yeily.
Yeily is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Konstantinovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeily swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Konstantinovich feints and then cracks Yeily's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yeily down.
Konstantinovich digs a good body shot into Yeily's ribs.
Yeily takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from Konstantinovich misses.
It looked like Yeily wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Konstantinovich looks to land a right hand but Yeily moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeily swings for the body but Konstantinovich moves out of range.
Yeily throws a leg kick that is checked
and Konstantinovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeily finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yeily dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Konstantinovich. That did some damage!
Yeily misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeily throws a front kick aimed at Konstantinovich's knee but Konstantinovich avoids it well.
Yeily throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Konstantinovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yeily tries to clinch there but Konstantinovich circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yeily blocks the leg kick.
Yeily throws a hook but Konstantinovich avoids it easily.
Konstantinovich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Konstantinovich moves out of range as Yeily strikes.
Yeily on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Konstantinovich misses with a wild combination.
Konstantinovich digs a good hook to Yeily's body.
Yeily connects with the punch.
Konstantinovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeily manages to avoid it.
Yeily throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeily looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yeily swings for the body but Konstantinovich moves out of range.
Konstantinovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yeily throws a shot from downtown. Konstantinovich moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konstantinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Konstantinovich throws a good cross that connects.
Konstantinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yeily was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Yeily misses its intended target.
Konstantinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeily misses with a looping right.
Konstantinovich cracks Yeily with an open hand slap.
Konstantinovich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Konstantinovich.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksudov Konstantinovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Konstantinovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Oson Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oson Bon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael White's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oson Bon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael White!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bon.
White instigates a clinch.
Bon 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.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. White is defending well for now.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Bon.
Bon presses White against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bon lands a left hand.
Bon lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bon.
White blocks an uppercut.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bon lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Michael White has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Bon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bon breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks White with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! White looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. White get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon is the new super heavyweight champion!
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