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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Santeri Salama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Gilmore has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santeri Salama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore misses with a double jab
and Salama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Salama.
Salama gets through Gilmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilmore wants to get back to striking at distance but Salama won't allow it.
Salama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore misses with an uppercut
and Salama counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gilmore tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore throws a right hand that misses
and Salama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gilmore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Gilmore misses its intended target.
Gilmore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Salama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gilmore is trying to force a seperation but Salama has the dominant position.
Gilmore is trying to push Salama away but Salama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A body shot lands from Salama.
Salama manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore tries to clinch there but Salama circles away.
Gilmore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salama counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore wants to get back to striking at distance but Salama won't allow it.
Salama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gilmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salama tries a head kick but it misses.
Gilmore tries to clinch but Salama moves out of range.
Salama moves away from the strike by Gilmore.
Salama gets tackled into the ropes by Gilmore. Gilmore maintains the clinch.
Gilmore tries to circle away but Salama has him pinned against the ropes.
Salama lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Salama really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Salama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gilmore avoids it.
Come on Salama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Salama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with a hook
and Salama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Salama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Salama.
Salama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salama moves into the clinch.
Salama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore darts in trying to clinch
and Salama counters with a series of strikes. Gilmore will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Gilmore tries to clinch up but Salama circles away and keeps his distance.
As Gilmore tries to get set, Salama tries to push him back and clinch up but Gilmore manages to avoid the attempt.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses
and Salama counters with a right hand to the body.
Gilmore misses with a double jab
and Salama counters by moving into the clinch.
Salama lands an uppercut.
Salama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Salama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salama swats away the attempt to clinch by Gilmore.
Santeri Salama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Salama tries to land a front kick but Gilmore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gilmore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santeri Salama is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilmore gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salama misses with a body kick.
Gilmore slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Santeri Salama has been cut.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Salama throws a head kick but Gilmore moves out of range.
Gilmore throws a body kick that misses.
Salama moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore looking to stall.
Salama breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore connects with a crisp jab.
Gilmore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salama blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salama has managed to clinch.
Salama keeps control of Gilmore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gilmore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Salama lands a shoulder strike.
Salama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salama pushes Gilmore up against the ropes in a clinch.
Salama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gilmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore has had enough of the clinch but Salama keeps him there for the moment.
Salama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salama pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robbie Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Gilmore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gilmore. Salama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salama darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore has had enough of the clinch but Salama keeps him there for the moment.
Gilmore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gilmore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Gilmore misses the target.
Gilmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salama.
Salama closes the distance and pushes Gilmore back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilmore tries to break free but Salama pushes him back against the ropes.
Gilmore being controlled against the ropes.
Salama scores with a hook to the body.
Gilmore is trying to push Salama away but Salama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Gilmore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gilmore breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salama moves away.
Salama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Santeri Salama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santeri Salama'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. This is the final round!
Salama is looking to land body kicks.
Gilmore looks to throw the jab but Salama is out of range.
Jab by Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a body shot but no joy.
Salama misses with a head kick.
Salama ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gilmore wants to clinch up but Salama keeps it at a distance.
Salama throws a head kick that misses.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salama moves into the clinch successfully.
Gilmore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gilmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salama breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Gilmore.
Salama tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gilmore misses with a hook.
Salama blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Danga de danga de dang - Salama scores with a four punch combination!
Salama blocks a head kick by Gilmore.
Salama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilmore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Salama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Gilmore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilmore digs a good body shot into Salama's ribs.
Gilmore looks to score with a jab to the body but Salama is just out of range.
Salama tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilmore manages to circle out of the way.
Gilmore misses with a body shot
and Salama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore is trying to push Salama away but Salama has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Salama has Gilmore pushed against the ropes.
Gilmore looking to stall.
Salama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salama rushes Gilmore and presses him up against the ropes.
Gilmore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gilmore tries to break free but Salama pushes him back against the ropes.
Salama just leaning against Gilmore, taking a breather.
Santeri Salama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Salama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Salama rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Salama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gilmore up against the ropes.
Robbie Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santeri Salama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Salama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santeri Salama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Salama 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santeri Salama!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrannosaurus Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Real American. Alex Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrannosaurus Mullins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mullins misses with the combination.
Mullins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mullins throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Mullins keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullins swinging wildly here.
Mullins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch but Mullins is having none of it.
Mullins unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullins.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mullins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Mullins tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Mullins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mullins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mullins throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mullins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mullins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones tries to clinch up but Mullins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones is looking to clinch but Mullins is avoiding it.
Jones moves forwards but Mullins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones with a hook.
Mullins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mullins get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Mullins stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Jones runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Jones!
A relieved looking Alex Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Anus Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Entei has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Anus Monk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anus Monk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Entei gets tackled into the ropes by Monk. Monk maintains the clinch.
A short right from Monk.
A short right from Monk on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk lands a body shot.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monk lands with a right to the head.
Monk lands a nice uppercut.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Monk is controlling him.
Monk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monk lands a body shot.
Monk lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk is working Entei over against the ropes.
Monk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enteis head.
Monk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monk lands a left hand.
Monk scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei trying to stall but Monk improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Monk fails to land.
Monk breaks the clinch.
Entei misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Entei is trying to push Monk away but Monk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entei trying to stall but Monk improves his position.
Entei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Entei's coach down at 10th Planet Islanders was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Entei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monk prevents Entei from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Monk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Monk.
Monk misses with the head strike.
Monk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Monk works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Monk.
Monk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Entei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Monk has him pressed against the ropes.
Monk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monk lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monk lands a shot to the body.
Monk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Monk lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anus Monk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Monk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A left lands for Entei.
Entei tries to keep at a distance but Monk has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Monk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anus Monk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entei.
Entei is trying to maintain a safe position but Monk gets an underhook and turns Entei into the ropes.
Monk lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monk lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Entei wants to break free but Monk has control.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Monk has him pressed against the ropes.
Monk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Monk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Monk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Monk.
Entei is trying to maintain a safe position but Monk gets an underhook and turns Entei into the ropes.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entei.
Monk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entei stalling in the clinch but Monk improves position.
Entei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Monk is controlling him.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monk lands a body shot.
Monk lands with a left to the head.
Entei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enteis head.
Monk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Monk is controlling him.
Monk lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monk scores with a shot to the side of Entei's head.
Monk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entei is trying to break free.
Entei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Monk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monk lands a nice uppercut.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entei.
Monk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Monk prevents Entei from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anus Monk 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!
Monk blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Monk misses the target.
Monk gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Monk can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei is trying to maintain a safe position but Monk gets an underhook and turns Entei into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Monk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Monk.
Monk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Monk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enteis head.
Monk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Monk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Entei wants to break free but Monk has control.
Monk lands with a left to the head.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk lands a shoulder strike.
Monk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Entei can do to turn this around?
Entei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Monk lands with a light punch inside.
Monk lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Entei.
Entei wants to stall.
Entei is trying to force a seperation but Monk has the dominant position.
A short left from Monk.
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Entei can't break the clinch.
Monk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Entei wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Monk.
Monk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Monk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Monk.
Monk lands a left hand.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Monk.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Monk.
Entei is looking to control Monk's arms but Monk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Entei has his back to the ropes.
Monk works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches.
Monk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Enteis head.
Monk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Monk cracks Entei with a nice body shot.
Harry Entei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Monk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anus Monk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Monk, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anus Monk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sergei Vilankow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Yolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergei Vilankow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mack Yolo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Vilankow.
Yolo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vilankow or not.
Yolo presses Vilankow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Yolo.
It looks like Sergei Vilankow has been cut.
Yolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Vilankow takes a shot to the head.
Yolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vilankow.
Yolo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yolo cracks Vilankow with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Yolo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilankow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilankow is breathing heavily.
A short right from Yolo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Yolo.
Yolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yolo lands a left hand.
Yolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Yolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yolo.
Yolo scores with a shot to the side of Vilankow's head.
Vilankow is rocked!
Yolo lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Vilankow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yolo gets through Vilankow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yolo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vilankow backwards.
Yolo works on Vilankow's body with a couple of short punches.
Yolo scores with a shot to the side of Vilankow's head.
Yolo creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Vilankow 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! Vilankow face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Yolo takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mack Yolo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mircea Bagdazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Cormier looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Cormier !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mircea Bagdazar!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagdazar is looking to land body kicks.
Cormier definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick
and Cormier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bagdazar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cormier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cormier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cormier throws a looping overhand right but Bagdazar ducks down to avoid it.
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cormier misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cormier throws out the jab.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagdazar misses with a right hand
and Cormier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cormier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar looks to land a combination but Cormier avoids it well.
Cormier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar misses with a straight left.
Bagdazar throws a push kick but Cormier slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagdazar blocks a jab.
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Bagdazar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bagdazar looks to land a right hand but Cormier moved out of range.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Cormier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bagdazar misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Cormier misses the target.
Bagdazar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cormier .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagdazar! But no joy.
Cormier is breathing heavily.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Cormier misses the target.
Bagdazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bagdazar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cormier .
Cormier misses with a looping left.
Bagdazar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagdazar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bagdazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bagdazar manages to avoid it.
Cormier throws a lazy right hand but Bagdazar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bagdazar. Those never looked like landing.
Cormier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cormier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar misses with a looping right.
Bagdazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cormier is able to avoid easily.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Cormier moves out of range of the body kick from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick
and Cormier counters with a stiff right hand.
Cormier throws an overhand right that lands on Bagdazar's shoulder, as Bagdazar tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Bagdazar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bagdazar blocks a jab.
Bagdazar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bagdazar throws an overhand right that lands on Cormier 's shoulder, as Cormier tries to avoid the shot.
Cormier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but Cormier sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagdazar throws the left hand but Cormier avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Cormier will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bagdazar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cormier .
Cormier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagdazar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Daniel Cormier is winning the standup battle so far.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cormier is out of range and Bagdazar settles back down.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cormier counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
Cormier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagdazar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cormier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bagdazar throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cormier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cormier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Bagdazar misses.
It looked like Cormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cormier misses with a looping left.
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cormier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagdazar slips a straight right by Cormier .
Bagdazar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Cormier .
Mircea Bagdazar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Bagdazar.
Some wild striking there from Bagdazar.
Cormier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cormier circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Cormier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagdazar throws a head kick but Cormier moves out of range.
Bagdazar misses with an uppercut.
Cormier blocks a low kick nicely.
Bagdazar misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Bagdazar misses.
Cormier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cormier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagdazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bagdazar throws a wild body kick that Cormier sees coming a mile off.
Bagdazar misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Cormier moves out of range as Bagdazar throws a body kick.
Cormier scores with a sloppy right hand. Bagdazar should have avoided that one.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Cormier moved away.
Cormier throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Bagdazar misses.
Bagdazar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cormier .
Cormier avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mircea Bagdazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bagdazar throws a body kick that misses
and Bagdazar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bagdazar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cormier 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.
Bagdazar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bagdazar looks to land a body kick but Cormier moved away.
Cormier blocks a head kick by Bagdazar.
A combination from Cormier does no damage.
Bagdazar looks to land a combination but Cormier avoids it well.
Bagdazar staying out of range there.
Cormier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Bagdazar misses
and Cormier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagdazar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cormier is able to avoid easily.
Bagdazar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bagdazar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Cormier .
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Bagdazar throws the kick towards the body but Cormier avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cormier misses the shot to the body.
Bagdazar misses with a head kick.
Cormier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Bagdazar throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cormier checks a leg kick.
Cormier lands a glancing blow to the side of Bagdazar's head.
Cormier checks a leg kick nicely.
Bagdazar tried to score with a low kick but Cormier checks it.
Bagdazar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bagdazar misses with a few strikes there.
Bagdazar tries to land a front kick but Cormier steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cormier loads up on a big right hand but Bagdazar slips the punch.
Cormier avoids the head kick by Bagdazar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bagdazar is predictable there
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar misses with a hook. Cormier ducked under it nicely.
Bagdazar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagdazar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cormier .
Bagdazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bagdazar staying out of range there.
Bagdazar throws a jab when Cormier was well out of range.
Bagdazar throws a leg kick but Cormier checks it.
Bagdazar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagdazar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Cormier misses.
Bagdazar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cormier to score with a decent uppercut.
Cormier moves out of range of the leg kick from Bagdazar.
Bagdazar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagdazar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mircea Bagdazar.
Well Bagdazar 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mircea Bagdazar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Max Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thai Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thai Spong!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spong lands a body shot.
Spong lands with a straight right. Mason didn't see that one coming.
Mason connects with a crisp jab.
Spong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason walks into a jab.
It looks like Max Mason has been cut.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mason counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mason misses.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Mason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thai Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong throws an off balance right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spong.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spong scores with a jab.
Mason drops his guard momentarily, allowing Spong to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Mason! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Spong takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Thai Spong!
Thai Spong 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 super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Melek Taus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Sitthichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taus comes to the ring accompanied by Sho Z Pod Duba. Giant Sitthichai will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melek Taus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giant Sitthichai!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitthichai defending well as Taus loads up on a big left hand.
Sitthichai tries to clinch but Taus moves out of range.
Sitthichai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitthichai moves into the clinch.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sitthichai obliges.
Sitthichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taus's face.
Taus struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitthichai controls his hands.
Sitthichai blocks an uppercut.
Sitthichai landing knees to the body.
Sitthichai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taus is breathing heavily.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sitthichai is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sitthichai misses with a knee to the head.
Sitthichai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai lands a nice knee to the body.
Sitthichai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sitthichai throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitthichai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitthichai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taus lands a left hand.
Taus scores with a shot to the side of Sitthichai's head.
Taus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai looking to throw knees to the head but Taus is blocking nicely.
Taus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taus throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitthichai.
Sitthichai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taus avoids it.
Sitthichai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taus's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus throws a head punch that misses.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taus leaning against his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Taus.
Taus scores with a hook to the body.
Taus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Taus as the two fighters clinch.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Sitthichai with a knee to the head.
Taus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitthichai or not.
Taus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taus tries to throw a body punch but Sitthichai avoids it by throwing Taus back against the ropes.
Taus managing to block the knees to the body from Sitthichai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giant Sitthichai dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitthichai slips under a jab.
Sitthichai wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Taus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taus just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitthichai tries to clinch
and Taus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitthichai wants to clinch up but Taus keeps it at a distance.
Sitthichai instigates a clinch.
Sitthichai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
Sitthichai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Giant Sitthichai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sitthichai tries to land knees in the clinch but Taus avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitthichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sitthichai prevents a body shot from Taus.
Taus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitthichai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taus is defending well for now.
Sitthichai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitthichai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sitthichai missing with knees to the body.
Taus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Taus.
Sitthichai is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Taus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitthichai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taus.
Taus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitthichai up against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sitthichai missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Taus.
Taus tries a body shot but Sitthichai blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Taus scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taus digs a right hand into Sitthichai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitthichai's gas tank.
Taus digs a right hand underneath Sitthichai's ribcage. Sitthichai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right handed body shot lands from Taus.
A right hook to the body lands for Taus.
Taus works on Sitthichai's body with a couple of short punches.
Taus tries to work over Sitthichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
A nice left hand lands by Taus.
Taus misses with a body punch.
Sitthichai blocking some punches.
Taus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitthichais head.
Taus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taus lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melek Taus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taus throws a body punch but Sitthichai moves out of range.
Sitthichai is looking to clinch but Taus is avoiding it.
Good work by Sitthichai as he checks the leg kick.
Taus throws a body shot but no joy.
Giant Sitthichai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taus. Sitthichai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitthichai moves into range and clinches up with Taus.
A right hook to the body lands for Taus.
Taus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitthichai backwards.
Taus managing to block the knees to the body from Sitthichai.
Taus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitthichai blocks a body shot from Taus.
Sitthichai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitthichai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitthichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taus lands a body shot.
Sitthichai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taus blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taus is leaning against Sitthichai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Taus.
A shot in the inside from Taus.
Sitthichai is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Taus.
Sitthichai is still on wobbly legs! Can Taus finish him?
Taus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taus breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Sitthichai with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Sitthichai looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Sitthichai get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melek Taus!
A victorious Melek Taus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lawrence Tureaud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Orange 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawrence Tureaud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Orange!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tureaud moves into the clinch.
Tureaud tries a body shot but Orange blocks it.
Orange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tureaud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Daniel Orange has been cut.
Tureaud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tureaud lands a nice elbow.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tureaud's elbow.
Orange can't find room to land a body shot as Tureaud controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tureaud throws an elbow but misses.
Orange is looking to control Tureaud's arms but Tureaud gets an underhook and turns him. Now Orange has his back to the ropes.
Tureaud throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tureaud throws an elbow but misses.
Tureaud tries to land a knee to the head but Orange blocks with his arms.
Orange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tureaud.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tureaud's elbow.
Tureaud lands an elbow inside.
Tureaud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orange is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tureaud blocks an uppercut.
Orange avoiding damage as Tureaud throws knees to the body.
Orange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tureaud's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tureaud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Orange misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tureaud putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Orange in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orange looks winded!
Tureaud landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tureaud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orange avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orange.
Tureaud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tureaud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tureaud lands a knee to the body.
Tureaud looking to throw knees to the head but Orange is blocking nicely.
Tureaud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
Tureaud blocks an uppercut.
Tureaud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Tureaud leaning against his opponent.
Orange on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tureaud lands an elbow inside that Orange shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tureaud obliges.
Tureaud lands an elbow inside.
Tureaud missing with knees to the body.
Tureaud blocks an uppercut.
Tureaud misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tureaud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Tureaud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tureaud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orange tries to throw a body punch but Tureaud avoids it by throwing Orange back against the ropes.
Tureaud's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Orange blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tureaud missing with knees to the body.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Tureaud, against the ropes.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
Tureaud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Daniel Orange's cut even more.
Tureaud missing with knees to the body.
Tureaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tureaud misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orange.
Orange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orange avoiding damage as Tureaud throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tureaud using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tureaud unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orange lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tureaud lands an elbow just above Orange 's eye.
Tureaud trying to land knees to the body.
Tureaud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Tureaud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Orange's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tureaud pushes Orange up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Tureaud.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tureaud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orange's brow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tureaud.
Tureaud landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orange avoids a wild elbow strike from Tureaud.
Tureaud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tureaud landing knees to the body.
Tureaud throws an elbow that misses.
Tureaud misses with an elbow strike.
Tureaud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tureaud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tureaud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Tureaud.
Orange is breathing heavily.
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!
Tureaud pushes off an throws an elbow but Orange leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tureaud missing with knees to the body.
Tureaud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Orange's defenses.
Tureaud trying to land knees to the body.
Orange managing to block the knees to the body from Tureaud.
Orange has a couple of punches blocked by Tureaud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Orange working aggressively here.
Tureaud is controlling Orange's neck. Tureaud unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Orange goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Lawrence Tureaud!
Lawrence Tureaud 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dennis Fischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Gadar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Fischer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Fischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Gadar!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gadar misses with a straight left.
Fischer misses with a body shot
and Gadar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fischer misses with an uppercut
and Gadar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fischer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gadar counters with a left to the body.
Fischer throws a looping overhand right but Gadar ducks down to avoid it.
Gadar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gadar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fischer throws the left hand but Gadar avoids the punch easily.
Gadar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fischer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gadars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fischer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gadar under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Gadar.
Fischer lands with a good body shot.
Gadar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Gadar slips a jab from Fischer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadar throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer closes the distance and pushes Gadar back into the ropes.
Gadar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Gadar.
Gadar blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Fischer on the inside.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer working aggressively here.
Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer tries a body shot but Gadar blocks it.
Fischer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
Gadar blocking some punches.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadar swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer cracks Gadar with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Gadar goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Gadar wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Fischer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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