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Machine Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Eduardo The Latin Heat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eduardo The Latin Heat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Latin Heat fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Latin Heat tries a head kick but it misses.
Kennedy lands the left hand.
Kennedy cracks The Latin Heat with an open hand slap.
The Latin Heat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy lands with a straight right. The Latin Heat didn't see that one coming.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy thumps The Latin Heat with a low kick.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy throws out a leg kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range and Kennedy only half commits.
The Latin Heat is looking to counter the offense by Kennedy and move into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by The Latin Heat.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
Kennedy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Latin Heat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
The Latin Heat moves out of range of the body kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy blocks a jab.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into The Latin Heat's ribs.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
The Latin Heat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kennedy.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Latin Heat's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from The Latin Heat.
Chris Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy misses with a body kick.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into The Latin Heat's ribs.
The Latin Heat misses with the combination.
Kennedy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kennedy with a jab.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch there but Kennedy circles away.
Good work by The Latin Heat as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Latin Heat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kennedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Latin Heat circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at The Latin Heat's knee but The Latin Heat avoids it well.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. The Latin Heat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Eduardo The Latin Heat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by The Latin Heat.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up.
The Latin Heat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
The Latin Heat quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kennedy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Latin Heat. That one must have hurt.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kennedy.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.
The Latin Heat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Chris Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but The Latin Heat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Kennedy lands a leg kick that knocks The Latin Heat off balance momentarily.
Kennedy connects with a body shot that sends The Latin Heat's belly button to the back.
Chris Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
The Latin Heat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy thuds his right hand into The Latin Heat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Latin Heat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Latin Heat throws a body shot but no joy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy jabs The Latin Heat right on the nose. The Latin Heat blinks but takes it well.
The Latin Heat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A clash of legs there as The Latin Heat blocks the low kick.
As Kennedy tries to get set, The Latin Heat tries to push him back and clinch up but Kennedy manages to avoid the attempt.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kennedy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kennedy scores with the left hand. The Latin Heat knows he should have avoided that one.
Kennedy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kennedy with a jab.
The Latin Heat tries to move into range but Kennedy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Latin Heat misses with a double jab.
The Latin Heat wants to clinch
and Kennedy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to The Latin Heat's body. The Latin Heat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kennedy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
The Latin Heat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Latin Heat checks the leg kick.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up but Kennedy circles away and keeps his distance.
The Latin Heat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy connects with a leg kick. The Latin Heat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Latin Heat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy stuns The Latin Heat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy lands a nice hook to The Latin Heat's body. The Latin Heat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennedy dips to his left and cracks The Latin Heat with an uppercut!
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kennedy lands with a shot to the body.
Kennedy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Latin Heat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kennedy stuns The Latin Heat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Latin Heat walks into a stiff left hand from Kennedy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kennedy. That snapped The Latin Heat's head back.
Kennedy connects with a body shot.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kennedy scores with a head kick. The Latin Heat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Latin Heat.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at The Latin Heat's knee but The Latin Heat avoids it well.
The Latin Heat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Latin Heat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kennedy lands a body shot.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy with a hook.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kennedy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Latin Heat. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Kennedy.
Kennedy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kennedy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Kennedy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Latin Heat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Latin Heat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Latin Heat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat looks to land a combination but Kennedy avoids it well.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
The Latin Heat moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Latin Heat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Latin Heat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Latin Heat throws a series of punches but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy lands a jab.
Kennedy works over The Latin Heat's head and body with a nice combination.
Kennedy throws a low kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Kennedy.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kennedy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Latin Heat checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by The Latin Heat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Latin Heat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Latin Heat avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the body.
The Latin Heat moves in looking to clinch but Kennedy pushes him off.
Kennedy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kennedy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Latin Heat rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The Latin Heat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kennedy manages to circle out of the way.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but The Latin Heat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy with a hook.
A head kick misses from The Latin Heat.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
The Latin Heat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The Latin Heat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Latin Heat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kennedy 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 The Latin Heat has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Latin Heat and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kennedy dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
The Latin Heat tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Kennedy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennedy.
The Latin Heat moves out of range of the leg kick from Kennedy.
The Latin Heat blocks the body kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy misses with a low kick as The Latin Heat jumps back.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Latin Heat misses with a wild combination.
The Latin Heat tries to close the distance and clinch but Kennedy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Latin Heats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kennedy digs a good hook to The Latin Heat's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy jabs at The Latin Heat's body.
A head kick from Kennedy lands but The Latin Heat takes it in his stride.
Kennedy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kennedy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Latin Heat tries a low kick but Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chris Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but The Latin Heat is out of range.
The Latin Heat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kennedy misses with a wild combination.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy throws a low kick but The Latin Heat moves out of range easily.
Kennedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Latin Heat is out of range and Kennedy settles back down.
The Latin Heat wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands with a nice body punch.
The Latin Heat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Latin Heat doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
The Latin Heat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Latin Heat is looking to clinch but Kennedy is avoiding it.
Donk. Kennedy catches The Latin Heat right on the button with a cross.
The Latin Heat tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kennedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kennedy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Latin Heat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Latin Heat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
The Latin Heat checks a low kick from Kennedy.
Eduardo The Latin Heat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Latin Heat momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 44:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kennedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Manu Lyfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Smurf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papa Smurf is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manu Lyfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Smurf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smurf throws a sloppy head kick and Lyfe moves out of range easily.
Lyfe dodges the punch combination from Smurf.
Smurf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lyfe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lyfe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smurf. That did some damage!
Lyfe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lyfe connects with a crisp jab.
Lyfe clobbers Smurf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyfe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smurf fails to land with a series of punches.
Lyfe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lyfe scores with a jab. Smurf acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lyfe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smurf takes a step back to recover.
Smurf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smurf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lyfe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyfe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smurf throws a head kick but Lyfe moves out of range.
It looked like Lyfe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smurf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lyfe is leaning against Smurf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lyfe.
Lyfe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lyfe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smurf looks winded!
Lyfe pushes Smurf back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lyfe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lyfe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smurf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyfe.
Smurf is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lyfe.
Smurf is still on wobbly legs! Can Lyfe finish him?
Lyfe cracks Smurf with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Smurf goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Smurf wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Manu Lyfe!
Papa Smurf spoke after the fight, saying 'i'll be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Thai Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veera Yut Somchai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tech N9ne - The Beast. Somchai has chosen Muay Thai Step as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thai Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Veera Yut Somchai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thai moves forwards but Somchai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Somchai checks a low kick from Thai.
Thai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Somchai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Somchai.
Somchai thows a body kick. Thai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Somchai misses with a body shot.
It looked like Thai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Somchai clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Somchai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Somchai. Somchai obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Somchai at a distance.
Thai is looking to chop away at Somchai's legs.
Somchai scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Somchai keeps Thai at a distance using the push kick.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Somchai moves out of range easily.
Somchai connects with a solid leg kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Thai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Somchai. That one must have hurt.
Thai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crunch! Somchai slams his shin into Thai's torso.
Thai throws a solid leg kick but Somchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai.
Somchai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves out of range of the body kick from Somchai.
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!
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai throws a lazy right hand but Somchai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Somchai as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Thai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thai throws out the jab.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Somchai, as that shot connected.
Somchai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage!
Somchai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Somchai just misses with a punch to the body.
Somchai just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromThai.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Somchai. Thai shrugs it off though.
Somchai lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Crunch! Somchai slams his shin into Thai's torso.
Thai throws a solid leg kick but Somchai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thai.
Somchai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Somchai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Somchai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thai if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Somchai.
Somchai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Somchai blocks the low kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai lands a head shot.
Somchai throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai tests Somchai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thai's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai tries to clinch but Thai moves out of range.
Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Somchai is able to avoid easily.
Thai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai misses with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Somchai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thai is defending well for now.
Thai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Somchai blocks it.
Thai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai tries to work over Somchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thai is looking to control Somchai's arms but Somchai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thai has his back to the ropes.
Somchai is working Thai over against the ropes.
Somchai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Somchai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thai blocks it with crossed arms.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
Somchai moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Somchai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thai takes a step back to recover.
Thai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai takes one to the chin there.
Thai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Somchai is looking to clinch.
Somchai lands with a good body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Somchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Somchai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Veera Yut Somchai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Somchai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thai.
Somchai thumps Thai with a low kick.
Somchai tries to clinch
and Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Somchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Veera Yut Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai loads up on a big right hand but Somchai slips the punch.
Thai avoids the head kick by Somchai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thai wants to land a leg kick but Somchai is out of range.
Thai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Somchai blocks the body kick.
Somchai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thai blocks a head kick by Somchai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai throws the kick towards the body but Somchai avoids it.
Somchai lands a nice looking body kick.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily.
And Thai counters with a quick kick to the body but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
Somchai throws a push kick but Thai slaps the foot to one side.
Thai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Somchai moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Somchai misses with a body shot
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand.
Thai slips a straight right by Somchai.
Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai's sensitive parts.
Thai lands a nice looking body kick.
Thai misses with an uppercut
and Somchai counters with a thumping low kick.
Thai pushes Somchai away with a front kick.
Somchai looks for the body kick but Thai saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Somchai lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Somchai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Thai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Somchai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Somchai has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai misses with the head strike.
Come on Thai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thai managing to block the knees to the body from Somchai.
A nice left hand lands by Somchai.
Somchai trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick
and Thai counters with a body kick that stops Somchai in his tracks momentarily.
Thai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thai.
Somchai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Somchai tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thai tries a body shot but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai tries a knee to the head but Thai blocks it.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Somchai avoids it.
Somchai lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Somchai back against the ropes.
Somchai throws an elbow but it misses.
Somchai trying to land knees to the body.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Somchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai blocks a body shot from Somchai.
Somchai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Somchai lands a shoulder strike.
Thai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Somchai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thai pushes Somchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Somchai lands with a light punch inside.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thai pushes Somchai back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Somchai misses with some punches.
Thai lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai avoiding damage as Somchai throws knees to the body.
Somchai managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Somchai misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Thai.
Somchai blocks a body shot from Thai.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thai obliges.
Somchai missing with knees to the body.
Somchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thai blocks a body shot from Somchai.
Thai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai missing with knees to the body.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Somchai avoids it.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veera Yut Somchai dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Somchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thai is looking to chop away at Somchai's legs.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Somchai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thai's sensitive parts.
Thai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thai throws a shot to the body.
Somchai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thai. Thai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Somchai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Somchai scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Thai throws an overhand right that lands on Somchai's shoulder, as Somchai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Somchai feints and then cracks Thai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thai down.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Somchai with a hook.
Somchai scores with a jab. Thai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Somchai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Veera Yut Somchai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somchai.
A head kick from Somchai lands but Thai takes it in his stride.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Somchai.
Thai is looking to land body kicks.
And Somchai responds with a good body kick, but Thai manages to step out the way in time.
Somchai lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Somchai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thai clobbers Somchai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thai misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Thai.
A countering left hand to the body from Somchai misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Somchai lands with a kick to the temple. Thai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Somchai tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Thai thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veera Yut Somchai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Somchai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veera Yut Somchai!
Veera Yut Somchai decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Thai Thai had this to say: 'It was a good fight, I enjoyed the preparations coming to this bout and know even though this was a loss I will train double and show my next opponent who is the boss. I'm still on the rise..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ramon Gallegos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Sinytsyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Gallegos had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinytsyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sinytsyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallegos on the side of the head.
Gallegos has managed to clinch.
Sinytsyn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallegos blocks a body shot from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Gallegos.
Sinytsyn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sinytsyn presses Gallegos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sinytsyn is trying to break the clinch but Gallegos has him pressed against the ropes.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch.
Gallegos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinytsyn.
Gallegos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sinytsyn finds it's way round the side to connect with Gallegos's head.
It looks like Ramon Gallegos has been cut.
Sinytsyn connects with a looping right hand.
Gallegos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sinytsyns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've been told by Gallegos's head coaches at Brimstone Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gallegos takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinytsyn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gallegos gets a clinch.
Sinytsyn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sinytsyn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallegos.
Gallegos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gallegos misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinytsyn tries a body shot but Gallegos blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Gallegos.
Gallegos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sinytsyn.
Gallegos blocking some punches.
Sinytsyn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn trying to land knees to the body.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinytsyn is looking to slow Gallegos down with leg kicks.
Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sinytsyn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sinytsyn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sinytsyn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gallegos.
Sinytsyn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinytsyn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallegos punishes Sinytsyn's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinytsyn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gallegos.
Gallegos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sinytsyn manages to circle out of the way.
Sinytsyn misses with a straight right.
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!
Sinytsyn looks for the body kick but Gallegos saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn looks to land a right hand but Gallegos moved out of range.
Sinytsyn tests Gallegos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gallegos tries to clinch up but Sinytsyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Sinytsyn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the side of Gallegos's head but Gallegos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinytsyn scores with a hook.
Sinytsyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sinytsyn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sinytsyn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gallegos has Sinytsyn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sinytsyn works on Gallegos's body with a couple of short punches.
Sinytsyn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Gallegos fails to land.
Sinytsyn tries to throw a body punch but Gallegos avoids it by throwing Sinytsyn back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinytsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Sinytsyn finds it's way through Gallegos's defenses.
Sinytsyn connects with a looping right hand.
Ramon Gallegos's cut is getting worse.
Gallegos throws a jab when Sinytsyn was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gallegos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gallegos doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinytsyn circles away.
Gallegos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gallegos looks to land a right hand but Sinytsyn moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Gallegos.
Sinytsyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinytsyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallegos cracks a nice hook into Sinytsyn's ribs.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Sinytsyn misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinytsyn misses the target.
Gallegos tries to close the distance and clinch but Sinytsyn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sinytsyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Gallegos.
Sinytsyn misses the jab.
Gallegos tries to clinch there but Sinytsyn circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn misses with a head kick.
Gallegos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sinytsyn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinytsyn throws a hook but Gallegos blocks it.
Sinytsyn moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallegos checks a leg kick nicely.
Gallegos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sinytsyn manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinytsyn misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Gallegos misses the target.
Sinytsyn scores with a one two! Gallegos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gallegos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gallegos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gallegos tries to clinch up but Sinytsyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallegos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gallegos tries to clinch there but Sinytsyn circles away.
Gallegos tries to clinch up but Sinytsyn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gallegos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Sinytsyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gallegos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gallegos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinytsyn. Sinytsyn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gallegos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sinytsyn scrambles back to his feet.
Gallegos jabs at Sinytsyn's body.
Gallegos misses with a double jab.
Sinytsyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn pushes Gallegos away with a front kick.
Sinytsyn scores with a jab to the head.
Sinytsyn looks to land a combination but Gallegos avoids it well.
Gallegos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn tries to keep at a distance but Gallegos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gallegos is struggling to control the position.
Gallegos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sinytsyn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramon Gallegos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sinytsyn looking to stall.
Sinytsyn pushes Gallegos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gallegos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinytsyn blocks a body shot from Gallegos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gallegos.
Sinytsyn misses with a body punch.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gallegos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sinytsyn looks to throw the jab but Gallegos is out of range.
Good shot there by Gallegos.
Sinytsyn throws a nice looking combination but Gallegos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallegos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinytsyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gallegos needs to keep his hands up - Sinytsyn had a free shot at his head there.
Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gallegos circles away quickly and effectively.
Sinytsyn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gallegos.
Sinytsyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallegos doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinytsyn circles away.
Sinytsyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gallegos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gallegos connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinytsyn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gallegos. Gallegos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sinytsyn scores with a hook.
Gallegos is rocked!
A jab from Sinytsyn misses.
Gallegos lands a jab to Sinytsyn's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos pushes Sinytsyn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gallegos as Sinytsyn tries to tie him up.
Gallegos avoids the elbow strike from Sinytsyn, against the ropes.
Sinytsyn digs a right hand underneath Gallegos's ribcage. Gallegos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gallegos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallegos's elbow.
Sinytsyn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sinytsyn.
Nice defenses there by Gallegos.
Gallegos lunges at Sinytsyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinytsyn's hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sinytsyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sinytsyn lands a head kick!
Oh Gallegos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallegos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gallegos seems to have got his legs back now.
A cross from Sinytsyn lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gallegos was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn.
Gallegos instigates a clinch.
A short right from Gallegos.
Gallegos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallegos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinytsyn lands an elbow that stopped Gallegos in his tracks for a moment.
Jeez, Ramon Gallegos's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramon Gallegos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Gregor Plumme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Woodly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregor Plumme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyron Woodly!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plumme tries to keep at a distance but Woodly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Woodly lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Woodly.
Plumme looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Woodly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Woodly.
Still in the clinch, Woodly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Woodly.
Woodly lands with a left to the head.
Plumme is trying to maintain a safe position but Woodly gets an underhook and turns Plumme into the ropes.
Woodly scores with a shot to the side of Plumme's head.
It looks like Gregor Plumme has been cut.
Plumme is breathing heavily.
Woodly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plumme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Woodly on the inside.
Plumme is rocked!
Woodly cracks Plumme with a nice body shot.
Oh Plumme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plumme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woodly creates a bit of distance and cracks Plumme with a big uppercut! Plumme goes down! The referee pushes Woodly away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Plumme make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Woodly takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyron Woodly!
Tyron Woodly 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 middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Corey Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Weathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weathers has chosen Heathens - Twenty One Pilots as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Weathers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Haynes.
Haynes tries to close the distance and clinch but Weathers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haynes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haynes cracks Weathers with an open hand slap.
Haynes lands a high kick!
Weathers has Haynes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Haynes tries a body shot but Weathers blocks it.
Weathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haynes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.
Weathers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haynes's efforts to push away.
Weathers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Weathers.
Weathers trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Haynes is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weathers as Haynes tries to tie him up.
Weathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haynes avoids it.
Weathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Haynes controls his hands.
Haynes swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weathers is struggling to control the position.
Weathers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Weathers's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Weathers is working Haynes over against the ropes.
Weathers pushes Haynes back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haynes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Haynes avoiding damage as Weathers throws knees to the body.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Weathers.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Weathers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weathers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haynes tries to break free but Weathers pushes him back against the ropes.
Weathers presses Haynes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers presses Haynes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weathers lands a shot to the body.
Haynes managing to block the knees to the body from Weathers.
Weathers lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Weathers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haynes moves in looking to clinch but Weathers pushes him off.
Weathers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haynes tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Weathers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haynes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weathers looks to land a right hand but Haynes moved out of range.
Haynes moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Weathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Weathers is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Weathers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haynes looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Weathers obliges.
Haynes takes a shot to the head.
Haynes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Haynes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weathers is struggling to control the position.
Weathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body.
Weathers leaning against his opponent.
Weathers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haynes or not.
Haynes working hard to break the clinch.
Weathers tries to land knees in the clinch but Haynes avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Weathers.
Haynes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Weathers.
Jerome Weathers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Haynes is trying to push Weathers away but Weathers has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Haynes can't find room to land a body shot as Weathers controls the action.
Weathers missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Weathers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haynes is trying to maintain a safe position but Weathers gets an underhook and turns Haynes into the ropes.
Haynes trying to stall but Weathers improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haynes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes is leaning against Weathers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Haynes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weathers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haynes tries to break the clinch but Weathers is controlling the position.
Weathers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weathers avoiding damage.
Haynes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes looking to stall.
Haynes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weathers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haynes.
Weathers is stalling here.
Weathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Haynes controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Weathers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Weathers throws a jab when Haynes was well out of range.
As Weathers looks to move away, Haynes throws a big counter combo but Weathers just gets out of the way.
Haynes missing with a left hand there. Weathers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weathers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weathers catches Haynes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Haynes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Weathers!
Jerome Weathers spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Datri Damrongsak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DBrickashaw Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Datri Damrongsak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DBrickashaw Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Damrongsak.
Damrongsak clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stevens throws a head punch that misses.
Stevens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Damrongsak lands an elbow inside that Stevens shrugs off.
It looks like DBrickashaw Stevens has been cut.
A knee to the head by Damrongsak.
Damrongsak scores with a shoulder strike.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Datri Damrongsak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Damrongsak moves out of range of the body kick.
Damrongsak looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damrongsak wants to land a leg kick but Stevens is out of range.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick that misses.
Damrongsak does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Damrongsak.
Stevens blocks the body kick.
Stevens flicks out a counter leg kick but Damrongsak steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stevens slips under a jab from Damrongsak.
Damrongsak staying out of range there.
Damrongsak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Damrongsak lands with a cross.
Damrongsak gets a clinch.
Damrongsak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stevens wants to stall.
Damrongsak misses with a body punch.
Damrongsak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Damrongsak is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks.
Damrongsak misses with a hook
and Stevens counters with a nice uppercut.
Damrongsak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws out a loose jab but Damrongsak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevens scores with a nice right hand.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens checks a leg kick.
Damrongsak walks into a stiff left hand from Stevens.
Damrongsak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stevens can pounce on him.
Damrongsak scores with a jab.
Damrongsak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Damrongsak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Stevens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damrongsak.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Damrongsak.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damrongsak's corner calls for a 1-2. Damrongsak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damrongsak half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Datri Damrongsak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DBrickashaw Stevens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Damrongsak throws a sloppy head kick and Stevens moves out of range easily.
Damrongsak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datri Damrongsak is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens misses with a leg kick.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Damrongsak moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damrongsak.
Stevens just misses with a punch to the body.
Damrongsak throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damrongsak closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stevens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damrongsak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a leg kick.
Damrongsak connects with an inside leg kick.
Damrongsak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Damrongsak throws a front kick that sends Stevens stumbling back into the ropes.
Stevens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens feints a counter leg kick.
Damrongsak is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Stevens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevens feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damrongsak's calf.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Damrongsak staying out of range there.
Damrongsak lands a head kick!
Stevens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damrongsak blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Damrongsak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevens throws a poor cross that misses
and Damrongsak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stevens chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Damrongsak can pounce on him.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Damrongsak.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damrongsak.
A jab from Damrongsak misses.
It seemed like Stevens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stevens throws a right hand that Damrongsak ducks under and follows up with a left that Damrongsak also avoids with ease.
Damrongsak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevens just manages to avoid it.
Stevens scores with a jab. Damrongsak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Damrongsak has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stevens.
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Damrongsak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damrongsak defending well as Stevens loads up on a big left hand.
Damrongsak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but DBrickashaw Stevens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on DBrickashaw Stevens's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good leg kick by Stevens there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevens lands a nice hook to Damrongsak's body. Damrongsak takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Damrongsak checks a leg kick.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damrongsak manages to avoid it.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Damrongsak tries to counter by clinching up but Stevens breaks away and moves out of range.
Stevens with a nice cross.
A shot to the body from Damrongsak misses
and Stevens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Damrongsak thinking.
Damrongsak slips a jab from Stevens.
It looked like Damrongsak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stevens.
Damrongsak lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens checks the leg kick.
Stevens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Damrongsak thuds his right hand into Stevens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Damrongsak is looking to slow Stevens down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damrongsak throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens moves out of range as Damrongsak throws a body kick.
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damrongsak.
Damrongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Damrongsak lands with a nice body kick.
Damrongsak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stevens on the side of the head.
Stevens with a jab.
Damrongsak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Damrongsak. That did some damage!
Damrongsak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Damrongsak has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Damrongsak lands with a cross.
Damrongsak with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damrongsak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stevens moves away from the strike by Damrongsak.
Stevens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and moves out of range.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stevens counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Damrongsak moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Stevens tries to score with a low kick but Damrongsak moves his leg out of the way.
Damrongsak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Damrongsak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stevens manages to circle out of the way.
That kick from Damrongsak tenderised Stevens's leg. Stevens is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damrongsak scores with a leg kick.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DBrickashaw Stevens really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DBrickashaw Stevens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stevens throws a head kick that misses
and Damrongsak counters by clinching up.
Damrongsak missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Damrongsak keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens avoiding damage as Damrongsak throws knees to the body.
Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damrongsak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevens looks to throw the jab but Damrongsak is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Damrongsak throws a leg kick
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stevens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Damrongsak misses the target.
Stevens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens moves out of range of the leg kick from Damrongsak.
Damrongsak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Damrongsak counters with an inside leg kick.
Stevens defending well as Damrongsak loads up on a big left hand.
Stevens blocks the body kick.
Damrongsak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevens punishes Damrongsak's body with a nice straight punch.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Damrongsak.
Damrongsak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Damrongsak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Stevens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Damrongsak.
Stevens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Damrongsak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Damrongsak throws a body kick that misses
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens feints and then cracks Damrongsak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Damrongsak down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens throws a body punch but Damrongsak moves out of range.
Stevens takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Damrongsak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens throws a shot from downtown. Damrongsak moves away and avoids it.
Stevens throws a body kick that misses
and Damrongsak counters by clinching up.
Damrongsak is controlling Stevens's neck. Damrongsak unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Stevens goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Datri Damrongsak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Teiden Ritari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teiden Ritari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritari throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ritari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Ritari tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritari takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ritari misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Ritari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Teiden Ritari has been cut.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Ritari blocks a head kick by Smith.
Ritari clinches up against the ropes.
Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
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!
Ritari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritari backwards.
Ritari lands a nice shot to the body.
Ritari lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Nice elbow from Ritari.
It looks like Duncan Smith has been cut.
Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritari.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ritari lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ritari misses with a knee strike.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
Smith working aggressively here.
Ritari throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ritari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Ritari lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Ritari moves out of range easily.
Duncan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Ritari misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from Ritari misses
and Smith counters with a head kick.
Smith darts in and clinches Ritari up against the ropes.
Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
Smith tries to work over Ritari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Ritari controls the action.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Ritari misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritari's elbow.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ritari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ritari creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is trying to push Ritari away but Ritari has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith tries to stall but Ritari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ritari pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ritari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Ritari throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards.
Teiden Ritari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritari lands a nice elbow.
Ritari prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
Ritari prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Ritari lands a nice knee to the body.
Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith is looking to control Ritari's arms but Ritari gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teiden Ritari will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ritari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ritari closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Ritari lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Ritari fails to land.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritari trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ritari into the ropes.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritari connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Ritari.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ritari with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Ritari.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritari.
Ritari has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Ritari slows down the pace here.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Ritari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Ritari misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Ritari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritari swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritari scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritari lands a body shot.
Ritari blocks a body shot from Smith.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritari as Smith tries to tie him up.
Ritari lands a knee to the body.
Ritari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Ritari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Ritari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ritari forces Smith back against the ropes and clinches.
Ritari looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Ritari won't allow it.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ritari backwards.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Ritari is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ritari comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ritari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Ritari misses with a knee to the head.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Ritari lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Ritari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ritari lands a knee to the head.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ritari pushes Smith back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ritari.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
Ritari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ritari lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ritari working aggressively here.
Smith looking to stall.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritari as Smith tries to tie him up.
Ritari misses with an elbow strike.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Ritari.
Ritari gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ritari throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ritari lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Duncan Smith's cut even more.
Ritari lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teiden Ritari had his way with Duncan Smith in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ritari lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ritari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ritari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritari throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Ritari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with some punches.
Ritari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritari's elbow.
Ritari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritari lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Ritari.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Ritari.
Duncan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ritari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Ritari's ribcage. Ritari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ritari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Ritari blocks it.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Ritari tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritari throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Ritari missing with knees to the body.
Ritari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ritari blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Ritari.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Ritari.
Smith avoiding damage as Ritari throws knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Teiden Ritari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ritari lands an elbow inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teiden Ritari.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teiden Ritari!
A victorious Teiden Ritari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke McStoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McDonnell's choice of entrance music: Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke McStoner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow McStoner down.
McStoner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from McStoner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McStoner wants to land a leg kick but McDonnell is out of range.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McStoner throws out the jab.
McStoner misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell throws a leg kick
and McStoner counters with a nice uppercut.
McStoner swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Duke McStoner has been cut.
McDonnell thumps McStoner with a low kick.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from McStoner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McStoner misses the target.
McStoner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McStoner throws an overhand right that lands on McDonnell's shoulder, as McDonnell tries to avoid the shot.
McStoner lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDonnell!
McStoner connects with a leg kick. McDonnell looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McStoner misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
McStoner is looking to slow McDonnell down with leg kicks.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonnell.
McStoner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
McStoner misses the jab.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McStoner misses with a jab to the body
and McDonnell counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonnell.
A clash of legs there as McStoner blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - McStoner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McStoner looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but McStoner steps away.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McStoner tries to clinch there but McDonnell circles away.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McStoner.
A thudding body kick lands there by McDonnell!
McStoner misses with a looping right.
McDonnell is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
McStoner is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McStoner.
McStoner tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McStoner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
Jab by McDonnell.
McDonnell with a jab.
McStoner blocks the body kick.
McStoner misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner slips under a jab.
McStoner takes one on the button.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by McStoner.
McStoner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. McStoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStoner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McDonnell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McStoner throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McStoner is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McStoner throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from McDonnell finds it's target.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McStoner.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
A big left from McStoner misses.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McStoner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McStoner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonnell scrambles back to his feet.
McStoner slips a jab from McDonnell.
McStoner lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for McStoner.
McStoner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McStoner backing away here, and McDonnell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Duke McStoner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell throws a fast counter high kick but McStoner manages to duck under it in time.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McStoner connects with a jab.
McStoner slips a jab from McDonnell.
McStoner throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonnell slips a jab from McStoner.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from McStoner misses.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but McStoner steps away.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by McStoner.
McStoner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
McStoner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McStoner wants to slow McDonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonnell - that will leave a mark!
McStoner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by McStoner.
A little feinted left hand from McStoner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonnell punishes McStoner's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
McStoner loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from McDonnell.
Duke McStoner's cut is getting worse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McStoner checks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on McStoner's shoulder, as McStoner tries to avoid the shot.
McStoner moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell fakes the leg kick and cracks McStoner in the body.
McDonnell scores with a hook.
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. McStoner takes a step back to recover.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell slips a straight right by McStoner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke McStoner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and McStoner moves out of range easily.
A big right from McStoner misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but McStoner saw that one coming.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonnell, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and McStoner counters with a left to the body.
McStoner throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
McStoner with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner misses with a low kick.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell throws a push kick but McStoner slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like McStoner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McStoner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonnell lands a leg kick that knocks McStoner off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McStoner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonnell tests McStoner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a leg kick which misses McStoner's front leg but catches the back leg as McStoner tries to avoid it.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for McStoner. That snapped McDonnell's head back.
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!
McDonnell clips McStoner with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give McStoner a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
McStoner is rocked!
McStoner walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell is the new middleweight champion!
Cory McDonnell very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Oson Bon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Verhoeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oson Bon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oson Bon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven tries to clinch up
and Bon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Bon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Verhoeven misses with a lunging right hand
and Bon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verhoeven tries to clinch
and Bon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Verhoeven thinking.
Verhoeven drives through and clinches with Bon against the ropes.
Verhoeven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bon swings wildly with an uppercut but Verhoeven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bon - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon lands a nice knee to the body.
Bon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Verhoeven avoids it.
Bon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verhoeven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bon backwards.
Verhoeven's coach down at World Combat Sports Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Verhoeven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bon misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Verhoeven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bon looking to throw knees to the head but Verhoeven is blocking nicely.
Bon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verhoeven.
A right handed body shot lands from Verhoeven.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bon.
Verhoeven lands a shot to the body.
Verhoeven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Verhoeven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bon blocking some punches.
Verhoeven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Verhoeven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Verhoeven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Verhoeven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bon lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Verhoeven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bon blocking some punches.
Verhoeven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Verhoeven tries to work over Bon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Verhoeven gets through Bon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verhoeven blocking some punches.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Verhoeven.
Bon tries to land knees in the clinch but Verhoeven avoids the damage to the body.
Bon looking to throw knees to the head but Verhoeven is blocking nicely.
Verhoeven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rico Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Verhoeven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Verhoeven moves to clinch but Bon breaks away
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Verhoeven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verhoeven connects with the punch.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up
and Bon counters with a left to the body.
Verhoeven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but Bon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Verhoeven manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven swings widly with a right hand
and Bon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bon connects with a nice looking jab.
Bon swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bon on the side of the head.
Verhoeven tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Bon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but Bon moves away
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Verhoeven just misses with a punch to the body.
Verhoeven closes the distance and clinches.
Bon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Verhoeven lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Bon.
It looks like Rico Verhoeven has been cut.
Bon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verhoeven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Verhoeven lands with a left to the head.
Bon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven managing to block the knees to the body from Bon.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Verhoeven fails to land.
Bon lands with a short shot to the head.
Verhoeven working aggressively here.
Verhoeven misses with a punch to the body.
Bon tries to land knees in the clinch but Verhoeven avoids the damage to the body.
Bon blocking some punches.
Bon tries to land knees in the clinch but Verhoeven avoids the damage to the body.
Verhoeven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verhoeven throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven struggles to land a body shot inside as Bon controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oson Bon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rico Verhoeven's cut.
That's time! Bon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bon clobbers Verhoeven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Verhoeven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bon. Bon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verhoeven throws an off balance right hand
and Bon counters with a straight right hand.
Bon clinches with his opponent.
Bon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Verhoeven.
Bon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bon.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
Rico Verhoeven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Verhoeven is defending well for now.
Verhoeven has a couple of punches blocked by Bon.
Verhoeven misses with the head strike.
Verhoeven managing to block the knees to the body from Bon.
Verhoeven avoiding damage as Bon throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bon tries to land knees in the clinch but Verhoeven avoids the damage to the body.
Verhoeven takes a shot to the head.
Bon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Verhoeven is rocked!
Bon blocks an uppercut.
Verhoeven lands an uppercut.
Verhoeven swings wildly with an uppercut but Bon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bon breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Verhoeven with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Verhoeven looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Verhoeven get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon retains his super heavyweight title!
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