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FC 150:New Breed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Peter Faup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Faup has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Faup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Biggy Highway!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup 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.
Highway lands a head kick. Faup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Highway.
Biggy Highway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faup tries a head kick but it misses.
Faup swats away the attempt to clinch by Highway.
We've been told by Faup's head coaches at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($299 entry fee) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Highway wants to clinch.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Highway throws a nice head kick!
Highway's coach down at The Furnace was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Highway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup takes a kick to the side of the head.
Highway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Faup. That did some damage!
Faup throws a head kick that misses.
Highway steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Highway.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Highway throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Faup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
It looked like Faup was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Faup sets himself, and Highway steps forward looking for the clinch! Faup avoids it this time.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Faup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Highway.
Faup avoids the head kick by Highway.
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to counter the offense by Faup and move into the clinch position.
Faup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
Faup takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Highway.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Highway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Highway throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Highway slips a straight right by Faup.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highway avoids the head kick by Faup.
Highway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Faup if he has to take too many more of those.
Highway slips a jab from Faup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Highway. That's going to slow Faup down.
Highway connects with a leg kick. Faup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway throws the kick towards the body but Faup avoids it.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Highway avoids a kick to the body.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway throws a head kick that misses.
Highway fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Highway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Faup.
Highway throws a head kick but Faup moves out of range.
Faup lands with a kick to the temple. Highway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Faup's head.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick and Faup moves out of range easily.
Faup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway throws a sloppy head kick
and Faup counters with a big head kick but Highway shrugs it off.
Faup blocks a head kick by Highway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Faup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Faup takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Faup takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Faup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Highway tries to clinch but Faup is having none of it.
Highway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highway wants to counter with a clinch but Faup pushes him away.
Highway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Faup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faup throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Highway.
Highway has Faup up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faup blocks an elbow strike.
Faup dodges an elbow strike from Highway.
Highway lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Faup avoids the elbow strike from Highway, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway wants to clinch up but Faup keeps it at a distance.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Highway is looking to clinch.
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Faup is looking to counter with head kicks.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Highway lands a leg kick that knocks Faup off balance momentarily.
Highway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peter Faup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Highway misses with a head kick.
Biggy Highway 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.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Highway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Faup wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Faup's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A good leg kick by Highway.
Faup throws a sloppy head kick and Highway moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Highway slams his shin into Faup's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway blocks a head kick by Faup.
Faup throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Faup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Faup shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Highway misses with a head kick.
Faup throws a series of punches but Highway moves out of range.
Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faup throws an overhand right that lands on Highway's shoulder, as Highway tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway!
An intense looking Biggy Highway took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonard Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boon Nam Chaiyachue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaiyachue has chosen Traditional Muay Thai Music (Sarama) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonard Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boon Nam Chaiyachue!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaiyachue closes the distance and pushes Red back into the ropes.
Chaiyachue has Red pressed against the ropes, preventing Red from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chaiyachue pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Red is trying to break the clinch but Chaiyachue is controlling him.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Red lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chaiyachue putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Red in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue unloads a knee to the mid-section. Red lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Red is breathing heavily.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Leonard Red has been cut.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
Chaiyachue'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.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaiyachue lands a knee to the head.
Chaiyachue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue slowing the pace effectively.
Chaiyachue scores with a knee to the head.
Red is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Red to the canvas! Can Red beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Red was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Chaiyachue is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Boon Nam Chaiyachue!
Boon Nam Chaiyachue managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuriy Kuznetmedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kely Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kely Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetmedov feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Kuznetmedov throws out a head kick that Storm doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Storm crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Storm's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Kely Storm has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetmedov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yuriy Kuznetmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Kuznetmedov engages and cracks Storm with a massive lead left hook - Storm tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Kuznetmedov is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuriy Kuznetmedov!
Post fight, an emotional Yuriy Kuznetmedov said 'CK did you make this fight easy for me on purpose?!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tae Shik Cha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Hakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cha's entrance music is Emancipator - When I Go. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hakopa's choice of entrance music: Not Many. 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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180 lbs
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Granite chin
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tae Shik Cha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Hakopa!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakopa ducks under a wild hook from Cha.
Hakopa throws a jab when Cha was well out of range.
A left lands for Cha.
Cha instigates a clinch.
Cha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've been informed that Hakopa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakopa connects with a body shot that sends Cha's belly button to the back.
Hakopa with a nice cross.
Cha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Cha misses with a hook. Hakopa ducked under it nicely.
Cha takes the fight into the clinch.
Cha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cha lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Cha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hakopa throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakopa misses the shot to the body.
Cha throws out a loose jab but Hakopa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hakopa scores with a jab.
Hakopa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hakopa misses with a straight left.
Hakopa slips a jab from Cha.
Good exchange - Cha coming out on top.
Cha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakopa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakopa misses the shot to the body.
Hakopa scoring well with a low kick there.
Cha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hakopa misses with a body punch.
Cha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cha slips a jab from Hakopa.
Cha lands a nice shot that snaps Hakopa's head back.
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!
A swing and a miss from Cha.
Hakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakopa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hakopa scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cha, as that shot connected.
Cha misses with a body shot.
Hakopa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hakopa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cha.
Hakopa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cha throws a right hand that misses
and Hakopa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hakopa swats away the attempt to clinch by Cha.
Cha throws a nice looking combination but Hakopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakopa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hakopa feints and then cracks Cha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cha down.
Hakopa swings for the body but Cha moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cha takes one on the button.
Cha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hakopa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Hakopa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hakopa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hakopa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakopa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Hakopa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hakopa delivers a nice body kick.
Hakopa staying out of range there.
Hakopa slips under a jab from Cha.
Hakopa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hakopa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hakopa throws a front kick aimed at Cha's knee but Cha avoids it well.
Hakopa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hakopa misses the shot to the body.
Hakopa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hakopa 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!
Cha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hakopa is still on wobbly legs! Can Cha finish him?
Cha connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Hakopa's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Hakopa - 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 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tae Shik Cha!
In his post fight interview, Tae Shik Cha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Andriy Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavlyuchenko comes to the ring accompanied by Darkness Within. Andriy Pavlyuchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Pavlyuchenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pavlyuchenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thompson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pavlyuchenko scrambles back to his feet.
Pavlyuchenko lunges at Thompson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thompson's hand.
Pavlyuchenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavlyuchenko misses the jab.
Thompson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thompson.
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!
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a wild combination.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Pavlyuchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson throws a hook but Pavlyuchenko avoids it easily.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a sloppy body shot
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Thompson.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Pavlyuchenko moved out of range.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Pavlyuchenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson looking to slow down the pace here.
Pavlyuchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Pavlyuchenko tries to work over Thompson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Pavlyuchenko stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko looking to stall.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlyuchenkos head.
Pavlyuchenko looking to stall.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlyuchenko's elbow.
Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavlyuchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pavlyuchenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlyuchenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Thompson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hunter Thompson has been cut.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a jab.
Pavlyuchenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Pavlyuchenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch lands to the side of Pavlyuchenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pavlyuchenko is rocked!
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Oh Pavlyuchenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavlyuchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pavlyuchenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Pavlyuchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson feints and then cracks Pavlyuchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlyuchenko down.
Pavlyuchenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson misses with a hook. Pavlyuchenko ducked under it nicely.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pavlyuchenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson moves away from the strike by Pavlyuchenko.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlyuchenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlyuchenko ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Pavlyuchenko slips a straight right by Thompson.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Pavlyuchenko ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlyuchenko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot.
Thompson feints a jab promting Pavlyuchenko to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pavlyuchenko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thompson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson needs to keep his hands up - Pavlyuchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thompson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pavlyuchenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Pavlyuchenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a crisp jab.
Thompson lands with a right hand.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Pavlyuchenko down.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Pavlyuchenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlyuchenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andriy Pavlyuchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Thompson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pavlyuchenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Pavlyuchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thompson.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pavlyuchenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson 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.
Nice body punch from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko jabs at Thompson's body.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thompson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pavlyuchenko throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pavlyuchenko tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Pavlyuchenko moved away.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pavlyuchenko digs a good hook to Thompson's body.
Thompson tries to clinch but Pavlyuchenko moves away
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a left 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!
Pavlyuchenko ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
A jab from Pavlyuchenko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Pavlyuchenko's belly button to the back.
Thompson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Andriy Pavlyuchenko has been cut.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pavlyuchenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pavlyuchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson misses with a hook. Pavlyuchenko ducked under it nicely.
Thompson swings widly with a right hand
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlyuchenko connects with a looping right hand.
Pavlyuchenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko throws a right and a left that Thompson avoids nicely.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Pavlyuchenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pavlyuchenko throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Pavlyuchenko.
Pavlyuchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Thompson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavlyuchenko finish him?
Thompson lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Pavlyuchenko misses the jab.
Pavlyuchenko tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Thompson backs away, Pavlyuchenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Pavlyuchenko is out of range.
Thompson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Pavlyuchenko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thompson tries to bum rush Pavlyuchenko with a series of wild strikes but Pavlyuchenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlyuchenko misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pavlyuchenko has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlyuchenko moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Pavlyuchenko tries to clinch up.
Pavlyuchenko digs a good body shot into Thompson's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andriy Pavlyuchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pavlyuchenko 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Thomas Silver Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silver Jr comes to the ring accompanied by The Return. Kroll has chosen Celebrity Touch - Riverside as his entrance music. 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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190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
KO power
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Silver Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcin Kroll!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroll has closed the distance and engaged Silver Jr in a clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kroll has the dominant position.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Kroll is looking to clinch but Silver Jr is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silver Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Marcin Kroll has been cut.
Kroll misses with a series of wild punches.
Kroll walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Silver Jr rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kroll has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroll gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kroll as Silver Jr tries to tie him up.
Silver Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kroll has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Silver Jr can't break the clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to break free.
Kroll tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silver Jr avoids it.
Kroll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
Silver Jr breaks from the clinch.
Silver Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kroll under the eye.
Silver Jr throws out a loose jab but Kroll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroll moves into range and clinches up with Silver Jr.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kroll has closed the distance and engaged Silver Jr in a clinch.
Silver Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Kroll won't allow it.
Kroll prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Kroll won't allow it.
Silver Jr is trying to force a seperation but Kroll has the dominant position.
Kroll throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver Jr blocks the elbow strike.
Silver Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silver Jr is working Kroll over against the ropes.
Kroll prevents Silver Jr from breaking the clinch.
Silver Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kroll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silver Jr, pushing him back against the ropes.
Silver Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silver Jr manages to break the clinch.
Kroll avoids the body shot from Silver Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Silver Jr should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Marcin Kroll's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kroll pushes Silver Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch.
Silver Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kroll tries to clinch but Silver Jr is having none of it.
Kroll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kroll lands the left hand.
Silver Jr cracks Kroll with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Marcin Kroll's cut even more.
Silver Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas Silver Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroll manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silver Jr, right into the meat.
Kroll clinches up against the ropes.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Kroll. Kroll maintains the 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!
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Kroll is controlling him.
Silver Jr tries to throw a body punch but Kroll avoids it by throwing Silver Jr back against the ropes.
Kroll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr is trying to break free.
Silver Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kroll off balance momentarily.
Kroll darts in and clinches Silver Jr up against the ropes.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroll manages to avoid it.
Kroll is looking to clinch.
Kroll tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Silver Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Kroll forces Silver Jr back against the ropes and clinches.
Silver Jr is trying to break free.
Kroll keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver Jr's efforts to push away.
Silver Jr can't break the clinch.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kroll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silver Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroll moves away.
Silver Jr backing away here, and Kroll unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kroll closes the distance and clinches.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kroll keeps him there for the moment.
Silver Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Kroll has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kroll fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silver Jr thuds a left hand into Kroll's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kroll displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver Jr throws out the jab.
Kroll rushes Silver Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Silver Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silver Jr letting Kroll take a breather here.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Silver Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcin Kroll's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silver Jr works the jab nicely.
Kroll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver Jr.
Kroll tries to close the distance and clinch but Silver Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kroll rushes Silver Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Kroll has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Silver Jr.
Silver Jr has had enough of the clinch but Kroll keeps him there for the moment.
Silver Jr is trying to break the clinch but Kroll is controlling him.
Kroll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silver Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver Jr gets tackled into the ropes by Kroll. Kroll maintains the clinch.
Silver Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kroll can do to turn this around?
Silver Jr manages to break the clinch.
Silver Jr scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kroll tries to clinch up.
Silver Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Kroll tries to clinch up.
Silver Jr cracks Kroll with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Kroll 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 Kroll is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Kroll could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thomas Silver Jr!
After the fight, Thomas Silver Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Marcin Kroll spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, that was tough fight.. i think after this i need to chill for a while u know.. get back to the gym, and get everything ready for my next fight... thank you people..thank you'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hematoma Hominick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
160 lbs
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32
158 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Very quick
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hematoma Hominick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dai Evans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hominick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Hominick moves away and avoids it.
Hominick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Evans manages to circle out of the way.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Hominick doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hominick throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Hominick checks the leg kick.
Hominick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hominick throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans is looking for the big counter here.
Evans throws a nice looking combination but Hominick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Hominick slips the punch.
Hominick is looking to land body kicks.
Hominick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hominick is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Evans takes a swing at Hominick's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands with a nice combination. Hominick backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Hematoma Hominick has been cut.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans throws a right hand that Hominick ducks under and follows up with a left that Hominick also avoids with ease.
Hominick punishes Evans's body with a nice straight punch.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hominick fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick.
Hominick throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Hominick lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hominick is out of range.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Hominick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hominick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Hominick.
Evans moves out of range as Hominick throws a body kick.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Hominick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Evans throws a hook but Hominick blocks it.
Hominick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hominick scores with a kick to the body.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Evans takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Hominick tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hominick moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Hominick sets himself, and Evans steps forward looking for the clinch! Hominick avoids it this time.
Evans digs a good hook to Hominick's body.
Hominick pushes Evans away with a front kick.
Some wild striking there from Evans.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Dai Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hominick finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick lands a nice looking kick to the body. Evans takes a step back to recover.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Hominick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Evans will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick scores with a leg kick.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Evans is trying to push Hominick away but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Evans manages to break the clinch.
Evans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hominick.
Evans throws a series of punches but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick misses with the body kick
and Evans moves into the clinch.
Hominick has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hominick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hominick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Hominick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Evans's elbow.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hominick has Evans up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hominick struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hominick throws a sloppy head kick and Evans moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Evans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hominick throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Hominick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dai Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans scores with a three punch combo!
Hominick takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hominick checks a leg kick.
Evans rushes Hominick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hominick can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Hominick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Hominick has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hominick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hominick.
Hominick stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hominick moves away.
Evans throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hominick moves into the clinch.
Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick lands a right hand.
Hominick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hominick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hominick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hominick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Hominick keeps him there for the moment.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hominick checks a leg kick.
Hominick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dai Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans moves into the clinch successfully.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
Hominick misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans wants to break free but Hominick has control.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick pushes Evans back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hominick pushes Evans back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Hominick fails to land.
Hominick tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Hominick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Evans.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hominick obliges.
Hominick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hematoma Hominick clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hominick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Hominick.
Hominick tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hominick looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hominick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dai Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hominick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans scores with a one two! Hominick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hominick is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans blocks a head kick by Hominick.
Hominick ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hominick misses with a body kick.
Hominick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Hominick throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Hominick avoids the head kick by Evans.
Hominick connects with a body shot.
Hominick gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Evans scores with a spinning back kick!
Evans displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Evans throws a combination. Hominick tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hematoma Hominick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Hominick keeps him there for the moment.
Hominick tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hominick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Hominick.
A short left from Hominick.
Hominick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Evans is defending well for now.
Hominick misses with a body punch.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hominick unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Hominick has the dominant position.
Hominick working aggressively here.
Hominick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Evans dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hematoma Hominick's cut.
That's time! Hominick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hominick moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Hematoma Hominick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Hominick does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Evans tries to get set, Hominick tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Hominick blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Hominick throws a body kick that misses.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Evans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans throws a chopping leg kick but Hominick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hominick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Hominick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Evans.
Hominick is looking to counter the offense by Evans and move into the clinch.
Evans throws a head kick that Hominick semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hominick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Hominick.
Evans throws a head kick but Hominick moves out of range.
Hominick tries to counter by clinching up but Evans breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans throws a body punch but Hominick moves out of range.
Evans lands a glancing blow to the side of Hominick's head.
Evans throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hominick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hominick.
Hominick has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hominick there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick from Hominick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
Dai Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hominick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evans raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hominick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Evans is out of range and Hominick settles back down.
Evans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hominick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hominick lands a good knee to the midsection. Evans won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans blocks a body shot from Hominick.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Hominick has the dominant position.
Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hominick has him pressed against the ropes.
Hominick missing with knees to the body.
Hominick digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Hominick is controlling the position.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hominick tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dai Evans.
I think Evans 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 Josh West scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dai Evans!
Dai Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kevin Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Buddington (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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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Buddington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather throws a hook to the side of Buddington's head but Buddington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Buddington.
Mayweather throws a lazy body kick
and Buddington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Buddington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buddington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buddington throws a right and a left that Mayweather avoids nicely.
Buddington wants to land a leg kick but Mayweather is out of range.
Mayweather moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Buddington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayweather.
Mayweather takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Buddington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mayweather works the jab nicely.
Mayweather misses with a right hand
and Buddington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buddington.
A short right from Mayweather.
We've been informed that Buddington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayweather throws an off balance right hand
and Buddington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buddington counters with a good low kick that Mayweather was not able to check.
Mayweather throws the kick towards the body but Buddington avoids it.
Buddington steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mayweather.
Mayweather finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Buddington steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mayweather connects with the punch.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Buddington clinches up against the ropes.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks with his arms.
Mayweather is trying to push Buddington away but Buddington has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mayweather manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather keeps Buddington at a distance using the push kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mayweather avoids the head kick by Buddington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather throws an overhand right that lands on Buddington's shoulder, as Buddington tries to avoid the shot.
Mayweather keeps Buddington at a distance using the push kick.
Mayweather throws an off balance right hand
and Buddington counters with a leg kick.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddington moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayweather rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buddington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Buddington wants to clinch up but Mayweather keeps it at a distance.
Mayweather lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddington's sensitive parts.
Buddington misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddington manages to avoid it.
Buddington keeps Mayweather at a distance using the push kick.
Buddington walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buddington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayweather throws a low kick, looking for Buddington's leg but Buddington calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Buddington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mayweather throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddington counters by clinching up.
Mayweather doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Buddington has the dominant position.
Buddington lands an uppercut.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddington gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Buddington has double underhooks.
A short left from Buddington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington tries to throw a body punch but Mayweather avoids it by throwing Buddington back against the ropes.
Buddington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buddington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddington blocks an uppercut.
Buddington is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mayweather.
Buddington lands with a left to the head.
Mayweather taking a breather.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Buddington blocks it.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the head but Mayweather blocks with his arms.
Mayweather on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buddington blocks the elbow strike.
Mayweather throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddington.
Mayweather goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayweather is leaning against Buddington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Buddington throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buddington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
Mayweather working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddington lands a right hand.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to work over Buddington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddington with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buddington missing with knees to the body.
Buddington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayweather scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Mayweather escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buddington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Buddington blocks a jab.
Mayweather throws a hook but Buddington blocks it.
Buddington lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mayweather lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Buddington is breathing heavily.
Mayweather throws out a loose jab but Buddington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayweather throws out a head kick that Buddington doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Buddington crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Buddington's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Oliver Buddington has been cut.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kevin Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather tests Buddington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mayweather.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buddington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Mayweather will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Buddington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mayweather checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddington counters by clinching up.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Buddington presses Mayweather against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buddington misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mayweather creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mayweather is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddington can do to turn this around?
Buddington trying to land knees to the body.
Buddington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather lands with a light punch inside.
Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Buddington scores with a head kick.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayweather throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayweather pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddington wants to counter the offense by Mayweather and move into the clinch position.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Buddington saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather scores with a nice strike.
Buddington defending well as Mayweather loads up on a big left hand.
Mayweather moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayweather throws a lazy right hand but Buddington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayweather 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.
Buddington lands a jab-cross combination.
Buddington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mayweather tries to work over Buddington's front leg with a kick but Buddington checks it.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
Mayweather misses the jab.
Mayweather misses with a body kick.
Mayweather scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddington takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Buddington throws a wild body kick that Mayweather sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mayweather misses.
Buddington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayweather throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Buddington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buddington tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayweather avoids it.
Mayweather struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddington controls his hands.
Buddington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayweather in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mayweather blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayweather makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Buddington - that landed with a thud.
Buddington is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayweather misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddington misses with the head strike.
Buddington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mayweather's defenses.
A short uppercut from Mayweather.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayweather.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddington has him pressed against the ropes.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Buddington - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kevin Mayweather did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Oliver Buddington'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.
Mayweather bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayweather. Buddington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kevin Mayweather is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddington moves out of range as Mayweather throws a body kick.
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and Buddington counters with a left to the body.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Buddington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Buddington on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather is looking to chop away at Buddington's legs.
Mayweather misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddington counters with a body kick that stops Mayweather in his tracks momentarily.
Mayweather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddington.
Buddington misses with a wild combination.
Mayweather is looking to counter punch.
Mayweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buddington misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Buddington counter with a right hand.
Buddington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayweather misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buddington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayweather.
Buddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut. Buddington saw that one coming.
Buddington feints a counter leg kick.
Mayweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddington now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayweather on the side of the head.
Buddington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayweather swings widly with a right hand
and Buddington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mayweather lands a nice looking kick to the body. Buddington takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddington throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddington lands with an overhand left.
Mayweather misses the jab.
Buddington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayweather misses with a straight left.
Mayweather throws a lazy body kick
and Buddington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayweather looks to land a body kick but Buddington moved away.
Buddington wants to counter with a clinch but Mayweather pushes him away.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayweather attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Mayweather.
Mayweather swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buddington moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Mayweather misses
and Buddington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buddington comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Buddington dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Buddington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body kick from Buddington.
Mayweather looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayweather misses with a leg kick
and Buddington counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buddington.
Mayweather misses with a knee strike.
Mayweather scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddington lands a nice shot that snaps Mayweather's head back.
Mayweather throws a leg kick but Buddington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mayweather misses with a left hand
and Buddington counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddington momentarily.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Buddington.
Buddington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather motions for Buddington to come forward. Mayweather throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddington, as that shot connected.
Mayweather fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddington.
Buddington has Mayweather up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mayweather scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mayweather is trying to maintain a safe position but Buddington gets an underhook and turns Mayweather into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Mayweather pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Mayweather.
Buddington scores with a leg kick.
Mayweather attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buddington misses with a kick to the body.
Mayweather takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to land a front kick but Buddington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buddington is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buddington staying out of range there.
Buddington appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mayweather on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Buddington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayweather lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliver Buddington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather misses with a head kick.
Mayweather pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buddington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buddington throws a sloppy head kick and Mayweather moves out of range easily.
Buddington lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Mayweather finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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 Kevin Mayweather.
I think Mayweather 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Mayweather!
Kevin Mayweather thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Krzysztof Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dam Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Szczęsny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortal Technique-Obnoxious. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Szczęsny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dam Son!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny 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.
Szczęsny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Szczęsny wants to slow Son down by chopping away at his legs.
Szczęsny lands a right hook to the body.
Son stuns Szczęsny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Son.
Son throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Szczęsny scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Szczęsny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Dam Son has been cut.
Szczęsny jabs Son to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Son takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Szczęsny misses.
Son avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Son is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Son on the side of the head.
Dam Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Son down.
Son looks to throw the jab but Szczęsny is out of range.
Son moves out of range as Szczęsny strikes.
Son with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son slips under a jab from Szczęsny.
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Son.
A head kick misses from Son.
Szczęsny tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Son is able to avoid easily.
Son connects with a leg kick. Szczęsny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
Szczęsny just misses with a punch to the body.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Szczęsny.
Nice uppercut lands for Son. That snapped Szczęsny's head back.
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!
Szczęsny misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Son checks it well.
Szczęsny swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Son throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Son fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Son throws a nice inside leg kick.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Son connects with a solid leg kick.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Son.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Son motions for Szczęsny to come forward. Son throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Son attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Szczęsny is looking to counter punch.
Szczęsny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dam Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dam Son's cut.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Son moves into the clinch successfully.
Son looking to stall.
Szczęsny blocks a body shot from Son.
Son stalling the fight.
Szczęsny avoiding damage as Son throws knees to the body.
Son lands a knee to the head.
Son trying to stall but Szczęsny improves his position.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Son controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szczęsny as Son tries to tie him up.
Szczęsny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Son's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szczęsny as Son tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dam Son.
Szczęsny defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Szczęsny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczęsny jabs at Son's body.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son throws a low kick but Szczęsny moves out of range easily.
Szczęsny throws a leg kick but Son moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Son is out of range and Szczęsny settles back down.
Son throws a low kick but it's checked well by Szczęsny.
Son has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Szczęsny.
Son misses with an uppercut.
Szczęsny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Szczęsny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Son is out of range.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Szczęsny lands a jab to Son's midsection.
Szczęsny takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szczęsny scores with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Son down.
Szczęsny explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Son is breathing heavily.
Szczęsny takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Son lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Son throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Szczęsny misses its target.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot to the body.
Son chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Szczęsny can pounce on him.
Son on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Szczęsny throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Szczęsny misses.
Szczęsny throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny fakes the leg kick and cracks Son in the body.
Son checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Son staying out of range there.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Son off balance momentarily.
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Son misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dam Son's cut.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Son swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczęsny. Son does a little dance to reset his feet.
Son takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Son on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Son digs a good hook to Szczęsny's body.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Son avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Szczęsny 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 Son has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Son and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Son throws a half hearted mid kick.
Szczęsny lands with a nice body punch.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szczęsny swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Szczęsny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Szczęsny throws a lazy head kick
and Son cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Son's corner calls for a 1-2. Son obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Son's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Son is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Son on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Szczęsny. Szczęsny obviously looking to wear him down.
Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Son.
Son digs a good body shot into Szczęsny's ribs.
A jab from Szczęsny finds it's way through Son's defenses.
Son pushes Szczęsny away with a front kick.
Son throws a good cross that connects.
Krzysztof Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Son scores with a head kick.
It looks like Krzysztof Szczęsny has been cut.
Son on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szczęsny fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Son checks it well.
Son looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
Szczęsny takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son with a jab.
Szczęsny throws an off balance right hand
and Son counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny scores with a spinning back kick!
Szczęsny takes one to the side of the head.
Szczęsny tests Son's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Son looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szczęsny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny cracks Son with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Son throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Szczęsny.
Son checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szczęsny slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Son swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Son fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dam Son just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Szczęsny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Son with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szczęsny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Son lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Son.
Son tries to clinch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Son strikes.
Szczęsny lands a leg kick that knocks Son off balance momentarily.
Son lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Szczęsny moves out of range as Son strikes.
A good leg kick by Son.
Szczęsny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son misses with a hook
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Son moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny.
Son has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Szczęsny.
A lazy left from Szczęsny finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Son keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Szczęsny scores with a jab. Son acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny misses with a looping left.
Son takes a swing at Szczęsny's ribcage but misses.
Son throws a lazy body kick
and Szczęsny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Son doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Son is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Szczęsny fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Son has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Son moves out of range of the body kick from Szczęsny.
Son tries to counter by closing the distance.
Szczęsny thumps Son with a low kick.
Son throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Son counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Son counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoids the body shot from Son.
Szczęsny looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Son takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Szczęsny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Szczęsny lands a jab to the head.
Szczęsny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Son.
Son throws out a loose jab but Szczęsny uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Nice body punch from Szczęsny.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Son misses.
Son misses with a shot to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
Son looks to land a left hand but Szczęsny moved out of range nicely.
Szczęsny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczęsny had his way with Dam Son in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Son trying to land knees to the body.
Son blocks a body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny lands an uppercut.
Son is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Son pushes off an throws an elbow but Szczęsny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Son misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Son connects with the punch.
Szczęsny takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son moves out of range of the leg kick from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny defending well as Son loads up on a big left hand.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szczęsny manages to avoid it.
Szczęsny appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Son checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Son throws out a counter right but Szczęsny avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Szczęsny.
Son has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
Szczęsny swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Son goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Son moves out of range easily.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Szczęsny lands a nice leg kick that just misses Son's sensitive parts.
Son looks for the body kick but Szczęsny saw that one coming.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Son takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
You can see that Son has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Son tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szczęsny avoids the head kick by Son.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Son's hands.
A swing and a miss from Szczęsny.
Son takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny misses with a low kick as Son jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Son throws a lazy right hand but Szczęsny sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Son checks a leg kick.
Son tries to land a leg kick but Szczęsny saw it coming and moves away.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
Son with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Son there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Son moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Szczęsny throws a shot to the body.
Szczęsny chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Son shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krzysztof Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krzysztof Szczęsny!
Krzysztof Szczęsny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Abe Lievin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobin Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abe Lievin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tobin Frost!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievin throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Lievin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lievin is looking to counter punch.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Lievin circles away.
Frost bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frost tries to clinch there but Lievin circles away.
Lievin moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lievin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Frost.
Frost tries to clinch up but Lievin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lievin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lievin catches Frost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lievin staying out of range there.
It looked like Lievin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lievin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tobin Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Lievin .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost scores with a three punch combo!
Lievin digs a good body shot into Frost's ribs.
Lievin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Frost's head backwards.
Frost fakes the leg kick and cracks Lievin in the body.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lievin . That snapped Frost's head back.
Frost swings for the body but Lievin moves out of range.
Lievin fakes the leg kick and cracks Frost in the body.
Frost misses with a kick to the body
and Lievin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lievin looks to land a left hand but Frost moved out of range nicely.
Lievin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lievin .
Lievin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost blocks the body kick.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lievin .
Frost let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lievin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Frost walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lievin .
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lievin scoring well with a low kick there.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lievin rather than just go for the knockout.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lievin with a body shot.
Lievin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
A little jabbing left from Frost on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lievin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lievin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws a shot to the body.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lievin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Abe Lievin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Lievin misses
and Lievin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lievin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lievin throws a big shot that misses.
Lievin lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Frost takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frost connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lievin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lievin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lievin throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost counters with a body kick.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Lievin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost lands with 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!
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lievin .
Lievin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievin throws a wild body kick that Frost sees coming a mile off.
Frost slips a straight right by Lievin .
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frost clinches up against the ropes.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lievin is trying to break the clinch but Frost has him pressed against the ropes.
Frost dodges an elbow strike from Lievin .
Lievin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Lievin controls his hands.
Lievin tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Lievin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lievin lands an elbow inside that Frost shrugs off.
Lievin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lievin blocks a body shot from Frost.
Lievin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frost pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lievin with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Frost comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lievin moves away.
Frost has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lievin throws a leg kick but Frost checks it.
Frost scores with a kick to the body.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Lievin .
Frost throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Lievin to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost doesn't manage to clinch there - Lievin circles away.
Lievin slips a jab from Frost.
Frost gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lievin to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lievin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abe Lievin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lievin tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abe Lievin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lievin throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Lievin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lievin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lievin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frost.
Frost walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Lievin rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Frost has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Lievin throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Lievin connects with a quick right hand that sends Frost 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 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Abe Lievin !
A victorious Abe Lievin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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