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OC! KT 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tony Bravo (ranked 17649 p4p, 597 weight class) and Mamoru Takamura (ranked 22741 p4p, 595 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bravo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Booyakasha. Takamura has chosen Pay Money To My Pain - Weight Of My Pride as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mamoru Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamura swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura lands a slapping body shot.
Takamura throws a poor cross that misses
and Bravo counters with a right hand to the body.
Bravo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Bravo's head.
Bravo misses with a body kick.
Bravo stuns Takamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
Bravo darts in and clinches Takamura up against the cage.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takamura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takamura.
Takamura misses with the head strike.
Takamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takamura's elbow.
Takamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
Takamura misses with a right hand
and Bravo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo throws a nice looking combination but Takamura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Takamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo throws a leg kick but Takamura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Takamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bravo misses with a body punch
and Takamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Takamura misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Bravo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bravo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Takamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo moves out of range as Takamura strikes.
Takamura throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takamura misses with a hook.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Tony Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takamura.
Bravo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bravo is looking to wear down Takamura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Takamura throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo rushes Takamura and presses him up against the cage.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bravo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bravo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takamura.
Nice body kick from Bravo.
Takamura misses with a shot to the body
and Bravo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo rushes Takamura and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bravo.
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 Tony Bravo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Takamura misses the target.
Takamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Bravo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takamura misses with a looping left.
Bravo moves into the clinch.
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Takamura. Beautiful body shot.
Bravo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takamura's calf.
Takamura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takamura takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
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!
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Takamura avoids it well.
Bravo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura catches Bravo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sloppy strikes from Takamura. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo is looking to slow Takamura down with leg kicks.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
A big left from Takamura misses.
Takamura tries to keep at a distance but Bravo has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Bravo - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takamura on the side of the head.
Tony Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Takamura misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bravo pushes Takamura up against the cage in a clinch.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takamura up against the cage.
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Takamura's head.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bravo tries to clinch there but Takamura circles away.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takamura manages to avoid it.
Takamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bravo clinches with his opponent.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bravo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takamura misses with a body shot
and Bravo counters with a one-two to the body.
Bravo throws a leg kick which misses Takamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Takamura tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bravo.
Good shot there by Takamura.
Bravo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takamura gets tackled into the cage by Bravo. Bravo maintains the clinch.
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo doesn't manage to clinch there - Takamura circles away.
Donk. Takamura catches Bravo right on the button with a cross.
Takamura misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Takamura misses.
As Takamura looks to move away, Bravo throws a big counter combo but Takamura just gets out of the way.
Bravo closes the distance and clinches.
Takamura can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
A short uppercut from Takamura.
Tony Bravo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Takamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bravo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takamura scrambles back to his feet.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bravo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura prevents a body shot from Bravo.
Takamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
A short right from Bravo.
Bravo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takamura up against the cage.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Takamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo blocks a body shot from Takamura.
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Takamura throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.
Bravo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Takamura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Bravo tries to work over Takamura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bravo's elbow.
Bravo pushes Takamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bravo lands with a right to the head.
Takamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura digs a right hand into Bravo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bravo's gas tank.
Takamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tony Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bravo is looking to control Takamura's arms but Takamura gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bravo has his back to the cage.
Takamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bravo.
Takamura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bravo misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Takamura letting Bravo take a breather here.
Takamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bravo!
Tony Bravo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between The Lek Wor Sangprapai (ranked 8244 p4p, 565 weight class) and Ryan Brophy (ranked 3399 p4p, 375 weight class). Wor Sangprapai comes to the cage accompanied by *Thailand Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy rushes Wor Sangprapai and presses him up against the cage.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wor Sangprapai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to break the clinch but Brophy is controlling him.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land knees in the clinch but Brophy avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai throws a punch but it's blocked by Brophy.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wor Sangprapai trying to land knees to the body.
Wor Sangprapai breaks from the clinch.
Ryan Brophy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wor Sangprapai is looking to counter the offense by Brophy and move into the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Wor Sangprapai works Brophy's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Wor Sangprapai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Brophy blocks the low kick.
Brophy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wor Sangprapai momentarily.
Wor Sangprapai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wor Sangprapai looks to land a combination but Brophy avoids it well.
Brophy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy pushes Wor Sangprapai up against the cage in a clinch.
Brophy has Wor Sangprapai pressed against the cage, preventing Wor Sangprapai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brophy avoiding damage as Wor Sangprapai throws knees to the body.
Wor Sangprapai working aggressively here.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Wor Sangprapai manages to break the clinch.
Brophy forces Wor Sangprapai back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wor Sangprapai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brophy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brophy closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai lands a shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai tries to break free but Brophy pushes him back against the cage.
Wor Sangprapai misses with an elbow over the top.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wor Sangprapai wants to break free but Brophy has control.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to push Brophy away but Brophy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wor Sangprapai prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a body punch.
Wor Sangprapai prevents a body shot from Brophy.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brophy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wor Sangprapai closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
Brophy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brophy.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Wor Sangprapai has had enough of the clinch but Brophy keeps him there for the moment.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a body punch.
Wor Sangprapai misses with an elbow over the top.
Wor Sangprapai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai lands a good knee to the midsection. Brophy won't want to take too many of those.
Brophy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wor Sangprapai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Brophy scores with a head kick.
Wor Sangprapai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Wor Sangprapai connects with a high kick.
Wor Sangprapai clinches.
Wor Sangprapai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brophy blocks an elbow strike.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai blocking some punches.
Brophy tries to work over Wor Sangprapai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wor Sangprapai working hard to break the clinch.
Wor Sangprapai tries to work over Brophy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to force a seperation but Brophy has the dominant position.
Wor Sangprapai missing with knees to the body.
Wor Sangprapai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wor Sangprapai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wor Sangprapai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy blocks a body shot from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brophy can do to turn this around?
Wor Sangprapai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wor Sangprapai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wor Sangprapai swings wildly with an uppercut but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wor Sangprapai throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wor Sangprapai fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai 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!
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Wor Sangprapai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brophy throws a head kick but Wor Sangprapai moves out of range.
Wor Sangprapai throwing a counter right hand but Brophy manages to avoid it.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brophy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wor Sangprapai at a distance.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a nice right hand.
Wor Sangprapai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brophy! But no joy.
Brophy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wor Sangprapai on the side of the head.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wor Sangprapai throws a shot to the body.
Brophy lands with an uppercut that bounces Wor Sangprapai off the cage and back into range.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wor Sangprapai avoids the head kick by Brophy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a head kick.
Brophy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brophy throws an off balance right hand
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Wor Sangprapai throws a right and a left that Brophy avoids nicely.
Wor Sangprapai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from Brophy.
Brophy looks to land a right hand but Wor Sangprapai moved out of range.
Brophy lands with an overhand left.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Wor Sangprapai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy defending well as Wor Sangprapai loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Wor Sangprapai there.
Brophy tries to clinch but Wor Sangprapai moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wor Sangprapai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brophy throws out a powerful jab.
Ryan Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wor Sangprapai keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Wor Sangprapai finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brophy misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wor Sangprapai clobbers Brophy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brophy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brophy throws a chopping leg kick but Wor Sangprapai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wor Sangprapai lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Brophy throws a looping overhand right but Wor Sangprapai ducks down to avoid it.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Wor Sangprapai finds it's way through Brophy's defenses.
Wor Sangprapai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brophy has time to react.
No joy there for Wor Sangprapai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Lek Wor Sangprapai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wor Sangprapai 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, The Lek Wor Sangprapai waved his t-shirt featuring Blue Moon's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Ryan Brophy had this to say: 'I might retire. Somebody farted.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Name Less (ranked 2335 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jack Hanma (ranked 2560 p4p, 291 weight class). Hanma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rise Against - Prayer of the Refugee. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Name Less!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Less.
Hanma looks to land a left hand but Less moved out of range nicely.
Hanma pushes Less up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hanma on the inside.
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Less.
Hanma breaks from the clinch.
Hanma avoids a kick to the body.
Less scores with a spinning back kick!
Less misses with a hook
and Hanma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Less connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Less moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Less, as that shot connected.
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!
Less throws a head kick that misses.
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Less moves away and avoids it.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Hanma - just one landing.
Hanma loads up on a big right hand but Less slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Less as he connects with a hook.
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Hanma blocks a body shot from Less.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Less keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanma's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Less lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanma dodges an elbow strike from Less.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Less moves into the clinch successfully.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
Less lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
Hanma blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Hanma.
Hanma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Less moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Hanma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma looks to throw the jab but Less is out of range.
Hanma scores with the left hand. Less knows he should have avoided that one.
Less scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hanma jabs Less right on the nose. Less blinks but takes it well.
Less throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Less throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Less swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Hanma blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hanma! But no joy.
Hanma misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Less throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanma.
Hanma takes the fight into the clinch.
Less creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Less takes a shot to the head.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Less uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Less is looking to clinch.
Less throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanma.
Hanma wants to counter the offense by Less and move into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Less tenderised Hanma's leg. Hanma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Less missing with knees to the body.
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 Name Less will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Hanma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Less fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanma.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less scores with a shoulder strike.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
Less lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanma.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Less pushes Hanma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Less throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
Hanma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Less connects with a body shot that sends Hanma's belly button to the back.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma throws a hook but Less blocks it.
Less listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Less moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Less.
Good exchange - Less coming out on top.
Less fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanma manages to avoid it.
Less uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Less.
Hanma gets a clinch.
Hanma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanma scores with a shoulder strike.
Less comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanma's elbow.
Hanma blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Less.
Less goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Less throws an elbow but misses.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less scores with a body shot.
Less avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Less momentarily.
Less clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Less feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanma's calf.
Hanma 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.
Hanma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanma misses the jab.
A low kick from Less is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Less.
Less defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Less blocks a jab.
Hanma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Less looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
A left lands for Less.
Less lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanma at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Less tries to land a front kick but Hanma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hanma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma throws the left hand but Less avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Less has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Less tries to clinch but Hanma is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Name Less dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hanma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Less.
Hanma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Less fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Less.
Less throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Less lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Less fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Less thumps Hanma with a low kick.
Less throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanma misses the jab.
Less throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Less misses its intended target.
Less connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hanma throws a lazy right hand but Less sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Less throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma checks a low kick from Less.
Hanma forces Less back against the cage and clinches.
Name Less has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanma can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Hanma can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less misses with the head strike.
Less trying to land knees to the body.
Less tries a knee to the head but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Less's elbow.
Less blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a body punch.
Less using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Less is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Hanma blocks the elbow strike.
Hanma takes a shot to the head.
Hanma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
Less lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
A short right from Hanma.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanma.
Hanma is looking to break free of the clinch but Less has double underhooks.
Hanma misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma wants to break free but Less has control.
Hanma breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma scores with a jab.
Less rushes Hanma and presses him up against the cage.
Less stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanma manages to break the clinch.
Hanma throws a jab when Less was well out of range.
Less throws a push kick but Hanma slaps the foot to one side.
Hanma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hanma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Less tries to clinch up but Hanma circles away and keeps his distance.
Less lands a head shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Less ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Less misses with a hook.
Less looks for the body kick but Hanma saw that one coming.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Less throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Name Less showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Less 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Name Less!
Name Less 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 Saenchai Sor. Khamsing (ranked 4051 p4p, 417 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 15649 p4p, 613 weight class). Sor. Khamsing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Wai Khru Ram. Wightman has chosen BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war) as his entrance music. Blake Wightman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Saenchai Sor. Khamsing !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wightman staggers Sor. Khamsing with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Sor. Khamsing looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
It looks like Saenchai Sor. Khamsing has been cut.
Sor. Khamsing feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wightmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wightman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wightman feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Sor. Khamsing collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Blake Wightman!
An out of breath Blake Wightman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Saenchai Sor. Khamsing spoke after the fight, saying 'You win or you Learn '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Makunouchi Ippo (ranked 7586 p4p, 552 weight class) and Rami Astalo (ranked 3305 p4p, 363 weight class). Ippo comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Astalo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makunouchi Ippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rami Astalo!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astalo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Astalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ippo counters with a one-two to the body.
Astalo has closed the distance and engaged Ippo in a clinch.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo throws a head punch that misses.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Astalo avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astalo.
Astalo manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ippo misses with a leg kick.
Ippo lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo avoids a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Astalo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Astalo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ippo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ippo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Astalo misses with an uppercut.
Ippo scores with a punch to the head.
Astalo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astalo lands with a hook. Ippo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astalo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Astalo looks to throw the jab but Ippo is out of range.
Ippo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astalo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ippo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Astalo will feel that in the morning.
Ippo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Astalo moves forwards but Ippo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ippo scores with a nice head shot.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Astalo misses
and Ippo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Astalo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astalo blocks an uppercut.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo working aggressively here.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Ippo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ippo.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ippo's brow.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Ippo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Ippo.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Astalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Ippo.
A short right from Astalo on the inside.
Ippo scores with a knee to the head.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ippo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Astalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Astalo looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Ippo lands a good knee to the midsection. Astalo won't want to take too many of those.
Ippo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Astalo throws a body punch but Ippo moves out of range.
Ippo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ippo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Astalo. Astalo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sloppy strikes from Astalo. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Astalo tenderised Ippo's leg. Ippo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ippo clinches.
Astalo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Astalo is defending well for now.
Astalo misses with the head strike.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Astalo can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ippo.
Astalo is trying to push Ippo away but Ippo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Astalo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Astalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ippo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ippo catches Astalo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Astalo lands a slapping body shot.
Ippo looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Astalo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ippo throws out the jab.
Ippo wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astalo feints and then cracks Ippo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ippo down.
Ippo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Astalo. That did some damage!
Astalo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ippo's calf.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ippo avoids the head kick by Astalo.
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Ippo scores with a nice right hand.
Ippo lands a leg kick that knocks Astalo off balance momentarily.
Astalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makunouchi Ippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astalo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astalo cracks Ippo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ippo misses with an uppercut.
Astalo needs to keep his hands up - Ippo had a free shot at his head there.
Astalo ducks under a wild hook from Ippo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ippo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Astalo throws a right hand that Ippo ducks under and follows up with a left that Ippo also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astalo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ippo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astalo.
Ippo moves in looking to clinch but Astalo pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Ippo. Those never looked like landing.
Ippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astalo throws a hook but Ippo blocks it.
Ippo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Ippo trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Ippo misses with some punches.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head.
Ippo pushes Astalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Astalo blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ippo blocking some punches.
Astalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Ippo.
Astalo takes a swing at Ippo's ribcage but misses.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 Makunouchi Ippo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ippo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Astalo. That one must have hurt.
Astalo throws a front kick aimed at Ippo's knee but Ippo avoids it well.
Ippo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ippo as he connects with a hook.
Astalo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Astalo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Astalo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ippo.
Astalo misses with a leg kick
and Ippo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Astalo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ippo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Astalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ippo has him pressed against the cage.
Astalo lands an elbow that stopped Ippo in his tracks for a moment.
Ippo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Astalo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Astalo's face.
Astalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Astalo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ippos head.
Makunouchi Ippo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Astalo throws an elbow that misses.
Ippo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Astalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ippo's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ippo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Astalo is defending well for now.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Ippo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with some punches.
Astalo lands an elbow inside that Ippo shrugs off.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astalo.
Astalo lands a nice elbow.
Rami Astalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Astalo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ippo is keeping busy.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Astalo is blocking nicely.
Astalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ippo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astalo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Astalo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo misses with a knee to the head.
Ippo tries to land knees in the clinch but Astalo avoids the damage to the body.
Ippo scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ippo lands a shoulder strike.
Astalo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ippo working Astalo over with knees to the body.
Ippo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Astalo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astalo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Astalo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Astalo misses with a leg kick
and Ippo moves into the clinch.
Astalo avoiding damage as Ippo throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
Ippo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Astalo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Astalo lands a left hand.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Astalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makunouchi Ippo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ippo 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!
Makunouchi Ippo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rami Astalo had this to say: 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Lambert George (ranked 17575 p4p, 590 weight class) and Petsakai Kiatmookao (ranked 21489 p4p, 614 weight class). George comes to the cage accompanied by Ca fait mal. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Petsakai Kiatmookao enters the cage!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lambert George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsakai Kiatmookao!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the body kick from George.
George throws a sloppy head kick and Kiatmookao moves out of range easily.
George swings for the body but Kiatmookao moves out of range.
Kiatmookao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao looks to land a body kick but George moved away.
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from George.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick that misses.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick that misses.
George connects with a body shot that sends Kiatmookao's belly button to the back.
Kiatmookao cracks the inside of George's front leg.
Kiatmookao moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off.
George walks into a left hand.
Kiatmookao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for George.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatmookao looks for the body kick but George saw that one coming.
Kiatmookao throws a push kick but George slaps the foot to one side.
George scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatmookao throws a poor cross that misses
and George counters with a good low kick that Kiatmookao was not able to check.
Kiatmookao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kiatmookao lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by George there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
George throws out a powerful jab.
George throws a leg kick but Kiatmookao moved away.
Kiatmookao scores with a hook to the body. George takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kiatmookao tried to score with a low kick but George checks it.
Kiatmookao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kiatmookao closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatmookao.
George misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by George.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
Kiatmookao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
Kiatmookao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiatmookao's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, George creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiatmookao throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
Kiatmookao working aggressively here.
George blocking some punches.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch on the inside.
George lands an elbow just above Kiatmookao 's eye.
It looks like Petsakai Kiatmookao has been cut.
Kiatmookao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kiatmookao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
George creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiatmookao's defenses.
George lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kiatmookao fails to land.
George lands with a right to the head.
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 Lambert George will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petsakai Kiatmookao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kiatmookao misses with a wild body shot.
Kiatmookao tried to score with a low kick but George checks it.
Kiatmookao throws an off balance right hand
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kiatmookao throws a jab but it's blocked by George.
George feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kiatmookao throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily.
Kiatmookao dodges the punch combination from George.
Lambert George is winning the standup battle so far.
George lands with a slapping head kick.
George takes the fight into the clinch.
George tries to throw a body punch but Kiatmookao avoids it by throwing George back against the cage.
George swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
George tries a body shot but Kiatmookao blocks it.
Kiatmookao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for George.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kiatmookao blocks it with crossed arms.
Kiatmookao misses with the head strike.
Kiatmookao throws a head punch that misses.
George misses with a body punch.
Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
George fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiatmookao.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kiatmookao lands with a right to the head.
Kiatmookao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kiatmookao - that landed with a thud.
Kiatmookao is looking to control George's arms but George gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiatmookao has his back to the cage.
Kiatmookao lands a shoulder strike.
Kiatmookao throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Kiatmookao.
George misses with a body punch.
George working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
George can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatmookao controls the action.
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!
Kiatmookao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao blocks an elbow strike from George.
Kiatmookao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petsakai Kiatmookao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
George lands with a left to the head.
Kiatmookao struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Kiatmookao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kiatmookao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with George's elbow.
George lands with a light punch inside.
Kiatmookao misses with a body punch.
George misses with a hook from the clinch.
George misses with a body punch.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatmookao misses with a punch on the inside.
George pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kiatmookao lands a hook to the side of the head.
George lands an elbow inside.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatmookao.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiatmookao backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiatmookao.
George blocking some punches.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petsakai Kiatmookao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petsakai Kiatmookao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kiatmookao tries to land a front kick but George steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiatmookao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kiatmookao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiatmookao ducks under a wild hook from George.
Petsakai Kiatmookao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiatmookao throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
George scores with a jab. Kiatmookao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot.
Kiatmookao takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kiatmookao defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
George lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiatmookao circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiatmookao is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
George lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
George wants to slow Kiatmookao down by chopping away at his legs.
George avoids the body shot from Kiatmookao.
George half committed to a counter leg kick.
George is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kiatmookao checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatmookao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiatmookao throws a wild body kick that George sees coming a mile off.
George tries to land a leg kick but Kiatmookao saw it coming and moves away.
Kiatmookao digs a good body shot into George's ribs.
George is looking to clinch.
Kiatmookao throws a shot from downtown. George moves away and avoids it.
Kiatmookao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from George finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiatmookao's head.
George moves out of range of the body kick from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by George. George obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiatmookao looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
Kiatmookao looking to land some kicks to the body here.
George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kiatmookao looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiatmookao throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling George to counter with a crisp jab.
Kiatmookao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.
George half committed to a counter leg kick.
George is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kiatmookao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiatmookao throws a shot to the body.
George listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
George scores with a head kick.
George uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao looks to throw the jab but George is out of range.
George throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kiatmookao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
George throws out a loose jab but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
George is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good shot there by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao catches George with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
George throws a leg kick but Kiatmookao moved away.
Kiatmookao scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiatmookao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kiatmookao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it.
George 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatmookao keeps George at a distance using the push kick.
Kiatmookao slips under a jab from George.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lambert George.
I think George has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lambert George!
Lambert George tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 5085 p4p, 477 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 4422 p4p, 437 weight class). Vamoosh comes to the cage accompanied by The Roaring Tiger. Wade is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bleeding. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Vamoosh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries a low kick but Wade avoids it.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Wade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
A telegraphed right hand from Wade misses the target.
Wade throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
Vamoosh tries to counter by clinching up but Wade breaks away and moves out of range.
Wade has Vamoosh up against the cage in a clinch.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wade.
Wade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wade tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Wade misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick.
Wade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Vamoosh's head but Vamoosh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vamoosh.
Good shot there by Wade.
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vamoosh ducks right into an uppercut from Wade.
Vamoosh moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Wade scores with a leg kick.
Vamoosh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vamoosh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vamoosh throws a lazy head kick
and Wade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vamoosh thinking.
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!
Vamoosh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade throws a jab when Vamoosh was well out of range.
Vamoosh scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vamoosh!
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vamoosh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vamoosh staying out of range there.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses.
Wade scores with a punch to the head.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vamoosh walks into a stiff left hand from Wade.
Wade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wade letting Vamoosh take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morgan Wade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wade clinches up with Vamoosh and pushes him back against the cage.
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Vamoosh as he checks the leg kick.
Vamoosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vamoosh lands an overhand right.
Vamoosh sizes up Wade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vamoosh, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh lands a jab.
Wade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Wade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh forces Wade back against the cage and clinches.
Wade blocks a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh presses Wade against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wade tries to throw a body punch but Vamoosh avoids it by throwing Wade back against the cage.
Wade managing to block the knees to the body from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wade wants to break free but Vamoosh has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh scores with a shot to the side of Wade's head.
Vamoosh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Vamoosh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Wade blocking some punches.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Wade.
Ravi Vamoosh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vamoosh misses with the head strike.
Wade lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
Wade's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vamoosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade is looking to control Vamoosh's arms but Vamoosh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wade has his back to the cage.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Wade blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Vamoosh fails to land.
Vamoosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wade backwards.
Wade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Vamoosh throws out a powerful jab.
Vamoosh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ravi Vamoosh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vamoosh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade thows a leg kick but Vamoosh checks it
and Vamoosh counters with a straight right hand.
Wade throws a series of strikes that have Vamoosh backpedaling.
It looks like Ravi Vamoosh has been cut.
Wade blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Wade. Beautiful body shot.
Wade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vamoosh.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
Wade looks to land a combination but Vamoosh avoids it well.
Vamoosh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vamoosh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vamoosh takes one on the button.
Wade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vamoosh is out of range and Wade settles back down.
Wade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh lands with a right hand.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vamoosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vamoosh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wade checks a leg kick.
Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vamoosh.
Wade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vamoosh.
A combination from Wade does no damage.
Vamoosh is looking to counter punch.
Vamoosh misses the jab.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the leg kick from Wade.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vamoosh scores with a push kick.
Wade moves into the clinch.
Vamoosh tries to work over Wade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vamoosh lands a right hand.
Vamoosh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vamoosh gets through Wade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh looking to slow down the pace here.
Wade is trying to break free.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade gets tackled into the cage by Vamoosh. Vamoosh maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vamoosh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wade is looking to control Vamoosh's arms but Vamoosh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wade has his back to the cage.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ravi Vamoosh.
Well Vamoosh 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ravi Vamoosh!
A very excited looking Ravi Vamoosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between David Haller (ranked 8875 p4p, 621 weight class) and Miyamoto Musashi (ranked 1333 p4p, 169 weight class). Musashi has chosen Kodō (鼓童)_Shake as his entrance music. Miyamoto Musashi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Haller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Haller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Haller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haller throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haller checks the leg kick.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a nice uppercut.
Haller misses with an uppercut. Musashi saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Haller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Miyamoto Musashi has been cut.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi misses with a head kick.
Haller fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Haller slips under a jab from Musashi.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haller on the side of the head.
Musashi loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Musashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Musashi throws a good cross that connects.
Musashi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Musashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haller.
Musashi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Musashi takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses with an uppercut. Haller saw that one coming.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Haller throwing a counter right hand but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi 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.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
Musashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Musashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Musashi throws a nice looking combination but Haller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It appears Haller was looking to counter with a kick there.
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Haller moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Musashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Musashi is predictable there
and Haller counters with a left to the body.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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 David Haller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musashi cracks Haller with an open hand slap.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haller forces Musashi back against the cage and clinches.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Musashi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haller.
Musashi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haller cracks the inside of Musashi's front leg.
Haller tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Musashi throws a right hand that Haller ducks under and follows up with a left that Haller also avoids with ease.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haller half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haller lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Musashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi takes one to the chin there.
Musashi throws a low kick, looking for Haller's leg but Haller calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Haller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haller throws a good cross that connects.
Haller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Musashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Musashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haller throws a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Haller slips under a jab from Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
Haller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Musashi in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi slips under a jab from Haller.
Haller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi throws a combination that misses
and Haller counters with a thumping low kick.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Musashi lands.
Musashi throws a combination that misses
and Haller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Miyamoto Musashi's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Haller is looking to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch.
Musashi throws a jab when Haller was well out of range.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi'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.
Haller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
Musashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Musashi throws a lazy head kick
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi dips to his left and cracks Haller with an uppercut!
Musashi staying out of range there.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Haller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Musashi really felt that one!
Musashi throws a chopping leg kick but Haller manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Haller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Musashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haller lands a leg kick that knocks Musashi off balance momentarily.
Musashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Haller counters with a nice leg kick.
Musashi throws a head kick but Haller moves out of range.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Musashi throws a shot from downtown. Haller moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller cracks Musashi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Haller throws a jab but it's blocked by Musashi.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Musashi tries to keep at a distance but Haller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haller looking to throw knees to the head but Musashi is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Musashi.
Haller prevents Musashi from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Haller fails to land.
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haller checks a leg kick.
Haller throws a lazy right hand but Musashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Musashi slips under a jab.
Haller just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi misses the jab.
Haller misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haller lands a body shot.
Haller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Musashi checks it well.
Haller throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi lands a really nice looking cross but Haller seems unphased.
Haller defending well as Musashi loads up on a big left hand.
Musashi swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Haller as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Haller misses the target.
Musashi throws an off balance right hand
and Haller counters with a straight right hand.
Haller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The cut above Miyamoto Musashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Musashi as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
That's time! Haller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haller checks it well.
Musashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Musashi lands with a kick to the temple. Haller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot by Musashi.
Haller drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haller ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
Musashi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Haller is rocked!
Musashi scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Haller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haller is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Haller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Haller seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Musashi 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.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Musashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Musashi's calf.
Musashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haller cracks a nice hook into Musashi's ribs.
Musashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Haller.
Musashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haller connects with a right hand. Musashi shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller clinches up with Musashi and pushes him back against the cage.
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller blocks a leg kick.
Haller sizes up Musashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Haller loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Musashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Haller blocks a head kick by Musashi.
Haller misses with an uppercut.
Musashi misses with a leg kick
enabling Haller to counter with a crisp jab.
Musashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a low kick, right behind Musashi 's knee.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Musashi misses
and Haller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi is rocked!
Musashi throws the left hand but Haller avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Musashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Miyamoto Musashi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Haller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Musashi.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haller.
Musashi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Haller swings for the body but Musashi moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Haller tries to land a leg kick but Musashi saw it coming and moves away.
Musashi feints a counter leg kick.
Musashi misses with a right hand
and Haller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haller.
Musashi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Musashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Musashi misses with a wild combination.
Musashi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi slips under a jab from Haller.
Haller throws a hook but Musashi blocks it.
A left lands for Haller.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Haller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haller thumps Musashi with a low kick.
Musashi lands with a right hand.
Haller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Musashi breaks from the clinch.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi misses with a left hand
and Haller counters with a thumping low kick.
Haller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller avoids it easily.
Haller tries to clinch up but Musashi circles away and keeps his distance.
Haller tries to close the distance and clinch but Musashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Musashi! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi looks to land a right hand but Haller moved out of range.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Musashi checks a low kick from Haller.
Musashi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi looks to throw the jab but Haller is out of range.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
Musashi with a jab.
Musashi throws a hook but Haller blocks it.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Haller is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyamoto Musashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musashi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
David Haller retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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