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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy De (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Bellamy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy De!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for De.
It looks like Craig Bellamy has been cut.
Bellamy rushes De and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bellamy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Bellamy.
De is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bellamy lands a hook that snaps the head of De backwards.
De is trying to break the clinch but Bellamy has him pressed against the ropes.
Bellamy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De has had enough of the clinch but Bellamy keeps him there for the moment.
Bellamy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De takes a shot to the head.
Bellamy pushes De back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bellamy digs a right hand into De's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De's gas tank.
De is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellamy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellamy breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks De with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! De looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. De 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 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Craig Bellamy!
Craig Bellamy retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arstanbek Almazbekov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devonte Grigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almazbekov comes to the ring accompanied by System Of A Down - Chop Suey!. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arstanbek Almazbekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Grigsby!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigsby lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Arstanbek Almazbekov has been cut.
Almazbekov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Almazbekov scores with a sloppy right hand. Grigsby should have avoided that one.
Almazbekov throws a series of punches but Grigsby moves out of range.
Grigsby wants to counter with a clinch but Almazbekov pushes him away.
Almazbekov clinches.
Almazbekov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grigsby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Almazbekov's efforts to push away.
Almazbekov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almazbekov digs a good body shot into Grigsby's ribs.
Almazbekov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grigsby lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigsby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Almazbekov clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigsby trying to control the position but instead, Almazbekov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grigsby into the ropes.
Almazbekov prevents Grigsby from breaking the clinch.
Almazbekov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigsby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Almazbekov breaks from the clinch.
Almazbekov drives through and clinches with Grigsby against the ropes.
Grigsby breaks from the clinch.
Almazbekov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Almazbekov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Almazbekov clinches.
Grigsby is pushing Almazbekov up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Grigsby working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigsby lands a nice knee to the body.
Almazbekov has a couple of punches blocked by Grigsby.
Almazbekov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Almazbekov scores with a shot to the side of Grigsby's head.
Almazbekov manages to break the clinch.
Grigsby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almazbekov closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almazbekov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigsby has taken the fight to the clinch.
Almazbekov breaks the clinch.
Almazbekov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Almazbekov breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arstanbek Almazbekov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arstanbek Almazbekov's cut.
That's time! Almazbekov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grigsby has Almazbekov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grigsby slowing the pace effectively.
Almazbekov manages to break the clinch.
Almazbekov misses with a double jab
and Grigsby counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grigsby.
Grigsby is trying to stall.
Grigsby tries to throw a body punch but Almazbekov avoids it by throwing Grigsby back against the ropes.
Almazbekov lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigsby backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigsby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almazbekov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grigsby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grigsby moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Almazbekov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grigsby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Almazbekov instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigsby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Almazbekov misses with a hook
and Grigsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Almazbekov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Grigsby crashing to the mat! Grigsby uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Grigsby is rocked!
It looks like Devonte Grigsby has been cut.
Almazbekov plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Grigsby swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Grigsby face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arstanbek Almazbekov!
A victorious Arstanbek Almazbekov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Adam James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Mikhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam James could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abraham Mikhail's chin.
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199 lbs
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abraham Mikhail!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhail tries to clinch but James moves away
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mikhail on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James just misses with a punch to the body.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mikhail tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
Mikhail has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mikhail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mikhail tries to clinch there but James circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks a head kick by Mikhail.
Mikhail doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James works the jab nicely.
Abraham Mikhail is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Mikhail is rocked!
James misses with a wild combination.
Mikhail is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
Mikhail drops his guard momentarily, allowing James to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Mikhail! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! James takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Adam James!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Zat Sebastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Zat Sebastos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zat Sebastos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
Good chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zat Sebastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastos dodges the punch combination from Burgundy.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sebastos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burgundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sebastos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Burgundy looks to move away, Sebastos throws a big counter combo but Burgundy just gets out of the way.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy misses with the combination.
Burgundy throws a hook but Sebastos blocks it.
Sebastos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Burgundy goes down! The ref sends Sebastos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Burgundy is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Burgundy is rocked!
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!
Burgundy throws a combination that misses
and Sebastos counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Burgundy off his feet! Burgundy crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Burgundy isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Sebastos screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zat Sebastos!
During a confident post fight interview, Zat Sebastos 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 welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ace Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ira Hayesford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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167 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace Emerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ira Hayesford!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson looks to throw the jab but Hayesford is out of range.
Emerson loads up on a big right hand but Hayesford slips the punch.
Hayesford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Emerson scores with the left hand. Hayesford knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayesford tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Emerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hayesford misses the jab.
Ace Emerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emerson misses the jab.
Emerson loads up on a big right hand but Hayesford slips the punch.
A big left from Emerson misses.
Hayesford misses with a low kick.
Emerson slips under a jab.
Emerson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emerson connects with a quick right hand that sends Hayesford 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 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ace Emerson!
A victorious Ace Emerson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Junior Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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166 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Ines!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson lands a front kick.
Ines blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Ines cracks Tyson with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Tyson is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Tyson is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ines connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson is rocked!
Ines catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Tyson stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Tyson walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Oh Tyson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ines blocks the body kick.
Ines misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ines drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Tyson onto his butt! Tyson pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Ines closes the distance and catches Tyson with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Tyson is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Tyson is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Tyson is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Ines takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Paul Ines!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Oscar Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Parrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Parrell!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Parrell avoids it well.
Parrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parrell misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Gonzalez misses
and Parrell counters with a one-two to the body.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parrell throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Nathan Parrell has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Parrell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Oscar Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parrell works over Gonzalez's head and body with a nice combination.
Parrell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonzalez in his tracks.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Parrell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gonzalez. Gonzalez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Gonzalez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrell connects with a right hand. Gonzalez shakes it off.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez misses with a two punch combination.
Parrell tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzalez shakes him off and moves away.
Parrell cracks Gonzalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gonzalez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parrell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Gonzalez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parrell misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez throws a counter high kick but Parrell was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gonzalez tries to clinch up but Parrell circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nathan Parrell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Jake Sedin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Monteiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Sedin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Sedin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Monteiro!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sedin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Monteiro misses with a combination
and Sedin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monteiro is trying to break the clinch but Sedin is controlling him.
Monteiro can't break the clinch.
Sedin has Monteiro pressed against the ropes, preventing Monteiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Monteiro working hard to break the clinch.
Sedin is stalling here.
Sedin holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Monteiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monteiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sedin creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Monteiro's defenses.
Monteiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonah Monteiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sedin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteiro tries to break the clinch but Sedin is controlling the position.
Monteiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monteiro is trying to break the clinch but Sedin has him pressed against the ropes.
Monteiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sedin won't allow it.
Monteiro tries to circle away but Sedin has him pinned against the ropes.
Monteiro working hard to break the clinch.
Sedin lands a good knee to the midsection. Monteiro won't want to take too many of those.
Sedin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sedin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Monteiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Monteiro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Monteiro is trying to break the clinch but Sedin has him pressed against the ropes.
Monteiro tries to break free but Sedin pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Monteiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sedin.
Sedin lands an elbow just above Monteiro 's eye.
Sedin taking a breather.
Monteiro tries to break free but Sedin pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedin lands an elbow just above Monteiro 's eye.
Monteiro can't break the clinch.
Monteiro is trying to break free.
Sedin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monteiro is trying to break the clinch but Sedin is controlling him.
Monteiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedin has him pressed against the ropes.
Monteiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sedin controlling the action here for a moment.
Sedin crunches a lovely knee into Monteiro's ribcage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Sedin.
Nice elbow from Sedin.
Sedin is looking to control Monteiro's arms but Monteiro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sedin has his back to the ropes.
Monteiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sedin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monteiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sedin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sedin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monteiro has had enough of the clinch but Sedin keeps him there for the moment.
Sedin looking to stall.
Monteiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monteiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sedin stalling against the ropes.
Sedin lands a good knee to the midsection. Monteiro won't want to take too many of those.
Sedin just leaning against Monteiro, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Sedin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteiro being controlled against the ropes.
Monteiro tries to break free but Sedin pushes him back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sedin obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedin scores a nice knee to the body.
Sedin lands a nice knee to the body.
Monteiro tries to circle away but Sedin has him pinned against the ropes.
Sedin prevents Monteiro from breaking the clinch.
Jake Sedin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sedin lands a knee to the body.
Monteiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sedin has double underhooks.
Monteiro tries to break free but Sedin pushes him back against the ropes.
Monteiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sedin slowing the pace effectively.
Sedin has Monteiro pressed against the ropes, preventing Monteiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sedin is stalling here.
Monteiro tries to circle away but Sedin has him pinned against the ropes.
Sedin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monteiro can do to turn this around?
Monteiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sedin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sedin has Monteiro pushed against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sedin for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jake Sedin.
Monteiro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sedin backs up against the ropes.
Monteiro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monteiro lands a jab to the head.
Monteiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sedin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sedin landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sedin scores a nice knee to the body.
Sedin lands an elbow just above Monteiro 's eye.
Monteiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Monteiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sedin 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. And we move into the final round!
Monteiro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monteiro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sedin moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monteiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sedin has him pressed against the ropes.
Sedin prevents Monteiro from breaking the clinch.
Monteiro is trying to force a seperation but Sedin has the dominant position.
Sedin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Monteiro wants to break free but Sedin has control.
Monteiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Monteiro tries to break the clinch but Sedin is controlling the position.
Monteiro is trying to force a seperation but Sedin has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sedin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sedin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedin stalling against the ropes.
Monteiro can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sedin.
Sedin crunches a lovely knee into Monteiro's ribcage.
Monteiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sedin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Sedin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sedin leaning against his opponent.
Sedin prevents Monteiro from breaking the clinch.
Sedin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Monteiro working hard to break the clinch.
Sedin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sedin working Monteiro over with knees to the body.
Sedin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Monteiro up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sedin lands a damaging elbow.
Sedin has Monteiro pressed against the ropes, preventing Monteiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sedin trying to stall but Monteiro improves his position.
Monteiro tries to break free but Sedin pushes him back against the ropes.
Sedin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sedin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sedin scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sedin.
Monteiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sedin.
Sedin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jonah Monteiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sedin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jake Sedin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Monteiro fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Sedin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sedin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Sedin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between King Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bon Weasley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weasley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bang Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, King Cobra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bon Weasley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weasley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weasley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Weasley missing with knees to the body.
Weasley throws an elbow but it misses.
Weasley pushes off an throws an elbow but Cobra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Weasley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weasley tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobra avoids the damage to the body.
Weasley trying to land knees to the body.
Cobra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weasley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Weasley as the two fighters clinch.
Cobra managing to block the knees to the body from Weasley.
Cobra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weasley tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobra avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley lands an elbow that stopped Cobra in his tracks for a moment.
Weasley throws an elbow but it misses.
Cobra blocking some punches.
Weasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Weasley is looking to clinch but Cobra is avoiding it.
Weasley rushes Cobra and presses him up against the ropes.
Weasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobra swings for the body but Weasley moves out of range.
Weasley moves into range and clinches up with Cobra.
Weasley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobra.
Cobra can't break the clinch.
Weasley trying to land knees to the body.
Cobra managing to block the knees to the body from Weasley.
A head punch on the inside from Weasley fails to land.
Cobra with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobra avoids the elbow strike from Weasley, against the ropes.
Weasley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobra.
Weasley lands an elbow that stopped Cobra in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobra throws a series of punches but Weasley moves out of range.
Weasley misses with a two punch combination.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cobra misses its target.
Cobra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weasley manages to avoid it.
And Weasley responds with a good body kick, but Cobra manages to step out the way in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Weasley.
Cobra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cobra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weasley tries to clinch up but Cobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobra misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Cobra.
Weasley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobra jabs at Weasley's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bon Weasley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Weasley closes the distance and pushes Cobra back into the ropes.
Cobra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weasley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobra is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Weasley throws an elbow but misses.
Weasley tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobra avoids the damage to the body.
Cobra is trying to force a seperation but Weasley has the dominant position.
Cobra avoids a wild elbow strike from Weasley.
Weasley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Weasley can turn it around.
Weasley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cobra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bon Weasley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weasley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobra backwards.
Weasley misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasley manages to break the clinch.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Cobra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weasley instigates a clinch.
Cobra has Weasley pressed against the ropes, preventing Weasley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cobra wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley misses with an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Weasley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cobra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weasley lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weasley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cobra's defenses.
Weasley manages to break the clinch.
Cobra tries to keep at a distance but Weasley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cobra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobra is trying to break the clinch but Weasley is controlling him.
Weasley lands an elbow that stopped Cobra in his tracks for a moment.
Cobra tries a body shot but Weasley blocks it.
Weasley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobra blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries to break free but Weasley pushes him back against the ropes.
Weasley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Weasley prevents Cobra from breaking the clinch.
Weasley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cobra in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cobra tries to break the clinch but Weasley is controlling the position.
Cobra's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Weasley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Weasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bon Weasley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weasley wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Weasley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cobra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weasley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weasley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weasley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weasley steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cobra.
Weasley tries to clinch up but Cobra circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobra takes a swing at Weasley's ribcage but misses.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weasley tries to clinch but Cobra is having none of it.
Cobra throws a body punch but Weasley moves out of range.
Weasley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasley pushes Cobra up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Weasley lands a knee to the body.
Cobra wants to break free but Weasley has control.
Cobra blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra looking to stall.
Weasley tries a knee to the head but Cobra blocks it.
Weasley is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobra gets an underhook and turns Weasley into the ropes.
Weasley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Weasley misses with a body punch.
Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King Cobra is winning the standup battle so far.
Weasley gets a clinch.
Weasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobra lands with a shot to the body.
Cobra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weasley is out of range.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Weasley is just out of range.
Weasley is looking to clinch but Cobra is avoiding it.
Cobra looks to score with a jab to the body but Weasley is just out of range.
Weasley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobra controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobra throws a sloppy head kick and Weasley moves out of range easily.
Cobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weasley wants to clinch up but Cobra keeps it at a distance.
Cobra has managed to clinch.
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!
Cobra wants to get back to striking at distance but Weasley won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Weasley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cobra fails to land.
Cobra trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Weasley.
Cobra is trying to stall.
Weasley gets through Cobra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but King Cobra did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Weasley darts in and clinches Cobra up against the ropes.
Weasley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cobra's efforts to push away.
Cobra breaks from the clinch.
Weasley tries to clinch but Cobra is having none of it.
Weasley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weasley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cobra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A nice left hand lands by Cobra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobra has Weasley pressed against the ropes.
Cobra tries to stall but Weasley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Weasley looking to throw knees to the head but Cobra is blocking nicely.
Weasley misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Cobra.
Weasley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Weasley lands a body shot.
Weasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Weasley throws a head kick that misses.
Cobra is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weasley.
Cobra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Weasley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobra blocks an elbow strike.
Weasley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like King Cobra has been cut.
Cobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weasley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobra.
Weasley tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Weasley closes the distance and clinches.
Weasley scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weasley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weasley keeps control of Cobra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weasley misses with an elbow strike.
Weasley lands a knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Weasley.
Weasley breaks the clinch.
Weasley has Cobra up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cobra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Weasley scores a nice knee to the body.
Weasley lands an elbow that stopped Cobra in his tracks for a moment.
Cobra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Weasley obliges.
Weasley throws an elbow but it misses.
Weasley manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Weasley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on King Cobra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cobra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weasley forces Cobra back against the ropes and clinches.
Weasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weasley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weasley tries to throw a body punch but Cobra avoids it by throwing Weasley back against the ropes.
Weasley is looking to control Cobra's arms but Cobra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Weasley has his back to the ropes.
Cobra is trying to maintain a safe position but Weasley gets an underhook and turns Cobra into the ropes.
Cobra tries to throw a body punch but Weasley avoids it by throwing Cobra back against the ropes.
Cobra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobra is looking to wear down Weasley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobra throws a sloppy head kick and Weasley moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weasley wants to clinch.
Weasley wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasley avoids the body shot from Cobra.
Cobra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weasley was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Cobra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Weasley, right into the meat.
Cobra tries to keep at a distance but Weasley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weasley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Cobra is trying to stall.
Cobra just leaning against Weasley, taking a breather.
Weasley breaks from the clinch.
Cobra circles away from the clinch attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobra blocks the leg kick.
Cobra has managed to clinch.
Cobra takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bon Weasley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra breaks from the clinch.
Weasley tries to clinch but Cobra moves out of range.
Cobra swats away the attempt to clinch by Weasley.
Weasley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Weasley is looking to clinch.
Cobra lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Weasley tries to clinch but Cobra is having none of it.
King Cobra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weasley clinches up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weasley.
Cobra lands with a short shot to the head.
Weasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weasley slips a jab and a cross from Cobra.
Weasley drops his hands momentarily and Cobra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cobra looks to land a combination but Weasley avoids it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Weasley doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobra circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to King Cobra.
I think Weasley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Weasley!
Bon Weasley is the new bantamweight champion!
Bon Weasley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Amped Performance for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Minobu Kurita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jido Shoemaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurita comes to the ring accompanied by Game of Thrones. Shoemaker has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Minobu Kurita 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, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minobu Kurita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jido Shoemaker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoemaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shoemaker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kurita clinches up with Shoemaker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Shoemaker works on Kurita's body with a couple of short punches.
Kurita lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Shoemaker on the inside.
Kurita digs a right hand into Shoemaker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shoemaker's gas tank.
Kurita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shoemaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurita has a couple of punches blocked by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoemaker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker closes the distance and clinches.
Kurita wants to break free but Shoemaker has control.
Kurita is leaning against Shoemaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shoemaker is trying to push Kurita away but Kurita has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurita breaks from the clinch.
Kurita tries to bum rush Shoemaker with a series of wild strikes but Shoemaker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kurita lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kurita scores with a three punch combo!
Shoemaker closes the distance but Kurita moves to the side
and Kurita counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kurita tries to clinch up but Shoemaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurita closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurita is trying to force a seperation but Shoemaker has the dominant position.
Kurita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shoemaker cracks Kurita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice straight punches there by Kurita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kurita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoemaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurita moves into the clinch successfully.
Kurita misses with some punches.
Shoemaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuritas head.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
Kurita prevents a body shot from Shoemaker.
Shoemaker has a couple of punches blocked by Kurita.
Shoemaker told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kurita is trying to push Shoemaker away but Shoemaker has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Shoemaker fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kurita.
Shoemaker misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shoemaker.
Shoemaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurita moves into the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minobu Kurita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shoemaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurita closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Kurita has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kurita misses with a body punch.
Kurita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shoemaker misses with the head strike.
Shoemaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shoemaker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoemaker throws a solid leg kick but Kurita takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shoemaker.
Shoemaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minobu Kurita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shoemaker lands a front kick to the face, that drops Kurita to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
It looks like Minobu Kurita has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kurita.
Shoemaker gets a clinch.
Kurita throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoemaker.
Kurita throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker has Kurita pressed against the ropes, preventing Kurita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shoemaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoemaker blocks a body shot from Kurita.
Kurita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shoemaker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kurita counters with a series of strikes. Shoemaker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kurita closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoemaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kurita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shoemaker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shoemaker.
Shoemaker breaks from the clinch.
Kurita checks a low kick from Shoemaker.
Kurita tries to clinch up.
Shoemaker throws a combination. Kurita tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurita rushes Shoemaker and presses him up against the ropes.
Kurita is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shoemaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kurita backwards.
Kurita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoemaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jido Shoemaker takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Minobu Kurita's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from Kurita. Those never looked like landing.
Shoemaker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shoemaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shoemaker scores with a big combo that sends Kurita crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Kurita flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Shoemaker jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jido Shoemaker!
Jido Shoemaker is the new welterweight champion!
Jido Shoemaker gave a mention to Amped Performance in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Minobu Kurita had this to say: 'Sayonara'.
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