KILL - 15 : High Tide Hook PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Clint Thorpe (ranked 24717 p4p, 525 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 24671 p4p, 532 weight class). Clint Thorpe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Thorpe
vs
Cormier

200 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

Counter fighter
Big heart

Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cormier instigates a clinch.
Cormier taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thorpe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorpe working aggressively here.
Thorpe avoiding damage as Cormier throws knees to the body.
Cormier stalling in the clinch but Thorpe improves position.
Thorpe gets through Cormier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorpe managing to block the knees to the body from Cormier.
Thorpe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cormier's elbow.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Thorpe on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorpe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cormier.
Thorpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Thorpe.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorpe is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thorpe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cormier blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thorpe.

Cormier is rocked!
Thorpe pushes Cormier back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorpe finish him?
Thorpe breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Cormier with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Cormier looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Cormier get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Clint Thorpe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Leeroy Leering (ranked 24763 p4p, 559 weight class) and Johan Van Der Elst (ranked 5841 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Leering
vs
Van Der Elst

220 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

160 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Basic striking
Big heart

Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leeroy Leering !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Van Der Elst!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Elst keeps the fight on the outside.
Leering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leering comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Leering gets tackled into the ropes by Van Der Elst. Van Der Elst maintains the clinch.
Leering is trying to push Van Der Elst away but Van Der Elst has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.

Leering breaks the clinch.
Leering avoids the head kick by Van Der Elst.
Leering really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Van Der Elst instigates a clinch.
Van Der Elst should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Leering is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Elst is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Der Elst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van Der Elst has closed the distance and engaged Leering in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Der Elst scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leering tries to work over Van Der Elst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Van Der Elst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Der Elst tries to work over Leering 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leering is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Elst has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Der Elst has Leering pressed against the ropes, preventing Leering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leering wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Der Elst has him pressed against the ropes.
Leering is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Der Elst has double underhooks.

Van Der Elst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Elst throws a sloppy head kick and Leering moves out of range easily.

Leering clinches up against the ropes.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leering delivers a nice body kick.

Leering clinches up with Van Der Elst and pushes him back against the ropes.

Leering breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leering closes the distance and clinches.
Leering is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Der Elst has double underhooks.
Van Der Elst lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Elst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van Der Elst takes the fight into the clinch.

Van Der Elst breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Elst throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Elst throws a jab when Leering was well out of range.

Van Der Elst has closed the distance and engaged Leering in a clinch.
Leering misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Der Elst.
Leering with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Van Der Elst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Der Elst blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Leering 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Der Elst blocks a body shot from Leering .
Leering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leering misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Van Der Elst breaks from the clinch.
Van Der Elst falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leering cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch.
Van Der Elst trying to land knees to the body.

Leering breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Elst throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Leering tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Elst has taken the fight into the clinch.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van Der Elst pushes Leering up against the ropes in a clinch.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Elst swats away the attempt to clinch by Leering .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Elst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Der Elst misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Elst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leering moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leering is looking to clinch but Van Der Elst is avoiding it.
Van Der Elst tries to counter with a clinch but Leering shakes him off and moves away.

Van Der Elst tries to keep at a distance but Leering has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Leering breaks the clinch.
Leering tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Elst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and clinches.

Van Der Elst manages to break the clinch.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Van Der Elst dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Leering steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Elst.
Leering went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Leering gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Leering breaks the clinch.
Van Der Elst misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Leering was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leering looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Elst wants to counter the offense by Leering and move into the clinch position.
Leering tries to clinch but Van Der Elst moves away
and Van Der Elst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Der Elst tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch successfully.
Johan Van Der Elst seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leering looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leering misses with the head strike.
Leering can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Elst controls the action.

Leering pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Elst throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and clinches.
Van Der Elst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice elbow from Van Der Elst.
Leering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leering is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Elst is controlling him.
Leering is trying to break free.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch.
Van Der Elst blocks an elbow strike.
Leering tries to work over Van Der Elst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leering lands with a left to the head.

Van Der Elst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Van Der Elst moves into range and clinches up with Leering .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Der Elst prevents a body shot from Leering .
Van Der Elst is pushing Leering up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Elst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Der Elst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leering throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Elst circles away from the clinch attempt.

Van Der Elst fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leering , pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Der Elst wants to stall.
Van Der Elst has Leering pressed against the ropes, preventing Leering from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Leering tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Elst swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Elst throws a counter combo.

Van Der Elst clinches up with Leering and pushes him back against the ropes.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and pushes Leering back into the ropes.
Leering looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leering throws a head punch that misses.
Leering tries to work over Van Der Elst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leering as Van Der Elst tries to tie him up.

Van Der Elst manages to break the clinch.
Leering tries to clinch there but Van Der Elst circles away.

Van Der Elst moves into the clinch.
Van Der Elst looking to stall.
Leering is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leering tries to land a knee to the head but Van Der Elst blocks with his arms.
Leering is trying to force a seperation but Van Der Elst has the dominant position.
Leering can't find room to land a body shot as Van Der Elst controls the action.

Van Der Elst manages to break the clinch.
Van Der Elst takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leering wants to clinch up but Van Der Elst keeps it at a distance.

Van Der Elst gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch.

Van Der Elst gets a clinch.
Van Der Elst slows down the pace here.
Leering is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Van Der Elst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Leering tries to keep at a distance but Van Der Elst has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leering tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Der Elst's elbow.
Van Der Elst keeps control of Leering as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leering tries a body shot but Van Der Elst blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Leering as the two fighters clinch.
Van Der Elst scores a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Leering 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Leering tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leering misses with a body punch.
Van Der Elst connects with a knee to the head.

Leering is rocked!

It looks like Leeroy Leering has been cut.

Van Der Elst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oh Leering is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johan Van Der Elst seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leering , as that shot connected.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and clinches.

Van Der Elst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leering seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leering checks the leg kick.
Leering seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leering cracks Van Der Elst with an open hand slap.
Leeroy Leering is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Elst looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Der Elst swings for the body but Leering moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Van Der Elst escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leering throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Elst bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Van Der Elst clinches with his opponent.
Leering tries to break free but Van Der Elst pushes him back against the ropes.

Leering breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leering ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Elst throws a push kick but Leering slaps the foot to one side.
Leering uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Elst.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Elst fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Elst throws a hook but Leering blocks it.
Van Der Elst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Elst circles away from the clinch attempt.

Van Der Elst takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Der Elst tries a knee to the head but Leering blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Der Elst is trying to stall.

Leering breaks the clinch.
Van Der Elst throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leering .
Leering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leering sets himself, and Van Der Elst steps forward looking for the clinch! Leering avoids it this time.
Van Der Elst throws a hook to the side of Leering 's head but Leering sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Elst checks a low kick from Leering .
Leering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Van Der Elst closes the distance and clinches.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Elst looks for the body kick but Leering saw that one coming.

Van Der Elst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leering swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leering is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Der Elst has double underhooks.
A short right from Leering on the inside.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leering tries to clinch but Van Der Elst is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Elst drives through and clinches with Leering against the ropes.

Van Der Elst breaks the clinch.
Leering tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Elst swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Van Der Elst clinches up with Leering and pushes him back against the ropes.

Van Der Elst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leering avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Der Elst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Elst tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leering is able to avoid easily.
Van Der Elst looks to score with a jab to the body but Leering is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leering is looking to clinch.
Leeroy Leering has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan Van Der Elst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Van Der Elst has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Van Der Elst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Der Elst has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Van Der Elst!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Logan Leatherface (ranked 7018 p4p, 248 weight class) and Zhou Ming He (ranked 6485 p4p, 237 weight class). 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!

Leatherface
vs
Ming He

200 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

224 cm
24
299 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

Basic striking
Self confident

Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Leatherface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Zhou Ming He !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leatherface rushes Ming He and presses him up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Leatherface.
Leatherface definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ming He misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leatherface.
Leatherface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leatherface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming He is defending well for now.
Ming He misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ming He tries to land knees in the clinch but Leatherface avoids the damage to the body.
Ming He tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherface's elbow.
Leatherface tries to land a knee to the head but Ming He blocks with his arms.
Ming He avoiding damage as Leatherface throws knees to the body.
Leatherface managing to block the knees to the body from Ming He .
Ming He trying to land knees to the body.
Leatherface prevents a body shot from Ming He .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherface avoiding damage as Ming He throws knees to the body.
Ming He looking to throw knees to the head but Leatherface is blocking nicely.
Leatherface looking to throw knees to the head but Ming He is blocking nicely.
Ming He doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leatherface blocks an elbow strike from Ming He .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming He misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ming He goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leatherface is pushing Ming He up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ming He blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ming He tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherface's elbow.
Ming He tries to land a knee to the head but Leatherface blocks with his arms.
Ming He tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Leatherface.
Leatherface crunches a lovely knee into Ming He 's ribcage.
Leatherface lands a good knee to the midsection. Ming He won't want to take too many of those.
Ming He throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ming He using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leatherface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ming He looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ming He .
Leatherface blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming He struggles to land a body shot inside as Leatherface controls his hands.

Leatherface breaks the clinch.
Leatherface circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leatherface counters with a nice body shot.

Leatherface gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Leatherface.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming He with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leatherface lands with a left to the head.
Ming He throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leatherface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming He is defending well for now.
Ming He using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leatherface has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ming He trying to land knees to the body.
Leatherface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming He is defending well for now.
Ming He has a couple of punches blocked by Leatherface.
Leatherface displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ming He up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Leatherface - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leatherface gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Leatherface blocking some punches.
Ming He tries to land a knee to the head but Leatherface blocks with his arms.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leatherface closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Leatherface misses with a knee strike.
Leatherface is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ming He is defending well for now.
Ming He creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Leatherface dodges an elbow strike from Ming He .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leatherface blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ming He lands with a left to the head.
Leatherface digs a right hand into Ming He 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ming He 's gas tank.
Ming He is trying to maintain a safe position but Leatherface gets an underhook and turns Ming He into the ropes.
Leatherface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ming He avoids it.
Ming He lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leatherface backwards.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leatherface darts in and clinches Ming He up against the ropes.
Ming He tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leatherface tries to stall but Ming He uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ming He tries to throw a body punch but Leatherface avoids it by throwing Ming He back against the ropes.
Leatherface managing to block the knees to the body from Ming He .
Leatherface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ming He avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leatherface takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leatherface blocks an uppercut.
Leatherface blocking some punches.
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 Logan Leatherface 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.

Leatherface rushes Ming He and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ming He tries a knee to the head but Leatherface blocks it.
Ming He tries a body shot but Leatherface blocks it.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leatherface tries a head kick but it misses.

Leatherface takes the fight into the clinch.
Ming He misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leatherface.
Ming He throws a head punch that misses.

Ming He breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ming He closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherface blocks an uppercut.

Leatherface breaks from the clinch.

Leatherface closes the distance and pushes Ming He back into the ropes.
Leatherface keeps control of Ming He as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leatherface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ming He misses with a punch to the body.
Leatherface softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leatherface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ming He .
Leatherface is struggling to control the position.
Ming He prevents Leatherface from breaking the clinch.
Ming He missing with knees to the body.
Ming He tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leatherface is trying to stall.
Leatherface avoids a wild elbow strike from Ming He .
Ming He prevents Leatherface from breaking the clinch.
Ming He has Leatherface pressed against the ropes.
Ming He tries to throw a body punch but Leatherface avoids it by throwing Ming He back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leatherface instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Ming He - that landed with a thud.
Leatherface blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ming He misses with a punch on the inside.
Leatherface tries to land knees in the clinch but Ming He avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Leatherface to work.
Ming He tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherface's elbow.
Leatherface blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ming He doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ming He misses with a knee strike.
Leatherface tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ming He avoids it.
Ming He misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming He is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leatherface is defending well for now.
Leatherface taking a breather.
Ming He scores with a hook to the body.
Ming He tries to work over Leatherface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ming He tries to throw a body punch but Leatherface avoids it by throwing Ming He back against the ropes.
Ming He cracks Leatherface with a nice body shot.
Ming He misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ming He lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ming He lands a damaging elbow.
Ming He unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ming He misses with the head strike.
Ming He lands an elbow inside.
Ming He presses Leatherface against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ming He lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leatherface backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming He gets through Leatherface's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ming He goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ming He misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leatherface prevents a body shot from Ming He .
Ming He looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ming He misses with some punches.
Ming He tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ming He comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ming He tries to throw a body punch but Leatherface avoids it by throwing Ming He back against the ropes.
Ming He managing to block the knees to the body from Leatherface.
Leatherface avoiding damage as Ming He throws knees to the body.
Ming He tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ming He misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zhou Ming He showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ming He with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ming He goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leatherface managing to block the knees to the body from Ming He .
Ming He tries to work over Leatherface's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ming He misses with a punch on the inside.
Leatherface is trying to break the clinch but Ming He has him pressed against the ropes.
Ming He tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leatherface misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leatherface blocks the elbow strike.
Leatherface managing to block the knees to the body from Ming He .
Leatherface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ming He trying to stall but Leatherface improves his position.
Ming He has a couple of punches blocked by Leatherface.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leatherface is working Ming He over against the ropes.
Ming He takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ming He working aggressively here.
Ming He missing with knees to the body.
Leatherface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leatherface is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ming He throws an elbow but it misses.
Ming He managing to block the knees to the body from Leatherface.
Ming He misses with an elbow strike.
Ming He misses with a knee strike.
Leatherface lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leatherface stalls.
Ming He blocks the elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming He misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leatherface.
Leatherface tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zhou Ming He seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ming He lands a nice knee to the body.
Ming He softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leatherface misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ming He .
Ming He taking a breather.
Leatherface tries a knee to the head but Ming He blocks it.
Ming He tries to throw a body punch but Leatherface avoids it by throwing Ming He back against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ming He obliges.
Ming He is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ming He using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ming He scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leatherface tries to land a knee to the head but Ming He blocks with his arms.
Ming He tries a knee to the head but Leatherface blocks it.
Leatherface looking to throw knees to the head but Ming He is blocking nicely.
Ming He tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leatherface's elbow.
Ming He can't find room to land a body shot as Leatherface controls the action.
Leatherface blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leatherface lands a body shot in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Leatherface moves into the clinch.
Leatherface blocks a body shot from Ming He .
Ming He fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leatherface closes the distance and pushes Ming He back into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming He pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Leatherface missing with knees to the body.

Leatherface breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Leatherface closes the distance and pushes Ming He back into the ropes.
Ming He misses with an elbow strike.
Ming He misses with a punch to the body.
Ming He lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leatherface blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ming He tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ming He with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ming He misses with a knee to the head.
Leatherface managing to block the knees to the body from Ming He .
Leatherface blocks an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zhou Ming He comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ming He has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhou Ming He !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mark Denzel (ranked 6924 p4p, 490 weight class) and Craig Lafferty (ranked 4388 p4p, 379 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Denzel
vs
Lafferty

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
24
260 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Denzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Lafferty !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Lafferty misses.
Lafferty looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lafferty throws a right and a left that Denzel avoids nicely.
Denzel looks to throw the jab but Lafferty is out of range.

Denzel has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Denzel throws an elbow but misses.
Lafferty avoiding damage as Denzel throws knees to the body.
Denzel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafferty controls his hands.
Lafferty throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lafferty trying to land knees to the body.
Denzel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lafferty avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denzel lands an elbow that stopped Lafferty in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Craig Lafferty has been cut.
Denzel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lafferty missing with knees to the body.
Denzel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denzel landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Craig Lafferty 's cut even more.
Denzel misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denzel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Denzel lands a shoulder strike.
Denzel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denzel trying to land knees to the body.
Denzel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Denzel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lafferty managing to block the knees to the body from Denzel.

Denzel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lafferty throws a combination that misses
and Denzel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The cut above Craig Lafferty 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Denzel has Lafferty up against the ropes in a clinch.
Denzel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lafferty controls his hands.
Denzel tries a knee to the head but Lafferty blocks it.
Denzel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lafferty 's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denzel trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denzel lands a knee to the body.
Denzel lands a knee to the body.
Denzel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lafferty blocks it with crossed arms.
Denzel misses with a knee to the head.
Denzel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Denzel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Denzel on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Denzel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Denzel.
Denzel looking to throw knees to the head but Lafferty is blocking nicely.
Denzel lands a knee to the head.
Denzel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Denzel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Denzel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Denzel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denzel working Lafferty over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denzel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Denzel landing knees to the body.
Denzel working Lafferty over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Denzel.
Lafferty takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lafferty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Denzel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Denzel.
Denzel lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Denzel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Denzel is stalling here.
Denzel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafferty takes an elbow to the forehead.

Craig Lafferty 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denzel trying to land knees to the body.
Lafferty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Denzel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Denzel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Denzel - that landed with a thud.

Denzel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Lafferty .
Denzel connects with a leg kick. Lafferty looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Denzel clinches up with Lafferty and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lafferty misses with a punch to the body.
Denzel scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Denzel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Lafferty 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Denzel rushes Lafferty and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Denzel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lafferty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denzel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mark Denzel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Denzel.
Denzel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lafferty backwards.
Lafferty takes a knee right on the jaw!
Denzel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lafferty can do to turn this around?
Denzel scores with a nice hook to the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Lafferty 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Denzel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Balthazar Theron (ranked 6400 p4p, 476 weight class) and Skrat Nu (ranked 5187 p4p, 445 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Theron might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Living on a Prayer. Skrat Nu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Balthazar Theron's chin.

Theron
vs
Nu

215 cm
19
273 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

216 cm
25
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Solid boxing
Very strong

Brawler
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balthazar Theron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skrat Nu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nu misses with a jab, cross combination.

Nu walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Theron rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Nu has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.

It looks like Skrat Nu has been cut.

Nu clinches with his opponent.
Theron tries a knee to the head but Nu blocks it.
Theron looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nu stalling in the clinch but Theron improves position.
Nu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nu tries to break the clinch but Theron is controlling the position.
Theron definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Theron tries a knee to the head but Nu blocks it.
Theron throws a knee to the head but misses.
Theron digs a right hand underneath Nu's ribcage. Nu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nu looks winded!
Theron digs a right hand into Nu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nu's gas tank.
Nu avoids the elbow strike from Theron, against the ropes.
Nu tries to break the clinch but Theron is controlling the position.
Nu's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Theron throws an elbow but misses.
Theron misses with an elbow over the top.
Theron misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Theron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nu's efforts to push away.
Theron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nu is trying to force a seperation but Theron has the dominant position.
Theron misses with an elbow over the top.
Theron misses with a knee to the head.
Theron is leaning against Nu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Theron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nu blocks it with crossed arms.
Theron misses with an elbow strike.

Theron drops Nu on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Nu bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron throws a head kick but Nu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Theron clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Theron just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nu's brow.
Nu is trying to break the clinch but Theron has him pressed against the ropes.

Theron drops Nu with a big knee! Will Nu beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Nu tries to get into range but Theron steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nu! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Theron scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balthazar Theron!
During a confident post fight interview, Balthazar Theron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Youknow Dakine (ranked 3762 p4p, 80 weight class) and Renaldo Dior (ranked 7487 p4p, 259 weight class). Renaldo Dior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dakine
vs
Dior

190 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Youknow Dakine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renaldo Dior!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dior misses with a few strikes there.
Dakine avoids the head kick by Dior.
A head kick misses from Dior.
Dakine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Dior gets tackled into the ropes by Dakine. Dakine maintains the clinch.
Dior has had enough of the clinch but Dakine keeps him there for the moment.

Dakine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dakine misses with a head kick.
Dakine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dakine tries a head kick but it misses.
Dakine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dior's head.

Dakine drives through and clinches with Dior against the ropes.
Dakine is trying to force a seperation but Dior has the dominant position.

Dior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dakine tries a head kick but it misses.

Dakine forces Dior back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dakine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dior wants to break the clinch but can't.

Dior breaks the clinch.

Dakine has managed to clinch.

Dior breaks the clinch.

Dakine gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Dakine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dior looks to land a combination but Dakine avoids it well.
Dior pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dakine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dakine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dior misses with a double jab.

Dakine moves into the clinch.
Dakine tries to break the clinch but Dior is controlling the position.
Dior avoiding damage as Dakine throws knees to the body.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dakine tries a head kick but it misses.
As Dakine backs off Dior throws a huge counter combo but Dakine manages to avoid it all.
Dior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dakine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Dakine clinches up against the ropes.

Dior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakine checks a leg kick.
Dior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dakine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dior throws a lazy body kick
and Dakine counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
Dakine's corner calls for a 1-2. Dakine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dakine misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dakine has closed the distance and engaged Dior in a clinch.
Dior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Dior breaks the clinch.
Dior throws a leg kick but Dakine moved away.
Dior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dakine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dakine gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dior.
Dior misses with a body punch.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dakine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Renaldo Dior has been cut.
Dior misses with a kick to the body.

Dakine gets a clinch.
Dakine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dakine wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakine is trying to break the clinch but Dior is controlling him.

Dior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Dior.
Dakine throws a leg kick which misses Dior's front leg but catches the back leg as Dior tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dakine moves into range and clinches up with Dior.

Dior breaks from the clinch.
Dior misses with a wild combination.
Dior throws a body kick that misses.
Dior fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Dakine closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dakine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dakine throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Dakine breaks from the clinch.
Dakine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dior throws a right and a left that Dakine avoids nicely.
Dakine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dior throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Dakine forces Dior back against the ropes and clinches.
Dakine tries to break the clinch but Dior is controlling the position.
Dakine has had enough of the clinch but Dior keeps him there for the moment.

Dior breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dakine drives through and clinches with Dior against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dior working hard to break the clinch.
Dakine tries to land knees in the clinch but Dior avoids the damage to the body.
Dakine keeps control of Dior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dior is defending well for now.
Dakine working Dior over with knees to the body.
Dior looks winded!
Dakine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Dior's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dakine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dior prevents a body shot from Dakine.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dior.
Dakine trying to land knees to the body.
Dakine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dior managing to block the knees to the body from Dakine.
Dakine scores with a shot to the side of Dior's head.
Dakine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Dior manages to break the clinch.

Dakine moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youknow Dakine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renaldo Dior'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.

Dakine pushes Dior up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dakine prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dakine is trying to break free.

Dior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dakine pushes Dior up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Dior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dakine.
Dior looks to land a body kick but Dakine moved away.
Dior fails to land with a series of punches.
Dior misses with a series of wild punches.

Dakine clinches up with Dior and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dakine darts in and clinches Dior up against the ropes.

Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dior looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dakine throws a sloppy head kick and Dior moves out of range easily.
Dakine misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dakine rushes Dior and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dakine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dior.
Dior fails to land with a series of punches.

Dakine clinches.
Dakine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dior is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dakine!
Dior is breathing heavily.
Dakine scores with a kick to the body.

Dior gets tackled into the ropes by Dakine. Dakine maintains the clinch.

Dakine manages to break the clinch.

Dakine clinches.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Dior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dakine moves into the clinch successfully.
Dakine is leaning against Dior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dakine can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dakine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dakine clinches with his opponent.
Dakine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dakine.
Dakine lands an uppercut.
Dakine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dior's face.
Dakine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dior working hard to break the clinch.

Dakine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dakine instigates a clinch.
Dior wants to get back to striking at distance but Dakine won't allow it.
Dior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dakine.

Dakine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dakine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dior, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dior avoids the elbow strike from Dakine, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakine has had enough of the clinch but Dior keeps him there for the moment.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dakine lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dakine.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
Dakine prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.

Dakine breaks from the clinch.

Dakine forces Dior back against the ropes and clinches.
Dakine prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.
Dakine can't find room to land a body shot as Dior controls the action.
Dakine is trying to break the clinch but Dior has him pressed against the ropes.

Dior breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Dakine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Dakine forces Dior back against the ropes and clinches.
Dakine is trying to push Dior away but Dior has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Dakine is trying to break the clinch but Dior is controlling him.
Dior working hard to break the clinch.
Dakine tries a body shot but Dior blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dior gets tackled into the ropes by Dakine. Dakine maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dakine has had enough of the clinch but Dior keeps him there for the moment.
Dakine is trying to force a seperation but Dior has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dior.
A short left from Dakine.

Dior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dior can do to turn this around?
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dior!
Renaldo Dior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dakine misses with a kick to the body.

Dakine forces Dior back against the ropes and clinches.
Dior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dakine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dior's face.
Dakine misses with the head strike.
Dakine tries to land knees in the clinch but Dior avoids the damage to the body.

Dior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dior throws a poor cross that misses
and Dakine counters with a good, hard body kick but Dior shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youknow Dakine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Renaldo Dior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dakine gets a clinch.
Dakine prevents Dior from breaking the clinch.

Dior breaks from the clinch.
Dakine avoids the head kick by Dior.
Dior throws a nice looking combination but Dakine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Dakine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dakine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Dakine clinches with his opponent.
Dior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dakine misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dior.

Dior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dakine blocks it with crossed arms.
Dior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Dakine manages to break the clinch.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.

Dakine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dakine drives through and clinches with Dior against the ropes.
Dakine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dior's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dakine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
Dakine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Dior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dakine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
Dakine tries to break the clinch but Dior is controlling the position.
Dior blocks a body shot from Dakine.
Dior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dior throws a series of punches but Dakine avoids them all with ease.
Dior throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Dior as he checks the leg kick.
Dior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
Dior tries to break free but Dakine pushes him back against the ropes.

Dior breaks from the clinch.
Dakine feints and then cracks Dior's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dior down.

Dakine moves into range and clinches up with Dior.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dakine is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Dakine.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dior can't break the clinch.
Dakine putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dakine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dior tries to circle away but Dakine has him pinned against the ropes.

Dior manages to break the clinch.

Dakine has managed to clinch.

Dakine manages to break the clinch.
Youknow Dakine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dior tries to keep at a distance but Dakine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dior tries to break the clinch but Dakine is controlling the position.
Dakine using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Dakine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dakine takes the fight into the clinch.

Dakine manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dakine.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dakine closes the distance and clinches.
Dior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dakine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dakine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dior is looking to break free of the clinch but Dakine has double underhooks.
Youknow Dakine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakine has him pressed against the ropes.

Dakine manages to break the clinch.

Dakine closes the distance and pushes Dior back into the ropes.

Dior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dior on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dakine. Dakine obviously looking to wear him down.
Dior has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dakine.
A head kick from Dakine lands but Dior takes it in his stride.

Dakine pushes Dior up against the ropes in a clinch.

Dakine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dakine moves into range and clinches up with Dior.
Dakine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Dakine keeps control of Dior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dior wants to break free but Dakine has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Dakine breaks from the clinch.

Dakine moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dior wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dakine has him pressed against the ropes.
Dior keeps control of Dakine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dior keeps control of Dakine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dior tries to break the clinch but Dakine is controlling the position.
Dakine digs a right hand underneath Dior's ribcage. Dior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dakine lands with a left to the head.
Dakine scores with a shot to the side of Dior's head.

Dakine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dior takes one on the button.

Dakine has managed to clinch.

Dior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Dior gets tackled into the ropes by Dakine. Dakine maintains the clinch.
Renaldo Dior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youknow Dakine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dakine throws a nice head kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Youknow Dakine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dakine 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Youknow Dakine!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Connor McGregor (ranked 3234 p4p, 351 weight class) and Prince Boxer (ranked 24236 p4p, 564 weight class). Prince Boxer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Connor McGregor's chin.

McGregor
vs
Boxer

165 cm
26
133 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

185 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Great elbows
Powerful

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Prince Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Boxer 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.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGregor under the eye.

Boxer gets a clinch.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor throws an elbow but it misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxer.
McGregor lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor tries to circle away but Boxer has him pinned against the ropes.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
McGregor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor lands a body punch.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from McGregor.
Boxer can't find room to land a body shot as McGregor controls the action.
McGregor tries to break free but Boxer pushes him back against the ropes.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxer blocks a leg kick.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer takes one on the button.

Boxer has McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boxer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boxer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor working Boxer over with knees to the body.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McGregor.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boxer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prince Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor is looking to counter with head kicks.

Boxer rushes McGregor and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
McGregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxer.
Boxer scores with a hook to the body.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Boxer has the dominant position.
Boxer lands an elbow inside.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boxer digs a right hand underneath McGregor's ribcage. McGregor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boxer scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxer.
Boxer managing to block the knees to the body from McGregor.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
McGregor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor wants to get back to striking at distance but Boxer won't allow it.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer scores a nice knee to the body.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor blocks an uppercut.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer is working McGregor over against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGregor misses with a body kick.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor thumps Boxer with a low kick.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor cracks Boxer with an open hand slap.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.

Boxer pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer lands an elbow just above McGregor 's eye.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.

McGregor is rocked!
McGregor is trying to break free.
Boxer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
McGregor working hard to break the clinch.
McGregor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Boxer misses with some punches.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McGregor fails to land.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with the head strike.
Boxer tries to throw a body punch but McGregor avoids it by throwing Boxer back against the ropes.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer presses McGregor against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Boxer.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxer pushes McGregor back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxer tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Boxer controls the action.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Boxer is blocking nicely.
Prince Boxer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGregor has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Boxer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor staying out of range there.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor connects with a leg kick. Boxer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boxer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGregor can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.

Boxer gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boxer.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on McGregor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGregor lands an elbow inside that Boxer shrugs off.
A short right from Boxer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGregor with a body shot.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
Boxer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boxer's knee momentarily.
Boxer tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
McGregor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boxer takes a step back to recover.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a quick counter kick to the body but Boxer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor throws out a leg kick but Boxer moves out of range and McGregor only half commits.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boxer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxer.
Boxer tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Boxer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the ropes.
Boxer misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGregor is trying to push Boxer away but Boxer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Boxer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boxer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boxer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregor avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by McGregor.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boxer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxer struggles to land a body shot inside as McGregor controls his hands.
McGregor struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Boxer blocks with his arms.
McGregor is working Boxer over against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
McGregor lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Boxer misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Boxer with a nice cross.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Boxer's torso.
McGregor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxer scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and McGregor settles back down.
Connor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.

Boxer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
Boxer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
Boxer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but McGregor blocks with his arms.
Boxer throws a punch but it's blocked by McGregor.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body.
Boxer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but Boxer blocks it.
Boxer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
McGregor blocking some punches.
Boxer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxer lands a shot to the body.
Boxer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Boxer lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince Boxer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Boxer.
McGregor lands a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Boxer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Dean Switcher (ranked 6433 p4p, 497 weight class) and Android Kickenstein (ranked 4192 p4p, 423 weight class). Android Kickenstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Switcher
vs
Kickenstein

188 cm
20
152 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Counter fighter
KO power

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Switcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Android Kickenstein!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Switcher avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
Switcher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Switcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Switcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kickenstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Switcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Switcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Switcher.
Switcher has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A combination from Switcher does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickenstein lands a high kick!
Kickenstein throws a leg kick but Switcher moved away.
Switcher throws a counter high kick but Kickenstein was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kickenstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickenstein just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSwitcher.
Kickenstein throws a lazy right hand but Switcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Switcher checks a leg kick.
Switcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kickenstein.
Switcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Kickenstein moves to clinch but Switcher breaks away
and Switcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Switcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Android Kickenstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Switcher gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Switcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kickenstein closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickenstein looking to throw knees to the head but Switcher is blocking nicely.
Switcher has had enough of the clinch but Kickenstein keeps him there for the moment.
Kickenstein 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.
Kickenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Switcher's efforts to push away.
Switcher is trying to force a seperation but Kickenstein has the dominant position.
Switcher blocking some punches.
Switcher is trying to break the clinch but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes.
Kickenstein tries a knee to the head but Switcher blocks it.
Switcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Kickenstein has double underhooks.
Kickenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Switcher can't break the clinch.
Switcher is trying to break free.
Switcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kickenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Switcher is trying to push Kickenstein away but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Switcher is trying to force a seperation but Kickenstein has the dominant position.

Switcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Switcher looks to land a combination. Kickenstein sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Switcher misses its intended target.
Kickenstein thinks about the counter body kick.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Switcher.

Kickenstein tries to keep at a distance but Switcher has taken the fight into the clinch.

Switcher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Switcher jabs at Kickenstein's body.
Switcher works over Kickenstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Switcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Switcher misses with the combination.
Kickenstein wants to counter the offense by Switcher and move into the clinch position.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but Switcher moves out of range.
Switcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switcher blocks a head kick by Kickenstein.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickenstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Switcher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kickenstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Kickenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Switcher is looking to counter the offense by Kickenstein and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Switcher tries a head kick but it misses.
Switcher throws a nice looking combination but Kickenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickenstein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Switcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Switcher dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Switcher as he checks the leg kick.
Switcher misses with a kick to the body

and Kickenstein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Switcher is trying to push Kickenstein away but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kickenstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Switcher's efforts to push away.
Switcher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Switcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Kickenstein has double underhooks.
Kickenstein trying to land knees to the body.

Kickenstein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Switcher really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Switcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Switcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Switcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Switcher throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a big counter head kick but Switcher avoids it with no problem.
Switcher misses with a kick to the body.
Switcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kickenstein on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Switcher is looking to chop away at Kickenstein's legs.
Switcher swings for the body but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein moves out of range as Switcher throws a body kick.
Switcher misses with a kick to the body.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but Switcher is having none of it.

Kickenstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Switcher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kickenstein can do to turn this around?
Kickenstein has Switcher pressed against the ropes, preventing Switcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kickenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Switcher tries to circle away but Kickenstein has him pinned against the ropes.

Switcher breaks the clinch.
Kickenstein blocks the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kickenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switcher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Switcher avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
It looked like Switcher was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kickenstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Kickenstein blocks the low kick.

Kickenstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kickenstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Switcher avoids it.
Kickenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Switcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes.

Switcher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kickenstein wants to clinch.
Switcher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kickenstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switcher misses with a double jab

and Kickenstein holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kickenstein prevents Switcher from breaking the clinch.
Kickenstein tries to land a knee to the head but Switcher blocks with his arms.
Switcher blocking some punches.

Kickenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Switcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Switcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Switcher throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Switcher blocks a head kick by Kickenstein.
Kickenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Switcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switcher misses with a two punch combination.
Switcher throws a nice looking combination but Kickenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kickenstein is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Switcher with a body shot.
Switcher moves away from the strike by Kickenstein.
Dean Switcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Switcher is looking to counter the offense by Kickenstein and move into the clinch.
Switcher lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Kickenstein as he checks the leg kick.
Switcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kickenstein misses with a hook. Switcher ducked under it nicely.

Kickenstein forces Switcher back against the ropes and clinches.
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!

Kickenstein breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Android Kickenstein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kickenstein avoids the head kick by Switcher.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Switcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Switcher scores with a head kick. Kickenstein tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kickenstein avoids the body shot from Switcher.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kickenstein. Switcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Switcher throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Switcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Kickenstein.
Switcher seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Switcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but Switcher is avoiding it.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick
and Switcher counters with a series of strikes. Kickenstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kickenstein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Switcher.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Switcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Switcher is looking to counter the offense by Kickenstein and move into the clinch.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Switcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Switcher is looking to wear down Kickenstein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Switcher moves out of range of the body kick from Kickenstein.
Switcher scores with a nice right hand.
Switcher moves out of range as Kickenstein throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Switcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickenstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Switcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Switcher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Switcher misses with a head kick.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but Switcher circles away and keeps his distance.
Kickenstein misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Switcher finds it's way through Kickenstein's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Switcher has managed to clinch.
Switcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Switcher looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kickenstein lands a knee to the head.
Kickenstein comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kickenstein tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Switcher prevents a body shot from Kickenstein.
Kickenstein unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Switcher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Switcher blocks a low kick nicely.
Switcher throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickenstein tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Switcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Switcher lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Switcher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Switcher lunges at Kickenstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kickenstein's hand.
Switcher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kickenstein's calf.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but Switcher moves out of range.
Kickenstein tries to land a front kick but Switcher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Switcher swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kickenstein rushes Switcher and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Switcher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickenstein has him pressed against the ropes.
Switcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Kickenstein has double underhooks.
Kickenstein has Switcher pressed against the ropes, preventing Switcher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Switcher working hard to break the clinch.
Switcher dodges an elbow strike from Kickenstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Switcher showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Switcher 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Switcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Georges St Pierre (ranked 3314 p4p, 425 weight class) and Dirty Deeds (ranked 6247 p4p, 603 weight class). Deeds is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

St Pierre
vs
Deeds

173 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

199 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirty Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds just misses with a punch to the body.
St Pierre is looking to land body kicks.
St Pierre lands a head kick. Deeds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Dirty Deeds has been cut.
Deeds tries to move into range but St Pierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
St Pierre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deeds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Deeds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
St Pierre looks to land a combination. Deeds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
St Pierre throws the left hand but Deeds avoids the punch easily.
St Pierre throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
St Pierre throws a sloppy head kick
and Deeds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deeds.
Deeds thuds his right hand into St Pierre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deeds works St Pierre's body with a nice hook.
St Pierre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a leg kick
and Deeds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St Pierre tries a low kick but Deeds avoids it.
Deeds walks forward, straight into a front kick from St Pierre.
A swing and a miss from St Pierre.
St Pierre is looking to score with low kicks.
St Pierre scores with a head kick.
St Pierre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Pierre throws a hook but Deeds blocks it.
Deeds fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Pierre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deeds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Deeds misses with a wild body shot.
St Pierre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deeds looks to land a combination. St Pierre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

St Pierre is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeds connects with a body shot.
Oh St Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St Pierre is breathing heavily.

Deeds clinches up with St Pierre and pushes him back against the ropes.
Deeds wants to stall.
Deeds lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Pierre backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeds obliges.
Deeds lands a nice knee to the body.
Deeds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Deeds lands a shoulder strike.

Deeds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
St Pierre leaves his chin hanging out and Deeds seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! St Pierre crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dirty Deeds!
A very excited looking Dirty Deeds 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 5960 p4p, 484 weight class) and Tim Davis (ranked 5822 p4p, 474 weight class). Rizal comes to the ring accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rizal
vs
Davis

178 cm
26
158 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good low kicks
Powerful

BEAST

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Rizal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Davis!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis sizes up Rizal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Davis misses the jab.
Rizal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Rizal's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Rizal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizal backing away here, and Davis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rizal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Rizal lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Rizal's shoulder, as Rizal tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Rizal misses its target.
Rizal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rizal looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Davis tries to move into range but Rizal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Rizal avoids it.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rizal throws out the jab.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rizal.
Rizal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rizal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Rizal throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rizal thinking.
Rizal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rizal lands with a cross.
Rizal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Rizal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick lands from Davis.
A slow jab from Rizal misses its intended target.
Davis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis cracks a nice hook into Rizal's ribs.
Rizal misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis lands with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis jabs Rizal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rizal loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Rizal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rizal throws a shot from downtown. Davis moves away and avoids it.
Rizal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Rizal checks a leg kick.
Rizal is looking to counter punch.
Rizal avoids a kick to the body.
Rizal throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Rizal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizal misses with a looping right.
Davis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rizal throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.
Nice cross by Davis.
Rizal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Rizal saw that one coming.
It looked like Rizal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Rizal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Davis.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis 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.
Rizal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rizal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Davis jabs Rizal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Rizal's head back.
Davis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Rizal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Tim Davis has been cut.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rizal doesn't seem bothered though.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Rizal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davis on the side of the head.
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!
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rizal had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rizal stuns Davis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Davis is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jose Rizal!
Jose Rizal retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Jose Rizal 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.