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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rocky Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Johnson
vs
Maxwell

196 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocky Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Maxwell stalling the fight.
Maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maxwell misses with a body punch.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson trying to stall but Maxwell improves his position.
Maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a punch on the inside.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maxwell's elbow.
Maxwell tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Maxwell controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Maxwell is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Maxwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson trying to control the position but instead, Maxwell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Johnson into the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maxwell misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell lands a body punch.
Maxwell is trying to break free.
Maxwell avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Come on Maxwell - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
Maxwell leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Maxwell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.

Maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Maxwell circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxwell is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maxwell keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxwell circles away.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maxwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Maxwell gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Maxwell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maxwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Maxwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Maxwell rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Maxwell as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maxwell.
Johnson tries to circle away but Maxwell has him pinned against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Maxwell.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to control Maxwell's arms but Maxwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the ropes.
Johnson crunches a lovely knee into Maxwell's ribcage.
Maxwell working hard to break the clinch.

Maxwell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Maxwell looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Maxwell just gets out of the way.
Maxwell throws a head kick that misses.

Johnson tries to keep at a distance but Maxwell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Johnson misses with a low kick.
Rocky Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying to push Maxwell away but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nick Maxwell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maxwell struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maxwell is defending well for now.
Maxwell is struggling to control the position.

Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell scores with a hook.
Maxwell throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.

Maxwell clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Maxwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Maxwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maxwell is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maxwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Maxwell blocks an uppercut.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Maxwell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Maxwell scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to break free but Maxwell has control.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Maxwell avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Maxwell won't allow it.
Maxwell wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Maxwell really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Maxwell.
Maxwell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maxwell.
Johnson lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand.
A combination from Maxwell does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Maxwell.
Johnson tries to clinch but Maxwell is having none of it.
Johnson sets himself, and Maxwell steps forward looking for the clinch! Johnson avoids it this time.

Maxwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Maxwell.
The referee calls for Maxwell to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maxwell throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson has Maxwell pressed against the ropes, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Maxwell has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maxwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maxwell gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maxwell is pushing Johnson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Maxwell to work.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Maxwell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoiding damage as Maxwell throws knees to the body.
Maxwell tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Maxwell.
Johnson being controlled against the ropes.
Maxwell receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to stall.
Maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maxwell leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Maxwell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Maxwell dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maxwell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maxwell can't break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Maxwell has control.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maxwell has him pressed against the ropes.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maxwell is defending well for now.
Maxwell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maxwell tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the ropes.
Maxwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
Johnson looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maxwell prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Maxwell pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell stalling.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Maxwell improves position.
Maxwell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson prevents Maxwell from breaking the clinch.

Maxwell manages to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Maxwell keeps it at a distance.
Maxwell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Johnson gets tackled into the ropes by Maxwell. Maxwell maintains the clinch.

Maxwell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maxwell.

Maxwell moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maxwell's efforts to push away.
Johnson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maxwell is defending well for now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Maxwell is controlling him.
Maxwell wants to break free but Johnson has control.
Maxwell is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Johnson keeps control of Maxwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maxwell is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Johnson has Maxwell pressed against the ropes, preventing Maxwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maxwell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rocky Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick Maxwell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maxwell 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Maxwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Joey Facinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Facinelli
vs
Jamison

193 cm
25
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
23
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Facinelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Facinelli.
Facinelli blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Facinelli throws a sloppy head kick and Jamison moves out of range easily.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli swinging wildly here.
Jamison just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Facinelli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Jamison clinches up with Facinelli and pushes him back against the ropes.
Facinelli keeps control of Jamison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facinelli tries to circle away but Jamison has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jamison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Facinelli swinging wildly here.
Jamison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Facinelli tries a head kick but it misses.
Facinelli slips a jab and a cross from Jamison.
Facinelli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Facinelli thumps Jamison with a low kick.
Facinelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jamison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Facinelli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Facinelli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Facinelli feints and then cracks Jamison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jamison down.
Jamison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Facinelli.
Facinelli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Facinelli settles back down.
Facinelli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Facinelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jamison rushes Facinelli and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jamison.
Jamison is looking to break free of the clinch but Facinelli has double underhooks.
Jamison is trying to break the clinch but Facinelli has him pressed against the ropes.
Facinelli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamison.
Jamison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Facinelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Facinelli lands a good knee to the midsection. Jamison won't want to take too many of those.
Facinelli is trying to force a seperation but Jamison has the dominant position.
Facinelli avoiding damage as Jamison throws knees to the body.
Facinelli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Facinelli.
Jamison stalling.
Facinelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jamison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Facinelli dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Facinelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jamison.
Joey Facinelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison avoids the head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli sets himself, and Jamison steps forward looking for the clinch! Facinelli avoids it this time.
Facinelli lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Facinelli.

Jamison moves into the clinch.

Facinelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Facinelli throws a sloppy head kick and Jamison moves out of range easily.
Jamison misses with a jab to the body
and Facinelli counters with a two punch combo.

Jamison clinches with his opponent.
Facinelli is trying to push Jamison away but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jamison leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jamison working hard to break the clinch.
Facinelli lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Facinelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries to circle away but Facinelli has him pinned against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Jamison as the two fighters clinch.
Jamison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Facinelli up against the ropes.
Facinelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jamison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Facinelli's efforts to push away.
Jamison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Facinelli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Facinelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jamison's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Facinelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Facinelli is trying to break the clinch but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jamison working hard to break the clinch.
Facinelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jamison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Facinelli has him pressed against the ropes.

Facinelli breaks the clinch.
Joey Facinelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Facinelli.

Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Facinelli, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jamison has Facinelli pressed against the ropes, preventing Facinelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jamison prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Facinelli has had enough of the clinch but Jamison keeps him there for the moment.
Jamison leaning against his opponent.
Facinelli prevents Jamison from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison tries to circle away but Facinelli has him pinned against the ropes.
Jamison taking a breather.
Facinelli has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
A short left from Facinelli.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Facinelli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jamison avoids the head kick by Facinelli.
Jamison scores with a sloppy right hand. Facinelli should have avoided that one.
Facinelli throws a right and a left that Jamison avoids nicely.
Facinelli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Facinelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Facinelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jamison.
Facinelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Jamison. Those never looked like landing.

Jamison moves into the clinch successfully.
Facinelli pushes off an throws an elbow but Jamison leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Facinelli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Facinelli is trying to force a seperation but Jamison has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Jamison on the inside.
Facinelli pushes Jamison back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Facinelli's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Facinelli tries to circle away but Jamison has him pinned against the ropes.
Jamison wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
Facinelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Facinelli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes.

Facinelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Facinelli throws a sloppy head kick
and Facinelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Facinelli avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Facinelli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamison's calf.
A combination from Facinelli does no damage.
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Facinelli.
Jamison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Facinelli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Facinelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jamison.
Facinelli throws a hook but Jamison blocks it.
Facinelli connects with an inside leg kick.
Facinelli takes one to the side of the head.
Jamison blocks a head kick by Facinelli.
Facinelli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison fails to land with a series of punches.
Facinelli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Facinelli.
Facinelli throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Facinelli with a nice cross.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jamison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joey Facinelli did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jamison throws a head kick but Facinelli moves out of range.
Jamison looks to throw a body kick
and Facinelli counters with a low kick, right behind Jamison 's knee.
A head kick from Facinelli lands but Jamison takes it in his stride.
Facinelli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Jamison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Facinelli is trying to force a seperation but Jamison has the dominant position.
Facinelli is trying to push Jamison away but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Facinelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamison won't allow it.
Facinelli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Facinelli is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison wants to get back to striking at distance but Facinelli won't allow it.
Facinelli prevents Jamison from breaking the clinch.
Jamison tries to circle away but Facinelli has him pinned against the ropes.
Facinelli looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Facinelli is looking to break free of the clinch but Jamison has double underhooks.
Jamison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jamison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jamison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jamison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Facinelli's efforts to push away.
Facinelli tries to throw a body punch but Jamison avoids it by throwing Facinelli back against the ropes.
Facinelli wants to break free but Jamison has control.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
Jamison holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Facinelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Facinelli keeps control of Jamison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Facinelli is trying to push Jamison away but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jamison trying to land knees to the body.
Jamison has Facinelli pressed against the ropes, preventing Facinelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Facinelli is trying to break free.
Facinelli is trying to push Jamison away but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jamison trying to control the position but instead, Facinelli has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jamison into the ropes.
Facinelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamison won't allow it.
Facinelli looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Facinelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Facinelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Facinelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Facinelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jamison working hard to break the clinch.
Facinelli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Facinelli had his way with Jack Jamison in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jamison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Facinelli. Facinelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Facinelli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jamison.
Facinelli throws a low kick but Jamison avoids it.
Facinelli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jamison's head.

Jamison moves into the clinch.
Jamison pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Facinelli is trying to force a seperation but Jamison has the dominant position.
Facinelli struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facinelli tries to break free but Jamison pushes him back against the ropes.
Facinelli wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamison won't allow it.
Jamison is trying to break free.
Jamison has Facinelli pressed against the ropes, preventing Facinelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jamison has Facinelli pressed against the ropes, preventing Facinelli from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Facinelli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Facinelli throws a series of punches but Jamison avoids them all with ease.
Facinelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Facinelli backs off Jamison throws a huge counter combo but Facinelli manages to avoid it all.
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jamison lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Facinelli.

Jamison forces Facinelli back against the ropes and clinches.
Jamison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Facinelli has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Facinelli is trying to break the clinch but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes.
Jamison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Facinelli is trying to break the clinch but Jamison has him pressed against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jamison just misses with a elbow thrown towards Facinelli's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison keeps control of Facinelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Jamison.
Jamison prevents Facinelli from breaking the clinch.
Facinelli is trying to break the clinch but Jamison is controlling him.
Jamison working hard to break the clinch.
Jamison trying to land knees to the body.
Facinelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Facinelli working hard to break the clinch.
Jamison is trying to stall.
Jamison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Facinelli tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jamison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Facinelli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jamison's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Jamison.
I think Facinelli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Facinelli!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Hein Holsken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce LeeShioLong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Holsken
vs
LeeShioLong

178 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Basic striking
Cuts easily

Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hein Holsken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce LeeShioLong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeeShioLong fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeeShioLong takes a swing at Holsken's ribcage but misses.
Holsken looks to land a left hand but LeeShioLong moved out of range nicely.

LeeShioLong moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Holsken to work.
Holsken looking to slow down the pace here.
Holsken misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LeeShioLong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holsken is keeping busy.
LeeShioLong being controlled against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, LeeShioLong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holsken's brow.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Holsken is looking to control LeeShioLong's arms but LeeShioLong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holsken has his back to the ropes.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holsken wants to break the clinch but can't.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Hein Holsken has been cut.
LeeShioLong keeps control of Holsken as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holsken takes an elbow to the temple.
LeeShioLong is looking to control Holsken's arms but Holsken gets an underhook and turns him. Now LeeShioLong has his back to the ropes.
Holsken tries to circle away but LeeShioLong has him pinned against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeeShioLong slowing the pace effectively.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as LeeShioLong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
LeeShioLong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holsken is keeping busy.
Holsken takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holsken looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hein Holsken's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Holsken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holsken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
Holsken taking a breather.
Holsken misses with an elbow strike.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeeShioLong prevents Holsken from breaking the clinch.
Holsken avoids a wild elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
Holsken trying to stall but LeeShioLong improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holsken tries to break the clinch but LeeShioLong is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from LeeShioLong.
LeeShioLong trying to stall but Holsken improves his position.
LeeShioLong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Hein Holsken's cut is getting worse.
LeeShioLong holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
LeeShioLong stalling the fight.
LeeShioLong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Holsken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
LeeShioLong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holsken blocks an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holsken - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holsken will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeeShioLong up against the ropes.
Holsken avoids the elbow strike from LeeShioLong, against the ropes.
Holsken stalling in the clinch but LeeShioLong improves position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeeShioLong pushes off an throws an elbow but Holsken leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Holsken takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeeShioLong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
LeeShioLong is trying to maintain a safe position but Holsken gets an underhook and turns LeeShioLong into the ropes.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holsken's defenses.
Nice elbow from LeeShioLong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce LeeShioLong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hein Holsken's cut.
That's time! Holsken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holsken jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Holsken pushes LeeShioLong up against the ropes in a clinch.
Holsken taking a breather.
LeeShioLong throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LeeShioLong.

Hein Holsken's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LeeShioLong lands a nice elbow.
Holsken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Holsken dodges an elbow strike from LeeShioLong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeeShioLong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Holsken's defenses.

Jeez, Hein Holsken's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LeeShioLong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Holsken is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hein Holsken's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce LeeShioLong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Leo Bow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Lop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chin Lop looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Bow
vs
Lop

181 cm
27
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

196 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Bow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chin Lop!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lop throws a series of punches but Bow moves out of range.
Lop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lop doesn't seem bothered though.
Lop walks into a stiff left hand from Bow.

It looks like Chin Lop has been cut.

Bow gets a clinch.

Bow breaks from the clinch.
Bow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Lop is rocked!
Bow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bow clinches with his opponent.
Bow prevents Lop from breaking the clinch.
Bow stalls.
Lop wants to get back to striking at distance but Bow won't allow it.

Bow manages to break the clinch.
Bow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bow catches Lop napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Lop crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Bow raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Bow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Billy Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Afi Bisonleg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dixon
vs
Afi Bisonleg

186 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent MT
Solid chin

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Afi Bisonleg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab lands there for Dixon.
Bisonleg lands with a nice body kick.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target.
Bisonleg throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bisonleg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bisonleg throws a body kick that misses
and Dixon counters with a big head kick but Bisonleg shrugs it off.
Bisonleg misses with a wild combination.
Bisonleg takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bisonleg blocks a head kick by Dixon.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
As Dixon backs off Bisonleg throws a huge counter combo but Dixon manages to avoid it all.
Bisonleg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bisonleg throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a low kick but Bisonleg moves out of range easily.
Dixon lands a head kick. Bisonleg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Pat Afi Bisonleg has been cut.
Dixon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Bisonleg is rocked!
Dixon misses with a double jab.
Bisonleg is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Bisonleg to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Bisonleg just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Dixon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cheef Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donall Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donall Doyle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cheef Keef's chin.

Keef
vs
Doyle

196 cm
21
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Brawler
Big heart

Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheef Keef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donall Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Keef.
Doyle misses with a double jab.
Doyle 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.
Keef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Doyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Keef wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.

Doyle breaks the clinch.
Doyle misses with a wild combination.

Keef has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keef working hard to break the clinch.
Keef wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doyle keeps control of Keef as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Keef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Keef has taken the fight to the clinch.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle blocks a head kick by Keef.
Doyle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keef fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doyle moves into the clinch.
Keef working hard to break the clinch.
Keef is trying to force a seperation but Doyle has the dominant position.
Keef is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Keef's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keef wants to stall.

Keef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Keef clinches with his opponent.

Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Keef scores with a three punch combo!
Keef throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily.
Keef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Keef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doyle's head.
Keef scores with a head kick. Doyle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Keef circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Doyle lands a head kick that bluckles Keef and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Doyle no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Doyle throws a nice looking combination but Keef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Doyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doyle blocks a head kick by Keef.
Some wild striking there from Keef.
Doyle misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keef scores with a nice strike.

Doyle gets tackled into the ropes by Keef. Keef maintains the clinch.
Keef wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keef wants to get back to striking at distance but Doyle won't allow it.

Keef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keef tries to clinch there but Doyle circles away.
Keef really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keef is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doyle walks into a left hand.
Keef throws a head kick that misses.

Doyle scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Keef to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.

Keef is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donall Doyle will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
That's time! Keef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Keef gets tackled into the ropes by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.

It looks like Cheef Keef has been cut.
Keef wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the ropes.

Keef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doyle backs up against the ropes.
Doyle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keef seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Doyle rushes Keef and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Keef trying to stall but Doyle improves his position.

Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Keef misses with a few strikes there.

Doyle drives through and clinches with Keef against the ropes.
Keef stalls.
Keef is trying to break the clinch but Doyle is controlling him.

Doyle breaks the clinch.
Keef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Doyle thows a body kick. Keef tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keef get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Keef stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Doyle runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donall Doyle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Shawn Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Spencer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mason Alexander's chin.

Spencer
vs
Alexander

190 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shawn Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alexander on the side of the head.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spencer connects with a body shot.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Spencer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spencer lands with a shot to the body.
Alexander tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Alexander gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spencer.
Alexander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexander misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Spencer.
Spencer is looking to counter punch.
Spencer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alexander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander throws a leg kick that misses.
Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer blocks the body kick.
Spencer keeps the fight on the outside.
Spencer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Spencer finds it's target.
Spencer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spencer lands a jab to the nose.

Alexander is rocked!
Spencer cracks Alexander with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn Spencer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Darrell Daal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deano Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Daal
vs
Paterson

186 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Excellent MT
Powerful

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darrell Daal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deano Paterson !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daal shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Paterson eats them both and turns towards Daal to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Daal throws a body punch but Paterson moves out of range.
Daal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daal checks a leg kick nicely.
Daal lands a nice hook to Paterson 's body. Paterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daal throws a right hand that Paterson ducks under and follows up with a left that Paterson also avoids with ease.
Daal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paterson thinks about the counter body kick.
Paterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Daal cracks Paterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Daal avoids a kick to the body.
Daal throws a big counter combination but Paterson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Daal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Daal lands a jab to Paterson 's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daal digs a good body shot into Paterson 's ribs.
Paterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daal lands with an overhand left.
Daal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Daal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paterson tries to land a front kick but Daal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Daal stuns Paterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Daal.
Paterson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Daal.
Daal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daal is looking to wear down Paterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A cross from Daal lands.
Paterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paterson ! But no joy.
Daal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daal connects with the punch.
Paterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A head kick by Paterson misses
and Daal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paterson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daal just misses with a punch to the body.
Paterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Daal. Those never looked like landing.
Daal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daal lands a nice shot to the body.
Paterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paterson moves forwards but Daal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daal looks to land a combination but Paterson avoids it well.
Daal throws a nice looking combination but Paterson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Daal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Daal. Paterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paterson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daal back to the ropes. Paterson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Darrell Daal has been cut.
Paterson throws a leg kick but Daal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Paterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daal.
Daal smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Daal. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daal misses with a few strikes there.
Daal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paterson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Daal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daal misses with a body shot.
Darrell Daal is winning the standup battle so far.
Daal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paterson .
Despite the aggression on Paterson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Daal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paterson can do to turn this around?
Some wild striking there from Daal.
Paterson thuds his shin into the meat of Daal's side.
A leg kick checked by Daal.
Daal tries to bum rush Paterson with a series of wild strikes but Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Paterson 's head.
Daal digs a good hook to Paterson 's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daal.
Daal jabs Paterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paterson 's hands.
Daal cracks Paterson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daal scores with a hook.
Paterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darrell Daal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paterson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daal lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daal swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Daal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Daal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Paterson takes one to the chin there.
Paterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daal misses with a few strikes there.
Daal misses with a wild combination.
Paterson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daal is looking for a counter combo.
Daal misses with a hook.
Paterson scores with a spinning back kick!
Paterson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paterson tries to move into range but Daal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darrell Daal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Daal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daal jabs at Paterson 's body.
Paterson lands a leg kick that knocks Daal off balance momentarily.
A nice combination there by Daal.
Daal defending well as Paterson loads up on a big left hand.
Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daal.
Daal moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPaterson .
Paterson swings for the body but Daal moves out of range.
Daal lands with a nice body punch.
Daal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daal misses with a few strikes there.

Paterson closes the distance and clinches.
Daal is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daal is pushing Paterson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paterson breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Daal.
Daal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daal misses with the combination.
Daal misses with a wild combination.
Daal misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrell Daal clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Daal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Daal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paterson throws a counter combo.
Paterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daal lands with a nice body punch.
Paterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Daal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Daal.
Danga de danga de dang - Daal scores with a four punch combination!
Daal lands a slapping body shot.
Paterson dodges the punch combination from Daal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson walks into a stiff left hand from Daal.
Daal misses with a double jab
and Paterson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daal scores with a nice right hand.
Daal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paterson .
The fight stays on the outside here - Paterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daal lands a nice shot that snaps Paterson 's head back.
Daal looks to throw the jab but Paterson is out of range.
Daal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Daal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paterson moves away.
Paterson dodges the punch combination from Daal.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Daal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daal throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson 's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daal misses with a double jab
and Paterson counters with a nice body kick.
Paterson misses with a wild combination.
Daal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daal misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paterson . Daal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paterson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Paterson looks low and kicks high, catching Daal right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Daal dodges the punch combination from Paterson .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daal. Paterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Deano Paterson scored the knockdown and takes the final round.
The cut man is working on Darrell Daal's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Paterson swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Daal misses.
It seemed like Paterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paterson misses with a double jab
and Daal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daal blocks a head kick by Paterson .
Paterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daal slips a straight right by Paterson .
Daal lands a right hook to the body.
Paterson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Paterson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daal throws a big shot that misses.
Daal looks to land a left hand but Paterson moved out of range nicely.
Paterson unleashes a big counter combination but Daal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Daal slips under a jab from Paterson .
A jab from Daal does it's job there.
Paterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Paterson slips a jab and a cross from Daal.
A shot to the body from Daal misses
and Paterson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daal misses with a series of wild punches.
Darrell Daal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson lands a head kick!
Paterson throws a lazy head kick
and Daal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Daal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paterson delivers a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Daal.
Deano Paterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paterson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Daal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daal misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paterson throws a head kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Daal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Daal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Daal!