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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Angrod Felagund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Angrod Felagund! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lil Dynamite! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Felagund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Felagund backing away here, and Dynamite unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Dynamite looks to land a combination but Felagund avoids it well. As Dynamite tries to get set, Felagund tries to push him back and clinch up but Dynamite manages to avoid the attempt. Felagund throws a sloppy body shot
letting Dynamite counter with a right hand. Felagund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite.
Dynamite throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Felagund sees it coming and avoids it easily. Felagund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Felagund throws a shot from downtown. Dynamite moves away and avoids it. Dynamite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Felagund.
Dynamite scores with a jab. Dynamite moves out of range as Felagund strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dynamite walks into a stiff left hand from Felagund.
It looks like Lil Dynamite has been cut. Felagund throws a hook to the side of Dynamite's head but Dynamite sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Dynamite unleashes a big counter combination but Felagund bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Felagund.
Felagund swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dynamite counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dynamite misses with a leg kick and Felagund counters by moving into the clinch. Dynamite takes a shot to the head. Dynamite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. A nice left hand lands by Felagund.
Felagund lands with a left to the head. Dynamite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Felagund keeps control of Dynamite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Dynamite is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The referee calls for Felagund to work.
Felagund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards. Felagund lands a right hand. Felagund tries to work over Dynamite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dynamite blocks an uppercut.
Felagund has Dynamite pushed against the ropes. Dynamite is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Felagund is keeping busy. Dynamite tries a body shot but Felagund blocks it.
Felagund avoiding damage.
Felagund lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Felagund lands with a left to the head. Felagund lands with a light punch inside. Felagund just leaning against Dynamite, taking a breather. Felagund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dynamite is trying to force a seperation but Felagund has the dominant position. Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dynamite's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Felagund misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Felagund. Felagund taking a breather. Dynamite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Felagund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Felagund misses with a punch to the body.
Felagund scores with a shot to the side of Dynamite's head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Felagund lands with a short shot to the head. Felagund misses with a hook from the clinch. Felagund has a couple of punches blocked by Dynamite.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Felagund looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Felagund misses with a short punch on the inside. Dynamite takes a shot to the head. Felagund misses with a short punch on the inside. Felagund misses with a punch on the inside.
Dynamite misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Dynamite's face as he tries to break the clinch. Dynamite throws a head punch that misses. Felagund working aggressively here.
Felagund lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Felagund lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards. Felagund misses with a punch on the inside.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
Dynamite misses with the head strike.
A short left from Felagund. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angrod Felagund dominated that round. The cut man is working on Lil Dynamite's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dynamite works over Felagund's head and body with a nice combination. Felagund moves into the clinch successfully.
Dynamite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Felagund throws a punch but it's blocked by Dynamite. Felagund holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Dynamite looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Felagund. Felagund stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Felagund lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dynamite. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Felagund as Dynamite tries to tie him up. Dynamite wants to stall.
Dynamite is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Felagund misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Felagund taking a breather. Dynamite is trying to break free. Felagund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Felagund. Dynamite trying to stall but Felagund improves his position.
Felagund throws a head punch that misses. Felagund slowing the pace effectively. Angrod Felagund has scored more points in the clinch so far. A short uppercut from Felagund. Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Felagund avoids it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Felagund. Felagund on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Felagund is pushing Dynamite up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Felagund lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dynamite is trying to stall.
Dynamite misses with some punches.
Felagund lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Dynamite is trying to push Felagund away but Felagund has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Dynamite breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angrod Felagund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Felagund connects with a right hand. Dynamite shakes it off. Felagund tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Felagund swings for the body but Dynamite moves out of range.
Felagund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dynamite. Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felagund. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dynamite misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Dynamite misses. Dynamite ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dynamite takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Felagund throws a leg kick and Dynamite counters with a nice uppercut. Lil Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup. Felagund throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Felagund. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet. Dynamite scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dynamite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Felagund. A looping hook to the body misses from Dynamite. Felagund does a little dance to reset his feet. Felagund attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Felagund throws a poor cross that misses
and Dynamite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Felagund. Felagund misses with a looping right. A left lands for Dynamite.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Felagund wants to land a leg kick but Dynamite is out of range. Dynamite is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Felagund ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite. Donk. Dynamite catches Felagund right on the button with a cross. Dynamite clobbers Felagund with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Felagund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dynamite digs a good body shot into Felagund's ribs. Felagund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around? Some wild striking there from Dynamite.
Felagund throws a lazy uppercut
and Felagund takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dynamite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Felagund drops his hands momentarily and Dynamite takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Felagund doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dynamite throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Dynamite showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Lil Dynamite's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dynamite lands a slapping body shot.
Felagund cracks Dynamite with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Felagund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dynamite sees it coming and avoids it easily. Felagund throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dynamite to counter with a crisp jab. A right-left combo lands from Dynamite. Dynamite moves away from the strike by Felagund. Felagund on the wrong end of a nice jab. Felagund misses with a left hand letting Dynamite counter with a right hand.
Felagund is rocked! Dynamite connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Oh Felagund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dynamite digs a good hook to Felagund's body.
Dynamite cracks Felagund with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Felagund 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 Felagund is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Felagund could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lil Dynamite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Cecil Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Castolgni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castolgni is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pure Rock Fury. 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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143 lbs
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133 lbs
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Big heart
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cecil Lightning! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Castolgni! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Castolgni checks a low kick from Lightning. Lightning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Lightning throws a head kick that misses. Lightning misses with a head kick.
Castolgni sizes up Lightning with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Castolgni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
As Lightning backs off Castolgni throws a huge counter combo but Lightning manages to avoid it all. Castolgni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Lightning throws a hook but Castolgni avoids it easily. Castolgni gets in close and instigates a clinch. Castolgni avoids the elbow strike from Lightning, against the ropes.
Lightning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Castolgni moves out of range of the leg kick from Lightning. Castolgni wants to counter with a clinch but Lightning pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castolgni gets a clinch. Lightning's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lightning throws a leg kick and Castolgni counters with a one-two to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castolgni fails with an attempt to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Castolgni has eaten all the pies! Castolgni tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning throws out a leg kick but Castolgni moves out of range and Lightning only half commits. Lightning throws a push kick but Castolgni slaps the foot to one side. Castolgni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Castolgni. Lightning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castolgni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Castolgni takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lightning throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mario Castolgni has been cut. Lightning throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Castolgni counters with a nice uppercut. Castolgni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Castolgni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lightning cracks the inside of Castolgni's front leg. Castolgni forces Lightning back against the ropes and clinches. Castolgni stalling in the clinch but Lightning improves position. Castolgni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lightning misses with a body punch
and Castolgni counters with a one-two 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! Lightning lands a lovely overhand right. A head kick misses from Lightning. Castolgni throws a good cross that connects.
Castolgni pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lightning back to the ropes. Castolgni follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lightning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Castolgni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lightning swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Castolgni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lightning misses the shot to the body. Castolgni lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Castolgni has managed to clinch.
Castolgni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lightning misses with a straight right. Castolgni tries to counter with a clinch but Lightning shakes him off and moves away. Castolgni moves away from the strike by Lightning. Lightning pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightning lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castolgni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castolgni clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes. Castolgni breaks the clinch.
Lightning throws a leg kick that misses. Castolgni moves into the clinch. Lightning just leaning against Castolgni, taking a breather. Castolgni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Castolgni looks to land a combination. Lightning sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Castolgni walks into a stiff left hand from Lightning. Castolgni wants to clinch up but Lightning keeps it at a distance. Lightning lands a nice shot to the body.
Lightning lands a nice looking body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castolgni's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lightning thows a left - swing and a miss! Castolgni replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lightning blocks it well. Castolgni clinches with his opponent.
Lightning pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lightning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lightning keeps the fight on the outside. Lightning swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lightning tries to keep at a distance but Castolgni has taken the fight into the clinch. Castolgni breaks the clinch.
Castolgni has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lightning. Castolgni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Castolgni misses and Lightning counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lightning looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Castolgni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lightning throws a leg kick and Castolgni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Castolgni will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mario Castolgni's cut. That's time! Lightning's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castolgni jabs at Lightning's body. Castolgni tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lightning paws at him with a jab and circles away. Castolgni clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes. Lightning wants to stall.
Castolgni stalling in the clinch but Lightning improves position. Lightning wants to stall.
Castolgni breaks the clinch.
Castolgni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Castolgni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lightning breaks from the clinch.
Lightning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castolgni fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lightning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lightning throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Castolgni counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castolgni blocks a head kick by Lightning.
Castolgni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Castolgni has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lightning misses with a kick to the body.
Castolgni tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Castolgni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castolgni avoids the head kick by Lightning.
Castolgni looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cecil Lightning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lightning throws a body punch but Castolgni moves out of range. Lightning throws a leg kick but Castolgni sees it coming and checks it nicely. Castolgni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lightning.
Castolgni clinches. Castolgni breaks from the clinch.
Lightning thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castolgni if he has to take too many more of those.
Castolgni closes the distance and pushes Lightning back into the ropes. Lightning is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Castolgni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A bone on bone clash there as Castolgni blocks the leg kick.
Lightning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Lightning finds it's way through Castolgni's defenses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Castolgni checks a low kick from Lightning. Castolgni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lightning. Castolgni on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lightning throws a front kick aimed at Castolgni's knee but Castolgni avoids it well. Lightning punishes Castolgni's body with a nice straight punch. Lightning throws a front kick aimed at Castolgni's knee but Castolgni avoids it well. Lightning swats away the attempt to clinch by Castolgni.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Castolgni takes the fight into the clinch. Castolgni avoiding damage as Lightning throws knees to the body.
Lightning is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castolgni is keeping busy. Castolgni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lightning throws a lazy head kick and Castolgni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Castolgni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Castolgni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Castolgni pushes Lightning up against the ropes in a clinch. Lightning misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses. A shot in the inside from Lightning. Castolgni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightning looks to land a body kick but Castolgni moved away. The fighters circle momentarily. Castolgni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Castolgni is looking to clinch. Cecil Lightning is winning the standup battle so far. Lightning throws a hook but Castolgni avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Castolgni! But no joy. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lightning scores with a nice strike. Castolgni fails in his attempt to clinch. Lightning tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Castolgni doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Castolgni avoids the body shot from Lightning.
A big left from Lightning misses. Castolgni rushes Lightning and presses him up against the ropes. Lightning breaks the clinch.
Castolgni clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes. Lightning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 Cecil Lightning will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mario Castolgni's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lightning throws a predictable looking body shot
and Castolgni counters with a one-two to the body. Lightning swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castolgni counters with a left and a right that stings Lightning. Lightning throws out a leg kick but Castolgni moves out of range and Lightning only half commits. Nice straight punches there by Castolgni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Castolgni.
Lightning is rocked! Lightning throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Lightning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lightning misses with a body shot.
Lightning seems to have got his legs back now. Lightning attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Castolgni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lightning's calf. Lightning throws a body punch but Castolgni moves out of range. Castolgni tries to counter with a clinch but Lightning shakes him off and moves away. Lightning misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Castolgni closes the distance and clinches. Castolgni missing with knees to the body.
Castolgni manages to break the clinch.
Lightning moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lightning is looking to wear down Castolgni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Castolgni moves into range and clinches up with Lightning. Mario Castolgni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The referee is keeping an eye on Castolgni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castolgni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Lightning scores with a shot to the side of Castolgni's head. Castolgni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lightning misses with an uppercut. Castolgni saw that one coming. Castolgni steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lightning. Castolgni throws a series of punches but Lightning moves out of range. Castolgni misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Castolgni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lightning throws a body kick that misses and Castolgni counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Good work by Castolgni as he checks the leg kick. Castolgni moves out of range of the body kick from Lightning.
Lightning just misses with a punch to the body.
Lightning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castolgni wants to counter with a clinch but Lightning pushes him away. Lightning scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lightning misses with a body shot.
Castolgni tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lightning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lightning fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Castolgni ducks under a wild hook from Lightning. Castolgni clinches up with Lightning and pushes him back against the ropes. Stalling in the clinch from Castolgni.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lightning tries a body shot but Castolgni blocks it.
Castolgni breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Lightning is predictable there and Castolgni moves into the clinch. Castolgni manages to break the clinch.
Castolgni misses with a head kick.
Mario Castolgni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lightning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Castolgni. Lightning takes a shot right to the bread basket. Castolgni throws a low kick but Lightning moves out of range easily. Lightning misses with a body shot.
Castolgni throws a head kick that misses. Lightning wants to slow Castolgni down by chopping away at his legs. Castolgni wants to counter the offense by Lightning and move into the clinch position. Castolgni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lightning throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Castolgni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightning. Castolgni throws a right and a left that Lightning avoids nicely. A little feinted left hand from Lightning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Castolgni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lightning. That did some damage! Castolgni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lightning checks a low kick from Castolgni. Castolgni scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lightning throws a low kick, looking for Castolgni's leg but Castolgni calmly moves out of range. Castolgni looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Castolgni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Lightning swings wildly with an uppercut but Castolgni uses good head movement to avoid it. Castolgni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight! Mario Castolgni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Castolgni has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Castolgni! Mario Castolgni very nearly forgot to thank Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenneth Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lionel Giroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Cross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lionel Giroux! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Giroux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Giroux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Giroux's elbow. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Cross definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Giroux. Giroux blocks an uppercut.
Cross softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Giroux is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giroux has his back to the ropes. Nice body punch from Cross. Cross blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cross misses with a short punch on the inside. Giroux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Giroux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cross scores with a shot to the side of Giroux's head. Giroux misses with a hook from the clinch. Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside. Giroux is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giroux has his back to the ropes. Cross tries a body shot but Giroux blocks it.
Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. Giroux throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross. Giroux blocks a body shot from Cross. A short right from Cross on the inside. Giroux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giroux prevents a body shot from Cross. Giroux tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Giroux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cross misses with a hook to the ribs.
Giroux is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Giroux working hard to break the clinch. Cross lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Cross - that landed with a thud.
Giroux misses with some punches.
Giroux blocks a body shot from Cross. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross. Cross lands a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Giroux misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giroux. Giroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross pushes Giroux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giroux can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross. A left hand lands to the body for Cross.
Giroux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Cross. Cross lands a nice uppercut. Cross tries a body shot but Giroux blocks it.
Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Giroux.
Giroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Cross misses with a short punch on the inside. Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut. Giroux wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Cross. Cross misses with some punches.
Giroux is trying to push Cross away but Cross has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Giroux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cross backwards. A short right from Cross. Cross scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Giroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cross is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Giroux fails to land. Cross lands with a left to the head. Cross tries to work over Giroux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Cross on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Cross.
Giroux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Giroux tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the ropes. Giroux tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the ropes. Giroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Giroux blocks an uppercut.
Giroux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Giroux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giroux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cross pushes Giroux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Cross lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Cross dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Cross jabs Giroux right on the nose. Giroux blinks but takes it well. Giroux scoring well with a low kick there.
Cross fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cross closes the distance and clinches. Cross working aggressively here.
Giroux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Giroux counters with a head kick. That will keep Cross thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Giroux can do to turn this around? Cross has closed the distance and engaged Giroux in a clinch.
Kenneth Cross has scored more points in the clinch so far. Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Giroux.
Giroux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cross misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giroux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Giroux blocking some punches.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cross lands a body punch in the clinch. Giroux is trying to force a seperation but Cross has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Giroux fails to land. Cross lands a body shot. Giroux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giroux wants to break free but Cross has control.
Cross throws a head punch that misses. Cross working aggressively here.
Cross lands with a short shot to the head. Cross misses with the head strike.
Cross lands with a left to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giroux. Giroux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Giroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giroux looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Cross scores with a nice short uppercut. Giroux is trying to break the clinch but Cross has him pressed against the ropes. Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Giroux misses with some punches.
Giroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cross blocking some punches.
Giroux lands a nice uppercut. Giroux tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Giroux back against the ropes. A right hook to the body lands for Cross.
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! Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girouxs head. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Cross lands a shoulder strike. Giroux is looking to control Cross's arms but Cross gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giroux has his back to the ropes. Cross pushes Giroux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cross. Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Giroux.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Giroux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giroux. Giroux tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the ropes. Giroux tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giroux backwards. Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Cross. Giroux wants to stall.
Cross presses Giroux against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Giroux.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cross working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Cross lands a left hand that snaps the head of Giroux backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cross lands a right hand. Giroux displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cross up against the ropes. Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Giroux prevents a body shot from Cross. Giroux tries to throw a body punch but Cross avoids it by throwing Giroux back against the ropes. Giroux misses with a punch on the inside.
Giroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cross. A right hand to the body from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Cross dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cross cracks Giroux with an open hand slap. A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Giroux does a little dance to reset his feet. Giroux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giroux feints a counter leg kick. Cross closes the distance and clinches. Giroux takes a shot to the head. Cross struggles to land a body shot inside as Giroux controls his hands.
Giroux looking to stall.
Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cross working some nice short punches in the clinch. Giroux tries to work over Cross's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Giroux misses with the head strike.
Cross lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giroux backwards. Cross lands a hook that snaps the head of Giroux backwards. Cross is working Giroux over against the ropes. Cross lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Giroux scores with a shoulder strike. Cross blocks a body shot from Giroux. Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cross works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Giroux tries to circle away but Cross has him pinned against the ropes. Cross misses with a punch to the body.
Giroux is trying to break free. Cross lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cross throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Girouxs head. Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Giroux controls the action.
Cross lands on the inside with an uppercut. Cross blocks an uppercut.
Giroux throws a head punch that misses. Cross makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cross lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giroux is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Giroux lands with a right to the head. Giroux is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cross misses with a hook from the clinch. Giroux seems to have recovered his senses. Cross tries to throw a body punch but Giroux avoids it by throwing Cross back against the ropes. Cross lands a nice uppercut. Cross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Giroux backwards. Giroux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cross tries to clinch but Giroux moves away and Giroux counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Giroux. Cross gets in close and instigates a clinch. Giroux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Giroux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A head punch on the inside from Cross fails to land. Giroux struggles to land a body shot inside as Cross controls his hands.
Giroux tries a body shot but Cross blocks it.
Cross has Giroux pressed against the ropes, preventing Giroux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cross keeps control of Giroux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cross scores with a shot to the side of Giroux's head. Giroux misses with the head strike.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Giroux uses good head movement to avoid it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cross as Giroux tries to tie him up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cross. Lionel Giroux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kenneth Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Cross blocks an uppercut.
Giroux can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Cross prevents Giroux from breaking the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Giroux.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Giroux misses with a punch to the body.
Giroux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cross lands a hook to the side of the head. Giroux wants to stall.
Giroux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cross blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Giroux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cross is keeping busy. A nice right hand lands inside from Cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Kenneth Cross showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cross, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Cross! Kenneth Cross decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Short Stack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark has chosen America! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Stack! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Shark! The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shark misses with a combination
and Stack counters by moving into the clinch. Shark lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stack lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shark backwards. Shark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stack is keeping busy. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stack gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Shark should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark. Shark told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. A right hand to the body from Stack.
Stack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A head punch on the inside from Shark fails to land. Stack lands a shot to the body. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shark. Shark tries to break free but Stack pushes him back against the ropes. Stack lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Stack avoids a wild elbow strike from Shark. Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Stack.
A short uppercut from Stack.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shark tries to circle away but Stack has him pinned against the ropes. Shark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. Stack stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Stack lands with a left to the head. A short left from Stack. Stack lands with a left to the head. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shark has eaten all the pies! A hook to the body from Stack.
Shark looks winded! Stack lands a body punch in the clinch. Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Shark backwards. A right hand to the body from Stack.
A short left from Stack. Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stack. Shark trying to stall but Stack improves his position.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shark backwards. Stack gets through Shark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Stack.
Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Stack working some nice short punches in the clinch. Shark is looking to control Stack's arms but Stack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shark has his back to the ropes. Shark taking a breather. A short uppercut from Stack. A right handed body shot lands from Stack.
A right hook to the body lands for Stack.
Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stack lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark. Stack works on Shark's body with a couple of short punches. Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stack lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Stack scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stack pushes Shark back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Stack lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Stack.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Stack.
Stack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shark. Stack lands with a short head shot on the inside. Stack scores with a shot to the side of Shark's head. Stack lands a body punch. A short left from Stack. Good body shot from Stack.
A short body shot lands from Stack as the two fighters clinch.
Stack lands a shoulder strike.
Shark is rocked! A short left from Stack. Shark is still on wobbly legs! Can Stack finish him? A short right from Stack. Nice body punch from Stack - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stack lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shark or not. Stack lands a nice shot to the body. Stack scores with a hook to the body. Shark takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stack creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Shark crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Shark face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Stack takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Short Stack! After the fight, Short Stack 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. In defeat, Sean Shark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back MFers'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Destrowicz (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 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrzej Destrowicz! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lannister throws a shot from downtown. Destrowicz moves away and avoids it. Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destrowicz. Lannister throws a poor cross that misses
and Destrowicz counters with a stiff right hand. Lannister stuns Destrowicz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lannister scores with a jab to the head.
Lannister throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Destrowicz throws an off balance right hand
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut. Lannister misses with a looping right. Lannister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Lannister lands with an uppercut that bounces Destrowicz off the ropes and back into range. Lannister throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lannister lands a jab. Lannister throws a poor cross that misses
and Destrowicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! Lannister blocks a jab. Lannister lands the left hand. Destrowicz misses with a body punch
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lannister slips under a jab from Destrowicz. A little feinted left hand from Lannister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lannister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lannister cracks Destrowicz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Jab by Lannister.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Destrowicz ducks down to avoid it. Destrowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lannister scores with a hook. Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Destrowicz ducks down to avoid it. Destrowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Destrowicz cracks a nice hook into Lannister's ribs. Destrowicz misses with a hook
and Lannister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A slow jab from Destrowicz misses its intended target. Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Destrowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here. Destrowicz misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Lannister on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Destrowicz. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet. Lannister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destrowicz throws out the jab. Destrowicz thows a left - swing and a miss! Lannister throws out a powerful jab. Destrowicz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lannister. Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Destrowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Destrowicz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Destrowicz missing with a left hand there. Lannister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Destrowicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Destrowicz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. An attempted straight right counter from Lannister misses the target. Lannister is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice jab there from Lannister. Destrowicz looks to land a left hand but Lannister moved out of range nicely. Destrowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister. Destrowicz throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it. Destrowicz staying out of range there. Destrowicz moves into range and connects with a jab. Lannister is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destrowicz.
Lannister throws the left hand but Destrowicz avoids the punch easily. Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Destrowicz is just out of range. Lannister takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lannister throws a body punch but Destrowicz moves out of range. Destrowicz looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range. An attempted straight right counter from Lannister misses the target. Destrowicz lands with a cross. Destrowicz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Destrowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Destrowicz moves forwards but Lannister connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lannister swings away with a body shot that misses
and Destrowicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destrowicz throws out the jab. Destrowicz missing with a left hand there. Lannister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Destrowicz moves out of range of the strikes. Destrowicz throws a jab when Lannister was well out of range. Destrowicz misses with a straight right. Destrowicz misses with an uppercut. Destrowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister. Destrowicz ducks right into an uppercut from Lannister. Nice uppercut lands for Lannister. That snapped Destrowicz's head back.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Destrowicz saw that one coming. Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destrowicz. Destrowicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Destrowicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Destrowicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab. Destrowicz blocks a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destrowicz.
Lannister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Destrowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away. Lannister jabs Destrowicz to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Destrowicz's shoulder, as Destrowicz tries to avoid the shot. Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Destrowicz ducks down to avoid it. Destrowicz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Destrowicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister misses with a straight left. Lannister misses with a straight right. Destrowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister. Destrowicz tests Lannister's chin there with a solid looking shot. Destrowicz throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Lannister connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lannister lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Destrowicz's shoulder, as Destrowicz tries to avoid the shot. Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lannister tries to counter by clinching up but Destrowicz breaks away and moves out of range. Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Destrowicz. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round. That's time! Lannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Destrowicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lannister at a distance.
Destrowicz misses with a body shot.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destrowicz. Lannister missing with a left hand there. Destrowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Destrowicz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice uppercut lands for Destrowicz. That snapped Lannister's head back.
Lannister scores with a jab to the body. Destrowicz lands a nice shot that snaps Lannister's head back.
Destrowicz swings for the body but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Destrowicz misses with a jab to the body
and Lannister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister misses with an uppercut
and Destrowicz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Destrowicz takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses. Lannister is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lannister lunges at Destrowicz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Destrowicz's hand. Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destrowicz can do to turn this around? Destrowicz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lannister fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destrowicz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destrowicz lands a body shot.
Destrowicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister connects with a nice looking jab.
Destrowicz throws a big shot that misses. Lannister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destrowicz. Destrowicz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister. Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lannister looks to land a right hand but Destrowicz moved out of range. Destrowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Destrowicz misses with a body punch
and Lannister counters with a straight right hand. Destrowicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Destrowicz throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily. Destrowicz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lannister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Destrowicz sees it coming and avoids it easily. Destrowicz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lannister on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destrowicz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Destrowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range. Lannister throws a big shot that misses. Destrowicz swings widly with a right hand
and Destrowicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Destrowicz slips under a jab from Lannister. Destrowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A shot to the liver by Lannister. Beautiful body shot. Destrowicz misses with a straight left. Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destrowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away. Nice body punch from Lannister. Destrowicz lands a nice looking body shot.
Destrowicz misses the jab. Lannister throws a body punch but Destrowicz moves out of range. Destrowicz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lannister scores with a nice right hand.
Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destrowicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lannister misses with an uppercut
and Lannister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Destrowicz throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lannister to counter with a crisp jab. Lannister staying out of range there. Destrowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Lannister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lannister throws a jab but it's blocked by Destrowicz. Lannister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destrowicz scores with a jab to the head.
Destrowicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister. Destrowicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Lannister's head. Destrowicz slips a jab from Lannister. Destrowicz defending well as Lannister loads up on a big left hand. Destrowicz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lannister. Destrowicz throws a lazy right hand but Lannister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Destrowicz misses with a lunging right hand
and Lannister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Destrowicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Destrowicz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lannister's head. Destrowicz throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily. Destrowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister. Lannister defending well as Destrowicz loads up on a big left hand. Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Destrowicz ducks down to avoid it. Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Destrowicz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Destrowicz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Destrowicz ducks under a wild hook from Lannister. Lannister throws an off balance right hand
and Destrowicz counters with a stiff right hand. Destrowicz lands with a nice body punch. Lannister misses with a wild body shot. Destrowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister. Destrowicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Lannister displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destrowicz throws out the jab. Lannister takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Destrowicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Destrowicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lannister sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lannister throws the left hand but Destrowicz avoids the punch easily. Destrowicz misses with a hook to the body
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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 Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Destrowicz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lannister with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Destrowicz to score with a decent uppercut. Destrowicz throws a body punch but Lannister moves out of range. Destrowicz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Lannister misses with a body shot.
Destrowicz misses with a wild body shot. Lannister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lannister scores with the left hand. Destrowicz knows he should have avoided that one. Lannister missing with a left hand there. Destrowicz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Lannister misses. Lannister connects with a body shot that sends Destrowicz's belly button to the back. Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destrowicz. A big left from Destrowicz misses. Destrowicz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lannister throws out a loose jab but Destrowicz uses good head movement to avoid it. Destrowicz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Destrowicz slips under a jab. Destrowicz looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big left from Destrowicz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lannister throws an overhand right that lands on Destrowicz's shoulder, as Destrowicz tries to avoid the shot. Lannister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destrowicz. Lannister connects with a looping right hand.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
A jab from Lannister misses. Lannister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Destrowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lannister. Lannister moves into range and connects with a jab. Destrowicz takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses. Lannister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lannister jabbing away but nothing is landing. Destrowicz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister misses with an uppercut. Destrowicz saw that one coming. Lannister throws a looping overhand right but Destrowicz ducks down to avoid it. The fighters circling - Lannister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destrowicz throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot. Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destrowicz. Destrowicz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister. Destrowicz throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Destrowicz. Lannister does a little dance to reset his feet. Destrowicz swings widly with a right hand
and Lannister cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice defenses there by Destrowicz. Destrowicz misses with a looping left. Lannister lands a glancing blow to the side of Destrowicz's head. Lannister looks to score with a jab to the body but Destrowicz is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Destrowicz does a little dance to reset his feet. Destrowicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lannister moves away. Lannister throws a body shot but no joy. Lannister staying out of range there. Lannister connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Destrowicz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister. Lannister scores with the left hand. Destrowicz knows he should have avoided that one. Lannister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lannister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Destrowicz is rocked! Destrowicz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Destrowicz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyrion Lannister! During a confident post fight interview, Tyrion Lannister thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Jimmy Corn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blood. Jack McCracken will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Corn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McCracken! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Corn just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corn manages to avoid it. McCracken missing with a left hand there. Corn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Corn instigates a clinch. Corn lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Corn. Corn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCracken backwards. Corn lands with a left to the head. Corn misses with a hook from the clinch. Corn misses with some punches.
McCracken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. McCracken misses with a body punch.
McCracken can't find room to land a body shot as Corn controls the action.
Corn is struggling to control the position. McCracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCracken misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Corn cracks McCracken with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corn gets through McCracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McCracken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Corn lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Corn fails to land. Corn digs a right hand into McCracken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCracken's gas tank. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
Corn blocks a body shot from McCracken. Corn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Corn breaks the clinch.
McCracken misses with a straight left. McCracken scores with a jab to the body. Nice uppercut there from Corn. Corn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCracken. McCracken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Corn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCracken scrambles back to his feet. Good exchange - Corn coming out on top. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Corn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Corn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Corn does a little dance to reset his feet. Corn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken misses the shot to the body. McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corn rather than just go for the knockout. A swing and a miss from McCracken. McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. McCracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken jabs Corn to the body, keeping him at a distance. McCracken slips a straight right by Corn. Corn misses with the combination.
Corn slips a jab from McCracken. Corn throws a body punch but McCracken moves out of range. A nice side step and McCracken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice defenses there by McCracken. McCracken tries to keep at a distance but Corn has taken the fight into the clinch. McCracken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corn breaks the clinch.
Corn moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
Corn wants to stall.
Corn misses with some punches.
McCracken has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Corn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCracken can turn it around. McCracken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Corn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
McCracken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Corn misses with a straight left. McCracken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Corn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Corn lands a body punch in the clinch. McCracken lands with a left to the head. Corn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCracken lands an uppercut. McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corn misses with a punch to the body.
Corn misses with a body punch.
McCracken misses with a body punch.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corn has a couple of punches blocked by McCracken.
Corn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! McCracken can't find room to land a body shot as Corn controls the action.
Corn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes. Corn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCracken or not. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. McCracken scores with a shot to the side of Corn's head. McCracken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Corn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCracken. McCracken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Corn controls his hands.
Corn pushes McCracken back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. McCracken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCracken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Corn stalling the fight.
Corn struggles to land a body shot inside as McCracken controls his hands.
Corn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Corn scores with a nice short uppercut. Corn throws a punch but it's blocked by McCracken. McCracken misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCracken throws a body shot but no joy. McCracken throws a shot from downtown. Corn moves away and avoids it. Corn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCracken. McCracken takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Corn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A lazy left from Corn finds it's target. Corn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCracken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Corn gets a clinch. A short uppercut from Corn. McCracken working aggressively here.
McCracken lands a shot to the body. Corn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around? McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McCracken throws a lazy uppercut
and Corn counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Corn throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range. Despite the aggression on McCracken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Corn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corn tries to clinch up. McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Corn does a little dance to reset his feet. Corn cracks McCracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. McCracken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Corn darts in and clinches McCracken up against the ropes. Corn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Corn. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken. McCracken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Corn. McCracken blocking some punches.
Corn lands a right hand. A short right from Corn. Corn lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Corn controls his hands.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
Corn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Corn uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land. Corn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Corn blocks a body shot from McCracken. Corn breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Corn. McCracken throws the left hand but Corn avoids the punch easily. McCracken misses with a straight left. McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corn.
Corn moves into the clinch successfully.
Corn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Corn controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Corn. Corn is leaning against McCracken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Corn blocks a body shot from McCracken. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Corn uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Corn. Corn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCracken digs a good hook to Corn's body.
A jab from McCracken misses. A telegraphed right hand from Corn misses the target. McCracken throws a hook but Corn blocks it. Corn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. McCracken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Corn moves into the clinch successfully.
Corn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Corn lands with a left to the head. Corn lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards. Corn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Corn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCracken. Corn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short left from Corn. McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Corn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Corn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrackens head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Corn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. McCracken blocks a body shot from Corn. Corn blocking some punches.
Corn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Corn.
Corn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken throws a shot from downtown. Corn moves away and avoids it. McCracken throws a head kick that misses and Corn counters with a lovely shot to the body. McCracken avoids the body shot from Corn.
Corn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Corn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCracken connects with a jab. McCracken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A slow jab from McCracken misses its intended target. Corn scores with a hook to the body. McCracken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Corn dominated that second round. 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. This is the final round!
McCracken misses the body punch enabling Corn to counter with a crisp jab. Corn misses with a straight left. McCracken lands the left hand. Corn closes the distance and clinches. A right hand to the body from Corn.
Corn lands a shoulder strike. Corn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Corn tries a body shot but McCracken blocks it.
Corn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corn tries to throw a body punch but McCracken avoids it by throwing Corn back against the ropes. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McCracken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Corn throws a punch but it's blocked by McCracken. A right hand to the body from McCracken.
Corn stalling against the ropes.
Corn leaning his opponent against the ropes. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCracken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Corn misses with the head strike.
Corn lands an uppercut. Corn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. McCracken is trying to break the clinch but Corn has him pressed against the ropes. McCracken digs a right hand into Corn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corn's gas tank. Corn lands with a light punch inside. A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land. McCracken lands a right hand. Corn holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Corn.
Corn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corn misses with a straight right. McCracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corn. McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corn.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corn sees it coming and avoids it easily. Corn clobbers McCracken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A swing and a miss from McCracken. Sloppy strikes from Corn. Those never looked like landing. McCracken looks like he wants to counter punch here. 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! McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corn manages to avoid it. Corn misses the shot to the body. McCracken thuds a left hand into Corn's body. Corn staying out of range there. McCracken lands an overhand right. Jimmy Corn is winning the standup battle so far. McCracken looks to land a right hand but Corn moved out of range. Corn drives through and clinches with McCracken against the ropes.
McCracken tries to throw a body punch but Corn avoids it by throwing McCracken back against the ropes. Corn misses with a hook from the clinch. Corn misses with the head strike.
Corn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corn is working McCracken over against the ropes. Corn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Corn lands with a left to the head. Corn scores with a shoulder strike. McCracken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corn lands with a right to the head. Corn throws a punch but it's blocked by McCracken. Corn lands a right hand. Corn taking a breather. Corn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCracken is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Corn lands with a right hand. Nice shot by Corn. McCracken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Corn connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body. McCracken lands with a hook. Corn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. McCracken misses with a body shot
and Corn counters with a series of strikes. McCracken will be more careful next time no doubt. McCracken looks to land a left hand but Corn moved out of range nicely. Corn lands a nice shot to the body.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Corn.
It seemed like McCracken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Corn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimmy Corn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McCracken throws a jab but it's blocked by Corn. Corn misses with a two punch combination.
McCracken throws a fast counter high kick but Corn manages to duck under it in time. McCracken throws a looping overhand right but Corn ducks down to avoid it. McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Corn is just out of range. Corn lands the left hand. Corn clobbers McCracken with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jack McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Corn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Corn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Corn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Corn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazzola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Il Canto Degli Italiani. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laverne Mazzola! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Grice! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grice avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand! Decent striking displayed by Grice there. Grice throws out a loose jab but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it. Grice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazzola's hands. Grice throws a nice head kick!
Mazzola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Mazzola closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mazzola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A good leg kick by Mazzola. Grice checks the leg kick. Grice steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazzola. Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
Mazzola misses with a looping left. Mazzola throws a low kick, looking for Grice's leg but Grice calmly moves out of range. Grice misses with a straight left. Grice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grice thows a left - swing and a miss! Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grice 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.
Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grice throws a low kick but Mazzola moves out of range easily. Grice 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. Grice throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola moves out of range easily. Grice thows a left - swing and a miss! Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola. Mazzola misses with an uppercut. Grice slips under a jab from Mazzola. Mazzola misses with a hook. Grice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice takes one on the button. Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grice. Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grice.
Mazzola is looking to counter with a body kick. Mazzola throws the left hand but Grice avoids the punch easily. Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazzola tries a head kick but it misses.
Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mazzola just misses with a punch to the body.
Grice blocks a jab. Grice swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mazzola throws a wild body kick that Grice sees coming a mile off. Grice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Grice drives through and clinches with Mazzola against the ropes.
Grice lands with a light punch inside. Grice lands a left hand.
Grice misses with a punch on the inside.
Grice tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land. Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice throws a head punch that misses. A short right from Grice on the inside. Mazzola scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land. Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Grice. Mazzola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice. Nice body punch from Grice. Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards. Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola. Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
Grice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards. Grice misses with a short punch on the inside. Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it. Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land. Mazzola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grice tries to work over Mazzola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Grice. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grice misses with a punch to the body.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzola. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice. Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice lands a right hand. Grice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grice misses with a body shot.
Mazzola throws a quick inside leg kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A jab from Grice misses. Mazzola appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mazzola throws the left hand but Grice avoids the punch easily. Mazzola on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Grice throws a sloppy head kick and Mazzola counters with a right hand to the body. Mazzola moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Grice dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Grice misses the target. Grice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzola. Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Grice. Mazzola throws a solid leg kick but Grice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzola. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grice! But no joy. Nice body punch from Grice. Gary Grice seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand! Grice just misses with a punch to the body.
Grice has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away. Mazzola moves into range and connects with a jab. Grice tries a head kick but it misses.
Grice looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzola is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mazzola moves out of range of the strikes. Mazzola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Mazzola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Mazzola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzola moves away. Grice's corner calls for a 1-2. Grice obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mazzola avoids the body shot from Grice.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grice misses with a hook. Mazzola ducked under it nicely. Grice pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Mazzola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grice. Mazzola throws a right hand that misses
and Grice counters with a lovely straight right hand! Mazzola throws a leg kick and Grice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Grice throws a head kick that misses. Mazzola misses with a straight right. Grice throws a big counter head kick but Mazzola avoids it with no problem. Mazzola swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mazzola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mazzola takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mazzola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Grice lands with a slapping head kick. Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mazzola. Grice throws a head kick that misses. Mazzola connects with a single shot there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big left from Mazzola misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mazzola.
Grice thows a leg kick but Mazzola checks it and Mazzola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mazzola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Mazzola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grice lands a jab to the nose. Mazzola lands with an uppercut that bounces Grice off the ropes and back into range. Jab, jab by Grice - just one landing. Mazzola throws a jab but it's blocked by Grice. Grice looks to land a combination but Mazzola avoids it well. Mazzola clobbers Grice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Mazzola tried to score with a low kick but Grice checks it. Grice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola. Grice avoids a kick to the body.
Mazzola throws a leg kick but Grice moved away. Grice avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Grice thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grice misses with a body shot.
Mazzola throws an off balance right hand
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mazzola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. You can see that Grice has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Grice takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mazzola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mazzola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grice moves away. Some wild striking there from Mazzola.
Mazzola blocks a head kick by Grice.
Mazzola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Mazzola slips a straight right by Grice. Grice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazzola. Grice misses with an uppercut. Mazzola saw that one coming. Mazzola throws a body punch but Grice moves out of range. Mazzola throws out a loose jab but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it. Grice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazzola.
Mazzola slips under a jab from Grice. Grice throws a jab when Mazzola was well out of range. Mazzola loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mazzola scores with a punch to the head. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mazzola. Mazzola sets himself, and Grice steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazzola avoids it this time. A head kick misses from Grice. Mazzola tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Grice throws a hook to the side of Mazzola's head but Mazzola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grice throws a body shot but no joy. Mazzola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grice in his tracks. Mazzola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. It seemed like Grice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Grice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Grice throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazzola. Grice jabbing away but nothing is landing. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grice misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Grice will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Grice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzola misses with a jab to the body
and Grice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Grice listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mazzola jabs Grice right on the nose. Grice blinks but takes it well. Mazzola throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A big left from Mazzola misses. Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grice throws a head kick that misses. Mazzola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Grice avoids the body shot from Mazzola.
Grice misses with a straight right. Grice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mazzola counters with a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Mazzola. Mazzola misses with a straight right. Grice throws a head kick that misses and Mazzola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Good standup being displayed there by Mazzola as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mazzola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mazzola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grice motions for Mazzola to come forward. Grice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A swing and a miss from Grice. A swing and a miss from Grice. Mazzola catches Grice with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mazzola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mazzola avoids the head kick by Grice.
Jab from Mazzola. Mazzola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Mazzola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Grice. Grice just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMazzola. Jab from Mazzola. Grice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mazzola swings widly with a right hand
and Grice moves into the clinch. Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Grice avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the ropes. Gary Grice 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. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mazzola obliges. Grice takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Grice blocks a body shot from Mazzola. Mazzola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzola tries to work over Grice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Gary Grice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mazzola swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it. A bit of stalling here from Mazzola.
Mazzola lands a body shot. Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mazzola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grice is defending well for now. Mazzola has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Mazzola blocks an uppercut.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grice backwards. Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Mazzola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laverne Mazzola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grice blocks a body shot from Mazzola. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice. Mazzola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grice backwards. Mazzola tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Grice blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mazzola scores with a nice short uppercut. Grice lands with a light punch inside. Grice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A nice left hand lands by Mazzola.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Laverne Mazzola showed his dominance in that final round. Well Grice 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice! Gary Grice 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neal Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Dux! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neal Diaz! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Dux misses. Diaz throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily. Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little feinted left hand from Dux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz. Dux 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. Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target. Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dux was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz. Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab. Diaz misses with a looping left. Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz. Dux moves out of range of the strikes. Dux throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Dux misses. Nice defenses there by Diaz. Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut. Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Nice defenses there by Dux.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz misses with an uppercut. Dux slips a straight right by Diaz. Dux lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Dux has Diaz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. Dux tries to throw a body punch but Diaz avoids it by throwing Dux back against the ropes. Dux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land. Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Dux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocking some punches.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Diaz misses with the head strike.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short right from Diaz on the inside. Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the ropes. Dux throws a head punch that misses. Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dux misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Dux. Dux misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Diaz. A hook to the body from Diaz.
Dux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head. Dux misses with a short punch on the inside. Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neal Diaz will probably get the nod. 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.
A swing and a miss from Dux. Dux lands a jab to Diaz's midsection. Diaz misses the jab. Diaz throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily. Dux is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch. Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far. Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz. Dux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz. Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Dux throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut. Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it. Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dux lands a nice shot to the body.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Dux avoids it this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dux lands a jab to Diaz's midsection. Dux moves out of range as Diaz strikes. A quick step to the side and Dux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Dux defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand. Diaz throws a body shot but no joy. Diaz misses the shot to the body. Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux. Dux looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range. Dux misses with a straight right. It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A swing and a miss from Diaz. Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz. Dux throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range. Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dux in his tracks. Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Dux's head back.
Diaz staying out of range there. Dux takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses. Dux misses with a wild body shot. Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses with a looping left. Diaz misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diaz punishes Dux's body with a nice straight punch. Dux misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Diaz misses the shot to the body. Diaz moves away from the strike by Dux. Dux scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A big right from Diaz misses. Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Dux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Dux had a free shot at his head there. Dux misses with a straight right. Dux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Diaz misses with a wild body shot. Dux missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dux throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A jab from Dux does it's job there. Nice defenses there by Dux. Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux. 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 Frank Dux will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Dux. Dux looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Dux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Diaz avoids the body shot from Dux.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride. Diaz staying out of range there. Diaz looks to land a right hand but Dux moved out of range. A big left from Diaz misses. Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Dux is rocked! Diaz digs a good body shot into Dux's ribs. Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Dux throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. Diaz cracks Dux with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Dux 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 Dux is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Dux could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Neal Diaz! Neal Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen 5 minutes Alone as his entrance music. Russian Obama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Obama! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Obama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karelin's calf. Karelin throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it. Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Karelin misses with a looping right. A slapping body kick lands there for Obama. Karelin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Karelin checks a low kick from Obama. Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama throws a nice outside leg kick. Obama throws out a loose jab but Karelin uses good head movement to avoid it. Obama slips under a jab. Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama. A big left from Obama misses. Karelin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Obama looks to land a left hand but Karelin moved out of range nicely. Obama takes a shot right to the bread basket. Obama lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily. Obama's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Obama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Karelin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range. Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Obama. Karelin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round. Karelin swings for the body but Obama moves out of range.
Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving. Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Karelin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin throws the left hand but Obama avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target. Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin. Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Russian Obama has been cut. Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it. Karelin sets himself, and Obama steps forward looking for the clinch! Karelin avoids it this time. Obama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Obama catches Karelin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! An inside leg kick lands from Obama. This has been an exciting period of action! Obama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Karelin throws a right hand that misses
and Obama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Karelin's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Obama throws a body shot but no joy. Karelin blocks a low kick nicely. Obama lands a front kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet. Karelin throws a big shot that misses. Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming. Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obama. That's going to slow Karelin down. Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Obama loads up on a big right hand but Karelin slips the punch. Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin. Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karelin sees it coming and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karelin throws a body shot but no joy. Karelin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama connects with a single shot there. Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karelin misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Karelin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Obama. Obama lands with an overhand left. Karelin lands a right hook to the body.
Obama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Obama avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Obama is looking to clinch but Karelin is avoiding it.
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin. Karelin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obama moves away. Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karelin. Obama moves away from the strike by Karelin. Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Karelin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obama throws a big shot that misses. Karelin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup. Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Obama fakes the leg kick and cracks Karelin in the body. Karelin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut.
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse. Obama misses with a few strikes there.
Karelin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Obama misses with a looping left. Obama lands a body shot.
Obama looks to land a right hand but Karelin moved out of range. Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karelin has time to react. Karelin on the wrong end of a nice hook. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karelin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Obama does it's job there. Karelin throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Karelin throws a body shot but no joy. Obama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Obama is looking to slow Karelin down with leg kicks. Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Obama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karelin doesn't seem bothered though. Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a straight right hand. Obama moves out of range of the strikes. Obama wants to clinch. Obama lands with a good body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karelin tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Karelin catches Obama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Obama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelin. Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one. Karelin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Obama scores with a kick to the midsection. Karelin thows a left - swing and a miss! Obama throws a jab when Karelin was well out of range. Karelin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Nice jab there from Obama. Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Obama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karelin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Obama bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karelin's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Obama throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karelin on the side of the head. Karelin drops his hands momentarily and Obama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Karelin just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama. Obama connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Obama lands with a straight right. Karelin didn't see that one coming. Karelin misses the jab. Karelin scores with a jab to the head.
A left lands for Obama. Karelin is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Karelin misses with a looping left. Karelin swings widly with a right hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand. Obama scores with the left hand. Karelin knows he should have avoided that one. Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Obama lands a slapping body shot.
Obama moves out of range as Karelin strikes. A big right from Karelin misses. Obama scores with a shot to the body.
Obama connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice cross by Obama. Obama takes a body punch but keeps moving. Karelin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a left and a right that stings Karelin. Karelin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Obama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Karelin swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab. Obama uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Karelin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Karelin if he has to take too many more of those.
Karelin throws a body punch but Obama moves out of range. Obama ducks under a wild hook from Karelin. Karelin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Obama works Karelin's body with a nice hook. Karelin misses with a body punch
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick. Karelin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Obama counter with a right hand. Karelin throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a low kick, right behind Karelin 's knee. Karelin throws a jab when Obama was well out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Karelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Obama to score with a decent uppercut. Karelin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obama lands a glancing blow to the side of Karelin's head. Obama moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that's the end of the fight! Russian Obama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Obama 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama! A victorious Russian Obama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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