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KILL - 18 : Jellyfish Jaw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Deontay Wilder (ranked 23553 p4p, 516 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 24556 p4p, 506 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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268 lbs
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222 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Good chin
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deontay Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier gets a clinch.
Cormier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilder's elbow.
Cormier tries a knee to the head but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cormier as Wilder tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier trying to land knees to the body.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Wilder tries to stall but Cormier uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Wilder tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
Wilder dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier slows down the pace here.
Wilder avoiding damage as Cormier throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilder managing to block the knees to the body from Cormier.
Cormier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Wilder effectively controlling the action here.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Cormier as the two fighters clinch.
Wilder avoiding damage as Cormier throws knees to the body.
Cormier trying to land knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilder is defending well for now.
Wilder avoiding damage as Cormier throws knees to the body.
Wilder effectively controlling the action here.
Wilder tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
Wilder dodges an elbow strike from Cormier.
Wilder is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilder looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Cormier misses.
Cormier drives through and clinches with Wilder against the ropes.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Wilder tries to land knees in the clinch but Cormier avoids the damage to the body.
Cormier has Wilder pressed against the ropes, preventing Wilder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cormier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder managing to block the knees to the body from Cormier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier 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.
Cormier clinches up against the ropes.
Cormier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilder avoids the head kick by Cormier.
Cormier tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Cormier moves into the clinch.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Cormier darts in and clinches Wilder up against the ropes.
Wilder working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
Wilder is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilder wants to stall.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Wilder is trying to break free.
Cormier is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilder gets an underhook and turns Cormier into the ropes.
Cormier is trying to stall.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the ropes.
Cormier missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Wilder.
Wilder managing to block the knees to the body from Cormier.
A short body shot lands from Wilder as the two fighters clinch.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Daniel Cormier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilder is looking to control Cormier's arms but Cormier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cormier is defending well for now.
Wilder managing to block the knees to the body from Cormier.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cormier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling the position.
Cormier is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Cormier thows a leg kick but Wilder checks it
and Wilder counters with a two punch combo.
Cormier closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wilder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cormier's brow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cormier. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier just leaning against Wilder, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cormier manages to break the clinch.
Cormier closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cormier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cormier throws an elbow but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Cormier has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cormier gets a clinch.
Cormier breaks the clinch.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch but Cormier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cormier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wilder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilder stalling in the clinch but Cormier improves position.
Wilder will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cormier up against the ropes.
Cormier blocks an elbow strike from Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilder is defending well for now.
Wilder is looking to break free of the clinch but Cormier has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cormier avoiding damage.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Cormier keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder avoids a wild elbow strike from Cormier.
Cormier misses with a body punch.
Cormier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Cormier tries to throw a body punch but Wilder avoids it by throwing Cormier back against the ropes.
Wilder wants to break free but Cormier has control.
Cormier has Wilder pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cormier prevents Wilder from breaking the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilder tries to break the clinch but Cormier is controlling the position.
Cormier misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder taking a breather.
Wilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cormier doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Cormier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Wilder lands but Cormier takes it in his stride.
Cormier clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cormier has him pressed against the ropes.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilder.
Cormier looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cormier has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cormier looking to slow down the pace here.
Wilder connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
Cormier keeps control of Wilder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cormier tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilder avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Cormier keeps him there for the moment.
Cormier tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Cormier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilder.
Wilder looking to slow down the pace here.
Cormier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilder or not.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cormier with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cormier tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilder avoids it.
Deontay Wilder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Cormier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder is trying to force a seperation but Cormier has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cormier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cormier 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cormier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Amzi Morgan (ranked 5541 p4p, 443 weight class) and Skrat Nu (ranked 5277 p4p, 433 weight class). Skrat Nu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Big heart
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Solid chin
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amzi Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skrat Nu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Nu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Skrat Nu has been cut.
Nu tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Nu gets tackled into the ropes by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
Morgan lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morgan.
Nu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Nu throws a punch but it's blocked by Morgan.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nu crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan pushes Nu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Morgan pushes Nu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nu is rocked!
Nu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nu is still on wobbly legs! Can Morgan finish him?
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morgan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nu seems to have recovered his senses.
Nu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morgan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nu crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Nu face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Morgan takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Amzi Morgan!
In his post fight interview, Amzi Morgan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Porky Nobriega (ranked 24172 p4p, 606 weight class) and Charles Pennington (ranked 4103 p4p, 449 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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160 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porky Nobriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Pennington!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pennington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pennington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nobriega, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pennington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nobriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Pennington. Those never looked like landing.
Nobriega catches Pennington with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Pennington forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Porky Nobriega!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tim Davis (ranked 5850 p4p, 475 weight class) and Dean Switcher (ranked 6577 p4p, 499 weight class). Dean Switcher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Switcher!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Switcher slips the punch.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Davis throws a jab when Switcher was well out of range.
Davis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Switcher takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
Switcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis throws a hook but Switcher avoids it easily.
Switcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Switcher.
Switcher throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis throws a counter high kick but Switcher was just alert enough to avoid it.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Switcher misses the shot to the body.
Davis slips a jab from Switcher.
A shot to the body from Switcher misses
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Switcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Switcher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Switcher's head but Switcher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Switcher throws a sloppy head kick and Davis moves out of range easily.
Tim Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Switcher takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Switcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Switcher throws a wild body kick that Davis sees coming a mile off.
Davis tries to counter by clinching up but Switcher breaks away and moves out of range.
Davis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Switcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis avoids the head kick by Switcher.
Davis connects with a body shot.
Davis thuds a left hand into Switcher's body.
Switcher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Switcher's efforts to push away.
Davis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Switcher breaks the clinch.
Davis is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Switcher takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Davis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Switcher.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Switcher's shoulder, as Switcher tries to avoid the shot.
Switcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Davis closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Switcher crashing to the mat! Switcher uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Switcher is rocked!
Switcher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Switcher's head.
Switcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis avoids the head kick by Switcher.
Davis digs a good body shot into Switcher's ribs.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Switcher doesn't seem bothered though.
Switcher looks winded!
Davis connects with a quick right hand that sends Switcher tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tim Davis!
Our winner, Tim Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 7006 p4p, 479 weight class) and Silo Zama (ranked 5762 p4p, 450 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Zama's choice of entrance music: Paint it Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silo Zama!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Zama - just one landing.
Zama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gorny throws a nice looking combination but Zama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Zama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zama is looking to clinch but Gorny is avoiding it.
Gorny is looking to counter the offense by Zama and move into the clinch.
Gorny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zama takes a swing at Gorny's ribcage but misses.
Gorny misses with a right hand
and Zama counters with a stiff right hand.
Zama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Zama.
Zama tries to close the distance and clinch but Gorny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zama swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gorny counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gorny.
Zama stalling in the clinch but Gorny improves position.
Zama swings wildly with an uppercut but Gorny uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zama's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zama's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zama looking to slow down the pace here.
Zama misses with an elbow over the top.
Gorny can't find room to land a body shot as Zama controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zama pushes off an throws an elbow but Gorny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zama misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorny misses with a body punch.
Gorny blocks the elbow strike.
Gorny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Zama avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Gorny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zama or not.
Zama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zama trying to stall but Gorny improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Gorny fails to land.
Gorny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zama can't find room to land a body shot as Gorny controls the action.
Gorny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gorny tries a body shot but Zama blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zama lands a shoulder strike.
Zama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorny is leaning against Zama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorny can't find room to land a body shot as Zama controls the action.
Gorny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gorny gets through Zama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gorny scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gorny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorny backwards.
Gorny taking a breather.
Gorny lands with a left to the head.
Zama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorny misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gorny as Zama tries to tie him up.
Gorny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zama tries to work over Gorny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorny's elbow.
A short right from Zama.
Gorny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Zama throws an elbow but misses.
Zama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gorny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorny pushes Zama back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zama looking to stall.
Gorny is leaning against Zama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zama misses with an elbow strike.
Zama blocks an uppercut.
Zama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorny is defending well for now.
Gorny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zama struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorny controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Gorny.
Zama looks winded!
Gorny misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zama blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Gorny lands a body shot.
Gorny scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorny lands with a right to the head.
Gorny lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zama tries a knee to the head but Gorny blocks it.
Gorny lands with a short shot to the head.
Gorny lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Gorny.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Gorny dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gorny has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gorny digs a right hand underneath Zama's ribcage. Zama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zama tries a body shot but Gorny blocks it.
Gorny prevents a body shot from Zama.
Gorny misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gorny stalling the fight.
Gorny is looking to control Zama's arms but Zama gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gorny has his back to the ropes.
Gorny just leaning against Zama, taking a breather.
Zama misses with an elbow strike.
Zama blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Zama misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorny tries to work over Zama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gorny lands a nice uppercut.
Zama misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gorny.
Zama is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Gorny on the inside.
Gorny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zama backwards.
Gorny blocks an uppercut.
Gorny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zama's elbow.
Zama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zama looking to stall.
Gorny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zama prevents a body shot from Gorny.
A right hook to the body lands for Gorny.
Gorny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zama struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorny controls his hands.
Mateusz Gorny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gorny stalls.
Zama wants to stall.
Gorny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zama backwards.
Gorny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zama's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gorny - that landed with a thud.
Gorny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gorny lands a shoulder strike.
Gorny lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorny softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gorny lands with a right to the head.
Gorny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zama can do to turn this around?
Gorny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gorny works on Zama's body with a couple of short punches.
Gorny tries to work over Zama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorny lands an uppercut.
Zama is rocked!
Gorny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zama backwards.
Zama is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorny finish him?
Gorny breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Zama with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Zama looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Zama get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mateusz Gorny!
The defeated Silo Zama had this to say: 'Do you know what the good thing about pain is? It shows you that you are still alive.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Yevgen Maartins (ranked 4969 p4p, 513 weight class) and Dustin Queen (ranked 4509 p4p, 483 weight class). Dustin Queen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yevgen Maartins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Queen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maartins throws a solid leg kick but Queen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maartins.
Queen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maartins. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maartins throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Maartins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Queen counters with a left to the body.
Queen's corner calls for a 1-2. Queen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Queen with a jab.
Maartins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maartins thuds a left hand into Queen's body.
Maartins is looking to chop away at Queen's legs.
Maartins darts in and clinches Queen up against the ropes.
Queen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maartins's elbow.
Maartins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Queen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maartins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Queen takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Queen or not.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Maartins lands a damaging elbow.
Maartins working Queen over with knees to the body.
Queen looks winded!
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
Maartins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
Maartins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maartins lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maartins lands a damaging elbow.
Maartins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maartins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Queen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maartins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Queen can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Maartins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maartins lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maartins lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maartins has him pressed against the ropes.
Maartins lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Maartins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Queen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maartins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maartins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Queen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maartins lands a damaging elbow.
Maartins landing knees to the body.
Maartins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maartins.
Knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Maartins.
Maartins lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
Maartins lands a knee to the head.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maartins's elbow.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maartins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maartins.
Maartins landing knees to the head.
Maartins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maartins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maartins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maartins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maartins lands a nice knee to the body.
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maartins controls his hands.
Maartins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maartins landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins scores with a knee to the head.
Maartins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Maartins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maartins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Maartins crunches a lovely knee into Queen's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maartins lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Maartins blocks a body shot from Queen.
Nice elbow from Maartins.
Nice elbow from Maartins.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maartins.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maartins.
Maartins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maartins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Queen is trying to push Maartins away but Maartins has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maartins lands a good knee to the midsection. Queen won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Maartins.
Maartins scores a nice knee to the body.
Maartins lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Maartins.
Maartins with a knee to the head.
Maartins lands with a short shot to the head.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Maartins with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgen Maartins 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.
Nice body punch from Maartins.
Maartins misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maartins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maartins forces Queen back against the ropes and clinches.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Maartins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maartins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maartins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maartins obliges.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maartins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen tries a body shot but Maartins blocks it.
Maartins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Maartins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maartins.
Knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Maartins.
Maartins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Queen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maartins lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Maartins.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maartins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
Maartins crunches a lovely knee into Queen's ribcage.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Maartins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
Maartins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Queen is rocked!
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maartins finish him?
A knee to the head by Maartins.
Maartins scores with a knee to the head.
Queen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
Maartins scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Maartins.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
Maartins lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maartins lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
Maartins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maartins landing knees to the body.
Maartins lands a nice elbow.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Maartins avoids it by throwing Queen back against the ropes.
Maartins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maartins lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
Maartins lands a knee to the head.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Maartins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Queen.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maartins lands a nice elbow.
Maartins landing knees to the body.
Queen managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to work over Maartins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Maartins is controlling the position.
Maartins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Queen seems to have recovered his senses.
Yevgen Maartins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maartins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queen blocks it with crossed arms.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Queen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Queen tries to throw a body punch but Maartins avoids it by throwing Queen back against the ropes.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Maartins.
Queen takes an elbow to the temple.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maartins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Queen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maartins misses with an elbow over the top.
Queen working hard to break the clinch.
Maartins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
That's four 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!
Maartins lands an elbow just above Queen 's eye.
Maartins tries to work over Queen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Queen misses with a body punch.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maartins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Queen's defenses.
Maartins missing with knees to the body.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Maartins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Queen blocks the elbow strike.
Queen tries a body shot but Maartins blocks it.
Maartins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maartins lands a nice knee to the body.
Maartins lands a nice elbow.
Queen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Queen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maartins lands a good knee to the midsection. Queen won't want to take too many of those.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maartins's elbow.
Maartins lands an elbow that stopped Queen in his tracks for a moment.
Maartins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yevgen Maartins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. Maartins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maartins in his tracks.
Maartins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dustin Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maartins clinches up with Queen and pushes him back against the ropes.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maartins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maartins blocks a body shot from Queen.
Maartins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maartins lands an elbow inside.
Queen misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Maartins.
Maartins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maartins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Queen dodges an elbow strike from Maartins.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen misses with some punches.
Maartins misses with an elbow strike.
Queen takes a shot to the head.
Queen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maartins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maartins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maartins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Queen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Maartins controls the action.
Maartins with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Queen - that landed with a thud.
Maartins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Queen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Maartins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Queen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
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!
Queen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Queen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dustin Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maartins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Queen tries to break the clinch but Maartins is controlling the position.
Maartins prevents a body shot from Queen.
Queen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Queen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Maartins controls the action.
Maartins lands a knee to the head.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but Queen blocks with his arms.
Maartins blocking some punches.
Queen lands a body shot.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Maartins.
Queen breaks the clinch.
Maartins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maartins wants to clinch
and Queen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maartins tries to clinch but Queen moves away
and Queen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yevgen Maartins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maartins moves away.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maartins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maartins in his tracks.
Queen misses with a left hand
and Maartins counters with a big head kick but Queen shrugs it off.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Maartins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maartins throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maartins doesn't manage to clinch there - Queen circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Queen! But no joy.
Queen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maartins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and Maartins counters with a head kick. That will keep Queen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Queen avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Maartins moves to clinch but Queen breaks away
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Yevgen Maartins.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maartins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yevgen Maartins!
Our winner, Yevgen Maartins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Android Kickenstein (ranked 4355 p4p, 432 weight class) and Connor McGregor (ranked 3279 p4p, 353 weight class). Connor McGregor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Android Kickenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Connor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kickenstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Kickenstein saw it coming and moves away.
Kickenstein throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kickenstein.
McGregor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Kickenstein down.
Kickenstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Kickenstein.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kickenstein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kickenstein's sensitive parts.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kickenstein.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kickenstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
McGregor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Kickenstein saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Kickenstein didn't see that one coming.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor scores with a push kick.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kickenstein moves out of range of the body kick from McGregor.
Kickenstein thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick but Kickenstein moves out of range.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kickenstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
McGregor thumps Kickenstein with a low kick.
McGregor lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kickenstein throws a push kick but McGregor slaps the foot to one side.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Kickenstein lands a head kick!
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice body kick there by McGregor.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Kickenstein misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Kickenstein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a one two combo.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kickenstein rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor connects with a body shot that sends Kickenstein's belly button to the back.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kickenstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGregor. That did some damage!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kickenstein throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
McGregor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGregor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range.
Kickenstein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
Kickenstein is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein avoids the body shot from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kickenstein moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor throws a big shot that misses.
Kickenstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kickenstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kickenstein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGregor.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kickenstein.
Kickenstein appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Kickenstein.
McGregor raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Kickenstein backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Kickenstein manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
Kickenstein throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Connor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kickenstein under the eye.
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
Kickenstein misses with a looping right.
Kickenstein delivers a nice body kick.
McGregor thows a body kick. Kickenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kickenstein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor throws a body punch but Kickenstein moves out of range.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor throws the left hand but Kickenstein avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kickenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Kickenstein wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
Kickenstein blocks a head kick by McGregor.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGregor jabs at Kickenstein's body.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from McGregor misses.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kickenstein. That did some damage!
Kickenstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKickenstein.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGregor.
Kickenstein swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor keeps the fight on the outside.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McGregor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kickenstein misses with a straight right.
McGregor lands with a slapping head kick.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor motions for Kickenstein to come forward. McGregor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Kickenstein throws a lazy head kick
and McGregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Kickenstein moves his leg out of the way.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGregor throws a looping overhand right but Kickenstein ducks down to avoid it.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Kickenstein avoids it.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor works Kickenstein's body with a nice hook.
Kickenstein tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kickenstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Kickenstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
Kickenstein throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
Kickenstein scores with a head kick.
Kickenstein misses with a low kick.
Kickenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGregor.
Kickenstein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kickenstein throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
Kickenstein is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Kickenstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Kickenstein tries to avoid it.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Kickenstein avoids it with no problem.
Kickenstein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kickenstein's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Kickenstein.
McGregor shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Kickenstein moves out of range easily.
Kickenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Kickenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Kickenstein.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGregor, right into the meat.
Kickenstein wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickenstein tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor sizes up Kickenstein with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kickenstein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kickenstein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kickenstein tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kickenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGregor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor looks to land a body kick but Kickenstein moved away.
Kickenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kickenstein defending well as McGregor loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kickenstein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Kickenstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Kickenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGregor defending well as Kickenstein loads up on a big left hand.
Kickenstein avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Kickenstein is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
Kickenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kickenstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Kickenstein slips the punch.
McGregor cracks the inside of Kickenstein's front leg.
Kickenstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Kickenstein is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGregor throws out the jab.
McGregor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kickenstein misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Kickenstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kickenstein.
McGregor replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kickenstein blocks it well.
Kickenstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kickenstein closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kickenstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGregor.
Kickenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Android Kickenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kickenstein scores with a knee to the head.
Kickenstein with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor lands with a short shot to the head.
Kickenstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
After the fight, Connor McGregor 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between John Jones (ranked 2272 p4p, 34 weight class) and Isiah Yesaya (ranked 6194 p4p, 233 weight class). Yesaya has chosen Rivers of Babylon as his entrance music. Isiah Yesaya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isiah Yesaya!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Yesaya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Yesaya.
Yesaya's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yesaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a body kick.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Yesaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yesaya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones avoids the head kick by Yesaya.
That kick from Jones tenderised Yesaya's leg. Yesaya is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yesaya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yesaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a body kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yesaya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yesaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Yesaya avoids the body shot from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a kick to the body.
Yesaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Jones finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yesaya misses with an uppercut.
Yesaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yesaya misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
Yesaya gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a two punch combo.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Yesaya moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Yesaya.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones slips under a jab.
Yesaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yesaya throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Yesaya misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya moves away from the strike by Jones.
A leg kick checked by Yesaya.
Yesaya keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Yesaya throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yesaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yesaya works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Yesaya's defenses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Yesaya.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya 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.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yesaya connects with a crisp jab.
Yesaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yesaya scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yesaya takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones tries to bum rush Yesaya with a series of wild strikes but Yesaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yesaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Yesaya misses with a head kick.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Yesaya misses.
Yesaya checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yesaya tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Isiah Yesaya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Yesaya's belly button to the back.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yesaya if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yesaya wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yesaya can do to turn this around?
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Yesaya throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yesaya misses the shot to the body.
Yesaya avoids a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a spinning back kick!
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yesaya.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Yesaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones cracks Yesaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Yesaya blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a hook but Yesaya avoids it easily.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yesaya. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yesaya scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yesaya throws a head kick that misses.
Yesaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yesaya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yesaya looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Yesaya moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Yesaya.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yesaya with a hook.
Jones keeps Yesaya at a distance using the push kick.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yesaya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Yesaya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yesaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yesaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Yesaya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of Yesaya's side.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones lands a front kick.
Nice jab there from Jones.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yesaya counters with a nice body shot.
Yesaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Yesaya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Yesaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yesaya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Yesaya moves out of range.
Jones lands a head kick. Yesaya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yesaya is looking to land body kicks.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yesaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yesaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yesaya is able to avoid easily.
Yesaya counters with a body kick.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Yesaya slaps the foot to one side.
Jones moves out of range as Yesaya throws a body kick.
Yesaya cracks Jones with a good jab.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jones.
Yesaya throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a jab.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Yesaya misses with a hook.
Yesaya scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yesaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Yesaya throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
Yesaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yesaya misses with the body kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yesaya throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Yesaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Yesaya's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yesaya's sensitive parts.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yesaya scores with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yesaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones blocks the body kick.
Yesaya avoids the head kick by Jones.
Yesaya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Isiah Yesaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones feints and then cracks Yesaya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yesaya down.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.
A head kick by Yesaya misses
and Jones makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yesaya really felt that one!
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yesaya.
Yesaya throws a body kick that misses.
Yesaya slips a jab from Jones.
Yesaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Yesaya is looking for the big counter here.
Jones digs a good hook to Yesaya's body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Yesaya.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jones!
John Jones 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.
Isiah Yesaya was interviewed post fight and said 'I can not be beaten.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Francisco Baltazar (ranked 5826 p4p, 225 weight class) and Youknow Dakine (ranked 3845 p4p, 81 weight class). Baltazar comes to the ring accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. On his way into the ring it seems that Francisco Baltazar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Francisco Baltazar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francisco Baltazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Youknow Dakine!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dakine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dakine.
Dakine doesn't manage to clinch there - Baltazar circles away.
Dakine swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baltazar counters with a beautiful hook that drops Dakine to the mat! Will Dakine be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Baltazar to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Dakine is up. He looks OK to continue.
Dakine is rocked!
It looks like Youknow Dakine has been cut.
Dakine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dakine is still on wobbly legs! Can Baltazar finish him?
Baltazar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dakine seems to have recovered his senses.
Dakine glances at the clock... BAM! Baltazar nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Dakine crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Dakine is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francisco Baltazar!
Francisco Baltazar retains his super heavyweight title!
Francisco Baltazar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between MarceIo H Del Pilar (ranked 5983 p4p, 454 weight class) and Balthazar Theron (ranked 6468 p4p, 464 weight class). Del Pilar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Noypi by Bamboo. Theron has chosen Living on a Prayer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, MarceIo H Del Pilar !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balthazar Theron!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Pilar has closed the distance and engaged Theron in a clinch.
Theron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Del Pilar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Therons head.
Del Pilar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Del Pilar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Del Pilar lands an uppercut.
Theron throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Pilar blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Pilar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Theron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Del Pilar .
Theron takes a shot to the head.
Theron trying to stall but Del Pilar improves his position.
Del Pilar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Del Pilar - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Del Pilar .
A short right from Del Pilar on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Pilar lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Del Pilar .
Del Pilar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theron's coach down at Temp Spar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Theron's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Theron throws an elbow that misses.
Del Pilar blocks the elbow strike.
Del Pilar lands a shoulder strike.
Del Pilar lands a hook that snaps the head of Theron backwards.
Theron is rocked!
Theron is trying to break the clinch but Del Pilar has him pressed against the ropes.
Theron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theron is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Pilar finish him?
Del Pilar breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Theron with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Theron looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Theron get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). MarceIo H Del Pilar !
MarceIo H Del Pilar retains his heavyweight title!
MarceIo H Del Pilar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Balthazar Theron spoke after the fight, saying 'Peace man, peace.'.
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