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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Nick Johnson (ranked 14942 p4p, 466 weight class) and Silva Scorpion (ranked 3332 p4p, 322 weight class). Johnson comes into the arena with On March The Saints blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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148 lbs
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silva Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Scorpion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion slips a straight right by Johnson.
Scorpion misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Scorpion misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Scorpion. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Scorpion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scorpion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion walks into a jab.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Scorpion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scorpion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Scorpion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Scorpion tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Scorpion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson cracks Scorpion with an open hand slap.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scorpion in his tracks.
Scorpion clinches with his opponent.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Scorpion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scorpion clinches.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scorpion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson wants to break free but Scorpion has control.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scorpion doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Scorpion throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nick Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Scorpion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Scorpion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scorpion throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scorpion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scorpion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson slips a jab from Scorpion.
Scorpion takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Scorpion wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scorpion tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Scorpion misses.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Scorpion forces Johnson back against the ropes and clinches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Scorpion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Nick Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scorpion moves into the clinch.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Johnson to work.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scorpion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries to circle away but Scorpion has him pinned against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Scorpion can turn it around.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Scorpion.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Scorpion has the dominant position.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Johnson.
I think Scorpion 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Blokka Bosman (ranked 7181 p4p, 483 weight class) and Kyle Kovingten (ranked 6008 p4p, 548 weight class). Bosman comes to the ring accompanied by Boom Boom Pow. Kyle Kovingten has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blokka Bosman's chin.
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271 lbs
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174 lbs
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Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blokka Bosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kovingten!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bosman throws a head kick but Kovingten moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kovingten lands a right hook to the body.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bosman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovingten.
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Bosman.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Bosman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bosman moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Bosman throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.
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!
Kovingten misses with a hook. Bosman ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Bosman with a series of wild strikes but Bosman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten thows a body kick. Bosman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosman misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosman manages to avoid it.
Bosman avoids the body shot from Kovingten.
Bosman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman walks into a left hand.
Kovingten lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bosman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws the left hand but Bosman avoids the punch easily.
Bosman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kovingten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bosman's head.
A head kick by Bosman misses
and Kovingten counters with a nice body kick.
Bosman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosman scores with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Kovingten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosman moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kovingten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bosman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten looks for the body kick but Bosman saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bosman throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten misses with a body shot.
As Kovingten looks to move away, Bosman throws a big counter combo but Kovingten just gets out of the way.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Bosman's ribs.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosman misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Bosman.
Bosman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovingten misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Kovingten.
Kovingten with a nice cross.
Kovingten jabs Bosman right on the nose. Bosman blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kovingten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman slips a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten scores with a hook.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Bosman.
A little jabbing left from Kovingten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bosman rushes Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch.
Bosman lands a left hand.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Bosman.
Bosman keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bosman misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Bosman working aggressively here.
Bosman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Bosman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bosman can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bosman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kovingten avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten pushes Bosman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovingten breaks the clinch.
Bosman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kovingten with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kovingten scores with a nice head shot.
Bosman blocks a leg kick.
Kovingten just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBosman.
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bosman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kovingten.
Kovingten lands a lovely overhand right.
Bosman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Blokka Bosman has been cut.
Blokka Bosman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bosman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bosman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kovingten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bosman. Bosman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kovingten throws a body kick that misses.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bosman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Bosman misses
and Kovingten connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kovingten throws a combination that misses
and Bosman counters with a one-two to the body.
Kovingten throws a push kick but Bosman slaps the foot to one side.
Kovingten throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten lands a jab.
Kovingten turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bosman looks for the body kick but Kovingten saw that one coming.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kovingten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Bosman.
Bosman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bosman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kovingten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bosman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kovingten really felt that one!
Kovingten thows a leg kick but Bosman checks it
and Bosman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kovingten scores with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kovingten as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Bosman blocks the low kick.
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
Bosman appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kyle Kovingten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten misses the shot to the body.
Bosman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kovingten misses with a low kick.
Bosman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Kovingten.
Kovingten jabs at Bosman's body.
Bosman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kovingten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosman throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Blokka Bosman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kovingten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bosman.
Kovingten avoids the head kick by Bosman.
Bosman backing away here, and Kovingten unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Donk. Kovingten catches Bosman right on the button with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten misses with a head kick.
Bosman tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovingten doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovingten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bosman at a distance.
Kovingten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kovingten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kovingten 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kovingten!
After the fight, Kyle Kovingten was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Blokka Bosman spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, I guess it is time to get back to hunting buffalos.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Saku Lehtonen (ranked 5582 p4p, 442 weight class) and Rigoberto Martinez (ranked 4852 p4p, 419 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!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigoberto Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lehtonen.
Martinez tries to keep at a distance but Lehtonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehtonen lands an uppercut.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Lehtonen digs a right hand underneath Martinez's ribcage. Martinez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lehtonen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lehtonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martinezs head.
Lehtonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Lehtonen lands with a left to the head.
Lehtonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Martinez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lehtonen's elbow.
A body shot lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen lands a body shot.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Martinez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lehtonen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lehtonen throws a right hand that misses
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Martinez tries to counter with a clinch but Lehtonen shakes him off and moves away.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lehtonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lehtonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehtonen.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Lehtonen.
Martinez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez slips under a jab.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lehtonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Martinez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Lehtonen misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lehtonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lehtonen misses with a straight right.
Martinez lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
That's time! Lehtonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lehtonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez throws a head kick but Lehtonen moves out of range.
Martinez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lehtonen loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Martinez closes the distance but Lehtonen moves to the side
and Lehtonen counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Rigoberto Martinez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot.
Martinez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Lehtonen circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Lehtonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lehtonen.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Lehtonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lehtonen avoids the head kick by Martinez.
Lehtonen scores with a nice head shot.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Martinez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lehtonen with a body shot.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lehtonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lehtonen. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lehtonen scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Lehtonen misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Lehtonen throws an off balance right hand
and Martinez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lehtonen misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lehtonen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martinez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lehtonen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lehtonen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lehtonen looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehtonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saku Lehtonen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lehtonen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Lehtonen misses its intended target.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick.
Martinez wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Lehtonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehtonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Martinez defending well as Lehtonen loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Lehtonen both land. Nice combination.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lehtonen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lehtonen lands a nice shot that snaps Martinez's head back.
Lehtonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez tries to move into range but Lehtonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lehtonen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lehtonen throws an overhand right that lands on Martinez's shoulder, as Martinez tries to avoid the shot.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Lehtonen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen digs a good hook to Martinez's body.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Lehtonen pushes him off.
Lehtonen cracks Martinez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saku Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Lehtonen.
Martinez moves away from the strike by Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with a double jab
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lehtonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Martinez throws a chopping leg kick but Lehtonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rigoberto Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Martinez, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saku Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehtonen 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saku Lehtonen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Niko Diaz (ranked 3639 p4p, 429 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 4421 p4p, 481 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Niko Diaz has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niko Diaz seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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190 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diaz, right into the meat.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Diaz throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A bone on bone clash there as Diaz blocks the leg kick.
Williams cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Diaz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Diaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Niko Diaz has been cut.
Williams misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams wants to clinch
and Diaz counters with a leg kick.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Niko Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diaz.
Diaz misses with a hook
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Williams throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
A short left from Williams.
Diaz tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Williams pushes Diaz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diaz.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz lands a nice uppercut.
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a combination that misses
letting Diaz counter with a right hand.
Diaz jabs at Williams's body.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niko Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Diaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Williams back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a body shot.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diaz doesn't seem phased though.
Williams misses with a hook.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams misses with a combination
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams slips under a jab.
Diaz connects with a nice looking jab.
Diaz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to get into range but Williams steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Diaz! 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! Williams scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Carter Williams!
A victorious Ethan Carter Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Rupeni Veitayaki (ranked 4829 p4p, 488 weight class) and Lars Karlsson (ranked 4075 p4p, 443 weight class). Veitayaki's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Cibi . Lars Karlsson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rupeni Veitayaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veitayaki ducks under a wild hook from Karlsson.
Karlsson clinches up with Veitayaki and pushes him back against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a shoulder strike.
Veitayaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veitayaki.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veitayaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veitayaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karlsson dodges the punch combination from Veitayaki.
Karlsson throws a right and a left that Veitayaki avoids nicely.
Veitayaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki staying out of range there.
Veitayaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Veitayaki misses with the body kick
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veitayaki misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veitayaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson swings for the body but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Veitayaki misses with a wild combination.
Veitayaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Veitayaki.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veitayaki.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Veitayaki controls his hands.
Karlsson misses with some punches.
Veitayaki tries to break the clinch but Karlsson is controlling the position.
Karlsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veitayaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veitayaki wants to break free but Karlsson has control.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki misses with the head strike.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karlsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Veitayaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veitayaki.
Some wild striking there from Veitayaki.
Veitayaki moves out of range as Karlsson strikes.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Veitayaki throws a jab when Karlsson was well out of range.
Karlsson connects with a crisp jab.
Karlsson lands a jab.
Veitayaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veitayaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veitayaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Veitayaki throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Veitayaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lars Karlsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veitayaki blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veitayaki.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karlsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Veitayaki misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veitayaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Veitayaki avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the ropes.
Karlsson misses with the head strike.
Karlsson lands a body shot.
Karlsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karlsson digs a right hand underneath Veitayaki's ribcage. Veitayaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karlsson takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veitayaki lands with a right to the head.
Veitayaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veitayaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veitayaki looking to stall.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Veitayaki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson can't find room to land a body shot as Veitayaki controls the action.
Karlsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veitayaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlsson has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veitayaki misses with a body punch.
Karlsson lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Karlsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karlsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Veitayaki misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Veitayaki. Those never looked like landing.
Karlsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veitayaki.
Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Veitayaki is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Veitayaki.
Veitayaki works the jab nicely.
Veitayaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlsson is just out of range.
Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karlsson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veitayaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veitayaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karlsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veitayaki seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Veitayaki throws a quick counter head kick but Karlsson was just out of range.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Karlsson misses.
Veitayaki misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Veitayaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karlsson. Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karlsson cracks Veitayaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Veitayaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karlsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lars Karlsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karlsson looks to land a combination but Veitayaki avoids it well.
Rupeni Veitayaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Veitayaki thumps Karlsson with a low kick.
Karlsson looks to land a left hand but Veitayaki moved out of range nicely.
Veitayaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Veitayaki misses with a head kick.
Karlsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to keep at a distance but Veitayaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veitayaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Veitayaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Veitayaki tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Veitayaki blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veitayaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
Rupeni Veitayaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veitayaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karlsson's head backwards.
Rupeni Veitayaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veitayaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veitayaki moves away.
Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rupeni Veitayaki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karlsson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Karlsson!
Rupeni Veitayaki was interviewed post fight and said ' Aloha'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Rodrigo Valdez (ranked 3904 p4p, 454 weight class) and Cameron Watts (ranked 21965 p4p, 614 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
193 lbs
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Watts!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Cameron Watts has been cut.
Watts throws a nice looking combination but Valdez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valdez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Valdez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watts.
Watts misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Valdez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Watts misses with a body shot.
Watts slips a jab and a cross from Valdez.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Watts is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valdez gets a clinch.
Watts lands with a left to the head.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watts misses with a looping right.
Valdez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watts.
Watts throws a lazy right hand but Valdez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watts.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Valdez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez catches Watts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Watts tries a head kick but it misses.
Valdez throwing a counter right hand but Watts manages to avoid it.
Valdez clobbers Watts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Valdez slips a jab from Watts.
Watts misses with a head kick.
Valdez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brazilian Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Valdez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Watts eats them both and turns towards Valdez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Watts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valdez throws a lazy right hand but Watts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Valdez takes one to the side of the head.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigo Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Valdez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Watts doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watts scores with a sloppy right hand. Valdez should have avoided that one.
Watts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valdez is out of range and Watts settles back down.
Watts walks into a left hand.
Watts avoids the body shot from Valdez.
Watts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez drives through and clinches with Watts against the ropes.
Watts told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez digs a right hand into Watts's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watts's gas tank.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Watts's head.
Watts tries to circle away but Valdez has him pinned against the ropes.
Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Valdez tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Watts.
Watts misses with a punch to the body.
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watts.
Valdez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watts breaks the clinch.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watts tests Valdez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valdez slips under a jab from Watts.
Valdez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Watts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Valdez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Watts manages to circle out of the way.
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 Rodrigo Valdez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cameron Watts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Valdez.
Watts lands with an overhand left.
Watts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valdez has Watts up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Valdez misses with some punches.
Watts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Watts blocking some punches.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Valdez.
Watts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts throws a low kick but Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez drops his hands momentarily and Watts takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valdez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valdez lands with a right hand.
Watts 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.
Valdez lands a head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Valdez.
Watts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valdez tries to counter by clinching up but Watts breaks away and moves out of range.
Valdez lands a nice looking body shot.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Watts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez jabs Watts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valdez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Watts misses its intended target.
Valdez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cameron Watts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watts lands a really nice looking cross but Valdez seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watts.
Watts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Valdez throws a good cross that connects.
Watts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Watts.
Watts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Valdez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Watts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valdez closes the distance and clinches.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watts.
A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Watts avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the ropes.
Valdez lands a nice uppercut.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Rodrigo Valdez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watts lands the left hand.
Watts checks a leg kick.
Watts throws a looping overhand right but Valdez ducks down to avoid it.
As Watts tries to get set, Valdez tries to push him back and clinch up but Watts manages to avoid the attempt.
Valdez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valdez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for Valdez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Valdez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cameron Watts's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Valdez drives through and clinches with Watts against the ropes.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watts has had enough of the clinch but Valdez keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watts.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Watts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Valdez.
A short uppercut from Watts.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Watts controls the action.
Valdez keeps control of Watts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Valdez.
Valdez throws a head punch that misses.
Valdez swings wildly with an uppercut but Watts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Watts's ribcage. Watts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Watts misses with a body punch.
Watts blocks an uppercut.
Watts misses with the head strike.
Watts can't break the clinch.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts is trying to push Valdez away but Valdez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Valdez tries a body shot but Watts blocks it.
Valdez lands with a light punch inside.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watts manages to break the clinch.
Watts throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
Valdez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watts can do to turn this around?
Watts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watts misses with a straight right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Valdez. Watts shrugs it off though.
Watts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Valdez.
Watts is rocked!
Valdez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watts is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valdez.
Valdez scores with a shot to the side of Watts's head.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body.
Watts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Valdez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watts blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Valdez cracks Watts with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Watts goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Watts wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rodrigo Valdez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Publius Sestius (ranked 2294 p4p, 303 weight class) and Carlotos Spiteri (ranked 3901 p4p, 453 weight class). Spiteri has chosen Day to day basis as his entrance music. Publius Sestius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Publius Sestius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlotos Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sestius swings for the body but Spiteri moves out of range.
Sestius misses with a double jab.
Sestius is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Sestius.
Sestius backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spiteri. Sestius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sestius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sestius lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiteri's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius looks to land a combination. Spiteri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spiteri missing with a left hand there. Sestius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sestius tries to clinch but Spiteri is having none of it.
Spiteri loads up on a big right hand but Sestius slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sestius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Spiteri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spiteri throws a shot from downtown. Sestius moves away and avoids it.
Spiteri throws a hook but Sestius avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses with a straight right.
Sestius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sestius lands with an uppercut that bounces Spiteri off the ropes and back into range.
Sestius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spiteri's head.
Spiteri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiteri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sestius moves away.
Sestius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spiteri.
Sestius misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sestius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sestius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sestius throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Sestius misses.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spiteri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spiteri wants to slow Sestius down by chopping away at his legs.
Sestius slips a jab from Spiteri.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sestius misses with a body shot.
Sestius misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spiteri misses with a hook. Sestius ducked under it nicely.
Carlotos Spiteri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiteri looks to score with a jab to the body but Sestius is just out of range.
Sestius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Spiteri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sestius tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Sestius.
A lazy left from Sestius finds it's target.
Publius Sestius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiteri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sestius lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Sestius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius lands a head kick!
Sestius misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius closes the distance but Spiteri moves to the side
and Spiteri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spiteri throws a body shot but no joy.
Sestius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Sestius takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sestius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spiteri can do to turn this around?
Sestius slips under a jab from Spiteri.
Sestius looks to land a combination. Spiteri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Publius Sestius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Spiteri as he connects with a hook.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses.
Sestius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sestius.
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spiteri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Sestius finds it's way through Spiteri's defenses.
Sloppy strikes from Sestius. Those never looked like landing.
Spiteri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sestius goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spiteri dodges the punch combination from Sestius.
Sestius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sestius moves out of range as Spiteri strikes.
It appears Sestius was looking to counter with a kick there.
A head kick misses from Sestius.
Spiteri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sestius was well out of range. Poor timing from Spiteri.
Sestius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spiteri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Publius Sestius dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spiteri throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sestius misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spiteri.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sestius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spiteri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spiteri swings for the body but Sestius moves out of range.
Spiteri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sestius.
Sestius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spiteri checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiteri avoids the head kick by Sestius.
Sestius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiteri throws the left hand but Sestius avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Sestius moves out of range of the body kick.
Publius Sestius is winning the standup battle so far.
Sestius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spiteri manages to avoid it.
Sestius lands a jab-cross combination.
Sestius moves into the clinch.
Publius Sestius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sestius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Sestius has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A right hand to the body from Spiteri.
Sestius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiteri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sestius prevents a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius blocks an uppercut.
Sestius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sestius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spiteri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
Sestius throws a head kick but Spiteri moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sestius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spiteri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sestius.
Sestius throws a counter high kick but Spiteri was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sestius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spiteri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spiteri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sestius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Sestius does no damage.
Spiteri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sestius on the side of the head.
It looks like Publius Sestius has been cut.
Spiteri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sestius.
Sestius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spiteri.
Spiteri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carlotos Spiteri.
I think Sestius 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Publius Sestius!
Publius Sestius decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between David Haller (ranked 8135 p4p, 494 weight class) and Jacinto Ramos (ranked 19666 p4p, 456 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Haller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacinto Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Haller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Haller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Haller cracks a nice hook into Ramos's ribs.
Ramos scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Haller misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Haller - just one landing.
Haller scores with a one two! Ramos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramos.
Ramos misses the jab.
Haller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ramos throws a sloppy body shot
and Haller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramos's knee momentarily.
Haller misses the shot to the body.
Haller has closed the distance and engaged Ramos in a clinch.
Ramos misses with some punches.
Ramos stalling in the clinch but Haller improves position.
Ramos is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Haller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos swings wildly with an uppercut but Haller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos.
Haller lands a right hand.
Haller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Haller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramos misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramos lands a left hand.
Haller misses with the head strike.
Ramos lands with a left to the head.
Ramos trying to stall but Haller improves his position.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Haller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haller trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Haller lands an uppercut.
Haller misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Ramos as the two fighters clinch.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haller has a couple of punches blocked by Ramos.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haller as Ramos tries to tie him up.
Haller misses with a body punch.
Haller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haller swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haller throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramos scores with a jab to the head.
Haller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Haller defending well as Ramos loads up on a big left hand.
Haller throws an off balance right hand
and Haller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haller slips under a jab from Ramos.
Haller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Ramos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Haller connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
Ramos throws a leg kick
and Haller counters with an inside leg kick.
Haller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Haller coming out on top.
Haller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller slips under a jab.
Haller thumps Ramos with a low kick.
Haller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramos's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haller throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Haller counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haller throws a sloppy body shot
and Ramos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Haller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haller. That did some damage!
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Haller is looking to counter punch.
Ramos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Ramos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haller throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haller thuds a left hand into Ramos's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramos momentarily.
Haller works the jab nicely.
Ramos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haller's hands.
Haller lands a head shot.
Haller tries to clinch up but Ramos circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Haller.
Ramos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haller checks it well.
Haller moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Ramos tried to score with a low kick but Haller checks it.
Haller instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos tries to work over Haller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haller presses Ramos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
David Haller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haller throws a head punch that misses.
Ramos lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haller dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Haller.
Haller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ramos's calf.
A big right from Ramos misses.
Ramos moves away from the strike by Haller.
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramos.
Ramos swings widly with a right hand
and Haller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos misses with a lunging right hand
and Haller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramos tries to move into range but Haller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
David Haller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramos loads up on a big right hand but Haller slips the punch.
Haller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramos misses with a straight right.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramos wants to land a leg kick but Haller is out of range.
Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Haller misses the target.
A nice side step and Ramos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramos misses with a left hand
and Haller counters with a stiff right hand.
Haller has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haller blocks a body shot from Ramos.
Haller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Haller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Haller.
Ramos tries to stall but Haller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haller lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haller crunches a lovely knee into Ramos's ribcage.
Ramos working aggressively here.
Ramos scores with a shot to the side of Haller's head.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haller working aggressively here.
Haller cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haller lands with a left to the head.
Ramos misses with a punch to the body.
Haller misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
Haller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haller lands with a right to the head.
Haller lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Haller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haller.
Ramos is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Haller.
A shot in the inside from Ramos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Jacinto Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haller lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Haller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haller 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Haller!
During a confident post fight interview, David Haller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jacinto Ramos had this to say: 'Big heart, determined '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 6680 p4p, 440 weight class) and Name Less (ranked 2873 p4p, 284 weight class). Vamoosh comes to the ring accompanied by The Roaring Tiger. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Name Less was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 15 - 5, fighting out of London, Ravi Vamoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Name Less!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Less throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Less tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Name Less seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Vamoosh.
Less ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Less tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Less misses with a hook.
A big right from Less misses.
Vamoosh defending well as Less loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Vamoosh misses the target.
Vamoosh throws a body punch but Less moves out of range.
Less wants to counter with a clinch but Vamoosh pushes him away.
Less gets tackled into the ropes by Vamoosh. Vamoosh maintains the clinch.
Less lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Less trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vamoosh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
Less lands a nice elbow.
Vamoosh takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vamoosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vamoosh blocks an uppercut.
Vamoosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Less.
Nice body punch from Vamoosh.
Less lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the ropes.
Less lands an uppercut.
Less can't find room to land a body shot as Vamoosh controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Less.
Less swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Vamoosh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Less lands with a right to the head.
Vamoosh lands with a short shot to the head.
Vamoosh stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh misses with some punches.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Less blocks it.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vamoosh managing to block the knees to the body from Less.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Less told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Less misses with a knee to the head.
Less tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Less pushes off an throws an elbow but Vamoosh leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Less lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vamoosh lands a left hand.
Less tries a knee to the head but Vamoosh blocks it.
Vamoosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vamoosh lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Vamoosh.
Less lands an elbow just above Vamoosh 's eye.
A short uppercut from Less.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh pushes Less back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Less misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Less is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vamoosh is defending well for now.
Vamoosh blocks an elbow strike from Less.
Less throws a punch but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Less prevents a body shot from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh lands a nice uppercut.
Vamoosh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Name Less will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Vamoosh misses the target.
Less tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Less.
Vamoosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vamoosh connects with the punch.
Vamoosh dips to his left and cracks Less with an uppercut!
Vamoosh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Name Less has been cut.
Vamoosh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vamoosh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Vamoosh's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Less manages to avoid it.
Less throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vamoosh takes a swing at Less's ribcage but misses.
Less wants to counter the offense by Vamoosh and move into the clinch position.
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Less fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vamoosh just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Less looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Less pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Less.
Less gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vamoosh throws a head punch that misses.
Less gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ravi Vamoosh has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Less landing knees to the head.
Vamoosh tries to work over Less's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Less.
Vamoosh can't find room to land a body shot as Less controls the action.
Less scores with a knee to the head.
Less tries to land knees in the clinch but Vamoosh avoids the damage to the body.
Vamoosh avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Less.
Less lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Less misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vamoosh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Less's elbow.
Less lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vamoosh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Less creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Less working Vamoosh over with knees to the body.
Less creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vamoosh's defenses.
Vamoosh lands a shoulder strike.
Less with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Less blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Less.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
Less lands an elbow inside.
Less lands a good knee to the midsection. Vamoosh won't want to take too many of those.
Less connects with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Less.
Less lands a body punch.
Vamoosh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Name Less seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Less swings wildly with an uppercut but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Less misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less missing with knees to the body.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vamoosh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Less.
Less lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
Vamoosh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vamoosh breaks from the clinch.
Less misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Name Less showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Less throws a sloppy head kick and Vamoosh moves out of range easily.
Less avoids a kick to the body.
Less feints a counter leg kick.
Vamoosh moves out of range of the body kick.
Vamoosh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Less throws a body punch but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Less lands a jab.
Vamoosh lands with a cross.
Less 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.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh connects with a body shot.
Vamoosh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ravi Vamoosh is winning the standup battle so far.
Vamoosh closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Less lands an elbow inside that Vamoosh shrugs off.
Vamoosh has a couple of punches blocked by Less.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Less.
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh tries a body shot but Less blocks it.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vamoosh lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vamoosh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Less lands an elbow just above Vamoosh 's eye.
Less scores with a shot to the side of Vamoosh's head.
Vamoosh blocking some punches.
Vamoosh pushes Less back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Less misses with an elbow strike.
Vamoosh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the ropes.
A short right from Less.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Less.
A right hook to the body lands for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh tries to throw a body punch but Less avoids it by throwing Vamoosh back against the ropes.
Less crunches a lovely knee into Vamoosh's ribcage.
Less connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vamoosh's face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vamoosh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Less pushes Vamoosh back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vamoosh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vamoosh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Less working aggressively here.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Less blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Less.
Less throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Less with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Less tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vamoosh's elbow.
Less throws an elbow that misses.
Vamoosh is working Less over against the ropes.
Less takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vamoosh avoiding damage as Less throws knees to the body.
Vamoosh works on Less's body with a couple of short punches.
Vamoosh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Less misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vamoosh.
Less misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vamoosh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vamoosh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Less lands with a short shot to the head.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vamoosh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Less backwards.
Less lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vamoosh backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ravi Vamoosh.
I think Less 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 15783 p4p, 611 weight class) and Emil Marinov (ranked 4589 p4p, 486 weight class). Diego comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. Marinov has chosen Ruelle - Live Like Legends as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
25 - 12 - 1 |
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195 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Emil Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Marinov.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Diego misses with a leg kick.
Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego tries to work over Marinov's front leg with a kick but Marinov checks it.
Diego fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Marinov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diego blocks a leg kick.
Marinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Diego. That snapped Marinov's head back.
Diego moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Diego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marinov manages to avoid it.
Marinov checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Marinov tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Diego misses
and Diego takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego throws a leg kick but Marinov checks it.
Marinov scores with the left hand. Diego knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marinov tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Marinov.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Marinov takes a shot to the head.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Emil Marinov has been cut.
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marinov dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego lands an uppercut.
A short left from Diego.
Marinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diego's elbow.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Diego digs a right hand into Marinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marinov's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marinov avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Marinov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov tries to throw a body punch but Diego avoids it by throwing Marinov back against the ropes.
Diego creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Marinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marinov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marinov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diego moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marinov lands a head shot.
Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marinov.
Good work by Marinov as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Diego.
Diego moves in looking to clinch but Marinov pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Marinov misses.
Diego has closed the distance and engaged Marinov in a clinch.
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego slips a jab from Marinov.
Marinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Diego looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diego tries to clinch but Marinov is having none of it.
Diego bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov throws out a leg kick but Diego moves out of range and Marinov only half commits.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marinov lands a jab to Diego's midsection.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diego blocks a low kick nicely.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marinov can do to turn this around?
Diego throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marinov.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marinov.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Diego.
Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marinov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diego. That one must have hurt.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marinov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marinov throws out the jab.
Diego thinks about countering with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diego.
Marinov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diego feints and then cracks Marinov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marinov down.
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marinov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Marinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marinov connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Diego blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Diego.
Diego throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Diego throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marinov jabs Diego to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Diego takes a swing at Marinov's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Marinov coming out on top.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Marinov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Marinov fails to land.
Diego takes a shot to the head.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego working aggressively here.
Marinov misses with the head strike.
A short left from Marinov.
Marinov pushes Diego back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diego is leaning against Marinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Marinov tries to work over Diego's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emil Marinov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Diego takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marinov throws a nice looking combination but Diego bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diego tries to clinch there but Marinov circles away.
Diego ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Marinov throws a looping overhand right but Diego ducks down to avoid it.
Diego clinches up against the ropes.
Emil Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov scores with a hook to the body.
Diego prevents a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Marinov misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego jabs Marinov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diego.
Diego connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
Diego throws a body kick that misses.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov swinging wildly here.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marinov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up.
Marinov has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Marinov lands a body shot.
Diego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
Diego takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Marinov.
Marinov working hard to break the clinch.
Marinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marinov throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Diego tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands an elbow just above Marinov 's eye.
Marinov blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Diego lands a body shot.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marinov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marinov blocking some punches.
Marinov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Diego keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marinov's efforts to push away.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marinov manages to break the clinch.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marinov throws a jab when Diego was well out of range.
Marinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
A little feinted left hand from Diego on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diego, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
After winning the bout, Dwan Diego thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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FIGHT
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