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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Karl De Groot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Groot comes to the ring accompanied by London. MacLeod is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Battle Hymn . Karl De Groot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
20 - 15 - 1 |
Excellent boxer
Good chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl De Groot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Groot looks for the body kick but MacLeod saw that one coming.
MacLeod tries to clinch up.
De Groot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for MacLeod.
De Groot throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacLeod blocks the body kick.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
De Groot blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
De Groot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Groot misses with a knee to the head.
De Groot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Groot tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing De Groot back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Groot misses with some punches.
MacLeod blocking some punches.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
De Groot working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a punch on the inside.
MacLeod misses with the head strike.
De Groot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod is trying to maintain a safe position but De Groot gets an underhook and turns MacLeod into the ropes.
MacLeod wants to stall.
MacLeod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Groot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
De Groot misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod looking to stall.
MacLeod taking a breather.
MacLeod is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
MacLeod lands with a short shot to the head.
MacLeod looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Groot tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod has a couple of punches blocked by De Groot.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Groot blocks an uppercut.
De Groot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Groot takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Groot misses with a shot to the body
and MacLeod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Groot thinking.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by De Groot.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. De Groot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Groot is breathing heavily.
De Groot walks into a jab.
De Groot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Groot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Groot there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MacLeod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacLeod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karl De Groot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - MacLeod coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and De Groot goes down! The ref sends MacLeod to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and De Groot is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
A combination from MacLeod does no damage.
De Groot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from De Groot.
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. De Groot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MacLeod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
De Groot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
MacLeod throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Groot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacLeod.
De Groot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Groot tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
MacLeod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacLeod.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Groot misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Groot is rocked!
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of De Groot backwards.
Oh De Groot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacLeod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacLeod creates a bit of distance and cracks De Groot with a big uppercut! De Groot goes down! The referee pushes MacLeod away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will De Groot make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! MacLeod takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Connor MacLeod!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Karl De Groot spoke after the fight, saying 'Lets go one MORE TIME BETCH'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Humberto Manuel Arboleda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arboleda comes to the ring accompanied by ASTAROTH - GUERRA DE METAL. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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158 lbs
25 - 25 - 1 |
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159 lbs
21 - 16 - 2 |
World class MT
Very quick
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Manuel Arboleda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arboleda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arboleda clinches up with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a body punch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda tries a head kick but it misses.
Arboleda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a high kick!
It looks like Humberto Manuel Arboleda has been cut.
Arboleda tries to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda is looking to counter the offense by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz and move into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses the shot to the body.
Arboleda instigates a clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch on the inside.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz as Arboleda tries to tie him up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem.
Arboleda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Arboleda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Arboleda tenderised Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's leg. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Washengtoneo Bandairrezz 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.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arboleda pushes Washengtoneo Bandairrezz up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Washengtoneo Bandairrezz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a front kick aimed at Arboleda's knee but Arboleda avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arboleda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arboleda swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Arboleda doesn't manage to clinch there - Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arboleda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arboleda taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arboleda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head punch that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to work over Arboleda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a punch to the body.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arboleda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arboleda drives through and clinches with Washengtoneo Bandairrezz against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with the head strike.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is working Arboleda over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz fails to land.
Arboleda lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arboleda tries to work over Washengtoneo Bandairrezz's front leg with a kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks it.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arboleda backing away here, and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a head kick that misses.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Arboleda with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Arboleda tries to clinch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the fight on the outside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries a quick counter leg kick but Arboleda is wise to it.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz moves out of range.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a fast counter high kick but Arboleda manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arboleda. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a front kick.
Arboleda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Arboleda checks a leg kick nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick that knocks Arboleda off balance momentarily.
Arboleda moves out of range of the body kick.
Arboleda tries to counter by clinching up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a counter combo.
Arboleda tries to clinch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a good low kick that Arboleda was not able to check.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick as Arboleda jumps back.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
A big right from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses.
Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a low kick.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a head kick by Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws out a counter right but Arboleda avoids it with no problem.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Arboleda tries to clinch up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a leg kick.
Arboleda thinks about countering with a head kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda is looking to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is avoiding it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Arboleda walks into a left hand.
Arboleda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is out of range.
Arboleda throws a head kick that misses.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a shoulder strike.
Arboleda pushes off an throws an elbow but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda blocks a head kick by Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Arboleda can pounce on him.
Arboleda wants to clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps it at a distance.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arboleda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
Arboleda forces Washengtoneo Bandairrezz back against the ropes and clinches.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz dodges an elbow strike from Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz presses Arboleda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has Arboleda pushed against the ropes.
Arboleda taking a breather.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks with his arms.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with an outside leg kick.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz scores with a jab to the head.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arboleda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy body kick from Arboleda
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Arboleda tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a big head kick but Arboleda shrugs it off.
Arboleda tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arboleda darts in and clinches Washengtoneo Bandairrezz up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pushes Arboleda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Arboleda.
Arboleda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Humberto Manuel Arboleda's cut is getting worse.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a punch but it's blocked by Arboleda.
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arboleda can't find room to land a body shot as Washengtoneo Bandairrezz controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arboleda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda takes a shot to the head.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arboleda backwards.
Arboleda is rocked!
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well for now.
Oh Arboleda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arboleda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz manages to break the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks Arboleda with an open hand slap.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big shot that misses.
Arboleda wants to clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch there but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Arboleda seems to have got his legs back now.
Arboleda closes the distance looking to clinch
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz tries to score with a low kick but Arboleda moves his leg out of the way.
Arboleda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Arboleda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Arboleda misses with a left hand
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz keeps the fight on the outside.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz swats away the attempt to clinch by Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz throws a big counter head kick but Arboleda avoids it with no problem.
Arboleda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz avoiding damage as Arboleda throws knees to the body.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arboleda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is defending well for now.
Arboleda throws an elbow but it misses.
Arboleda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz managing to block the knees to the body from Arboleda.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is leaning against Arboleda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks from the clinch.
Arboleda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a nice kick to the body.
Arboleda is looking to clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz lands a jab to the nose.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Arboleda misses with a head kick.
Arboleda misses with a jab to the body
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arboleda is looking to clinch.
Arboleda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz feints a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washengtoneo Bandairrezz, as that shot connected.
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Washengtoneo Bandairrezz.
Arboleda throws a lazy body kick
and Washengtoneo Bandairrezz counters with a straight right hand.
Arboleda clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washengtoneo Bandairrezz breaks the clinch.
Arboleda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arboleda tries to clinch but Washengtoneo Bandairrezz is having none of it.
Humberto Manuel Arboleda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arboleda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arboleda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washengtoneo Bandairrezz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz!
Post fight, Jorge Washengtoneo Bandairrezz took to the microphone: 'Dis guy wuz former champion, and well rounded fighter! But I have so much to prove! I have had my ups and a downs ! But I keep pushing forward man, and look at me now! I'm a choken chickens out in da cage or knockin dem out! Thank you to the guys from Broken Halo!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Gene Sarazen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arroyo Malavino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gene Sarazen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arroyo Malavino!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malavino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sarazen.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Malavino.
Sarazen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Malavino.
Malavino misses with an uppercut. Sarazen saw that one coming.
Malavino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sarazen.
Sarazen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malavino cracks Sarazen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Sarazen throws a head kick that misses
and Malavino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarazen moves away from the strike by Malavino.
Malavino thumps Sarazen with a low kick.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Malavino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sarazen takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malavino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malavino is looking to clinch but Sarazen is avoiding it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sarazen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Malavino - the referee stops the clock and Sarazen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Malavino. Sarazen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malavino tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sarazen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malavino. Sarazen shrugs it off though.
Malavino's corner calls for a 1-2. Malavino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malavino. That's going to slow Sarazen down.
Malavino lands a jab to the nose.
Sarazen throws a lazy right hand but Malavino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sarazen throws a body kick that misses
and Malavino counters with a right hand to the body.
Malavino lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Malavino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malavino throws a body punch but Sarazen moves out of range.
Malavino moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malavino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malavino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarazen.
Malavino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sarazen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malavino.
Malavino tries to clinch up but Sarazen circles away and keeps his distance.
Sarazen cracks Malavino with a good jab.
Malavino moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
Malavino looks to land a body kick but Sarazen moved away.
Malavino lands a body shot.
Malavino throws out a leg kick but Sarazen moves out of range and Malavino only half commits.
Malavino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sarazen under the eye.
Malavino scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malavino lands a slapping body shot.
Malavino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarazen.
Sarazen slips under a jab.
Malavino lands a jab to the nose.
Malavino tries to land a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Malavino there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malavino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sarazen avoids the head kick by Malavino.
Sarazen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sarazen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malavino really felt that one!
Malavino misses with a shot to the body
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malavino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarazen's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malavino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sarazen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malavino misses with a straight left.
Sarazen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malavino manages to avoid it.
Sarazen checks a low kick from Malavino.
It looked like Sarazen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malavino.
Malavino misses with a lunging right hand
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Malavino misses.
Malavino misses with a combination
and Sarazen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Malavino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Malavino as he checks the leg kick.
Sarazen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Malavino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino dominated that round.
That's time! Sarazen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sarazen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malavino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Malavino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Sarazen.
Malavino avoids the body shot from Sarazen.
Malavino wants to clinch.
Malavino tries a head kick but it misses.
Sarazen scores with a nice head shot.
Malavino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Malavino.
Malavino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarazen checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malavino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
Sarazen avoids a kick to the body.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malavino jabs Sarazen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malavino throws a wild body kick that Sarazen sees coming a mile off.
Malavino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malavino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sarazen moves out of range as Malavino strikes.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
It looks like Sarazen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Malavino missing with a left hand there. Sarazen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malavino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That kick from Malavino tenderised Sarazen's leg. Sarazen is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malavino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malavino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Malavino throws a front kick that sends Sarazen stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malavino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sarazen misses with an uppercut. Malavino saw that one coming.
Malavino misses with a leg kick.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malavino lands a front kick.
Sarazen throws a hook to the side of Malavino's head but Malavino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malavino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malavino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malavino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malavino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarazen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Malavino blocks the low kick.
Malavino wants to slow Sarazen down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malavino misses with a looping left.
Malavino misses with a right hand
and Sarazen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sarazen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Malavino. Those never looked like landing.
Malavino misses with a lunging right hand
and Malavino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malavino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sarazen misses with a body shot.
Malavino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarazen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarazen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malavino sizes up Sarazen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Malavino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malavino tries to bum rush Sarazen with a series of wild strikes but Sarazen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarazen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sarazen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarazen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sarazen's corner calls for a 1-2. Sarazen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sarazen ducks under a wild hook from Malavino.
Malavino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sarazen looks to throw the jab but Malavino is out of range.
Malavino throws a lazy body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malavino lands a really nice looking cross but Sarazen seems unphased.
Sarazen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malavino moves forwards but Sarazen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarazen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arroyo Malavino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malavino digs a good hook to Sarazen's body.
Malavino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malavino blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malavino, right into the meat.
Malavino gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sarazen counters with a straight right hand.
Malavino throws a wild body kick that Sarazen sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Sarazen misses the target.
Malavino tests Sarazen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarazen staying out of range there.
Sarazen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Malavino avoids it.
Malavino throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arroyo Malavino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malavino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sarazen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Malavino really felt that one!
Malavino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Malavino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sarazen counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarazen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malavino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malavino throws a right hand that misses
and Sarazen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Malavino.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malavino. Sarazen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarazen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Malavino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malavino throws a leg kick but Sarazen moved away.
Malavino misses with a two punch combination.
Malavino misses with the combination.
Sarazen lands a nice hook to Malavino's body. Malavino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sarazen throws a body punch but Malavino moves out of range.
Malavino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Malavino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sarazen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gene Sarazen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malavino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Malavino.
Sarazen prevents a body shot from Malavino.
Sarazen working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sarazen.
Malavino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malavino.
Sarazen misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarazen misses with a punch to the body.
Malavino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malavino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sarazen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malavino backwards.
Malavino gets through Sarazen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sarazen lands a shoulder strike.
Malavino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malavino blocking some punches.
Sarazen misses with some punches.
A short right from Malavino.
Sarazen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Malavino.
Malavino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarazen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malavino has a couple of punches blocked by Sarazen.
Malavino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarazen.
Malavino tries to stall but Sarazen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sarazen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malavino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sarazen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malavino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sarazen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malavino scrambles back to his feet.
Malavino connects with a nice looking jab.
Malavino throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malavino throws a shot from downtown. Sarazen moves away and avoids it.
Malavino goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarazen catches Malavino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malavino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarazen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Sarazen misses.
Sarazen tries to move into range but Malavino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malavino lands a glancing blow to the side of Sarazen's head.
Malavino moves out of range as Sarazen strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malavino.
Malavino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sarazen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Arroyo Malavino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malavino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo Malavino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malavino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arroyo Malavino!
Our winner, Arroyo Malavino, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Joseph Babidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Das TooTin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TooTin has chosen Last ride of the day as his entrance music. Joseph Babidi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joseph Babidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Das TooTin!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babidi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TooTin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TooTin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Babidi drives through and clinches with TooTin against the ropes.
TooTin is trying to push Babidi away but Babidi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Babidi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now.
TooTin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babidi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babidi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
TooTin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babidi throws a leg kick but TooTin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've been told by Babidi's head coaches at MMA School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
TooTin throws a front kick that sends Babidi stumbling back into the ropes.
Babidi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of TooTin's head.
Babidi scores with a spinning back kick!
Babidi wants to slow TooTin down by chopping away at his legs.
TooTin misses with a hook.
Babidi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babidi lands a nice shot to the body.
A big right from TooTin misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babidi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No joy there for Babidi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TooTin thinks about the counter body kick.
TooTin connects with a leg kick. Babidi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Babidi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Babidi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Babidi misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Babidi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and TooTin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from TooTin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
TooTin moves out of range of the body kick.
TooTin throws a body shot but no joy.
TooTin throws a body kick that misses.
TooTin misses with a wild body shot.
Babidi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. TooTin doesn't seem bothered though.
TooTin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Babidi moves into range and clinches up with TooTin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TooTin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Babidi has him pressed against the ropes.
TooTin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been informed that TooTin 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.
TooTin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babidi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Babidi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from Babidi.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Babidi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babidi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Babidi.
It looks like Das TooTin has been cut.
TooTin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babidi connects with a solid leg kick.
Babidi connects with a body shot.
TooTin looks to score with a jab to the body but Babidi is just out of range.
Babidi connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babidi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right from Babidi.
TooTin working aggressively here.
Babidi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TooTin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
Babidi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Babidi.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but Babidi avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
TooTin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Babidi blocks a body shot from TooTin.
Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Babidi.
Babidi lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babidi obliges.
TooTin lands an elbow inside.
TooTin breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TooTin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Babidi misses with a low kick.
TooTin blocks a head kick by Babidi.
Babidi scores with a nice head shot.
Babidi misses with a wild body shot.
TooTin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Babidi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Babidi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
TooTin scores with a hook to the body.
TooTin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
Babidi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babidi lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Babidi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Das TooTin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babidi is looking to clinch but TooTin is avoiding it.
TooTin throws a shot from downtown. Babidi moves away and avoids it.
Joseph Babidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babidi is looking to land body kicks.
TooTin motions for Babidi to come forward. TooTin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
TooTin slips under a jab.
Babidi misses with a wild body shot.
Babidi throws out a loose jab but TooTin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Babidi.
Babidi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
TooTin flicks out a counter leg kick but Babidi steps away.
TooTin punishes Babidi's body with a nice straight punch.
Babidi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Babidi throws a body kick that misses.
Babidi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for TooTin.
A left and a right from Babidi both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babidi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent TooTin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babidi closes the distance and pushes TooTin back into the ropes.
A short left from Babidi.
TooTin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Babidi dodges an elbow strike from TooTin.
Joseph Babidi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Babidi pushes TooTin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babidi blocks a body shot from TooTin.
Babidi blocks an uppercut.
Babidi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TooTin can do to turn this around?
Babidi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Babidi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babidi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TooTin takes a shot to the head.
Babidi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TooTin managing to block the knees to the body from Babidi.
TooTin can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babidi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt TooTin or not.
Babidi lands an elbow inside.
Babidi scores with a nice hook to the head.
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but Babidi avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
Good body shot from TooTin.
TooTin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A hook to the body from Babidi.
Babidi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through TooTin's defenses.
Babidi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TooTin is defending well for now.
Babidi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Babidi tries a body shot but TooTin blocks it.
TooTin misses with a hook to the ribs.
TooTin can't find room to land a body shot as Babidi controls the action.
Babidi lands a left hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
TooTin has had enough of the clinch but Babidi keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TooTin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babidi's elbow.
Babidi lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Babidi obliges.
A body shot lands from Babidi.
Babidi pushes off an throws an elbow but TooTin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Babidi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babidi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babidi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Babidi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from TooTin.
TooTin blocks a body shot from Babidi.
Babidi misses with an elbow strike.
Babidi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babidi prevents a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin throws an elbow that misses.
Babidi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin tries to break the clinch but Babidi is controlling the position.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi scores with a shot to the side of TooTin's head.
Babidi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Babidi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
TooTin is rocked!
TooTin is trying to force a seperation but Babidi has the dominant position.
TooTin is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
TooTin takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Das TooTin's cut even more.
Babidi blocks a body shot from TooTin.
TooTin avoiding damage as Babidi throws knees to the body.
TooTin seems to have recovered his senses.
Babidi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
TooTin throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Babidi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Das TooTin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Babidi swings for the body but TooTin moves out of range.
Babidi connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babidi.
Babidi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck TooTin on the side of the head.
TooTin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
TooTin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Babidi is looking to counter the offense by TooTin and move into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Babidi.
Babidi lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
TooTin lands an elbow inside.
TooTin wants to break free but Babidi has control.
Babidi lands a right hand that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TooTin has a couple of punches blocked by Babidi.
TooTin is looking to break free of the clinch but Babidi has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babidi avoids a wild elbow strike from TooTin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Babidi.
A shot in the inside from TooTin.
Babidi crunches a lovely knee into TooTin's ribcage.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babidi tries to work over TooTin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TooTin crunches a lovely knee into Babidi's ribcage.
Babidi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Babidi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babidi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
TooTin avoiding damage as Babidi throws knees to the body.
Babidi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
TooTin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babidi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
TooTin prevents a body shot from Babidi.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
TooTin tries to throw a body punch but Babidi avoids it by throwing TooTin back against the ropes.
TooTin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babidi connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for TooTin.
Babidi cracks TooTin with a good jab.
Crunch! Babidi slams his shin into TooTin's torso.
TooTin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
TooTin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Babidi rather than just go for the knockout.
Babidi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TooTin.
Babidi throws out a head kick that TooTin doesn't see coming - it connects and sends TooTin crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into TooTin's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Babidi.
Babidi throws a head kick that TooTin semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Babidi.
Babidi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
TooTin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Babidi scores a knockdown with a big right hand! TooTin beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babidi tries to clinch but TooTin moves out of range.
Babidi connects with a beautiful left hand that drops TooTin onto his butt! TooTin bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The cut above Das TooTin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Babidi gets a clinch.
TooTin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babidi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt TooTin or not.
TooTin throws a punch but it's blocked by Babidi.
Babidi lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TooTin avoids a wild elbow strike from Babidi.
TooTin tries a body shot but Babidi blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Babidi.
Babidi blocks an elbow strike from TooTin.
Babidi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
TooTin blocks an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Babidi.
TooTin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TooTin working aggressively here.
Das TooTin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babidi lands an elbow that stopped TooTin in his tracks for a moment.
Babidi avoids a wild elbow strike from TooTin.
Babidi lands an elbow inside.
Babidi lands a hook that snaps the head of TooTin backwards.
Babidi missing with knees to the body.
TooTin gets through Babidi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Babidi throws an elbow but it misses.
Babidi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TooTin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Babidi.
A left hand lands to the body for TooTin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Babidi misses with a knee to the head.
TooTin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TooTin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joseph Babidi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
TooTin takes an elbow to the temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Babidi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babidi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:24
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Babidi!
An out of breath Joseph Babidi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jonas Valanciunas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Salamanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Valanciunas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Tuco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Valanciunas misses.
Valanciunas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salamanca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Valanciunas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valanciunas misses with a right hand
and Salamanca counters with a stiff right hand.
Valanciunas throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valanciunas looks to land a combination but Salamanca avoids it well.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Valanciunas's front leg but catches the back leg as Valanciunas tries to avoid it.
Salamanca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca throws a hook but Valanciunas blocks it.
Salamanca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valanciunas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Valanciunas feints and then cracks Salamanca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salamanca down.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Salamanca scores with a nice strike.
We've been informed that Salamanca 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.
Valanciunas moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valanciunas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salamanca scores with a jab. Valanciunas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Valanciunas scores with a decent looking hook.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Valanciunas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Valanciunas avoids the punch easily.
Valanciunas misses with a head kick.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch.
Valanciunas clobbers Salamanca with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valanciunas misses with a looping left.
Valanciunas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca throws a series of punches but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valanciunas tries to land a leg kick but Salamanca saw it coming and moves away.
Valanciunas takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Valanciunas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas lands a leg kick that knocks Salamanca off balance momentarily.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salamanca throws a shot from downtown. Valanciunas moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Valanciunas misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Valanciunas.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Salamanca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valanciunas misses with a looping right.
Valanciunas throws a leg kick but Salamanca checks it.
Valanciunas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valanciunas cracks Salamanca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca slips a jab and a cross from Valanciunas.
Salamanca scores with the left hand. Valanciunas knows he should have avoided that one.
Valanciunas slips a jab and a cross from Salamanca.
Salamanca dips to his left and cracks Valanciunas with an uppercut!
Valanciunas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas takes one to the side of the head.
Salamanca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salamanca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valanciunas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Valanciunas loads up on a big right hand but Salamanca slips the punch.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valanciunas throws a head kick that misses.
Salamanca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Valanciunas with a body shot.
Valanciunas throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Valanciunas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Salamanca duly obliges.
Salamanca checks a low kick from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
A combination from Valanciunas does no damage.
Valanciunas cracks Salamanca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valanciunas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range and Valanciunas settles back down.
Valanciunas sets himself, and Salamanca steps forward looking for the clinch! Valanciunas avoids it this time.
Salamanca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca throws a good cross that connects.
Salamanca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valanciunas dodges the punch combination from Salamanca.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valanciunas.
Salamanca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valanciunas wants to land a leg kick but Salamanca is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Valanciunas misses the target.
Salamanca steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Valanciunas.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Valanciunas.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by Valanciunas.
Danga de danga de dang - Valanciunas scores with a four punch combination!
Salamanca throws a lazy right hand but Valanciunas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valanciunas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Valanciunas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Valanciunas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valanciunas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salamanca. That one must have hurt.
Salamanca lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salamanca connects with a crisp jab.
Valanciunas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salamanca scores with a hook to the body. Valanciunas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Valanciunas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tuco Salamanca will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valanciunas.
Tuco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valanciunas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonas Valanciunas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salamanca pushes Valanciunas away with a front kick.
Good leg kick by Salamanca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salamanca looks to land a combination. Valanciunas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salamanca throws a series of punches but Valanciunas avoids them all with ease.
Valanciunas tries a head kick but it misses.
Valanciunas swinging wildly here.
Valanciunas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valanciunas throws a head kick but Salamanca moves out of range.
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!
Salamanca throws a head kick but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Valanciunas just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Valanciunas misses.
Valanciunas misses with a straight left.
Valanciunas misses with a straight right.
Salamanca blocks a leg kick.
A head kick from Valanciunas lands but Salamanca takes it in his stride.
Valanciunas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valanciunas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salamanca looks to land a body kick but Valanciunas moved away.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Valanciunas saw that one coming.
Salamanca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valanciunas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salamanca misses with a wild combination.
Valanciunas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valanciunas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Salamanca backs up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca dodges the punch combination from Valanciunas.
Valanciunas throws a head kick but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Valanciunas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Salamanca if he has to take too many more of those.
Salamanca throws a sloppy head kick and Valanciunas moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas lands a jab to Salamanca's midsection.
Valanciunas throws a lazy uppercut
and Salamanca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Valanciunas moved away.
Valanciunas is looking to counter punch.
Valanciunas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salamanca.
Valanciunas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Salamanca throws a head kick but Valanciunas moves out of range.
Valanciunas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salamanca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Salamanca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valanciunas at a distance.
No joy there for Salamanca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valanciunas scores with a one two! Salamanca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Salamanca blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Salamanca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salamanca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Valanciunas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Salamanca is rocked!
Salamanca slips under a jab from Valanciunas.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Valanciunas finish him?
A big right from Valanciunas misses.
Valanciunas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Salamanca counter with a right hand.
Salamanca seems to have recovered his senses.
Valanciunas throws a solid leg kick but Salamanca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valanciunas.
Valanciunas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Salamanca counter with a right hand.
Valanciunas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valanciunas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Salamanca blocks the low kick.
Salamanca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valanciunas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valanciunas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salamanca.
Valanciunas is looking to score with low kicks.
Salamanca goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salamanca checks a leg kick.
Salamanca lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Salamanca scores with a head kick.
Salamanca 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.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valanciunas.
Salamanca lands with a nice body punch.
Valanciunas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salamanca works Valanciunas's body with a nice hook.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valanciunas.
Salamanca lands a nice hook to Valanciunas's body. Valanciunas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca scores with a body shot.
Valanciunas avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuco Salamanca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Valanciunas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valanciunas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valanciunas throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Good exchange - Salamanca coming out on top.
Valanciunas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Salamanca throws a hook but Valanciunas avoids it easily.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Valanciunas slips the punch.
Salamanca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Salamanca lands a jab to Valanciunas's midsection.
A jab lands there for Salamanca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca throws a jab when Valanciunas was well out of range.
Valanciunas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
Valanciunas throws a series of punches but Salamanca avoids them all with ease.
Salamanca misses with a few strikes there.
Salamanca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
Salamanca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valanciunas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Valanciunas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valanciunas throws a sloppy head kick and Salamanca moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valanciunas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valanciunas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salamanca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valanciunas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salamanca lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Salamanca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valanciunas moves out of range as Salamanca throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Valanciunas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valanciunas misses with a straight right.
Salamanca wants to counter with a clinch but Valanciunas pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas throws a low kick but Salamanca moves out of range easily.
Valanciunas blocks a head kick by Salamanca.
Valanciunas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
A jab lands there for Salamanca.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valanciunas throws a big shot that misses.
Salamanca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valanciunas.
Valanciunas misses with a double jab
and Salamanca counters with a straight right hand.
Valanciunas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Valanciunas slips the punch.
Valanciunas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salamanca takes a swing at Valanciunas's ribcage but misses.
Valanciunas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valanciunas misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca ducks under a wild hook from Valanciunas.
Salamanca misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valanciunas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salamanca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valanciunas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valanciunas tries to move into range but Salamanca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valanciunas thumps Salamanca with a low kick.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valanciunas.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Valanciunas.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valanciunas throws out the jab.
Salamanca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valanciunas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valanciunas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Valanciunas's sensitive parts.
Valanciunas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Salamanca. That did some damage!
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valanciunas moves away.
Valanciunas misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valanciunas slips under a jab from Salamanca.
Valanciunas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valanciunas on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valanciunas is looking to score with low kicks.
Valanciunas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Salamanca throws out a loose jab but Valanciunas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonas Valanciunas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salamanca lands a jab to Valanciunas's midsection.
Salamanca cracks a nice hook into Valanciunas's ribs.
Salamanca with a jab.
Valanciunas throws the kick towards the body but Salamanca avoids it.
Valanciunas moves out of range of the body kick.
Valanciunas throws out a loose jab but Salamanca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salamanca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Valanciunas moved out of range.
Salamanca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valanciunas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salamanca just manages to avoid it.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Valanciunas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valanciunas drops his hands momentarily and Salamanca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuco Salamanca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Salamanca has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuco Salamanca!
Tuco Salamanca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Trumps Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Sinytsyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trumps Thundercunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thundercunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinytsyn moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
Sinytsyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thundercunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sinytsyn - that landed with a thud.
Sinytsyn works on Thundercunt's body with a couple of short punches.
Sinytsyn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Thundercunt blocking some punches.
Sinytsyn stalling in the clinch but Thundercunt improves position.
Sinytsyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinytsyn looking to stall.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinytsyn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thundercunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt throws a head kick but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to work over Sinytsyn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sinytsyn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thundercunt backwards.
Sinytsyn looking to slow down the pace here.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn stalling the fight.
Thundercunt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thundercunt with a nice cross.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thundercunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Thundercunt tries to keep at a distance but Sinytsyn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Sinytsyn avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the ropes.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinytsyn looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinytsyn lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thundercunt lands with a slapping head kick.
Sinytsyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sinytsyn has Thundercunt pushed against the ropes.
Thundercunt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinytsyn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thundercunt being controlled against the ropes.
Thundercunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thundercunt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Thundercunt misses with the body kick
and Thundercunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Thundercunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thundercunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thundercunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinytsyn 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.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and pushes Thundercunt back into the ropes.
Sinytsyn tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
A body shot lands from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
Sinytsyn is looking to clinch but Thundercunt is avoiding it.
Thundercunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thundercunt misses with a wild body shot.
Sinytsyn takes the fight into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sinytsyn misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thundercunt fails to land.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinytsyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thundercunt. Sinytsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thundercunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt lands an elbow inside that Sinytsyn shrugs off.
Sinytsyn breaks from the clinch.
Thundercunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Thundercunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sinytsyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thundercunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sinytsyn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thundercunt can't find room to land a body shot as Sinytsyn controls the action.
Sinytsyn is trying to stall.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinytsyn or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Trumps Thundercunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thundercunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sinytsyn instigates a clinch.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sinytsyn or not.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
Sinytsyn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn takes a shot to the head.
Thundercunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sinytsyn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thundercunt controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sinytsyn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thundercunt is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thundercunt as Sinytsyn tries to tie him up.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
Thundercunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sinytsyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thundercunt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thundercunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinytsyn can do to turn this around?
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thundercunt misses with some punches.
Thundercunt lands a damaging elbow.
Sinytsyn takes a shot to the head.
Thundercunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thundercunt breaks from the clinch.
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the leg kick from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and clinches.
Thundercunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sinytsyn's elbow.
Sinytsyn digs a right hand into Thundercunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thundercunt's gas tank.
Thundercunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thundercunt here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sinytsyn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thundercunt, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinytsyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thundercunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Thundercunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thundercunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinytsyn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thundercunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn blocking some punches.
Sinytsyn lands with a light punch inside.
Thundercunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sinytsyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn trying to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thundercunt managing to block the knees to the body from Sinytsyn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thundercunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Sinytsyn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thundercunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sinytsyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sinytsyn checks a leg kick.
Sinytsyn darts in and clinches Thundercunt up against the ropes.
Sinytsyn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thundercunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt misses with the head strike.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
Sinytsyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thundercunt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sinytsyn's knee momentarily.
Thundercunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Trumps Thundercunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinytsyn darts in trying to clinch
and Thundercunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and pushes Thundercunt back into the ropes.
A hook to the body from Sinytsyn.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
A short right from Thundercunt on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
Sinytsyn gets a clinch.
Thundercunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thundercunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thundercunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinytsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Thundercunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch but Thundercunt moves away
and Thundercunt counters with a low kick, right behind Sinytsyn 's knee.
Thundercunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thundercunt throws a leg kick that misses.
Thundercunt gets tackled into the ropes by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn maintains the clinch.
Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch.
Sinytsyn moves into the clinch.
Thundercunt scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trumps Thundercunt dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sinytsyn scores with a body shot.
Sinytsyn clinches with his opponent.
Sinytsyn dodges an elbow strike from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow just above Thundercunt 's eye.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sinytsyn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thundercunt avoids it.
Sinytsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinytsyn.
Thundercunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Thundercunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sinytsyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice elbow from Thundercunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thundercunt throws an elbow but misses.
Sinytsyn is looking to control Thundercunt's arms but Thundercunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinytsyn has his back to the ropes.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow inside that Thundercunt shrugs off.
It looks like Trumps Thundercunt has been cut.
Sinytsyn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinytsyn tries to work over Thundercunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundercunt blocks an elbow strike.
Sinytsyn trying to control the position but instead, Thundercunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sinytsyn into the ropes.
Thundercunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thundercunt prevents Sinytsyn from breaking the clinch.
Thundercunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow that stopped Thundercunt in his tracks for a moment.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn missing with knees to the body.
Thundercunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Thundercunt manages to break the clinch.
Thundercunt lands a right hook to the body.
Sinytsyn connects with a single shot there.
Thundercunt throws a leg kick which misses Sinytsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Sinytsyn tries to avoid it.
Sinytsyn wants to clinch but Thundercunt slips to the side
and Thundercunt counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt moves into range and clinches up with Sinytsyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Sinytsyn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thundercunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Sinytsyn.
Thundercunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sinytsyn darts in and clinches Thundercunt up against the ropes.
Thundercunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt pushes Sinytsyn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thundercunt is working Sinytsyn over against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thundercunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt lands a left hand.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn blocks an uppercut.
Sinytsyn lands with a right to the head.
Thundercunt dodges an elbow strike from Sinytsyn.
Thundercunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinytsyn tries to close the distance and clinch but Thundercunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thundercunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thundercunt gets tackled into the ropes by Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn maintains the clinch.
Sinytsyn stalling in the clinch but Thundercunt improves position.
Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thundercunt tries a body shot but Sinytsyn blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
Thundercunt scoring well with a low kick there.
Sinytsyn tries to clinch up
and Thundercunt counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and pushes Thundercunt back into the ropes.
Thundercunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Sinytsyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinytsyn taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Sinytsyn can't find room to land a body shot as Thundercunt controls the action.
Thundercunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sinytsyn backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thundercunt avoiding damage as Sinytsyn throws knees to the body.
Sinytsyn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Thundercunt - that landed with a thud.
Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thundercunt's elbow.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
Sinytsyn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thundercunt throws a body punch but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn takes the fight into the clinch.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sinytsyn tries to land knees in the clinch but Thundercunt avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumps Thundercunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thundercunt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trumps Thundercunt!
Trumps Thundercunt 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Columbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szczęsny's entrance music is Immortal Technique-Obnoxious. A fine choice. Columbus has chosen Hail and Kill as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick from Columbus.
Columbus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSzczęsny.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Szczęsny takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Szczęsny seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Columbus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Szczęsny rushes Columbus and presses him up against the ropes.
Szczęsny scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Columbus fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a hook to the side of the head.
Columbus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny has Columbus pressed against the ropes, preventing Columbus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus lands an uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an uppercut.
Columbus tries a body shot but Szczęsny blocks it.
Columbus lands with a left to the head.
Szczęsny presses Columbus against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
Columbus looks winded!
Szczęsny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny scores with a shot to the side of Columbus's head.
Columbus blocking some punches.
Szczęsny lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Columbus's elbow.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shot to the body.
Szczęsny lands with a short shot to the head.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Szczęsny misses with a punch to the body.
Szczęsny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny catches Columbus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Szczęsny scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Columbus ducks right into an uppercut from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Columbus manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Columbus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Szczęsny lands.
Szczęsny looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Columbus walks into a jab.
Columbus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Columbus blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus misses with a punch to the body.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczęsny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbus tries to work over Szczęsny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Columbus misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny tries a body shot but Columbus blocks it.
Columbus is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Columbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczęsny stuns Columbus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Columbus thuds his right hand into Szczęsny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Columbus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Szczęsny moved away.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Szczęsny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Szczęsny punishes Columbus's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Szczęsny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbus, pushing him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as Szczęsny controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Szczęsny as the two fighters clinch.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Krzysztof Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Szczęsny lands with a right to the head.
Szczęsny lands a nice uppercut.
Szczęsny misses with a punch on the inside.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Szczęsny avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Columbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczęsny's elbow.
Columbus prevents a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with a body punch.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Columbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Columbus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczęsny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szczęsny here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
Szczęsny tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbus can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny prevents a body shot from Columbus.
Columbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Columbus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny wants to land a leg kick but Columbus is out of range.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Szczęsny walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Columbus circles away.
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Columbus up against the ropes.
Columbus throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to throw a body punch but Columbus avoids it by throwing Szczęsny back against the ropes.
Szczęsny throws a punch but it's blocked by Columbus.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szczęsny lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbus backwards.
Szczęsny misses with some punches.
Szczęsny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Still in the clinch, Szczęsny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Szczęsny is working Columbus over against the ropes.
Szczęsny struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Szczęsny blocking some punches.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Columbus controls the action.
Szczęsny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Columbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Szczęsny scores with a nice right hand.
Szczęsny doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Columbus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Szczęsny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Columbus throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Columbus misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Szczęsny misses with an uppercut.
Columbus throws a counter combo.
Szczęsny tests Columbus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczęsny looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus cracks the inside of Szczęsny's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Columbus. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szczęsny's knee momentarily.
Columbus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Szczęsny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Szczęsny is looking to counter the offense by Columbus and move into the clinch.
Columbus looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Columbus scores with a decent looking hook.
Columbus throws out a powerful jab.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Szczęsny half committed to a counter leg kick.
Columbus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Columbus scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a push kick but Szczęsny slaps the foot to one side.
Szczęsny scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny wants to slow Columbus down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Columbus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Szczęsny, as that shot connected.
Columbus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Szczęsny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Szczęsny keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Both fighters circling a little - Szczęsny finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Szczęsny counters with an inside leg kick.
Scott Columbus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szczęsny.
As Columbus tries to get set, Szczęsny tries to push him back and clinch up but Columbus manages to avoid the attempt.
Szczęsny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Columbus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Szczęsny has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus has a couple of punches blocked by Szczęsny.
Columbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Columbus breaks the clinch.
Columbus throws a leg kick but Szczęsny checks it.
Szczęsny tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Columbus manages to circle out of the way.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Columbus.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny blocks the body kick.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Columbus.
Szczęsny with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczęsny lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Columbus.
Well Szczęsny has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
A very excited looking Krzysztof Szczęsny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edule Edwards (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, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edule Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Edwards crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Norris Jr - the referee stops the clock and Edwards gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Norris Jr. Edwards manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Edule Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards tried to score with a low kick but Norris Jr checks it.
Norris Jr is looking to counter punch.
Edwards tries to move into range but Norris Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Norris Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris Jr is just out of range.
Norris Jr throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Norris Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards lands a right hook to the body.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Edwards stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Norris Jr.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Norris Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edwards's head.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards cracks Norris Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
A solid body kick from Norris Jr.
Edwards throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris Jr tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
Edwards throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Edwards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Norris Jr's body.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris Jr moves away.
Norris Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norris Jr is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Norris Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Norris Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
Edwards dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norris Jr. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards lands a jab.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Norris Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris Jr wants to slow Edwards down by chopping away at his legs.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards misses with an uppercut
and Norris Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards stuns Norris Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Norris Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Norris Jr scores with a nice strike.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris Jr.
It appears Norris Jr was looking to counter with a kick there.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Norris Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Norris Jr's leg. Norris Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norris Jr slips under a jab.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris Jr lands with an overhand left.
Edwards avoids the body shot from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards slips a jab from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norris Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Norris Jr has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Norris Jr tries to score with a low kick but Edwards moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norris Jr throws a head kick but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris Jr. Edwards does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris Jr lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards throws a big shot that misses.
Norris Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edwards avoids a kick to the body.
Norris Jr slips a jab from Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris Jr slips a straight right by Edwards.
Edwards scores with a nice body kick.
Norris Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Norris Jr moves out of range easily.
Norris Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris Jr has time to react.
A good leg kick by Norris Jr.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Norris Jr misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Norris Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards swings for the body but Norris Jr moves out of range.
Norris Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Norris Jr throws a leg kick but Edwards moved away.
Norris Jr throws a low kick but Edwards moves out of range easily.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris Jr.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Norris Jr's head but Norris Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Edwards ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris Jr manages to avoid it.
Edwards is looking to slow Norris Jr down with leg kicks.
Edwards works Norris Jr's body with a nice hook.
Edwards just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a leg kick.
Edwards motions for Norris Jr to come forward. Edwards throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Norris Jr checks it.
Edwards takes one on the button.
Norris Jr misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Norris Jr there.
Norris Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards misses with a kick to the body
and Norris Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Norris Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Edwards crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Edwards's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr is the new welterweight champion!
Chuck Norris Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bohemia - Kali Denali . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Souza!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suri moves out of range of the body kick from Souza.
Suri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Suri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Souza stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suri.
Suri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Sher Shah Suri has been cut.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Suri pushes Souza away with a front kick.
Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Suri throws a body shot but no joy.
Souza throws a series of punches but Suri avoids them all with ease.
Souza throws a hook to the side of Suri's head but Suri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souza's calf.
Suri tries a low kick but Souza avoids it.
Souza is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Souza misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Suri.
Suri definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the ropes and back into range.
Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Suri.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Suri moves away and avoids it.
Suri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suri circles away quickly and effectively.
Suri throwing a counter right hand but Souza manages to avoid it.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Suri moves out of range easily.
Souza tries to clinch up
and Suri counters with a nice uppercut.
Suri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Souza attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suri really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice straight punches there by Suri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suri.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Souza.
Souza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suri counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza throws a leg kick but Suri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Suri lands.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a hook to the side of Suri's head but Suri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suri is looking to slow Souza down with leg kicks.
Suri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Suri there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Souza looks to land a left hand but Suri moved out of range nicely.
Souza blocks a leg kick.
Souza rushes Suri and presses him up against the ropes.
Souza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Souza cracks Suri with a nice body shot.
Souza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Souza takes a shot to the head.
Souza tries a body shot but Suri blocks it.
Suri is working Souza over against the ropes.
Souza looks winded!
Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Suri.
Suri breaks the clinch.
Souza tries to work over Suri's front leg with a kick but Suri checks it.
Suri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sergio Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suri pushes Souza away with a front kick.
Suri lands with a good body shot.
Suri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Souza takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Suri is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suri lands a leg kick that knocks Souza off balance momentarily.
Suri connects with a leg kick. Souza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Souza cracks Suri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suri cracks the inside of Souza's front leg.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suri thumps Souza with a low kick.
Suri is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suri.
Souza misses with a leg kick
and Suri counters with an inside leg kick.
Suri throws out a leg kick but Souza moves out of range and Suri only half commits.
Souza tries to clinch but Suri moves out of range.
Suri lands a right hook to the body.
Souza misses with a hook to the body
and Suri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Suri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suri.
Souza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suri misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suri lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
Suri lands with a shot to the body.
Suri tries a head kick but it misses.
Suri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suri throws a low kick, looking for Souza's leg but Souza calmly moves out of range.
Souza throws a leg kick
and Suri counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suri.
Suri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Suri swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Suri is looking to wear down Souza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suri. Suri obviously looking to wear him down.
Suri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Suri.
Souza looks to clinch
and Suri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sher Shah Suri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sher Shah Suri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Suri avoids the head kick by Souza.
Souza looks to throw the jab but Suri is out of range.
Sher Shah Suri is winning the standup battle so far.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Souza misses with an uppercut
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
Suri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Souza.
Souza misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suri.
Suri throws a quick inside leg kick.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Suri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suri blocks a leg kick.
Suri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souza can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza throws a low kick, looking for Suri's leg but Suri calmly moves out of range.
Souza throws a looping overhand right but Suri ducks down to avoid it.
Souza swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Souza's knee momentarily.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Suri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Souza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Souza misses with a body punch
enabling Suri to counter with a crisp jab.
You can see that Souza has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suri, as that shot connected.
Souza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Suri throws a front kick that sends Souza stumbling back into the ropes.
Suri connects with a looping right hand.
Souza is rocked!
Suri catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Souza stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Souza walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Suri finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza ducks into a a hook from Suri and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Suri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suri connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Souza out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sher Shah Suri!
Sher Shah Suri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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