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DFC Las Vegas KT XI PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nathan Lightbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Just A Person (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nathan Lightbourne has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Lightbourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just A Person!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Person tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Lightbourne misses its target.
A Person on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Just A Person has been cut.
Lightbourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Lightbourne does it's job there.
Lightbourne works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Just A Person's cut even more.
A Person throws a head kick that misses
and Lightbourne counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nathan Lightbourne!
After winning the bout, Nathan Lightbourne thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahmer comes to the ring accompanied by Boris Gardiner - This Old House. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Clash - This Is England. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Cuts easily
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dahmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dahmer avoids nicely.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Dahmer moved out of range.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Johnson has eaten all the pies!
Johnson throws a nice head kick!
Dahmer staying out of range there.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dahmer backs up against the ropes.
It looks like Frank Dahmer has been cut.
Ben Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a lazy body kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Dahmer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dahmer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dahmer tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dahmer.
Johnson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dahmer cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson lands a good knee to the midsection. Dahmer won't want to take too many of those.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
Dahmer misses with a body kick.
Dahmer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJohnson.
Dahmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahmer misses with a head kick.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dahmer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dahmer needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dahmer throws a body kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer is looking to land body kicks.
Dahmer is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dahmer momentarily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer slips a jab from Johnson.
Dahmer lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Dahmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Nice defenses there by Dahmer.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dahmer on the side of the head.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahmer's hands.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a hook but Dahmer avoids it easily.
Dahmer tried to counter with a leg kick but Johnson avoided it.
Johnson throws a jab when Dahmer was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson works Dahmer's body with a nice hook.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Dahmer.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Dahmer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dahmer is rocked!
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Dahmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dahmer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson throws a hook but Dahmer blocks it.
Johnson throws a low kick but Dahmer avoids it.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dahmer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Dahmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dahmer seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Dahmer.
Dahmer avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Dahmer slips a jab from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dahmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Dahmer's head but Dahmer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson catches Dahmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frank Dahmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer throws a body kick.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Dahmer ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dahmer gets a clinch.
Dahmer has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Dahmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson jabs at Dahmer's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Dahmer counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dahmer throws a body kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Johnson misses.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dahmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dahmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ben Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dahmer moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dahmer.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Dahmer is out of range.
Dahmer throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dahmer staying out of range there.
Dahmer is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Dahmer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dahmer tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Dahmer avoids it with no problem.
Dahmer looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Dahmer slips under a jab.
Johnson with a nice cross.
Dahmer misses with a body kick.
Johnson lands a jab to Dahmer's midsection.
Dahmer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab when Dahmer was well out of range.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson tries to break free but Dahmer pushes him back against the ropes.
Dahmer tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Dahmer back against the ropes.
Dahmer manages to break the clinch.
Dahmer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dahmer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Dahmer slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Dahmer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dahmer looking to stall.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Dahmer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dahmer throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahmer in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dahmer.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dahmer with a series of wild strikes but Dahmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dahmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Dahmer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Dahmer pushes him off.
Dahmer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Dahmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson tests Dahmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dahmer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dahmer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Dahmer circles away.
Dahmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Dahmer.
Dahmer tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dahmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson clinches.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dahmer breaks the clinch.
Dahmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dahmer drives through and clinches with Johnson against the ropes.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dahmers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dahmer.
Dahmer misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dahmer.
Dahmer throws a head punch that misses.
Dahmer dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Dahmer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer lands with a right to the head.
Dahmer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dahmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Johnson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Dahmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dahmer is just out of range.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Dahmer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson lunges at Dahmer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dahmer's hand.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dahmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Dahmer saw that one coming.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dahmer.
Dahmer tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dahmer throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Dahmer takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Dahmer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Dahmer misses with a leg kick.
Dahmer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Dahmer's shoulder, as Dahmer tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Johnson.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Dahmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dahmer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dahmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahmer has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dahmer.
Dahmer wants to stall.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Dahmer slips under a jab.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dahmer slips under a jab from Johnson.
Dahmer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Dahmer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dahmer with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dahmer throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dahmer backwards.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson is trying to push Dahmer away but Dahmer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Dahmer is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dahmer avoids the elbow strike from Johnson, against the ropes.
Dahmer blocking some punches.
Dahmer is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dahmer has his back to the ropes.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Dahmer.
Dahmer manages to break the clinch.
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Dahmer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
As Johnson tries to get set, Dahmer tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Dahmer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Dahmer misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Dahmer's head back.
Dahmer takes one on the button.
Johnson punishes Dahmer's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson misses with a hook. Dahmer ducked under it nicely.
Dahmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Dahmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Dahmer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Dahmer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Johnson lands a jab.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahmer under the eye.
Dahmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Dahmer moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Frank Dahmer's cut.
That's time! Dahmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Dahmer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahmer.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dahmer throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dahmer has double underhooks.
Dahmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Dahmer scores with a nice short uppercut.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Dahmer is controlling him.
Dahmer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Dahmer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Dahmer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dahmer looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dahmer.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer throws a body kick.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Dahmer takes one to the chin there.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Dahmer's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Dahmer
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Dahmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dahmer misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Dahmer moves out of range.
It appears Dahmer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dahmer lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Dahmer.
Dahmer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dahmer is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson looking to stall.
Dahmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank Dahmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Dahmer keeps it at a distance.
Dahmer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Dahmer didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dahmer avoids nicely.
Dahmer throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Dahmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Dahmer misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Dahmer tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dahmer ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dahmer motions for Johnson to come forward. Dahmer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dahmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dahmer's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dahmer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer takes one to the chin there.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range as Dahmer strikes.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Dahmer backpedaling.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dahmer tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dahmer under the eye.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dahmer walks into a left hand.
Dahmer tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson cracks Dahmer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Dahmer with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyraemar Bardaerys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonzo Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bardaerys's entrance music is Barns Courtney - Fire. A fine choice. Tyraemar Bardaerys could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alfonzo Han's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyraemar Bardaerys!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonzo Han!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bardaerys misses with a looping right.
Han is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Han as he checks the leg kick.
Bardaerys closes the distance and clinches.
Han can't find room to land a body shot as Bardaerys controls the action.
Bardaerys has a couple of punches blocked by Han.
Han misses with the head strike.
Bardaerys fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Han blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bardaerys misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bardaerys.
Bardaerys misses with a body punch.
Han is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Han can't find room to land a body shot as Bardaerys controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardaerys taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bardaerys tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Han's elbow.
Han pushes off an throws an elbow but Bardaerys leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Han blocks a body shot from Bardaerys.
Bardaerys lands a nice uppercut.
Bardaerys blocks an uppercut.
Han tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Han told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bardaerys lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Han is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Han swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bardaerys misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bardaerys trying to control the position but instead, Han has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bardaerys into the ropes.
A short uppercut from Han.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Han.
Han scores with a shot to the side of Bardaerys's head.
Bardaerys tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Han swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardaerys uses good head movement to avoid it.
Han goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bardaerys looking to slow down the pace here.
Han tries to stall but Bardaerys uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bardaerys misses with a short punch on the inside.
Han is trying to stall.
Han goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Han blocks a body shot from Bardaerys.
Still in the clinch, Bardaerys scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bardaerys is working Han over against the ropes.
Han swings wildly with an uppercut but Bardaerys uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Han digs a right hand into Bardaerys's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bardaerys's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Han scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bardaerys as Han tries to tie him up.
Bardaerys works on Han's body with a couple of short punches.
Han looks winded!
Nice body punch from Bardaerys - that landed with a thud.
Bardaerys lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bardaerys lands with a right to the head.
Bardaerys breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Han with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Han looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Han 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 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyraemar Bardaerys!
A relieved looking Tyraemar Bardaerys thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Amla (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Remo Amla!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan drives through and clinches with Amla against the ropes.
Jordan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Remo Amla has been cut.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Amla fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Jordan.
Amla working aggressively here.
Jordan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Amla lands with a right to the head.
Amla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miguel Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Amla against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jordan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jordan connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Jordan pushes Amla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Our sources have told us that Jordan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jordan misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Amla.
A bit of stalling here from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amla takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan clinches up against the ropes.
A short right from Amla.
It looks like Miguel Jordan has been cut.
Amla throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan has Amla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jordan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Jordan.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan drives through and clinches with Amla against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Amla blocks it.
Amla misses with the head strike.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Amla blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands an elbow just above Amla 's eye.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Jordan working Amla over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Jordan pushes Amla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amla.
Amla scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Jordan lands a nice elbow.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but Amla is blocking nicely.
Amla managing to block the knees to the body from Jordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but Amla is blocking nicely.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Amla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amla checks a leg kick.
Amla scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jordan in his tracks.
Jordan tries to clinch but Amla is having none of it.
Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan instigates a clinch.
Amla gets through Jordan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a knee strike.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Amla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amla.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amla blocks it with crossed arms.
Amla being controlled against the ropes.
Jordan with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Amla blocks it.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Jordan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Jordan stalls.
Jordan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Amla.
Amla takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jordan trying to stall but Amla improves his position.
A short left from Jordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amla.
Jordan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amla takes a knee right on the jaw!
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a knee strike.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan slips a straight right by Amla.
Amla swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Amla tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remo Amla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Amla circles away.
Amla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miguel Jordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan slips a straight right by Amla.
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amla swats away the attempt to clinch by Jordan.
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amla can do to turn this around?
Jordan lands an elbow that stopped Amla in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Amla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amla jabs Jordan right on the nose. Jordan blinks but takes it well.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Amla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jordan doesn't seem bothered though.
Amla dips to his left and cracks Jordan with an uppercut!
Jordan moves into range and clinches up with Amla.
Amla misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Amla circles away.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Amla circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amla blocks it with crossed arms.
Amla throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Amla's face.
Amla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Jordan throws a leg kick which misses Amla's front leg but catches the back leg as Amla tries to avoid it.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Amla missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amla throws a big shot that misses.
Jordan wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Amla.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Jordan tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Amla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amla.
Jordan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A clash of legs there as Amla blocks the low kick.
Amla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Amla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Miguel Jordan will probably get the nod.
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!
Amla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amla scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amla throws a shot from downtown. Jordan moves away and avoids it.
Amla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Amla counters with a one-two to the body.
Amla tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Amla throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Amla throws out a counter right but Jordan avoids it with no problem.
Amla jabs Jordan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Amla looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jordan moves away from the strike by Amla.
Jordan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amla throws the left hand but Jordan avoids the punch easily.
Jordan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Amla is avoiding it.
Amla tries to clinch but Jordan moves away
and Jordan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Amla's knee momentarily.
Nice body punch from Amla.
Amla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amla misses with a straight left.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jordan darts in and clinches Amla up against the ropes.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Amla throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Jordan taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jordan darts in trying to clinch
and Amla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Amla circles away and keeps his distance.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Amla circles away.
Jordan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Amla blocks it.
Amla lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amla blocks it with crossed arms.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Amla scores with a nice right hand.
Amla missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amla with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Amla lands a slapping body shot.
Jordan wants to clinch.
Amla connects with a nice looking jab.
Amla misses with a wild combination.
Jordan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Amla to counter with a crisp jab.
Jordan tries to clinch but Amla moves out of range.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jordan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Amla tries to clinch up but Jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jordan clinches up against the ropes.
Jordan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amla keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan blocks a body shot from Amla.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan trying to stall but Amla improves his position.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jordan.
Jordan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Amla punishes Jordan's body with a nice straight punch.
Amla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jordan's head.
Jordan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jordan.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remo Amla really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Amla pushes him off.
Amla lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan tries to clinch up but Amla circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Amla misses the target.
Jordan wants to clinch up but Amla keeps it at a distance.
Jordan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jordan has Amla pushed against the ropes.
Amla misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Amla has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amla misses with the head strike.
Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Amla.
Jordan tried to counter with a leg kick but Amla avoided it.
A nice combination there by Amla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Amla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan landing knees to the head.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan closes the distance but Amla moves to the side
and Amla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Amla pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan moves in looking to clinch but Amla pushes him off.
A low kick from Jordan misses
and Amla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jordan thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Amla is avoiding it.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Jordan moves to clinch but Amla breaks away
and Amla counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Amla comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amla tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan is looking to clinch but Amla is avoiding it.
Amla misses with a wild combination.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Miguel Jordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amla throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Amla misses with a body punch.
Jordan working Amla over with knees to the body.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but Amla is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Jordan.
Jordan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Amla blocks it.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amla blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Jordan.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jordan slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amla can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
A short right from Amla.
Jordan connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of stalling here from Jordan.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amla lands with a nice body punch.
Jordan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Amla.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Jordan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Amla tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amla tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Miguel Jordan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jordan forces Amla back against the ropes and clinches.
Come on Jordan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amla misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan has managed to clinch.
Jordan lands a nice elbow.
Amla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan tries to land knees in the clinch but Amla avoids the damage to the body.
Amla lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Amla misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but Amla is blocking nicely.
Amla swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amla lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jordan breaks the clinch.
Amla tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jordan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amla cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and Amla counters with a stiff right hand.
Amla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jordan takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Remo Amla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Amla is defending well for now.
Amla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Amla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan wants to clinch
and Amla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Amla misses with a hook.
Jordan moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Jordan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but Amla blocks with his arms.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amla.
Jordan rushes Amla and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Amla throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Amla tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Amla back against the ropes.
Jordan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amla.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Amla blocks it with crossed arms.
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.
Jordan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Amla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amla tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Amla working aggressively here.
Amla swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan is trying to maintain a safe position but Amla gets an underhook and turns Jordan into the ropes.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jordan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Amla misses.
Jordan rushes Amla and presses him up against the ropes.
Jordan blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Amla misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jordan trying to stall but Amla improves his position.
Amla misses with a punch on the inside.
Amla has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan landing knees to the body.
Amla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amla misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Miguel Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan clinches up with Amla and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jordan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Jordan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KT Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KT Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Fernando both land. Nice combination.
It looks like KT Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Fernando slaps the foot to one side.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Fernando throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel Penn tries to land a leg kick but Fernando saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Fernando steps away.
Steel Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steel Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernando throws a series of strikes that have Steel Penn backpedaling.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernando.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Fernando tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Fernando connects with the punch.
Fernando missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Fernando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
Fernando with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Fernando.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Fernando lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
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!
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
Fernando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
A head kick by Steel Penn misses
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn feints a counter leg kick.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernando misses the jab.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernando finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando works over Steel Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Donk. Fernando catches Steel Penn right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernando.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Fernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
A lazy body kick from Steel Penn
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fernando lands a slapping body shot.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
Fernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernando.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel Penn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando scores with a jab. Steel Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernando. That snapped Steel Penn's head back.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick that stops Fernando in his tracks momentarily.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick.
Fernando walks into a jab.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernando throws a right and a left that Steel Penn avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
It looked like Fernando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel Penn.
Fernando misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a combination. Steel Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn lands a jab to the head.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernando throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Fernando.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Fernando up against the ropes.
Steel Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn motions for Fernando to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
Fernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando backing away here, and Steel Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fernando misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the ropes.
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando catches Steel Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
A jab from Fernando misses.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn defending well as Fernando loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando had his way with KT Steel Penn in that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Steel Penn lands a jab.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Fernando had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Fernando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
KT Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernando lands a nice looking body shot.
Fernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
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 two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a shot to the body.
Fernando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn wants to slow Fernando down by chopping away at his legs.
KT Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Fernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fernando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Fernando.
Fernando needs to keep his hands up - Steel Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernando, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Somchai Paowsong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hipster Canuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somchai Paowsong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somchai Paowsong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hipster Canuck!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paowsong avoids the body shot from Canuck.
Paowsong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paowsong lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hipster Canuck has been cut.
Canuck misses with a body punch
and Canuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paowsong throws a lazy uppercut
and Canuck counters with a stiff right hand.
Paowsong moves forwards but Canuck connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hipster Canuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Paowsong misses.
Canuck moves forwards but Paowsong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paowsong lands a nice shot to the body.
Paowsong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paowsong there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canuck slips under a jab.
Canuck swings for the body but Paowsong moves out of range.
Canuck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canuck misses with a hook
and Paowsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paowsong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paowsong throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Canuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canuck slips a straight right by Paowsong.
Canuck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paowsong counters with a nice body shot.
Canuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paowsong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Canuck misses with a left hand
and Paowsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paowsong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canuck.
Paowsong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canuck throws a hook but Paowsong avoids it easily.
Paowsong throws a jab but it's blocked by Canuck.
Canuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paowsong was well out of range. Poor timing from Canuck.
The crowd cheers as Canuck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paowsong doesn't seem phased though.
Paowsong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canuck moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canuck lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canuck jabs Paowsong right on the nose. Paowsong blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Canuck misses its intended target.
Canuck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paowsong manages to avoid it.
Canuck misses the body punch
and Canuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Hipster Canuck's cut even more.
Canuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Paowsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Canuck misses.
Paowsong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canuck throws a lazy uppercut
and Paowsong counters with a left to the body.
Paowsong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canuck.
Paowsong misses with an uppercut. Canuck saw that one coming.
Paowsong throws an overhand right that lands on Canuck's shoulder, as Canuck tries to avoid the shot.
Canuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Canuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paowsong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canuck misses with a shot to the body
and Paowsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuck connects with a body shot that sends Paowsong's belly button to the back.
Canuck misses with a looping right.
Paowsong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Paowsong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Canuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Paowsong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canuck throws a big shot that misses.
Canuck sizes up Paowsong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paowsong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paowsong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canuck on the side of the head.
Paowsong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canuck.
Paowsong throws a big shot that misses.
Canuck stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canuck walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The cut above Hipster Canuck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Canuck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canuck catches Paowsong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Paowsong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canuck connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Paowsong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canuck.
Canuck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paowsong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canuck. Paowsong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Canuck misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Paowsong misses its target.
Nice jab there from Canuck.
Paowsong misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canuck throws the left hand but Paowsong avoids the punch easily.
Canuck looks to land a left hand but Paowsong moved out of range nicely.
Canuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paowsong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Somchai Paowsong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hipster Canuck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Canuck missing with a left hand there. Paowsong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canuck throws a right hand that misses
and Paowsong counters with a straight right hand.
Canuck misses with a left hand
and Paowsong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Canuck misses.
Paowsong misses with a wild combination.
Paowsong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paowsong slips a straight right by Canuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paowsong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canuck throws a sloppy body shot
and Paowsong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Canuck looks to land a left hand but Paowsong moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Paowsong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Paowsong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hipster Canuck's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canuck sizes up Paowsong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canuck lands a jab.
Somchai Paowsong is winning the standup battle so far.
Canuck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Paowsong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Canuck misses with a hook
letting Paowsong counter with a right hand.
Canuck lands a lovely overhand right.
Canuck lands a jab to the nose.
Paowsong blocks a jab.
Canuck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paowsong throws a looping overhand right but Canuck ducks down to avoid it.
Canuck with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paowsong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Canuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paowsong.
Paowsong is looking to counter punch.
Canuck scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paowsong in his tracks.
Canuck looks to land a left hand but Paowsong moved out of range nicely.
Paowsong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hipster Canuck's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Somchai Paowsong!
Somchai Paowsong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between JT Trigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ra S Al Ghul (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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JT Trigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ra S Al Ghul!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Ghul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trigg.
Trigg scoring well with a low kick there.
Trigg scores with a head kick. Al Ghul tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Ra S Al Ghul has been cut.
JT Trigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trigg throws out a leg kick but Al Ghul moves out of range and Trigg only half commits.
Trigg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trigg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ghul.
Trigg lands a front kick.
Al Ghul takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trigg walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trigg ducks under a wild hook from Al Ghul.
Trigg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trigg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Devolved in the buildup to the fight.
Al Ghul misses with an uppercut. Trigg saw that one coming.
Trigg scores with a hook to the body. Al Ghul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Trigg lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ghul throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Ghul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trigg throws out a loose jab but Al Ghul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigg jabs at Al Ghul's body.
Trigg scores with a nice body kick.
Trigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trigg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Al Ghul lands with a good body shot.
Trigg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trigg connects with an inside leg kick.
Al Ghul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Trigg lands but Al Ghul takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Ra S Al Ghul's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trigg looks to throw a body kick
and Al Ghul counters with a nice body shot.
Trigg looks to land a right hand but Al Ghul moved out of range.
It seemed like Al Ghul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigg throws a head kick that Al Ghul semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Ghul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Al Ghul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Ghul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trigg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ghul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Trigg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Al Ghul throws out a counter right but Trigg avoids it with no problem.
Trigg moves out of range of the strikes.
Al Ghul moves out of range as Trigg throws a body kick.
Trigg misses with a looping right.
Trigg scores with a hook to the body. Al Ghul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ghul on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Ghul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trigg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigg connects with a leg kick. Al Ghul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Ghul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trigg was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ghul.
Al Ghul missing with a left hand there. Trigg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Ghul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trigg lands a jab to the nose.
Jab from Trigg.
The cut above Ra S Al Ghul's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Al Ghul lands an overhand right.
Trigg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Trigg.
Trigg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trigg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trigg 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!
Trigg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Ghul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Ghul's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Ghul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trigg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trigg throws a shot from downtown. Al Ghul moves away and avoids it.
Al Ghul throws out a counter right but Trigg avoids it with no problem.
Al Ghul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Trigg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Al Ghul takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ra S Al Ghul's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Trigg thows a body kick. Al Ghul tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trigg with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Ghul cracks a nice hook into Trigg's ribs.
Trigg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trigg, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al Ghul tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trigg connects with a looping right hand.
Al Ghul takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Trigg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ra S Al Ghul's cut.
That's time! Trigg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigg. Al Ghul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trigg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Al Ghul.
Al Ghul slips under a jab.
Al Ghul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trigg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Ghul.
It looked like Trigg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Al Ghul ducks under a wild hook from Trigg.
Al Ghul misses with a wild body shot.
Trigg is looking to land body kicks.
Trigg misses the shot to the body.
Trigg slips under a jab from Al Ghul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Ghul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trigg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trigg loads up on a big right hand but Al Ghul slips the punch.
That kick from Trigg tenderised Al Ghul's leg. Al Ghul is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Ghul misses with a jab to the body
and Trigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Ghul misses with a hook. Trigg ducked under it nicely.
Al Ghul on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trigg. Trigg obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Trigg does it's job there.
A jab from Trigg does it's job there.
Trigg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Ghul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Al Ghul lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Al Ghul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al Ghul misses with an uppercut
and Trigg counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ra S Al Ghul's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). JT Trigg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Walter Sobchak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendel Gilmour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobchak comes to the ring accompanied by Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In). Walter Sobchak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Sobchak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wendel Gilmour!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobchak with a nice cross.
Gilmour tries to clinch
and Sobchak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Wendel Gilmour has been cut.
Gilmour drops his guard momentarily, allowing Sobchak to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Gilmour! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Sobchak takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Walter Sobchak!
During a confident post fight interview, Walter Sobchak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dick Doss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solomon Nao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Doss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nao misses with a body kick.
Doss slips a straight right by Nao.
Nao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doss at a distance.
Nao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Doss.
Doss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nao manages to avoid it.
Doss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nao manages to avoid it.
Nao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nao.
Doss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doss is out of range.
Doss slips under a jab.
Nao forces Doss back against the ropes and clinches.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nao takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nao fails to land.
Nao prevents a body shot from Doss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nao.
Nao working aggressively here.
I was talking to Doss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doss lands with a right to the head.
Doss prevents a body shot from Nao.
Nao presses Doss against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dosss head.
Doss blocks an uppercut.
Doss lands a nice uppercut.
Nao cracks Doss with a nice body shot.
Doss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doss struggles to land a body shot inside as Nao controls his hands.
Doss misses with some punches.
Nao tries a body shot but Doss blocks it.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Doss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Nao.
Doss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao has a couple of punches blocked by Doss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doss misses with some punches.
Nao lands a body shot.
Doss tries a body shot but Nao blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao tries to throw a body punch but Doss avoids it by throwing Nao back against the ropes.
Nao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Nao has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Doss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nao can turn it around.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doss.
Doss is breathing heavily.
Doss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Nao.
Nao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao.
Doss prevents a body shot from Nao.
Nao looking to slow down the pace here.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of Doss's head.
Nao is working Doss over against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Nao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of Doss's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nao.
A short right from Nao.
It looks like Dick Doss has been cut.
Nao blocks a body shot from Doss.
Doss can't find room to land a body shot as Nao controls the action.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doss.
Nao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
Nao lands a body punch.
Nao presses Doss against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nao scores with a hook to the body.
Nao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Nao.
Nao lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Nao presses Doss against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nao takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nao lands with a right to the head.
Doss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doss or not.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao blocks a body shot from Doss.
Nao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Nao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nao gets through Doss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nao cracks Doss with a nice body shot.
Nao scores with a shoulder strike.
Nao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nao.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nao tries to work over Doss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nao digs a right hand underneath Doss's ribcage. Doss let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nao lands a hook that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Nao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doss letting Nao take a breather here.
Nao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Nao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nao is looking to score with low kicks.
Nao throws a low kick but Doss avoids it.
Nao misses with a body kick.
Doss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doss takes a swing at Nao's ribcage but misses.
Nao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nao slips under a jab.
Nao moves out of range of the strikes.
Doss swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Nao misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nao jabs Doss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Nao.
Nao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doss blocks a head kick by Nao.
Nao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss looks to score with a jab to the body but Nao is just out of range.
Nao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doss throws out the jab.
Nao just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Doss. Beautiful body shot.
Nao loads up on a big right hand but Doss slips the punch.
A big left from Doss misses.
Doss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nao.
Nao throws a head kick that misses.
Doss moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doss misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nao to counter with a crisp jab.
Nao tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Doss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doss slips under a jab from Nao.
A quick step to the side and Doss tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doss missing with a left hand there. Nao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Nao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Doss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nao throws a lazy body kick
and Doss counters with a straight right hand.
Nao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doss.
Doss is looking to counter punch.
Nao defending well as Doss loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Nao.
Dick Doss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nao throws a push kick but Doss slaps the foot to one side.
Nao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nao counters with a stiff right hand.
Nao misses with a right hand
and Doss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nao.
Nao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Doss misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nao. That's going to slow Doss down.
Doss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Doss dips to his left and cracks Nao with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nao.
Doss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss swings widly with a right hand
and Nao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Doss misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Doss.
Doss slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nao misses with a wild body shot.
Nao cracks Doss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nao looks to land a left hand but Doss moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nao there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss avoids the body shot from Nao.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Nao moved out of range.
Nao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doss.
A little feinted left hand from Doss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doss misses with a body shot.
Doss looks to land a right hand but Nao moved out of range.
Doss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nao takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Nao.
A lazy left from Doss finds it's target.
Nao misses with a looping left.
Doss throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nao on the side of the head.
Nao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doss was well out of range. Poor timing from Nao.
Nao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doss.
Nao throws a hook but Doss avoids it easily.
Doss wants to clinch but Nao slips to the side
and Doss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Dick Doss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doss. Nao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nao dips to his left and cracks Doss with an uppercut!
Doss throws a hook to the side of Nao's head but Nao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doss takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nao misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Doss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nao lands with a nice body kick.
Doss looks to land a left hand but Nao moved out of range nicely.
Doss misses the jab.
Nao throws out a loose jab but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doss at a distance.
Nao throws a jab when Doss was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao tries to work over Doss's front leg with a kick but Doss checks it.
Doss throws a body punch but Nao moves out of range.
Nao tries to counter with a clinch but Doss shakes him off and moves away.
Solomon Nao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Nao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nao feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doss scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao misses the jab.
Doss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nao.
Doss misses with a hook. Nao ducked under it nicely.
Nao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nao manages to avoid it.
Nao misses with a hook. Doss ducked under it nicely.
Doss tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Nao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nao lands with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Nao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doss doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nao, right into the meat.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doss moves away.
Doss looks to land a left hand but Nao moved out of range nicely.
Doss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nao misses its intended target.
Doss swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Nao. Beautiful body shot.
Doss throws a right hand that misses
and Nao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nao misses with a leg kick.
Nao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doss clobbers Nao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nao throws a hook to the side of Doss's head but Doss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nao looks for the body kick but Doss saw that one coming.
Doss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nao misses with a leg kick.
Doss throws a sloppy body shot
and Nao counters by moving into the clinch.
Nao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doss working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Doss.
Doss prevents a body shot from Nao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doss scores with a shot to the side of Nao's head.
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doss or not.
Doss prevents a body shot from Nao.
Doss blocks a body shot from Nao.
Nao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doss misses with a punch to the body.
Doss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Nao works on Doss's body with a couple of short punches.
Nao scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nao.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nao tries a body shot but Doss blocks it.
Doss prevents a body shot from Nao.
Doss digs a right hand into Nao's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nao's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doss scores with a shoulder strike.
Doss swings wildly with an uppercut but Nao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solomon Nao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hand to the body from Doss.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nao tries to work over Doss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Doss controls the action.
Doss throws a head punch that misses.
Doss blocking some punches.
Nao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nao lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doss or not.
Nao lands with a right to the head.
Nao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao.
Nao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Nao.
Nao misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Nao really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nao thuds a left hand into Doss's body.
Doss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nao takes the fight into the clinch.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nao blocks an uppercut.
Doss blocks an uppercut.
Nao lands a hook that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
Doss blocks a body shot from Nao.
Nao lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nao trying to stall but Doss improves his position.
Nao lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doss.
Doss can't find room to land a body shot as Nao controls the action.
Nao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Doss has a couple of punches blocked by Nao.
Nao swings wildly with an uppercut but Doss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Doss controls the action.
Doss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nao.
Doss misses with the head strike.
Doss misses with a punch to the body.
Nao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Doss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nao lands a body shot.
Nao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nao stalling the fight.
Nao throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nao.
Nao gets through Doss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nao scores with a shot to the side of Doss's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nao lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nao.
Nao tries a body shot but Doss blocks it.
Doss lands with a right to the head.
Nao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nao.
Nao working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nao stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nao.
Nao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nao blocking some punches.
Nao misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Nao.
Nao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nao lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Nao.
Nao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nao manages to break the clinch.
Doss tries to close the distance and clinch but Nao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doss on the side of the head.
Nao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nao throws a low kick, looking for Doss's leg but Doss calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Doss.
Nao loads up on a big right hand but Doss slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nao.
Doss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nao in his tracks.
Doss throws an off balance right hand
and Nao counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nao throws a right hand that misses
and Doss counters with a straight right hand.
Doss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nao swats away the attempt to clinch by Doss.
Doss throws a lazy uppercut
and Nao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doss scores with a nice right hand.
Nao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doss.
Doss tries to move into range but Nao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doss moves in looking to clinch but Nao pushes him off.
Nao misses with a hook.
Doss tries to move into range but Nao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doss misses with a left hand
and Nao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Doss's knee momentarily.
Nao thuds a left hand into Doss's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Nao dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dick Doss's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doss. That did some damage!
Nao walks into a left hand.
Nao misses with a low kick.
Doss scores with the left hand. Nao knows he should have avoided that one.
Doss doesn't manage to clinch there - Nao circles away.
Nao lands a slapping body shot.
Doss misses with a shot to the body
and Nao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doss is looking to clinch but Nao is avoiding it.
Nao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nao throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doss with a hook.
Doss throws a body punch but Nao moves out of range.
Doss moves out of range as Nao throws a body kick.
Nao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doss tries to clinch there but Nao circles away.
Doss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nao misses with a wild body shot.
Nao lands a nice hook to Doss's body. Doss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nao cracks the inside of Doss's front leg.
Doss throws a lazy right hand but Nao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doss misses with a straight right.
Doss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nao throws a jab when Doss was well out of range.
Nao throws a poor cross that misses
and Doss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick Doss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nao connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Doss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nao tries to land a leg kick but Doss saw it coming and moves away.
Nao misses with a hook. Doss ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Doss misses the target.
Doss misses with a straight right.
Doss throws a lazy uppercut
and Nao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Doss misses.
Nao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nao throws the left hand but Doss avoids the punch easily.
Nao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doss misses with an uppercut. Nao saw that one coming.
Nao looks to throw the jab but Doss is out of range.
Doss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Doss missing with a left hand there. Nao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doss moves away.
Nao blocks a jab.
Doss has closed the distance and engaged Nao in a clinch.
Doss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nao.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Doss as Nao tries to tie him up.
Doss misses with the head strike.
Nao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doss's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Doss as the two fighters clinch.
Nao is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nao misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Doss.
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doss.
Nao misses with the head strike.
Nao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Doss.
Nao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Nao working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doss is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nao lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doss backwards.
A short body shot lands from Doss as the two fighters clinch.
Nao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doss.
Doss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doss lands a hook that snaps the head of Nao backwards.
Doss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nao can't find room to land a body shot as Doss controls the action.
Solomon Nao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doss looking to stall.
Nao fails to land with a short punch on the 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 Dick Doss.
Well Nao 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 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Nao!
A very excited looking Solomon Nao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Red Devolver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Schmall Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddie Schmall Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Devolver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Schmall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Schmall Jr - just one landing.
Schmall Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Devolver is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Devolver. That's going to slow Schmall Jr down.
Schmall Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schmall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Schmall Jr prevents a body shot from Devolver.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Devolver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Devolver moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Devolver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schmall Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Devolver counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmall Jr moves out of range as Devolver throws a body kick.
Devolver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Red Devolver has been cut.
Devolver throws a sloppy head kick and Schmall Jr moves out of range easily.
Schmall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmall Jr scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devolver slips a straight right by Schmall Jr.
Devolver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schmall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Schmall Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Devolver at a distance.
Schmall Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devolver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Devolver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devolver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Devolver to counter with a crisp jab.
Devolver looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Devolver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Devolver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmall Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Devolver.
A quick step to the side and Devolver tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmall Jr missing with a left hand there. Devolver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devolver moves away.
Devolver cracks Schmall Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Devolver throws a series of punches but Schmall Jr moves out of range.
Schmall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schmall Jr throws a lazy right hand but Devolver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schmall Jr throws a hook but Devolver avoids it easily.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook
and Devolver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schmall Jr pushes Devolver up against the ropes in a clinch.
Devolver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Schmall Jr catches Devolver right on the button with a cross.
Devolver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devolver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schmall Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Devolver swings for the body but Schmall Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Schmall Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Devolver throws a series of punches but Schmall Jr moves out of range.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Devolver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Devolver throws a sloppy body shot
and Schmall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Schmall Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Devolver counters with a nice kick to the body.
Devolver scores with a nice right hand.
Schmall Jr throws a hook but Devolver avoids it easily.
Devolver misses with the combination.
Schmall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Devolver's shoulder, as Devolver tries to avoid the shot.
Schmall Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devolver takes one to the side of the head.
Devolver is looking to wear down Schmall Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmall Jr. Devolver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Devolver is looking to score with low kicks.
Schmall Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schmall Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Devolver scores with a body shot.
Schmall Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Devolver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schmall Jr forces Devolver back against the ropes and clinches.
Schmall Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schmall Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Schmall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Devolver throws a punch but it's blocked by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie Schmall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Red Devolver's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Devolver misses with a series of wild punches.
Schmall Jr throws out a loose jab but Devolver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmall Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Devolver to counter with a crisp jab.
Freddie Schmall Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schmall Jr throws a hook but Devolver blocks it.
Devolver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schmall Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmall Jr. Devolver does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devolver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmall Jr.
Nice straight punches there by Schmall Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Schmall Jr.
Devolver cracks the inside of Schmall Jr's front leg.
Devolver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devolver connects with a looping right hand.
Schmall Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Devolver. That one must have hurt.
Devolver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmall Jr.
A good leg kick by Devolver.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook. Devolver ducked under it nicely.
Red Devolver is winning the standup battle so far.
Devolver wants to land a leg kick but Schmall Jr is out of range.
Schmall Jr avoids the head kick by Devolver.
Schmall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Devolver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmall Jr misses with a right hand
and Devolver counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Devolver.
Schmall Jr throws out a loose jab but Devolver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devolver throws a big counter combination but Schmall Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schmall Jr wants to clinch.
Devolver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Devolver misses
and Schmall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Schmall Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Devolver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Devolver scores with a leg kick.
Schmall Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Devolver seems unphased.
Schmall Jr scores with a nice strike.
Schmall Jr misses with a left hand
and Devolver counters with a good low kick that Schmall Jr was not able to check.
Devolver staying out of range there.
Devolver fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schmall Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schmall Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Schmall Jr tries to move into range but Devolver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Devolver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devolver lands a jab.
Devolver slips a straight right by Schmall Jr.
Jab, jab by Schmall Jr - just one landing.
Devolver swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Devolver makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Schmall Jr really felt that one!
Devolver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmall Jr.
The fighters circling - Schmall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schmall Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Devolver momentarily.
Schmall Jr misses with a straight left.
Devolver connects with a leg kick. Schmall Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Devolver misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Devolver.
Devolver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devolver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schmall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devolver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Devolver. Schmall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devolver stuns Schmall Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook.
Devolver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Devolver, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Devolver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Red Devolver's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Devolver misses with a wild body shot.
Schmall Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schmall Jr misses with a body shot.
Devolver is looking to counter punch.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Devolver thows a leg kick but Schmall Jr checks it
and Schmall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Devolver throws a head kick that misses.
Devolver moves out of range of the strikes.
Devolver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmall Jr.
As Schmall Jr looks to move away, Devolver throws a big counter combo but Schmall Jr just gets out of the way.
Devolver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmall Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmall Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Schmall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Devolver's shoulder, as Devolver tries to avoid the shot.
Schmall Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Devolver on the side of the head.
Schmall Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schmall Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmall Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Devolver counters with a nice body shot.
Schmall Jr throws a looping overhand right but Devolver ducks down to avoid it.
Schmall Jr throws out a loose jab but Devolver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devolver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Schmall Jr throws out a loose jab but Devolver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devolver defending well as Schmall Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Schmall Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Devolver counters with a solid body kick.
Devolver looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmall Jr is just out of range.
Schmall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Devolver manages to avoid it.
Devolver ducks under a wild hook from Schmall Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devolver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Schmall Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devolver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr slips a jab and a cross from Devolver.
Schmall Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schmall Jr misses with a straight right.
Devolver needs to keep his hands up - Schmall Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Devolver slips a straight right by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Devolver slips the punch.
Devolver throws a big counter combination but Schmall Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schmall Jr connects with a right hand. Devolver shakes it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Devolver throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Devolver takes a swing at Schmall Jr's ribcage but misses.
Devolver slips a straight right by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Schmall Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devolver feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A big right from Devolver misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schmall Jr! But no joy.
Devolver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Devolver.
Devolver lands a head shot.
Devolver works over Schmall Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Schmall Jr missing with a left hand there. Devolver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devolver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Devolver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Devolver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr cracks Devolver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Schmall Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Devolver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Devolver throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmall Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Devolver to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schmall Jr blocks a body shot from Devolver.
Schmall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Devolver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Schmall Jr really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Devolver's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schmall Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Devolver should have avoided that one.
Schmall Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Devolver counters with an outside leg kick.
Schmall Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Devolver counters with a left and a right that stings Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr cracks Devolver with a good jab.
Devolver connects with an inside leg kick.
Devolver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schmall Jr cracks Devolver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Devolver is rocked!
Schmall Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Devolver.
Devolver scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Devolver moves out of range as Schmall Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Devolver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Devolver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Devolver ducks under a wild hook from Schmall Jr.
Devolver misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut
and Devolver counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmall Jr. Devolver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devolver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Devolver's shoulder, as Devolver tries to avoid the shot.
Devolver staying out of range there.
Schmall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Devolver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Devolver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmall Jr moves away.
Schmall Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Devolver lands a nice looking body shot.
Schmall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Schmall Jr misses.
A punch lands to the side of Schmall Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmall Jr clobbers Devolver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmall Jr misses with a right hand
and Devolver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Devolver connects with a single shot there.
Devolver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmall Jr throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devolver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devolver lands a jab.
Schmall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Devolver.
Devolver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmall Jr moves away.
Schmall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Devolver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmall Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schmall Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Devolver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Schmall Jr.
Devolver thuds his shin into the meat of Schmall Jr's side.
Schmall Jr with a nice cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Devolver.
Devolver misses the shot to the body.
Schmall Jr wants to counter the offense by Devolver and move into the clinch position.
Nice shot lands for Devolver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devolver throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Devolver staying out of range there.
Devolver fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schmall Jr just manages to avoid it.
Devolver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schmall Jr.
Devolver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Devolver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schmall Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Devolver.
Schmall Jr looks to throw the jab but Devolver is out of range.
Devolver avoids the body shot from Schmall Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Devolver had his way with Freddie Schmall Jr in that round.
The cut man is working on Red Devolver's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Schmall Jr misses with a hook.
Devolver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmall Jr manages to avoid it.
Schmall Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Devolver.
Schmall Jr tries to clinch but Devolver moves out of range.
Devolver slips under a jab.
Devolver swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Schmall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Devolvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schmall Jr misses with a hook
enabling Devolver to counter with a crisp jab.
Schmall Jr checks a low kick from Devolver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmall Jr misses with a left hand
and Devolver counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schmall Jr misses with a hook.
Devolver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmall Jr manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devolver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schmall Jr throws the left hand but Devolver avoids the punch easily.
Schmall Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Devolver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Schmall Jr misses the target.
Devolver seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmall Jr misses the target.
Schmall Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Devolver circles away quickly and effectively.
Devolver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Schmall Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Devolver's shoulder, as Devolver tries to avoid the shot.
Devolver looks to land a combination. Schmall Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Schmall Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devolver throws a leg kick but Schmall Jr checks it.
Schmall Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Devolver shakes him off and moves away.
Schmall Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Schmall Jr misses.
Schmall Jr misses with a looping right.
Devolver keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmall Jr looks to land a right hand but Devolver moved out of range.
Schmall Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Schmall Jr missing with a left hand there. Devolver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Devolver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmall Jr moves away.
Schmall Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Devolver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Devolver moves away from the strike by Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut. Devolver saw that one coming.
Schmall Jr throws a shot from downtown. Devolver moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schmall Jr.
Devolver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schmall Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Devolver moves out of range of the strikes.
Devolver slips a jab from Schmall Jr.
Schmall Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmall Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Devolver cracks the inside of Schmall Jr's front leg.
Devolver connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmall Jr's hands.
Schmall Jr looks to land a right hand but Devolver moved out of range.
Schmall Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Schmall Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schmall Jr misses with an uppercut.
Devolver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schmall Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmall Jr misses the target.
Devolver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Devolver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmall Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devolver.
Schmall Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Devolver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Schmall Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schmall Jr 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Schmall Jr!
Freddie Schmall Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Freddie Schmall Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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