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YL 42: Haller v McFly PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Michel De Haven (ranked 8215 p4p, 371 weight class) and Eric Russell (ranked 9984 p4p, 427 weight class). Russell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bitches Aint Shit. Eric Russell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel De Haven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Russell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Russell moves away from the strike by De Haven.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Russell thuds his right hand into De Haven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Haven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Russell.
Russell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Michel De Haven has been cut.
De Haven dodges the punch combination from Russell.
Russell swings for the body but De Haven moves out of range.
De Haven moves into the clinch.
De Haven scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from De Haven.
De Haven throws a head punch that misses.
Russell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Haven pushes Russell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
De Haven lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Haven lands a body shot in the clinch.
De Haven works on Russell's body with a couple of short punches.
De Haven lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Haven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
De Haven gets through Russell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russell is rocked!
De Haven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russell is still on wobbly legs! Can De Haven finish him?
De Haven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Russell's calf.
De Haven is looking to slow Russell down with leg kicks.
De Haven plants his feet and throws a devastating head kick! It connects square on Russell's ear and has knocked him out cold! No need for a count here as the referee immediately tends to a stricken Russell, crumpled in the corner! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Michel De Haven!
Our winner, Michel De Haven, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Brandon Cruz (ranked 9943 p4p, 423 weight class) and Billy Bean (ranked 6667 p4p, 325 weight class). Brandon Cruz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Cruz!
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, Billy Bean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to land a front kick but Bean steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz feints a jab promting Bean to slip. Cruz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Bean saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a low kick but Bean avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean pushes Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz gets tackled into the ropes by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean clinches with his opponent.
Bean stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz lands a high kick!
Bean clinches.
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandon Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cruz. That one must have hurt.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bean looks for the body kick but Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Bean misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cruz, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean is stalling here.
Cruz is trying to push Bean away but Bean has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws out a leg kick but Bean moves out of range and Cruz only half commits.
Cruz misses with a double jab
and Bean counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cruz avoiding damage as Bean throws knees to the body.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Cruz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bean connects with a body shot.
Brandon Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruz. Bean shrugs it off though.
Bean throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bean forces Cruz back against the ropes and clinches.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Bean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean lands a body shot.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Cruz throws a body kick that misses.
Bean thinks about the counter body kick.
Bean lands with a good body shot.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Bean avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean tries to clinch up
and Cruz counters with a series of strikes. Bean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bean avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Bean has Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cruz dominated that second 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.
Bean misses the shot to the body.
Bean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cruz.
Bean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bean checks a leg kick nicely.
Bean blocks the body kick.
Bean clinches up with Cruz and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Bean keeps him there for the moment.
Bean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cruz is keeping busy.
Bean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cruz's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean managing to block the knees to the body from Cruz.
Cruz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bean has him pressed against the ropes.
Cruz tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the ropes.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Cruz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz swats away the attempt to clinch by Bean.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bean misses with a leg kick
and Cruz counters with a three punch combo that has Bean backing up. Bean nods at Cruz to acknowledge the strikes.
Bean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Bean counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bean circles away quickly and effectively.
Bean tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cruz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cruz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bean wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Bean throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruz.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cruz lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Cruz clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bean closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the ropes.
Bean lands a left hand.
Cruz tries to break free but Bean pushes him back against the ropes.
Bean taking a breather.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Bean has him pressed against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Bean.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Bean slams his shin into Cruz's torso.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Bean looks to move away, Cruz throws a big counter combo but Bean just gets out of the way.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Bean.
Cruz is looking for a counter combo.
Bean doesn't manage to clinch there - Cruz circles away.
Bean is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruz rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a head kick that Bean semi-blocks.
Cruz throws a sloppy head kick and Bean moves out of range easily.
Cruz explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Bean.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Cruz wants to break free but Bean has control.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bean avoids them all with ease.
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy body kick from Cruz
and Bean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean manages to break the clinch.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bean has Cruz up against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bean.
Cruz tries to circle away but Bean has him pinned against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bean dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Cruz in a clinch.
Bean pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
Bean is looking to clinch but Cruz is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Bean moves into the clinch successfully.
Cruz missing with knees to the body.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Bean tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws the kick towards the body but Bean avoids it.
Bean dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bean closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the ropes.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean is looking to clinch.
Bean blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Bean takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz scores a nice knee to the body.
Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bean breaks from the clinch.
Cruz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes 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!
Cruz misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cruz 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Caleb Gauthier (ranked 9951 p4p, 424 weight class) and Korean Zombie (ranked 5908 p4p, 300 weight class). Zombie has chosen ZOMBIE as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Gauthier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Korean Zombie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombie scores with a jab to the body.
Gauthier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gauthier thows a leg kick but Zombie checks it
and Zombie counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice shot by Zombie.
Zombie clinches up against the ropes.
Zombie has Gauthier pressed against the ropes, preventing Gauthier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zombie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gauthiers head.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
Gauthier misses with the head strike.
Zombie lands with a left to the head.
Gauthier is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Zombie.
Oh Gauthier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gauthier is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zombie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauthier tries to break free but Zombie pushes him back against the ropes.
Zombie lands a shoulder strike.
Zombie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gauthier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zombie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauthier blocks an uppercut.
Gauthier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zombie lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zombie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zombie breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Gauthier with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Gauthier looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Gauthier get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Zombie drives through and clinches with Gauthier against the ropes.
Zombie lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zombie has Gauthier pressed against the ropes, preventing Gauthier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zombie throws a head punch that misses.
Zombie creates a bit of space and cracks Gauthier with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Gauthier is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Gauthier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zombie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zombie throws a big shot that misses.
Gauthier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zombie.
Gauthier blocks a head kick by Zombie.
Gauthier seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gauthier cracks a nice hook into Zombie's ribs.
Zombie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gauthier. Gauthier circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gauthier takes one to the chin there.
Zombie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zombie breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Gauthier with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Gauthier looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Gauthier get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Korean Zombie!
A victorious Korean Zombie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Caleb Gauthier stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back and stronger '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Tom Knocksville (ranked 8019 p4p, 365 weight class) and Jas Heir (ranked 9696 p4p, 417 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Knocksville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jas Heir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heir rushes Knocksville and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knocksville throws a front kick aimed at Heir's knee but Heir avoids it well.
As Knocksville backs off Heir throws a huge counter combo but Knocksville manages to avoid it all.
Knocksville blocks a head kick by Heir.
Knocksville tries to land a leg kick but Heir saw it coming and moves away.
A punch combination from Knocksville misses.
Knocksville blocks a head kick by Heir.
Heir tries to clinch up but Knocksville circles away and keeps his distance.
Heir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Heir was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knocksville has closed the distance and engaged Heir in a clinch.
Knocksville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knocksville taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heir swings wildly with an uppercut but Knocksville uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Knocksville to work.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir throws a low kick, looking for Knocksville's leg but Knocksville calmly moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Heir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Knocksville takes the fight into the clinch.
Knocksville tries a body shot but Heir blocks it.
Heir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heir is trying to maintain a safe position but Knocksville gets an underhook and turns Heir into the ropes.
Knocksville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heir cracks Knocksville with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heir throws a head kick but Knocksville moves out of range.
Heir misses with a head kick.
Knocksville instigates a clinch.
Knocksville managing to block the knees to the body from Heir.
Still in the clinch, Knocksville scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knocksville stalling against the ropes.
Knocksville misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knocksville manages to break the clinch.
Heir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heir avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Heir duly obliges.
Knocksville takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heir throws a jab when Knocksville was well out of range.
Heir throws a body punch but Knocksville moves out of range.
Knocksville swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Heir to counter with a crisp jab.
Knocksville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knocksville tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Knocksville will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knocksville has Heir up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knocksville stalls.
A short right from Knocksville.
I was talking to Knocksville's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heir is trying to break the clinch but Knocksville is controlling him.
Knocksville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heir tries to clinch there but Knocksville circles away.
Knocksville has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knocksville stalling.
Knocksville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heir can do to turn this around?
Knocksville has Heir pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knocksville tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heir's elbow.
Knocksville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heir lands a really nice looking cross but Knocksville seems unphased.
Heir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knocksville stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heir swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knocksville counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Knocksville.
Knocksville lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heir backwards.
Heir is trying to break the clinch but Knocksville has him pressed against the ropes.
The referee calls for Knocksville to work.
Knocksville lands with a short shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Knocksville.
Heir is trying to push Knocksville away but Knocksville has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knocksville breaks the clinch.
Knocksville throws a leg kick which misses Heir's front leg but catches the back leg as Heir tries to avoid it.
Tom Knocksville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knocksville is looking to clinch.
Knocksville throws out a loose jab but Heir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heir has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Knocksville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heir tries to close the distance and clinch but Knocksville swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knocksville is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Knocksville.
Knocksville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heir jabs Knocksville to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heir throws a body shot but no joy.
Heir tries to clinch there but Knocksville circles away.
Heir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knocksville counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heir throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knocksville is looking to counter the offense by Heir and move into the clinch.
Knocksville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knocksville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knocksville breaks from the clinch.
Knocksville misses with a double jab.
Heir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Knocksville dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Knocksville closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knocksville.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knocksville rather than just go for the knockout.
Heir slips under a jab.
Knocksville misses with a few strikes there.
Heir let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heir throws a nice looking combination but Knocksville bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heir tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knocksville tries to clinch but Heir moves away
and Heir counters with a one-two to the body.
Knocksville swats away the attempt to clinch by Heir.
Heir throws a body punch but Knocksville moves out of range.
Heir looks to land a body kick but Knocksville moved away.
Knocksville throws a head kick that misses.
Heir lands a nice hook to Knocksville's body. Knocksville takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knocksville with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tom Knocksville is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocksville throws a right hand that Heir ducks under and follows up with a left that Heir also avoids with ease.
Knocksville missing with a left hand there. Heir was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heir moves out of range of the body kick.
Heir works over Knocksville's head and body with a nice combination.
Heir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knocksville wants to clinch but Heir slips to the side
and Heir counters with a stiff right hand.
Knocksville clinches up against the ropes.
Heir is trying to force a seperation but Knocksville has the dominant position.
Knocksville looking to stall.
Knocksville prevents Heir from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knocksville keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heir's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Knocksville.
Knocksville softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heir can't break the clinch.
Knocksville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knocksville closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knocksville has a couple of punches blocked by Heir.
Heir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knocksville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knocksville closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Knocksville scores with a hook to the body.
Knocksville is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heir is keeping busy.
Knocksville breaks the clinch.
Heir tries to keep at a distance but Knocksville has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knocksville blocks a body shot from Heir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Knocksville clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heir gets tackled into the ropes by Knocksville. Knocksville maintains the clinch.
Knocksville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knocksville lands a left hand.
Heir tries to circle away but Knocksville has him pinned against the ropes.
Knocksville breaks the clinch.
Tom Knocksville is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heir is looking to chop away at Knocksville's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Knocksville checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heir misses with a leg kick
and Knocksville counters with a stiff right hand.
Knocksville gets a clinch.
Knocksville stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heir wants to get back to striking at distance but Knocksville won't allow it.
Heir letting Knocksville take a breather here.
Knocksville blocks an uppercut.
Knocksville works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heir misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Knocksville.
Knocksville breaks from the clinch.
Heir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heir tries to clinch there but Knocksville circles away.
Heir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Heir's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Knocksville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knocksville rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Knocksville backs off Heir throws a huge counter combo but Knocksville manages to avoid it all.
Knocksville moves into the clinch.
Heir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knocksville's elbow.
Knocksville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heir is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Heir both land. Nice combination.
Knocksville tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heir was well out of range. Poor timing from Knocksville.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knocksville fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heir, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knocksville goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heir tries to circle away but Knocksville has him pinned against the ropes.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knocksville misses with a looping right.
Knocksville has closed the distance and engaged Heir in a clinch.
Heir wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knocksville has him pressed against the ropes.
Heir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knocksville lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heir backwards.
Knocksville misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heir blocks the body kick.
Knocksville cracks Heir with an open hand slap.
Heir goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Knocksville had his way with Jas Heir in that round.
That's time! Knocksville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Knocksville moves out of range as Heir throws a body kick.
Knocksville scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Knocksville tests Heir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heir tries to clinch but Knocksville is having none of it.
Heir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knocksville. Knocksville obviously looking to wear him down.
Heir tries to clinch up.
Heir throws a front kick aimed at Knocksville's knee but Knocksville avoids it well.
Heir is looking to clinch but Knocksville is avoiding it.
Heir takes a swing at Knocksville's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knocksville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heir moves into the clinch.
Knocksville scores with a shot to the side of Heir's head.
Knocksville taking a breather.
Knocksville stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knocksville manages to break the clinch.
Knocksville tries to clinch
and Heir counters with a two punch combo.
Knocksville misses with a low kick.
Knocksville throws a series of punches but Heir moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Heir blocks the low kick.
Knocksville turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heir tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Knocksville paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knocksville rushes Heir and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Knocksville prevents Heir from breaking the clinch.
Knocksville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knocksville is looking to clinch but Heir is avoiding it.
Heir throws a counter combo.
Heir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knocksville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heir wants to clinch.
Knocksville is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heir tries to bum rush Knocksville with a series of wild strikes but Knocksville uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Heir shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knocksville misses with a combination
and Heir counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knocksville goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heir throws a head kick but Knocksville moves out of range.
Knocksville seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heir cracks Knocksville with a right hand to the side of the head.
Knocksville tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knocksville throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jas Heir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Knocksville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knocksville does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Knocksville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Knocksville has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Knocksville!
Our winner, Tom Knocksville, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Joe Kickboxing (ranked 7842 p4p, 566 weight class) and Taine Raharuhi (ranked 23805 p4p, 633 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Kickboxing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kickboxing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kickboxing misses with a looping right.
Kickboxing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kickboxing walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kickboxing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kickboxing is just out of range.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kickboxing throws a lazy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kickboxing is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot that snaps Kickboxing's head back.
Raharuhi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kickboxing tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Raharuhi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kickboxing takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kickboxing throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kickboxing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi is having none of it.
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kickboxing stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kickboxing wants to clinch
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination. Kickboxing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Raharuhi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raharuhi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raharuhi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kickboxing swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi lands a nice hook to Kickboxing's body. Kickboxing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxing drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi cracks Kickboxing with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kickboxing steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kickboxing throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Jab from Raharuhi.
Kickboxing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Raharuhi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kickboxing defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
Kickboxing tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickboxing throws a right hand that Raharuhi ducks under and follows up with a left that Raharuhi also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kickboxing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kickboxing misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raharuhi scores with a nice right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kickboxing's hands.
Raharuhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kickboxing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Raharuhi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kickboxing drops his hands momentarily and Raharuhi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Kickboxing avoids it easily.
Raharuhi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kickboxing counters with a three punch combo that has Raharuhi backing up. Raharuhi nods at Kickboxing to acknowledge the strikes.
Raharuhi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kickboxing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Kickboxing's shoulder, as Kickboxing tries to avoid the shot.
Kickboxing on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Raharuhi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Kickboxing connects with a high kick.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kickboxing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxing throws a head kick that misses.
Kickboxing checks a leg kick nicely.
As Raharuhi tries to get set, Kickboxing tries to push him back and clinch up but Raharuhi manages to avoid the attempt.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a punch to the head.
Raharuhi connects with a right hand. Kickboxing shakes it off.
Kickboxing lands a leg kick that knocks Raharuhi off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Kickboxing wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Raharuhi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Kickboxing was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Raharuhi.
Kickboxing takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kickboxing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Kickboxing throws a leg kick
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Raharuhi lands.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Kickboxing blocks a jab.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Raharuhi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi 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!
Raharuhi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Kickboxing is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kickboxing lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raharuhi circles away quickly and effectively.
Kickboxing is looking to clinch but Raharuhi is avoiding it.
Kickboxing wants to clinch up but Raharuhi keeps it at a distance.
Kickboxing throws a head kick but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Kickboxing misses.
Kickboxing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raharuhi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kickboxing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kickboxing's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raharuhi lands a slapping body shot.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Kickboxing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raharuhi thows a leg kick but Kickboxing checks it
and Kickboxing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kickboxing darts in trying to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kickboxing tries to clinch up.
Raharuhi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kickboxing throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raharuhi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickboxing wants to clinch.
Kickboxing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kickboxing is looking to clinch.
Kickboxing ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickboxing closes the distance looking to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Kickboxing went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kickboxing tries to clinch
and Raharuhi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raharuhi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Raharuhi coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Kickboxing.
Kickboxing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kickboxing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raharuhi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raharuhi motions for Kickboxing to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi takes a swing at Kickboxing's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taine Raharuhi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kickboxing throws a nice looking combination but Raharuhi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kickboxing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a looping left.
Kickboxing takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Kickboxing looks to clinch
and Raharuhi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Raharuhi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Raharuhi throws a good cross that connects.
Kickboxing displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Kickboxing is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Kickboxing does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kickboxing takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Raharuhi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kickboxing looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Raharuhi both land. Nice combination.
Kickboxing falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raharuhi counters with a stiff right hand.
Raharuhi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kickboxing. Kickboxing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kickboxing is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kickboxing moves in looking to clinch but Raharuhi pushes him off.
Raharuhi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Kickboxing tries to clinch but Raharuhi moves away
and Kickboxing takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Raharuhi works Kickboxing's body with a nice hook.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Kickboxing.
Nice uppercut there from Raharuhi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickboxing takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a hook. Kickboxing ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickboxing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raharuhi, as that shot connected.
Raharuhi cracks Kickboxing with an open hand slap.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination but Kickboxing avoids it well.
Raharuhi throws the left hand but Kickboxing avoids the punch easily.
Raharuhi scores with the left hand. Kickboxing knows he should have avoided that one.
Kickboxing takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raharuhi throws a lazy right hand but Kickboxing sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the head.
Kickboxing tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Raharuhi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kickboxing is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kickboxing looks to clinch
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Kickboxing is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kickboxing throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi connects with a quick right hand that sends Kickboxing tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Taine Raharuhi!
Taine Raharuhi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Tripoli (ranked 22698 p4p, 671 weight class) and Jacque Gauthier (ranked 23458 p4p, 653 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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153 lbs
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148 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tripoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacque Gauthier !
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gauthier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tripoli slips a jab and a cross from Gauthier .
Gauthier scores with a big combo that sends Tripoli crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Tripoli flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Gauthier jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Gauthier !
During a confident post fight interview, Jacque Gauthier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rick Rollins (ranked 4967 p4p, 622 weight class) and Achilles Doukas (ranked 22837 p4p, 931 weight class). Doukas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Avatar-Black Waters. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rick Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Achilles Doukas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doukas connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rollins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Doukas.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doukas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Rollins.
Doukas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins lands with a straight right. Doukas didn't see that one coming.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Doukas circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doukas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins tries to clinch there but Doukas circles away.
Rick Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doukas clobbers Rollins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Rick Rollins has been cut.
Doukas lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins misses with a combination
and Doukas counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins throws a predictable looking body shot
and Doukas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rollins darts in and clinches Doukas up against the ropes.
Doukas breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rollins. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doukas! But no joy.
Rollins rushes Doukas and presses him up against the ropes.
Rollins tries to circle away but Doukas has him pinned against the ropes.
Good body shot from Doukas.
Doukas taking a breather.
Doukas tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Doukas.
Doukas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins tries to clinch
and Doukas counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins moves in looking to clinch but Doukas pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Doukas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doukas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Doukas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rollins looks to land a combination but Doukas avoids it well.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Doukas finds it's way through Rollins's defenses.
Rollins closes the distance but Doukas moves to the side
and Doukas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Doukas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Doukas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Rollins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rollins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doukas avoids the head kick by Rollins.
Rollins tries to clinch but Doukas moves out of range.
Good shot there by Rollins.
A head kick by Doukas misses
and Rollins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch but Doukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doukas moves away.
Nice body punch from Rollins.
Doukas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rick Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins scores with a leg kick.
Doukas cracks Rollins with a good jab.
Rollins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Doukas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doukas throws a push kick but Rollins slaps the foot to one side.
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Doukas manages to break the clinch.
Doukas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Doukas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Doukas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Doukas.
Rollins wants to clinch
and Doukas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doukas misses with a few strikes there.
Doukas scores with a decent looking hook.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doukas.
Doukas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins tries to clinch up but Doukas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doukas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rollins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Doukas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
Achilles Doukas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Rollins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Doukas.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doukas avoids the body shot from Rollins.
A jab lands there for Doukas.
Achilles Doukas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rollins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Doukas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Doukas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Rollins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rollins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rollins wants to clinch
and Doukas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rollins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doukas.
Doukas misses with a jab to the body
and Rollins counters with a two punch combo.
Rollins tries to clinch but Doukas moves out of range.
A jab from Doukas does it's job there.
Rollins throws a hook but Doukas blocks it.
Rollins walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Rollins 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 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Achilles Doukas!
During a confident post fight interview, Achilles Doukas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyrone Wade (ranked 8981 p4p, 607 weight class) and Mathew Galloway (ranked 6319 p4p, 525 weight class). Wade comes into the arena with Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You blaring out of the sound system. Mathew Galloway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrone Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mathew Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade takes a swing at Galloway's ribcage but misses.
Wade connects with the punch.
Galloway misses with a looping right.
Galloway misses with a combination
and Wade counters with a left to the body.
Wade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wade counters with a stiff right hand.
Wade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Galloway at a distance.
Wade misses with a right hand
and Galloway counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway misses with a hook.
Wade digs a good hook to Galloway's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade takes a swing at Galloway's ribcage but misses.
Galloway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Galloway makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galloway under the eye.
Wade slips under a jab.
Galloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Galloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Wade.
A swing and a miss from Galloway.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Galloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade throws out a loose jab but Galloway uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galloway drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wade thuds a left hand into Galloway's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galloway throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Galloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wade.
Galloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wade stuns Galloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wade swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galloway lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wade dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.
Galloway ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
A little jabbing left from Galloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mathew Galloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galloway. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wade looks to score with a jab to the body but Galloway is just out of range.
Wade misses with a hook.
Tyrone Wade is winning the standup battle so far.
Galloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot by Galloway.
Wade stuns Galloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Galloway throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Galloway misses with the combination.
Galloway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Galloway looks to throw the jab but Wade is out of range.
No joy there for Galloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galloway connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Galloway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galloway staying out of range there.
Wade cracks a nice hook into Galloway's ribs.
Wade cracks Galloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wade moves away from the strike by Galloway.
Wade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Wade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galloway. Galloway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Galloway ducks down to avoid it.
Wade cracks Galloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Galloway has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Galloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Galloway.
Galloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Galloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Galloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galloway fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Galloway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galloway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wade.
Galloway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wade.
A quick step to the side and Wade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wade darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galloway slips under a jab.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Galloway to score with a decent uppercut.
Wade jabs Galloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Galloway throws a poor cross that misses
and Wade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade lands a slapping body shot.
Galloway tries to clinch but Wade moves out of range.
Galloway moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Galloway tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Wade misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Wade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Galloway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galloway.
Galloway staying out of range there.
Wade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galloway can do to turn this around?
Galloway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
Galloway throws out a loose jab but Wade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Galloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wade lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galloway walks into a jab.
A big left from Wade misses.
A jab from Wade does it's job there.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade moves out of range as Galloway strikes.
Galloway throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Galloway looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Galloway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Galloway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Wade misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wade clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Galloway misses with a looping right.
Wade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wade scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Galloway is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Galloway.
Galloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Galloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Galloway.
Galloway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Wade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Galloway throws an off balance right hand
and Wade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway tries to bum rush Wade with a series of wild strikes but Wade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Galloway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galloway throws a combination that misses
enabling Wade to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade throws a right hand that misses
and Galloway counters with a nice uppercut.
Galloway throws a shot from downtown. Wade moves away and avoids it.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galloway.
The crowd cheers as Wade lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galloway doesn't seem phased though.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Galloway slips the punch.
Wade with a nice cross.
Galloway with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade fails to land with a series of punches.
Galloway throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloway looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Galloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galloway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galloway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wade at a distance.
Wade misses with a left hand
enabling Galloway to counter with a crisp jab.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Galloway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Galloway throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galloway misses with a straight left.
Wade misses with a straight right.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade is rocked!
Galloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Wade had his way with Mathew Galloway in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Galloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Wade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galloway connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Wade's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Wade - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mathew Galloway!
In defeat, Tyrone Wade stepped up to the mic, saying 'Keep it Low. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Argus Lekas (ranked 22858 p4p, 659 weight class) and Vytas Sausagerollsfingers (ranked 5376 p4p, 481 weight class). Lekas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Avatar-Eagle has Landed. Argus Lekas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Argus Lekas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vytas Sausagerollsfingers!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lekas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lekas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sausagerollsfingers's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Lekas misses
and Sausagerollsfingers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Argus Lekas has been cut.
Sausagerollsfingers dodges the punch combination from Lekas.
A low kick from Lekas is predictable there
and Sausagerollsfingers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lekas slips a straight right by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas misses with a body punch
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sausagerollsfingers digs a good body shot into Lekas's ribs.
Lekas throws the kick towards the body but Sausagerollsfingers avoids it.
Argus Lekas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sausagerollsfingers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lekas scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lekas digs a good hook to Sausagerollsfingers's body.
Lekas looks for the body kick but Sausagerollsfingers saw that one coming.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a lazy uppercut
and Lekas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lekas throws a leg kick
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lekas throws a sloppy head kick
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lekas misses with a kick to the body.
Lekas misses with a head kick.
Sausagerollsfingers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sausagerollsfingers lands with a nice combination. Lekas backs away looking to recover.
Lekas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a left hand
and Lekas counters with a good low kick that Sausagerollsfingers was not able to check.
Sausagerollsfingers looks to throw the jab but Lekas is out of range.
Lekas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lekas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sausagerollsfingers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lekas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lekas throws a looping overhand right but Sausagerollsfingers ducks down to avoid it.
Lekas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sausagerollsfingers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lekas.
Lekas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lekas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagerollsfingers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lekas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lekas is looking to wear down Sausagerollsfingers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lekas slips a straight right by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sausagerollsfingers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lekas misses with a body shot
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a straight right hand.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lekas.
Lekas lands with a cross.
Lekas throws out a powerful jab.
Lekas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sausagerollsfingers cracks Lekas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lekas misses with a shot to the body
letting Sausagerollsfingers counter with a right hand.
Sausagerollsfingers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lekas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lekas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekas throws a body punch but Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range.
Sausagerollsfingers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lekas lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Argus Lekas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Argus Lekas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lekas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sausagerollsfingers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Sausagerollsfingers backs away, Lekas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sausagerollsfingers looks to score with a jab to the body but Lekas is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lekas.
Lekas lunges at Sausagerollsfingers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sausagerollsfingers's hand.
Lekas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lekas lands a head kick!
Sausagerollsfingers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekas throws a lazy head kick
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lekas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Sausagerollsfingers to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lekas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lekas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lekas. That's going to slow Sausagerollsfingers down.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a shot from downtown. Lekas moves away and avoids it.
It appears Lekas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lekas misses with an uppercut.
Lekas misses with an uppercut
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sausagerollsfingers tries to bum rush Lekas with a series of wild strikes but Lekas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sausagerollsfingers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sausagerollsfingers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sausagerollsfingers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lekas manages to avoid it.
Lekas misses the body punch
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a series of strikes. Lekas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lekas misses with a left hand
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lekas is rocked!
Lekas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lekas closes the distance but Sausagerollsfingers moves to the side
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a right hand to the body.
Sausagerollsfingers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a body shot.
Sausagerollsfingers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lekas can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas jabs Sausagerollsfingers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lekas lunges at Sausagerollsfingers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sausagerollsfingers's hand.
Lekas is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lekas, right into the meat.
Sausagerollsfingers slips a jab from Lekas.
A low kick from Lekas is predictable there
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a right hand to the body.
Vytas Sausagerollsfingers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lekas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sausagerollsfingers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a jab when Lekas was well out of range.
Sausagerollsfingers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lekas moves away from the strike by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas cracks Sausagerollsfingers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lekas connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vytas Sausagerollsfingers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Argus Lekas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lekas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lekas jabs Sausagerollsfingers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Lekas
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sausagerollsfingers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lekas throws a shot from downtown. Sausagerollsfingers moves away and avoids it.
Lekas connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Sausagerollsfingers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lekas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sausagerollsfingers throws out the jab.
Lekas dodges the punch combination from Sausagerollsfingers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lekas misses with a straight left.
Sausagerollsfingers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lekas lands with a straight right. Sausagerollsfingers didn't see that one coming.
Lekas tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lekas.
Lekas throws a body punch but Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lekas, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Sausagerollsfingers.
Good shot there by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas swings widly with a right hand
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a stiff right hand.
Lekas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sausagerollsfingers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lekas.
Lekas misses with a head kick.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sausagerollsfingers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sausagerollsfingers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a nice looking combination but Lekas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagerollsfingers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Lekas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lekas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sausagerollsfingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lekas connects with a high kick.
Lekas stuns Sausagerollsfingers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sausagerollsfingers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Lekas - just one landing.
Sausagerollsfingers swings for the body but Lekas moves out of range.
Lekas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a straight right.
Sausagerollsfingers connects with a body shot that sends Lekas's belly button to the back.
Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range of the body kick.
Sausagerollsfingers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argus Lekas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Argus Lekas'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.
Lekas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lekas. That's going to slow Sausagerollsfingers down.
Sausagerollsfingers blocks the body kick.
Lekas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lekas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lekas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lekas connects with a solid leg kick.
Lekas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a straight right.
Lekas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagerollsfingers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lekas counters with a good low kick that Sausagerollsfingers was not able to check.
Lekas motions for Sausagerollsfingers to come forward. Lekas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lekas throws a head kick but Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range.
Lekas slips under a jab from Sausagerollsfingers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lekas, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagerollsfingers loads up on a big right hand but Lekas slips the punch.
Lekas throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lekas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sausagerollsfingers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lekas.
Sausagerollsfingers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLekas.
Sausagerollsfingers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sausagerollsfingers throws the left hand but Lekas avoids the punch easily.
Lekas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sausagerollsfingers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lekas throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sausagerollsfingers punishes Lekas's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lekas moves out of range of the strikes.
Sausagerollsfingers jabs Lekas right on the nose. Lekas blinks but takes it well.
Sausagerollsfingers throws out a loose jab but Lekas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lekas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sausagerollsfingers moves away.
As Lekas backs off Sausagerollsfingers throws a huge counter combo but Lekas manages to avoid it all.
Lekas feints and then cracks Sausagerollsfingers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sausagerollsfingers down.
Lekas rushes Sausagerollsfingers and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sausagerollsfingers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lekas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lekas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lekas throws a shot from downtown. Sausagerollsfingers moves away and avoids it.
Lekas throws a jab but it's blocked by Sausagerollsfingers.
Lekas throws a body punch but Sausagerollsfingers moves out of range.
Sausagerollsfingers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Argus Lekas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Argus Lekas's cut.
That's time! Lekas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sausagerollsfingers ducks right into an uppercut from Lekas.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a big shot that misses.
Sausagerollsfingers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lekas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lekas throws a body shot but no joy.
Lekas with a nice cross.
Lekas misses with a body shot
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a nice uppercut.
Sausagerollsfingers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lekas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Sausagerollsfingers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a lazy uppercut
and Lekas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sausagerollsfingers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sausagerollsfingers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lekas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sausagerollsfingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagerollsfingers looks to land a right hand but Lekas moved out of range.
Lekas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a hook but Lekas blocks it.
Lekas takes the fight into the clinch.
Lekas lands with a light punch inside.
Sausagerollsfingers manages to break the clinch.
Sausagerollsfingers throws a right hand that misses
and Lekas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lekas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sausagerollsfingers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lekas.
Sausagerollsfingers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lekas.
Sausagerollsfingers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lekas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vytas Sausagerollsfingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lekas dips to his left and cracks Sausagerollsfingers with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Lekas catches Sausagerollsfingers right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lekas misses with a head kick.
Sausagerollsfingers takes a swing at Lekas's ribcage but misses.
Lekas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sausagerollsfingers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lekas's head backwards.
Sausagerollsfingers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sausagerollsfingers throws an overhand right that lands on Lekas's shoulder, as Lekas tries to avoid the shot.
Argus Lekas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lekas throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sausagerollsfingers! But no joy.
Lekas throws a big shot that misses.
Sausagerollsfingers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lekas tries to clinch but Sausagerollsfingers moves away
and Sausagerollsfingers counters with a stiff right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lekas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sausagerollsfingers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sausagerollsfingers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lekas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lekas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Argus Lekas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lekas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Argus Lekas!
Argus Lekas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between David Haller (ranked 8439 p4p, 380 weight class) and Marty McFly (ranked 24471 p4p, 448 weight class). Marty McFly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Haller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty McFly!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haller missing with a left hand there. McFly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Haller.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Haller - that landed with a thud.
Haller tries to throw a body punch but McFly avoids it by throwing Haller back against the ropes.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haller presses McFly against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McFly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller lands an uppercut.
McFly tries to break the clinch but Haller is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller lands a body punch.
McFly tries a body shot but Haller blocks it.
Haller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McFlys head.
McFly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McFly can turn it around.
McFly takes a shot to the head.
McFly holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Haller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Haller on the inside.
Haller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFly tries to break the clinch but Haller is controlling the position.
Haller lands a nice uppercut.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haller tries a body shot but McFly blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly looking to slow down the pace here.
Haller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haller lands a hook that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Haller lands a right hand.
McFly working aggressively here.
Haller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Haller.
A short body shot lands from Haller as the two fighters clinch.
Haller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Haller works on McFly's body with a couple of short punches.
McFly wants to break free but Haller has control.
Haller is leaning against McFly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McFly trying to control the position but instead, Haller has worked for underhooks and has pushed McFly into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haller gets through McFly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFly prevents a body shot from Haller.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haller.
A short right from Haller.
Haller lands a body shot.
McFly blocks a body shot from Haller.
McFly is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haller.
Haller digs a right hand underneath McFly's ribcage. McFly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McFly prevents a body shot from Haller.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haller.
Haller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Haller.
Haller lands a body punch.
Haller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFly is rocked!
Haller breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks McFly with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! McFly looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. McFly get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). David Haller!
David Haller retains his bantamweight title!
David Haller decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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