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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zat Sebastos (ranked 23233 p4p, 914 weight class) and Ines Reuter (ranked 7303 p4p, 772 weight class). Reuter has chosen Habiba as his entrance music. Ines Reuter acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zat Sebastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ines Reuter!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuter rushes Sebastos and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sebastos working hard to break the clinch.
Reuter throws an elbow that misses.
Sebastos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reuter has him pressed against the ropes.
Sebastos is looking to break free of the clinch but Reuter has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reuter throws an elbow but misses.
Reuter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reuter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but Sebastos blocks with his arms.
Reuter lands a nice elbow.
Reuter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sebastos.
Sebastos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuter landing knees to the head.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
Reuter pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sebastos dodges an elbow strike from Reuter.
Reuter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuter misses with an elbow over the top.
Reuter prevents Sebastos from breaking the clinch.
Sebastos avoids the elbow strike from Reuter, against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reuter throws an elbow but misses.
Reuter misses with an elbow over the top.
Reuter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sebastos.
Sebastos blocks the elbow strike.
Reuter misses with an elbow strike.
Reuter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reuter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sebastos is defending well for now.
Sebastos tries to break free but Reuter pushes him back against the ropes.
Sebastos breaks from the clinch.
Reuter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reuter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ines Reuter has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sebastos throws a big counter combination but Reuter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sebastos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reuter was well out of range. Poor timing from Sebastos.
Reuter is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reuter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sebastos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Sebastos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sebastos misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Sebastos there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reuter doesn't manage to clinch there - Sebastos circles away.
Sebastos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reuter is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sebastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Sebastos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reuter slips a jab and a cross from Sebastos.
Reuter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sebastos.
Reuter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sebastos.
Reuter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sebastos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sebastos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reuter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reuter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reuter tries to clinch but Sebastos is having none of it.
Ines Reuter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Reuter tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sebastos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reuter tries to clinch up.
Sebastos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sebastos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reuter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reuter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reuter blocks a head kick by Sebastos.
Reuter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastos throws a sloppy body shot
and Reuter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sebastos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reuter looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Reuter.
Reuter unleashes a big counter combination but Sebastos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reuter closes the distance but Sebastos moves to the side
and Sebastos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reuter tries to clinch up.
Reuter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reuter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reuter wants to clinch up but Sebastos keeps it at a distance.
Reuter tries to clinch there but Sebastos circles away.
Reuter tries to clinch up.
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Reuter tries to close the distance and clinch but Sebastos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebastos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zat Sebastos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ines Reuter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sebastos swinging wildly here.
Reuter avoids the head kick by Sebastos.
Sebastos lands with a nice combination. Reuter backs away looking to recover.
Reuter moves into the clinch successfully.
Reuter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sebastos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reuter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sebastos's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sebastos here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Reuter throws an elbow that misses.
Sebastos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reuter can do to turn this around?
Reuter misses with an elbow strike.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but Sebastos blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reuter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sebastos tries to circle away but Reuter has him pinned against the ropes.
Sebastos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sebastos managing to block the knees to the body from Reuter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
Sebastos wants to get back to striking at distance but Reuter won't allow it.
Reuter looking to throw knees to the head but Sebastos is blocking nicely.
Reuter pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reuter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reuter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reuter has Sebastos pressed against the ropes, preventing Sebastos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the head but Sebastos blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike.
Reuter throws an elbow but it misses.
Reuter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reuter keeps control of Sebastos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuter lands an elbow that stopped Sebastos in his tracks for a moment.
Sebastos tries to circle away but Reuter has him pinned against the ropes.
Ines Reuter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reuter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sebastos.
Sebastos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sebastos throws a right and a left that Reuter avoids nicely.
Sebastos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reuter tries to clinch but Sebastos is having none of it.
Reuter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reuter is looking to clinch but Sebastos is avoiding it.
Reuter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sebastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sebastos looks to land a combination but Reuter avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuter wants to clinch.
Reuter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sebastos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Sebastos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sebastos keeps the fight on the outside.
Reuter wants to clinch but Sebastos slips to the side
and Sebastos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reuter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reuter slips a jab from Sebastos.
Sebastos throws a right hand that Reuter ducks under and follows up with a left that Reuter also avoids with ease.
Zat Sebastos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebastos keeps the fight on the outside.
Reuter tries to clinch but Sebastos moves out of range.
Sebastos fails to land with a series of punches.
Reuter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sebastos, pushing him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Sebastos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike.
Reuter pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reuter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reuter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sebastos's brow.
Reuter lands an elbow that stopped Sebastos in his tracks for a moment.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
Reuter scores 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!
Reuter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
Reuter misses with a knee to the head.
Reuter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sebastos is defending well for now.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sebastos dodges an elbow strike from Reuter.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ines Reuter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ines Reuter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sebastos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sebastos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuter manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Sebastos. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sebastos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reuter tries to close the distance and clinch but Sebastos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebastos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reuter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Sebastos backs off Reuter throws a huge counter combo but Sebastos manages to avoid it all.
Reuter tries to clinch but Sebastos moves out of range.
Reuter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sebastos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reuter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reuter.
Reuter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reuter throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Reuter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sebastos's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastos is trying to force a seperation but Reuter has the dominant position.
Reuter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sebastos's defenses.
Reuter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sebastos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reuter pushes off an throws an elbow but Sebastos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Reuter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sebastos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reuter tries a knee to the head but Sebastos blocks it.
Reuter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sebastos avoids it.
Sebastos takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reuter throws an elbow but it misses.
Sebastos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuter missing with knees to the body.
Reuter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sebastos blocks the elbow strike.
Reuter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reuter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reuter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sebastos.
Reuter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reuter scores a nice knee to the body.
Sebastos avoids the elbow strike from Reuter, against the ropes.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reuter misses with an elbow strike.
Reuter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sebastos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reuter.
Reuter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sebastos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastos can't break the clinch.
Reuter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sebastos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sebastos breaks the clinch.
Sebastos throws a head kick but Reuter moves out of range.
Sebastos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reuter unleashes a big counter combination but Sebastos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sebastos throws a head kick that misses.
Reuter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sebastos. Reuter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reuter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sebastos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reuter moves away.
Sebastos tests Reuter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuter wants to clinch.
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Zat Sebastos is winning the standup battle so far.
Sebastos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sebastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Reuter tries to clinch up.
Reuter closes the distance and clinches.
Reuter misses with a knee to the head.
Reuter lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike from Reuter.
Sebastos blocks an elbow strike from Reuter.
Sebastos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ines Reuter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reuter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ines Reuter!
Zat Sebastos was interviewed post fight and said 'Well not much ya can do bout dat'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between HopunTang Dunn (ranked 8863 p4p, 846 weight class) and Bring Ithome (ranked 19783 p4p, 887 weight class). Dunn comes to the ring accompanied by Thai Club. On his way into the ring it seems that HopunTang Dunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily HopunTang Dunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, HopunTang Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Ithome escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ithome looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Ithome throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dunn tries to clinch up but Ithome circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ithome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dunn tries to clinch but Ithome is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ithome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ithome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn closes the distance and pushes Ithome back into the ropes.
Dunn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dunn throws an elbow but misses.
Ithome is trying to force a seperation but Dunn has the dominant position.
Dunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dunn tries to land knees in the clinch but Ithome avoids the damage to the body.
Ithome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ithome leaning against his opponent.
Ithome takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dunn tries a body shot but Ithome blocks it.
Dunn tries to throw a body punch but Ithome avoids it by throwing Dunn back against the ropes.
Ithome avoiding damage.
Ithome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Dunn appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dunn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ithome circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ithome throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ithome connects with a crisp jab.
Dunn tries to clinch but Ithome is having none of it.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Ithome pushes him off.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ithome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ithome misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Ithome keeps it at a distance.
Dunn tries to clinch but Ithome moves out of range.
Dunn avoids the body shot from Ithome.
Ithome uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn.
Dunn throws a sloppy head kick and Ithome moves out of range easily.
Ithome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Ithome.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ithome misses with a hook.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ithome throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dunn.
A combination from Ithome does no damage.
Ithome throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
And Dunn counters with a quick kick to the body but Ithome blocks it.
Ithome looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunn.
Ithome moves out of range as Dunn throws a body kick.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunn staying out of range there.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ithome keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dunn clinches with his opponent.
Dunn misses with a body punch.
Ithome swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ithome on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome dominated that round.
That's time! Dunn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ithome swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ithome throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
A punch combination from Ithome misses.
Ithome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ithome.
Ithome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ithome is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn moves out of range as Ithome strikes.
Ithome misses with a double jab.
Dunn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn is looking to clinch but Ithome is avoiding it.
Ithome throws a leg kick but Dunn moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Ithome keeps it at a distance.
Dunn slips a jab and a cross from Ithome.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Ithome keeps it at a distance.
Dunn dodges the punch combination from Ithome.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ithome throws a counter combo.
Ithome with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunn to score with a decent uppercut.
Ithome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
Dunn swings for the body but Ithome moves out of range.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunn is looking to clinch but Ithome is avoiding it.
Bring Ithome seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ithome bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ithome misses with a hook.
Dunn throws a big counter combination but Ithome scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ithome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick from Dunn lands but Ithome takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Dunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ithome misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Ithome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ithome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunn tries to clinch but Ithome moves out of range.
Dunn misses with a double jab.
Ithome looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Ithome circles away.
Ithome throws a counter combo.
Ithome throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Dunn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ithome misses with a low kick.
Dunn tries to clinch up.
Ithome is looking for the big counter here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ithome.
Dunn tries to clinch but Ithome is having none of it.
Ithome pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunn is out of range and Ithome settles back down.
Dunn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ithome keeps the fight on the outside.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome swinging wildly here.
Dunn throws a big counter combination but Ithome scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ithome swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ithome looks to land a combination but Dunn avoids it well.
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ithome breaks from the clinch.
Ithome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ithome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Dunn avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bring Ithome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Ithome circles away.
Ithome displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ithome misses with the combination.
Ithome misses with the combination.
Ithome thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ithome. Those never looked like landing.
Dunn throws a right hand that Ithome ducks under and follows up with a left that Ithome also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithome tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ithome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ithome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ithome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ithome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Ithome looks to move away, Dunn throws a big counter combo but Ithome just gets out of the way.
Dunn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunn throws a quick counter head kick but Ithome was just out of range.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunn throws a counter high kick but Ithome was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ithome swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
Ithome with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithome blocks a head kick by Dunn.
A little jabbing left from Ithome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ithome rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ithome throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Dunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ithome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dunn counters with a good low kick that Ithome was not able to check.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Dunn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ithome is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn missing with knees to the body.
Dunn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Ithome leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
HopunTang Dunn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ithome tries to break free but Dunn pushes him back against the ropes.
Ithome leaning against his opponent.
Ithome avoiding damage as Dunn throws knees to the body.
Ithome breaks the clinch.
Ithome misses with a wild combination.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ithome misses with a jab, cross combination.
HopunTang Dunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn moves in looking to clinch but Ithome pushes him off.
Ithome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ithome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HopunTang Dunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ithome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ithome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ithome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ithome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ithome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunn.
Dunn throws a 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!
Dunn tries to clinch there but Ithome circles away.
Dunn darts in trying to clinch
and Ithome counters with a three punch combo that has Dunn backing up. Dunn nods at Ithome to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bring Ithome comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ithome winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bring Ithome!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between JonPaul Jorgsigason (ranked 6096 p4p, 223 weight class) and Krill Van Morin (ranked 14798 p4p, 315 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Krill Van Morin enters the ring!
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27
265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JonPaul Jorgsigason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krill Van Morin !
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Jorgsigason misses.
Van Morin is looking for the big counter here.
Jorgsigason lands a nice hook to Van Morin 's body. Van Morin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorgsigason darts in and clinches Van Morin up against the ropes.
Jorgsigason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Morin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jorgsigason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Morin closes the distance and pushes Jorgsigason back into the ropes.
Van Morin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Morin misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorgsigason tries to counter by clinching up but Van Morin breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Morin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Morin fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Morin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Morin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jorgsigason counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). JonPaul Jorgsigason!
JonPaul Jorgsigason thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Krill Van Morin was interviewed post fight and said 'STRONT!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mason Alexander (ranked 24043 p4p, 891 weight class) and Steve Chester (ranked 5114 p4p, 635 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Chester!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester feints and then cracks Alexander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alexander down.
Alexander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Chester misses.
Chester throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Mason Alexander has been cut.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Chester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chester lands a right and a left and another right! Alexander goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steve Chester!
Steve Chester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 1841 p4p, 276 weight class) and Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech (ranked 2816 p4p, 410 weight class). Manjuelez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is el Jarabe Tapatio. Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech has chosen Kavkaz Music as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manjuelez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech cracks Manjuelez with an open hand slap.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manjuelez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manjuelez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses
and Manjuelez counters with a nice body shot.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a sloppy head kick
and Manjuelez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a jab to the body
and Manjuelez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manjuelez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses
and Manjuelez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks winded!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a head kick but it misses.
Manjuelez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Manjuelez avoids the head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manjuelez.
As Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to get set, Manjuelez tries to push him back and clinch up but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech manages to avoid the attempt.
A head kick misses from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Manjuelez lands a two punch combo.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a jab to the body
and Manjuelez moves into the clinch.
Manjuelez manages to break the clinch.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manjuelez counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech on his ass! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is rocked!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries to get into range but Manjuelez steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Manjuelez scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Manjuelez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pablo Manjuelez thanked Spirit Bear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech had this to say: 'Defeat sucks but going hungry sucks worse'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 5639 p4p, 79 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 3582 p4p, 53 weight class). Ichi Takeshi 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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250 lbs
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138 lbs
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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
22 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Takeshi up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa pushes Takeshi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Takeshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Bungradidoa.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takeshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Bungradidoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi slows down the pace here.
Takeshi stalling in the clinch but Bungradidoa improves position.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bungradidoa has denied him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi is looking to control Bungradidoa's arms but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Takeshi has his back to the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeshi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi misses with some punches.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Takeshi has a couple of punches blocked by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Takeshi fails to land.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takeshi working hard to break the clinch.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Takeshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Takeshi into the ropes.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeshi! But no joy.
Takeshi misses with a wild body shot.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch.
Takeshi jabs Bungradidoa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch.
Takeshi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bungradidoa drives through and clinches with Takeshi against the ropes.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeshi darts in and clinches Bungradidoa up against the ropes.
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Takeshi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bungradidoa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa misses with a head kick.
Bungradidoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left lands for Takeshi.
Bungradidoa rushes Takeshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Takeshi is trying to push Bungradidoa away but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa prevents Takeshi from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi throws a head punch that misses.
That's four 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!
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes.
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches.
Takeshi tries to throw a body punch but Bungradidoa avoids it by throwing Takeshi back against the ropes.
Takeshi taking a breather.
Takeshi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi breaks from the clinch.
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick and Takeshi moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Takeshi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bungradidoa swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa closes the distance but Takeshi moves to the side
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi tries to clinch up but Bungradidoa circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bungradidoa rushes Takeshi and presses him up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bungradidoa darts in trying to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a straight right hand.
Bungradidoa moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takeshi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bungradidoa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takeshi manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takeshi throws an overhand right that lands on Bungradidoa's shoulder, as Bungradidoa tries to avoid the shot.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up but Takeshi circles away and keeps his distance.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takeshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands a damaging elbow.
Takeshi tries to break the clinch but Bungradidoa is controlling the position.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Takeshi trying to stall but Bungradidoa improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bungradidoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bungradidoa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takeshi misses with a head kick.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves away
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Bungradidoa moves to clinch but Takeshi breaks away
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bungradidoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bungradidoa's head backwards.
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi lands a shot to the body.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takeshi missing with knees to the body.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Takeshi.
Takeshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
A short right from Takeshi on the inside.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeshi lands with a light punch inside.
Takeshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Bungradidoa blocks an uppercut.
Ichi Takeshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takeshi.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a shot to the side of Bungradidoa's head.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is working Bungradidoa over against the ropes.
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa is looking to wear down Takeshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch but Takeshi slips to the side
enabling Takeshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takeshi clinches with his opponent.
Takeshi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses
and Takeshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takeshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
Takeshi lands a right hand.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Takeshi lands a body punch.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Takeshi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bungradidoa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takeshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeshi manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bungradidoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bungradidoa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi connects with a right hand. Bungradidoa shakes it off.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab to the body
and Takeshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Takeshi has managed to clinch.
Takeshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Bungradidoa has double underhooks.
Bungradidoa is leaning against Takeshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi is trying to break free.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi misses with a body punch.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi looking to slow down the pace here.
Takeshi lands a shoulder strike.
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bungradidoa blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi scores with a head kick. Bungradidoa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takeshi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bungradidoa, pushing him back against the ropes.
Takeshi can't find room to land a body shot as Bungradidoa controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bungradidoa has Takeshi up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Takeshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi is trying to break the clinch but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa tries a body shot but Takeshi blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Bungradidoa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takeshi.
Bungradidoa misses with a body punch.
Takeshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Takeshi lands a body shot.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa looks to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takeshi rushes Bungradidoa and presses him up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Takeshi.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to keep at a distance but Takeshi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Takeshi can't break the clinch.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi digs a right hand into Bungradidoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bungradidoa's gas tank.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Bungradidoa moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa looks to clinch
and Takeshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takeshi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takeshi closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the ropes.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Takeshi.
Bungradidoa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeshi's elbow.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Takeshi avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes.
Bungradidoa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeshi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takeshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takeshi avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Takeshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Takeshi prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi cracks Bungradidoa with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Bungradidoa as the two fighters clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Takeshi pushes Bungradidoa back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi lands an uppercut.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa missing with knees to the body.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Takeshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeshi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bungradidoa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Bungradidoa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi moves into range and clinches up with Bungradidoa.
Takeshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takeshi managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Takeshi avoids the damage to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bungradidoa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takeshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bungradidoa clinches up against the ropes.
Takeshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Takeshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
Bungradidoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bungradidoa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bungradidoa.
A head kick misses from Bungradidoa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takeshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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.
Takeshi moves into the clinch.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Takeshi is defending well for now.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Takeshi controls the action.
Takeshi presses Bungradidoa against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Takeshi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bungradidoa darts in and clinches Takeshi up against the ropes.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Takeshi blocks a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takeshi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bungradidoa lands a high kick!
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch but Takeshi is avoiding it.
Takeshi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Takeshi tries to keep at a distance but Bungradidoa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bungradidoa struggles to land a body shot inside as Takeshi controls his hands.
Takeshi breaks the clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takeshi! But no joy.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch there but Takeshi circles away.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch
letting Takeshi counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takeshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bungradidoa.
Takeshi stuns Bungradidoa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takeshi misses with the combination.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch but Takeshi slips to the side
and Takeshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takeshi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takeshi throws a head kick but Bungradidoa moves out of range.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takeshi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Takeshi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bungradidoa clinches.
Takeshi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takeshi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bungradidoa blocks it with crossed arms.
Mophaf Bungradidoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Takeshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takeshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Takeshi pushes him off.
Takeshi avoids the head kick by Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bungradidoa misses the shot to the body.
Ichi Takeshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takeshi keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa throws a sloppy head kick
and Takeshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takeshi closes the distance and pushes Bungradidoa back into the ropes.
Takeshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takeshi gets through Bungradidoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takeshi digs a right hand underneath Bungradidoa's ribcage. Bungradidoa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takeshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Takeshi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichi Takeshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takeshi 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichi Takeshi!
An out of breath Ichi Takeshi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jo Smo (ranked 4594 p4p, 153 weight class) and Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5012 p4p, 72 weight class). Smo's entrance music is O Le Alofa Lava I Le Manu E . A fine choice. Tisoaka has chosen Festivo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Katuro Tisoaka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jo Smo'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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jo Smo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smo tries to bum rush Tisoaka with a series of wild strikes but Tisoaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tisoaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smo.
Smo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tisoaka finds it's way round the side to connect with Smo's head.
Tisoaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Smo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tisoaka moves away.
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tisoaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smo blocks a head kick by Tisoaka.
Tisoaka misses with a head kick.
It looked like Smo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tisoaka darts in and clinches Smo up against the ropes.
Smo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tisoaka digs a right hand into Smo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smo's gas tank.
Tisoaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tisoaka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tisoaka duly obliges.
It looks like Jo Smo has been cut.
Smo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hard Knocks Training in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Tisoaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tisoaka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tisoaka stalls.
Tisoaka keeps control of Smo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smo is trying to break the clinch but Tisoaka is controlling him.
Tisoaka manages to break the clinch.
Tisoaka ducks under a wild hook from Smo.
Tisoaka misses with a head kick.
Smo scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Tisoaka beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Smo throws an off balance right hand
and Tisoaka counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tisoaka clinches.
Smo working hard to break the clinch.
Smo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smo breaks from the clinch.
Tisoaka moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Tisoaka to work.
Smo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tisoaka won't allow it.
Tisoaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tisoaka lands with a straight right. Smo didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smo walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Tisoaka rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Smo has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Smo is rocked!
Tisoaka 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.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Tisoaka engages and cracks Smo with a massive lead left hook - Smo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Tisoaka is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Katuro Tisoaka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Katuro Tisoaka made sure he mentioned Quick & Easy Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Jo Smo was interviewed post fight and said 'pshhhh what Bull man I can beat that guy easy givme a rematch man '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mic Bronson (ranked 3810 p4p, 55 weight class) and Pedro Aristides Leopoldo (ranked 3697 p4p, 123 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is glass candy. A fine choice. Leopoldo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carmina Burana - Carl Orff kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mic Bronson'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
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mic Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Aristides Leopoldo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leopoldo.
Sloppy strikes from Leopoldo. Those never looked like landing.
Bronson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Leopoldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leopoldo misses with a left hand
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Leopoldo misses with a hook.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch lands to the side of Leopoldo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bronson lands a front kick to the face, that drops Leopoldo to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
It looks like Pedro Aristides Leopoldo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopoldo misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Leopoldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Leopoldo will feel that in the morning.
Bronson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leopoldo walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Leopoldo is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mic Bronson!
Mic Bronson made sure to mention his sponsor, Spirit Bear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shane Ripgut (ranked 4698 p4p, 522 weight class) and The RocknRolla (ranked 1235 p4p, 161 weight class). Ripgut comes into the arena with Eminence front-the who blaring out of the sound system. RocknRolla has chosen Colonna Sonora as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The RocknRolla!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by RocknRolla.
Ripgut takes one on the chin but seems OK.
RocknRolla throws a low kick, looking for Ripgut's leg but Ripgut calmly moves out of range.
It appears Ripgut was looking to counter with a kick there.
RocknRolla just misses with a punch to the body.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick by RocknRolla misses
and Ripgut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
RocknRolla throws a series of punches but Ripgut avoids them all with ease.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ripgut looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla throws a shot from downtown. Ripgut moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripgut throwing a counter right hand but RocknRolla manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The RocknRolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RocknRolla throws a solid leg kick but Ripgut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at RocknRolla.
Ripgut lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla takes a swing at Ripgut's ribcage but misses.
RocknRolla lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ripgut backs up against the ropes.
Ripgut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
RocknRolla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
RocknRolla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ripgut avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ripgut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RocknRolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
RocknRolla moves into the clinch successfully.
Ripgut manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from RocknRolla. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ripgut throwing a counter right hand but RocknRolla manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripgut counters with a three punch combo that has RocknRolla backing up. RocknRolla nods at Ripgut to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Ripgut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Ripgut tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by RocknRolla - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla misses with a head kick.
RocknRolla clinches with his opponent.
Ripgut blocks a body shot from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla pushes Ripgut back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ripgut breaks from the clinch.
RocknRolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
RocknRolla throws a chopping leg kick but Ripgut manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RocknRolla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ripgut was well out of range. Poor timing from RocknRolla.
Ripgut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
RocknRolla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
RocknRolla misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ripgut counters with a two punch combo.
RocknRolla lands a nice looking body shot.
RocknRolla connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Ripgut moves out of range.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ripgut counters with a straight right that drops RocknRolla on his ass! RocknRolla jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
RocknRolla is rocked!
It looks like The RocknRolla has been cut.
A lazy left from RocknRolla finds it's target.
RocknRolla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripgut moves away.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ripgut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla connects with a body shot.
Ripgut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ripgut should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on The RocknRolla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
RocknRolla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
RocknRolla is looking to chop away at Ripgut's legs.
RocknRolla throws a front kick aimed at Ripgut's knee but Ripgut avoids it well.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
RocknRolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
RocknRolla just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRipgut.
RocknRolla throws a front kick aimed at Ripgut's knee but Ripgut avoids it well.
RocknRolla lands with a nice combination. Ripgut backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from RocknRolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla scores with a hook to the body. Ripgut takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
RocknRolla tests Ripgut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla misses with a straight right.
RocknRolla misses the shot to the body.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
RocknRolla moves in looking to clinch but Ripgut pushes him off.
Ripgut thinks about countering with a head kick.
RocknRolla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ripgut if he has to take too many more of those.
RocknRolla lands the left hand.
RocknRolla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ripgut.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick
and Ripgut counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
RocknRolla misses with a straight left.
As RocknRolla looks to move away, Ripgut throws a big counter combo but RocknRolla just gets out of the way.
RocknRolla tries to close the distance and clinch but Ripgut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla looks to throw the jab but Ripgut is out of range.
RocknRolla is looking to chop away at Ripgut's legs.
Ripgut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
RocknRolla's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ripgut under the eye.
RocknRolla throws a sloppy head kick and Ripgut moves out of range easily.
Ripgut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from RocknRolla, right into the meat.
Ripgut stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ripgut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ripgut throws a counter high kick but RocknRolla was just alert enough to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ripgut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from RocknRolla.
Ripgut avoids the head kick by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick but Ripgut sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from RocknRolla misses.
Ripgut slips under a jab from RocknRolla.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
RocknRolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
Ripgut throws a big counter combination but RocknRolla scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
RocknRolla scores with a nice right hand.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but Ripgut is having none of it.
Ripgut moves out of range of the leg kick from RocknRolla.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
RocknRolla stuns Ripgut with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
RocknRolla lands a jab to Ripgut's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla moves into the clinch successfully.
RocknRolla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
RocknRolla prevents Ripgut from breaking the clinch.
Ripgut working hard to break the clinch.
Ripgut tries to break free but RocknRolla pushes him back against the ropes.
Ripgut is trying to push RocknRolla away but RocknRolla has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
RocknRolla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
RocknRolla lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Shane Ripgut has been cut.
RocknRolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
RocknRolla lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ripgut is trying to break free.
Ripgut breaks the clinch.
RocknRolla looks to land a left hand but Ripgut moved out of range nicely.
Ripgut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ripgut is looking to wear down RocknRolla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - RocknRolla coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from RocknRolla, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
RocknRolla throws a hook to the side of Ripgut's head but Ripgut sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Ripgut misses its target.
RocknRolla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
RocknRolla takes a swing at Ripgut's ribcage but misses.
RocknRolla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ripgut slips under a jab.
Ripgut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
RocknRolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
RocknRolla throws the left hand but Ripgut avoids the punch easily.
Ripgut is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut swats away the attempt to clinch by RocknRolla.
Ripgut throws a counter high kick but RocknRolla was just alert enough to avoid it.
RocknRolla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
RocknRolla fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut is looking for a counter combo.
RocknRolla scores with a sloppy right hand. Ripgut should have avoided that one.
RocknRolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Ripgut is just out of range.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
RocknRolla throws a sloppy head kick
and Ripgut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The RocknRolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
RocknRolla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
RocknRolla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ripgut is out of range.
Ripgut thinks about countering with a head kick.
RocknRolla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
RocknRolla swings for the body but Ripgut moves out of range.
RocknRolla attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla cracks Ripgut with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
RocknRolla fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ripgut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ripgut moves away.
Ripgut is looking to counter punch.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick but Ripgut checks it.
Ripgut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RocknRolla.
Ripgut looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
RocknRolla looks to land a combination but Ripgut avoids it well.
RocknRolla's corner calls for a 1-2. RocknRolla obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
RocknRolla wants to land a leg kick but Ripgut is out of range.
Ripgut swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
RocknRolla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - RocknRolla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut moves out of range of the body kick.
RocknRolla shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ripgut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
RocknRolla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
RocknRolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
RocknRolla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripgut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
RocknRolla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ripgut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
RocknRolla throws the left hand but Ripgut avoids the punch easily.
RocknRolla throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
RocknRolla tries a head kick but it misses.
RocknRolla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ripgut circles away quickly and effectively.
Ripgut seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Ripgut blocks the leg kick.
Ripgut blocks a low kick nicely.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a body kick.
RocknRolla throws a right hand that Ripgut ducks under and follows up with a left that Ripgut also avoids with ease.
RocknRolla throws a body shot but no joy.
Ripgut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from RocknRolla.
Ripgut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
RocknRolla rushes Ripgut and presses him up against the ropes.
Ripgut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
RocknRolla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripgut's efforts to push away.
RocknRolla misses with a hook from the clinch.
RocknRolla struggles to land a body shot inside as Ripgut controls his hands.
Ripgut wants to get back to striking at distance but RocknRolla won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
RocknRolla swings for the body but Ripgut moves out of range.
Ripgut is looking to counter with head kicks.
RocknRolla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shane Ripgut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripgut takes a shot right to the bread basket.
RocknRolla lands a really nice looking cross but Ripgut seems unphased.
Jab, jab by RocknRolla - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla misses with a head kick.
It looked like Ripgut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
RocknRolla throws a lazy right hand but Ripgut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RocknRolla gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RocknRolla prevents Ripgut from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ripgut's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ripgut wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
RocknRolla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
RocknRolla misses with a body punch.
RocknRolla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
RocknRolla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ripgut's elbow.
RocknRolla misses with some punches.
RocknRolla misses with a punch on the inside.
RocknRolla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ripgut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RocknRolla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripgut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
RocknRolla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As RocknRolla looks to move away, Ripgut throws a big counter combo but RocknRolla just gets out of the way.
Ripgut showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RocknRolla.
Ripgut went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ripgut checks a leg kick.
RocknRolla is looking to clinch.
Ripgut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripgut looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
RocknRolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a quick counter kick to the body but RocknRolla avoids it.
Ripgut with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling RocknRolla to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla fails to land with a series of punches.
Ripgut appears to be looking for a big counter.
RocknRolla moves into range and clinches up with Ripgut.
Ripgut is looking to break free of the clinch but RocknRolla has double underhooks.
Ripgut is trying to force a seperation but RocknRolla has the dominant position.
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ripgut takes one to the chin there.
Ripgut takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ripgut checks a leg kick.
Ripgut is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
RocknRolla connects with the punch.
RocknRolla throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ripgut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
RocknRolla changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ripgut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from RocknRolla. Ripgut does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ripgut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
RocknRolla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ripgut at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
RocknRolla ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
RocknRolla throws a right hand that misses
and Ripgut counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
RocknRolla throws a one two combo.
A jab lands there for RocknRolla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The RocknRolla dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
RocknRolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Ripgut tries to keep at a distance but RocknRolla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ripgut is trying to push RocknRolla away but RocknRolla has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ripgut breaks the clinch.
RocknRolla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
RocknRolla lands with a thumping leg kick.
RocknRolla misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RocknRolla throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ripgut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
RocknRolla moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from RocknRolla.
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RocknRolla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
RocknRolla throws a good cross that connects.
RocknRolla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ripgut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
RocknRolla misses with a straight right.
Ripgut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from RocknRolla. Those never looked like landing.
RocknRolla moves into range and clinches up with Ripgut.
RocknRolla scores with a shot to the side of Ripgut's head.
Shane Ripgut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries to break the clinch but RocknRolla is controlling the position.
Ripgut blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ripgut.
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from RocknRolla.
RocknRolla throws a leg kick but Ripgut checks it.
As RocknRolla looks to move away, Ripgut throws a big counter combo but RocknRolla just gets out of the way.
RocknRolla misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from RocknRolla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
RocknRolla misses with a wild body shot.
RocknRolla thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ripgut is looking to counter with head kicks.
RocknRolla throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RocknRolla is looking to clinch but Ripgut is avoiding it.
Ripgut throwing a counter right hand but RocknRolla manages to avoid it.
RocknRolla lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ripgut's sensitive parts.
RocknRolla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
RocknRolla misses with a left hand
and Ripgut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The RocknRolla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ripgut moves out of range of the leg kick from RocknRolla.
It appears Ripgut was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ripgut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by RocknRolla!
RocknRolla connects with a solid leg kick.
Ripgut staying out of range there.
Ripgut throws a counter high kick but RocknRolla was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ripgut checks a leg kick.
Ripgut thinks about countering with a head kick.
RocknRolla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RocknRolla throws a low kick, looking for Ripgut's leg but Ripgut calmly moves out of range.
RocknRolla jabs Ripgut to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
RocknRolla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab by RocknRolla.
RocknRolla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripgut manages to avoid it.
Ripgut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
The RocknRolla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well RocknRolla 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 44:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 44:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The RocknRolla!
The RocknRolla is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, The RocknRolla thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Shane Ripgut spoke after the fight, saying 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.
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