RH15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Blokka Bosman (ranked 7457 p4p, 476 weight class) and Rigoberto Martinez (ranked 5415 p4p, 469 weight class). Bosman comes to the ring accompanied by Boom Boom Pow. Blokka Bosman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bosman
vs
Martinez

204 cm
18
271 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blokka Bosman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigoberto Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosman blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Bosman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bosman - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bosman. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bosman throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Rigoberto Martinez has been cut.
Bosman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosman lands a head kick!
Martinez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bosman, pushing him back against the ropes.
Martinez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bosman.
Bosman lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez is trying to force a seperation but Bosman has the dominant position.
A short right from Bosman.

Martinez is rocked!
Bosman has control of Martinez and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Martinez crashing to the mat! Martinez looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Bosman looks delighted, as well he should.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Blokka Bosman!
Blokka Bosman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patty McIrish (ranked 5873 p4p, 432 weight class) and Ryan Johnson (ranked 5891 p4p, 434 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McIrish
vs
Johnson

190 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
KO power

Excellent MT
Experienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patty McIrish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch but McIrish moves out of range.
McIrish fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.

Johnson clinches up against the ropes.
Johnson has McIrish pressed against the ropes, preventing McIrish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McIrish tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
McIrish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.

McIrish rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
McIrish keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but McIrish is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but McIrish has double underhooks.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson wants to break free but McIrish has control.
McIrish is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McIrish tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

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

McIrish rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.
McIrish wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson wants to break free but McIrish has control.
A hook to the body from McIrish.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from McIrish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Johnson lands a nice elbow.
McIrish blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a body punch.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McIrish is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIrish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
McIrish looks to clinch
and McIrish takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McIrish's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson wants to clinch up but McIrish keeps it at a distance.

McIrish moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McIrish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McIrish takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson scores with a one two! McIrish had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McIrish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson moves out of range as McIrish throws a body kick.

Johnson instigates a clinch.
McIrish looking to stall.
Johnson tries to break free but McIrish pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but McIrish has double underhooks.
McIrish looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.

McIrish closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents McIrish from breaking the clinch.
Ryan Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McIrish is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but McIrish has him pressed against the ropes.
McIrish taking a breather.
McIrish is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Johnson is defending well for now.
McIrish can't break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but McIrish is controlling the position.
McIrish is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson tries to circle away but McIrish has him pinned against the ropes.
McIrish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McIrish tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.

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.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIrish tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on McIrish's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McIrish looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to break free but McIrish has control.
McIrish keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnson tries to break free but McIrish pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryan Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McIrish tries to clinch up.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McIrish takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McIrish tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As McIrish backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but McIrish manages to avoid it all.
McIrish looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McIrish misses with a body kick.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McIrish wants to clinch
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
McIrish works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Ryan Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIrish throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McIrish.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends McIrish's belly button to the back.
McIrish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McIrish clinches with his opponent.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McIrish's efforts to push away.
McIrish wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
A left hand lands to the body for McIrish.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
McIrish throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
McIrish is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from McIrish.
McIrish wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McIrish manages to break the clinch.
McIrish misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
McIrish wants to clinch.
McIrish tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
McIrish is looking to clinch.
McIrish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McIrish throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a series of punches but McIrish moves out of range.

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 Patty McIrish.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patty McIrish!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 5491 p4p, 420 weight class) and Saku Lehtonen (ranked 5805 p4p, 430 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Saku Lehtonen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Alexandrov
vs
Lehtonen

188 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
17
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Brawler
Very strong

Excellent MT
Determined

RESISTANCE
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 Helsinki, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alexandrov clinches.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen lands with a light punch inside.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov taking a breather.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Lehtonen back against the ropes.
Lehtonen keeps control of Alexandrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexandrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen 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.
Alexandrov tries to work over Lehtonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Alexandrov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lehtonen throws a head punch that misses.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lehtonen's efforts to push away.

Alexandrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehtonen keeps the fight on the outside.
Lehtonen circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Lehtonen counter with a right hand.
Lehtonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alexandrov on the side of the head.

Alexandrov moves into the clinch.
Alexandrov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lehtonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alexandrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lehtonen won't allow it.
Lehtonen scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen prevents Alexandrov from breaking the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov tries to circle away but Lehtonen has him pinned against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.
Lehtonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lehtonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexandrov backwards.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehtonen can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexandrov clinches with his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov looking to stall.
Lehtonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov takes a shot to the head.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Lehtonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehtonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehtonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Lehtonen improves position.
Lehtonen working aggressively here.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lehtonen.
Lehtonen has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lehtonen has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Lehtonen fails to land.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov working hard to break the clinch.
Lehtonen misses with a body punch.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lehtonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Lehtonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexandrov's elbow.

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

Alexandrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Lehtonen.
Alexandrov blocks an uppercut.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Alexandrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lehtonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the ropes.
Lehtonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Alexandrov blocking some punches.
Alexandrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexandrov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saku Lehtonen 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! 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.

Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lehtonen.
Alexandrov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Lehtonen.

Lehtonen tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lehtonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexandrov is looking to clinch but Lehtonen is avoiding it.
Lehtonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov thuds a left hand into Lehtonen's body.
Lehtonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Lehtonen in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to break the clinch but Lehtonen is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is trying to break the clinch but Lehtonen has him pressed against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with the head strike.
Lehtonen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lehtonen.
Alexandrov stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov tries to break free but Lehtonen pushes him back against the ropes.
Lehtonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lehtonen tries to work over Alexandrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexandrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Alexandrov manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Alexandrov. Those never looked like landing.
Lehtonen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Alexandrov counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Lehtonen on his ass! Lehtonen wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Alexandrov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Alexandrov knocks Lehtonen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Alexandrov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Pedro Scherer (ranked 5583 p4p, 523 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 4181 p4p, 456 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Scherer
vs
Jones

196 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

207 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pedro Scherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jones .
Jones tries to clinch there but Scherer circles away.
Scherer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones wants to clinch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherer.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones blocks a head kick by Scherer.
Scherer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scherer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer avoids the head kick by Jones .
Scherer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scherer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scherer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scherer can pounce on him.
Scherer throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Scherer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherer tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Scherer.
Scherer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Scherer tries a head kick but it misses.
Scherer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scherer avoids the body shot from Jones .
Scherer lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Scherer checks it.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Scherer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .
Scherer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scherer moves out of range of the body kick from Jones .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones 's hand.

Jones rushes Scherer and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a low kick as Scherer jumps back.
Pedro Scherer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherer lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to clinch but Scherer is avoiding it.
Jones tries to clinch
and Scherer counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Jones lands a head kick that bluckles Scherer and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jones no doubt looking to push for a finish!

It looks like Pedro Scherer has been cut.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Scherer lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Jon Jones should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Pedro Scherer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Scherer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scherer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scherer half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherer.
Sloppy strikes from Jones . Those never looked like landing.
As Jones backs away, Scherer returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jones looks for the body kick but Scherer saw that one coming.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scherer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a hook but Scherer blocks it.
Scherer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scherer can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jones .
Scherer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Scherer connects with a jab.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scherer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scherer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scherer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scherer connects with a solid leg kick.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scherer.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Scherer won't allow it.
Jones keeps control of Scherer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones prevents Scherer from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Scherer fails to land.
Scherer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Scherer avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scherer misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer can't break the clinch.
Scherer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Scherer is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the ropes.

Scherer manages to break the clinch.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Scherer lands an uppercut.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Scherer gets an underhook and turns Jones into the ropes.
Scherer tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Scherer wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Scherer avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Scherer has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.

Scherer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Scherer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Scherer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones blocks a head kick by Scherer.
Jon Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scherer. That's going to slow Jones down.
Scherer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scherer.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scherer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scherer digs a good hook to Jones 's body.
Scherer dodges the punch combination from Jones .
Pedro Scherer is winning the standup battle so far.
Scherer connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones 's head.
Scherer scores with a jab.
Scherer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scherer checks it well.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Scherer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scherer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scherer.
Scherer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scherer throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Scherer counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scherer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Jones tries to clinch
and Scherer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones 's knee momentarily.
Scherer scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a low kick.
It looked like Scherer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones .
Scherer is looking to score with low kicks.
Scherer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Scherer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromScherer.
Scherer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scherer throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scherer throws a head kick that half lands.
Pedro Scherer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Scherer misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Scherer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scherer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones . That did some damage!
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Scherer. That's going to slow Jones down.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scherer counters with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Scherer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scherer, 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sanderlei Bitetti (ranked 4030 p4p, 100 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 10203 p4p, 243 weight class). Sanderlei Bitetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bitetti
vs
Ventura

177 cm
24
253 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

204 cm
45
265 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class boxer
Knockout power

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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanderlei Bitetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ventura.
Bitetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bitetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick by Bitetti misses
and Bitetti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitetti missing with a left hand there. Ventura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ventura moves out of range as Bitetti throws a body kick.
Bitetti lands with a straight right. Ventura didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Bitetti is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Ventura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bitetti and Ventura are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Bitetti throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Ventura into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Bitetti knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sanderlei Bitetti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jonas Maker (ranked 4450 p4p, 474 weight class) and Aaron Lowell (ranked 4570 p4p, 482 weight class). Lowell has chosen The Qemists - Run You as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Maker
vs
Lowell

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonas Maker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Lowell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonas Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Maker misses its intended target.
Maker misses with a wild combination.
Lowell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Maker misses its intended target.
Maker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lowell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
Lowell throws a lazy right hand but Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maker misses with a body shot.
Lowell scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Lowell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maker throws a looping overhand right but Lowell ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowell was well out of range. Poor timing from Maker.
Lowell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lowell walks into a straight right hand from Maker.
Maker misses with an uppercut. Lowell saw that one coming.
Maker connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Lowell misses.
Maker throws a body shot but no joy.
Maker looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range.
Maker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maker cracks Lowell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Maker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lowell.
A punch combination from Lowell misses.
Maker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowell moves away.
Maker looks to land a right hand but Lowell moved out of range.
Maker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowell.
Maker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowell fails to land with a series of punches.
Maker misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Lowell misses.
Maker misses with a hook to the body
and Lowell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Maker is rocked!
Maker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowell.
Lowell avoids the body shot from Maker.
Lowell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maker throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lowell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maker avoids the body shot from Lowell.
Maker looks to land a left hand but Lowell moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lowell misses with a looping right.
Maker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Maker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lowell connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Maker out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Lowell!
Aaron Lowell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sarmat Tigiev (ranked 4592 p4p, 111 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 2387 p4p, 51 weight class). Sarmat Tigiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tigiev
vs
Tymonowicz

193 cm
34
250 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

192 cm
30
253 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarmat Tigiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz slips a straight right by Tigiev.
Tymonowicz unleashes a big counter combination but Tigiev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tymonowicz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Tigiev throwing a counter right hand but Tymonowicz manages to avoid it.
Tymonowicz walks into a left hand.
Tigiev misses with a hook.

Tymonowicz tries to keep at a distance but Tigiev has taken the fight into the clinch.

Tigiev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tymonowicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tigiev misses with a left hand
and Tymonowicz counters with a straight right hand.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tigiev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tigiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymonowicz.
Tigiev scores with a jab.

It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
Tymonowicz is looking to land body kicks.
Tymonowicz takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tymonowicz lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigiev misses with an uppercut. Tymonowicz saw that one coming.
A jab from Tigiev misses.
A head kick from Tymonowicz lands but Tigiev takes it in his stride.
Tigiev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tigiev misses with a looping left.
Tymonowicz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tigiev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tymonowicz swinging wildly here.
Tymonowicz takes one on the button.

Tymonowicz lands a head kick that bluckles Tigiev and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Tymonowicz no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tigiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymonowicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigiev.
Tymonowicz avoids the body shot from Tigiev.
Tymonowicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tigiev throws out the jab.
Tymonowicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Tigiev is rocked!

It looks like Sarmat Tigiev has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tymonowicz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Tigiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Tigiev moves out of range easily.
Tigiev seems to have got his legs back now.
Tymonowicz throws a hook to the side of Tigiev's head but Tigiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tymonowicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz misses with a kick to the body.
Tigiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigiev swings for the body but Tymonowicz moves out of range.
Tymonowicz works the jab nicely.
Tigiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tymonowicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Tigiev.
Tymonowicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigiev.
Tymonowicz throws a front kick aimed at Tigiev's knee but Tigiev avoids it well.
Tigiev throwing a counter right hand but Tymonowicz manages to avoid it.
Sarmat Tigiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigiev moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tymonowicz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tymonowicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tigiev misses with a straight left.
Tymonowicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henryk Tymonowicz will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tymonowicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tymonowicz throws a jab when Tigiev was well out of range.
Tymonowicz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tymonowicz misses with a wild body shot.
Tymonowicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Tigiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Tymonowicz.
Tigiev avoids the head kick by Tymonowicz.

Tigiev scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tymonowicz to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Tigiev away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tymonowicz got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymonowicz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Tymonowicz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sarmat Tigiev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between The Lek Wor Sangprapai (ranked 19312 p4p, 480 weight class) and Silva Scorpion (ranked 3405 p4p, 332 weight class). Wor Sangprapai comes to the ring accompanied by *Thailand Music. Silva Scorpion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with The Lek Wor Sangprapai's chin.

Lek Wor Sangprapai
vs
Scorpion

173 cm
29
155 lbs
15 - 15 - 1

172 cm
26
148 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, The Lek Wor Sangprapai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silva Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wor Sangprapai throws a nice looking combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wor Sangprapai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scorpion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Wor Sangprapai closes the distance and clinches.
Wor Sangprapai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wor Sangprapai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scorpion's brow.
I was talking to Wor Sangprapai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wor Sangprapai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Wor Sangprapai.
Scorpion tries to work over Wor Sangprapai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wor Sangprapai fails to land.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Wor Sangprapai.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.

Wor Sangprapai breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Scorpion releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Silva Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Scorpion.
Wor Sangprapai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scorpion darts in trying to clinch
and Wor Sangprapai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.
Scorpion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scorpion delivers a nice body kick.
Scorpion defending well as Wor Sangprapai loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Scorpion on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wor Sangprapai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scorpion.
Scorpion tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wor Sangprapai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion avoids the head kick by Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wor Sangprapai throws a good cross that connects.
Wor Sangprapai throws a shot to the body.
Scorpion throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Wor Sangprapai as he connects with a hook.
Wor Sangprapai lands with a slapping head kick.

Scorpion closes the distance and clinches.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wor Sangprapai blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
Wor Sangprapai blocking some punches.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Wor Sangprapai blocks it.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wor Sangprapai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scorpion.

Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scorpion throws out a powerful jab.
Scorpion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scorpion connects with a body shot that sends Wor Sangprapai's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion lands a slapping body shot.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the head.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Wor Sangprapai off balance momentarily.
Scorpion throws a jab when Wor Sangprapai was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wor Sangprapai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scorpion misses with a left hand
and Wor Sangprapai counters with a series of strikes. Scorpion will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wor Sangprapai avoids the head kick by Scorpion.
Wor Sangprapai connects with a body shot that sends Scorpion's belly button to the back.
Wor Sangprapai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.

Wor Sangprapai closes the distance and pushes Scorpion back into the ropes.
Wor Sangprapai struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
A short left from Scorpion.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wor Sangprapai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Wor Sangprapai is trying to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling him.
Wor Sangprapai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands with a light punch inside.

Wor Sangprapai is rocked!
Wor Sangprapai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Wor Sangprapai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva Scorpion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scorpion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wor Sangprapai seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wor Sangprapai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Scorpion tries to work over Wor Sangprapai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch.
Scorpion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Wor Sangprapai pushes Scorpion up against the ropes in a clinch.

Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wor Sangprapai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scorpion.
Scorpion fakes the leg kick and cracks Wor Sangprapai in the body.
Scorpion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Scorpion takes the fight into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scorpion misses with the head strike.
Scorpion tries to throw a body punch but Wor Sangprapai avoids it by throwing Scorpion back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wor Sangprapai is looking to break free of the clinch but Scorpion has double underhooks.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Wor Sangprapai struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion works on Wor Sangprapai's body with a couple of short punches.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Wor Sangprapai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Scorpion.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Scorpion moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a knee to the head.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a knee to the head.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scorpion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wor Sangprapai misses with a head kick.
Scorpion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scorpion throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wor Sangprapai counter with a right hand.
Scorpion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wor Sangprapai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
A head kick from Wor Sangprapai lands but Scorpion takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Scorpion.
Scorpion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wor Sangprapai tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion swings for the body but Wor Sangprapai moves out of range.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is winning the standup battle so far.
Wor Sangprapai swings for the body but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wor Sangprapai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scorpion.
Wor Sangprapai moves out of range of the body kick from Scorpion.
Wor Sangprapai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scorpion missing with a left hand there. Wor Sangprapai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scorpion tries to clinch up but Wor Sangprapai circles away and keeps his distance.
Wor Sangprapai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Scorpion moves in looking to clinch but Wor Sangprapai pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Wor Sangprapai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wor Sangprapai at a distance.
Wor Sangprapai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wor Sangprapai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion is looking to clinch but Wor Sangprapai is avoiding it.
Wor Sangprapai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Wor Sangprapai throws a lazy right hand but Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scorpion throws a body shot but no joy.
Scorpion slips a jab from Wor Sangprapai.
Wor Sangprapai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Wor Sangprapai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wor Sangprapai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scorpion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wor Sangprapai misses the shot to the body.
Wor Sangprapai throws a nice looking combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scorpion blocks a head kick by Wor Sangprapai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion tries to clinch up.
Wor Sangprapai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wor Sangprapai throws a head kick but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scorpion lands a really nice looking cross but Wor Sangprapai seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Wor Sangprapai.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scorpion tries to close the distance and clinch but Wor Sangprapai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wor Sangprapai throws a sloppy head kick and Scorpion moves out of range easily.
The Lek Wor Sangprapai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wor Sangprapai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Scorpion gets a clinch.
Wor Sangprapai struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Wor Sangprapai wants to break free but Scorpion has control.
Scorpion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wor Sangprapai backwards.
Wor Sangprapai tries to break the clinch but Scorpion is controlling the position.
Wor Sangprapai struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.

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 The Lek Wor Sangprapai.
I think Scorpion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!
In defeat, The Lek Wor Sangprapai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nieky Holzken (ranked 6916 p4p, 553 weight class) and Publius Sestius (ranked 2393 p4p, 301 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Holzken
vs
Sestius

188 cm
31
204 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
29
206 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nieky Holzken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Publius Sestius!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sestius darts in and clinches Holzken up against the ropes.
Holzken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sestius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sestius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
Holzken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holzken tries to land a knee to the head but Sestius blocks with his arms.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Sestius.
Holzken managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
Holzken wants to stall.
Sestius misses with an elbow over the top.
Sestius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sestius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holzken with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sestius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sestius tries to work over Holzken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sestius lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sestius.
Sestius working Holzken over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sestius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sestius landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holzken is breathing heavily.
Holzken pushes Sestius back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sestius works on Holzken's body with a couple of short punches.
Holzken misses with a knee to the head.
Holzken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Sestius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sestius lands a left hand.
Sestius presses Holzken against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holzken takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Nieky Holzken has been cut.
Holzken tries a knee to the head but Sestius blocks it.
Holzken takes an elbow to the temple.
Holzken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sestius works on Holzken's body with a couple of short punches.
Sestius scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Sestius - that landed with a thud.
Sestius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Holzken takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sestius.

Nieky Holzken's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken avoiding damage as Sestius throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sestius.
Sestius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sestius lands a right hand.
Holzken misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sestius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sestius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sestius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holzken avoids it.
Sestius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sestius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sestius lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sestius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sestius trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sestius using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sestius putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holzken in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holzken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sestius's elbow.
Sestius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holzkens head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nieky Holzken's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A chopping leg kick lands by Sestius.
Holzken moves in looking to clinch but Sestius pushes him off.

Sestius rushes Holzken and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Holzken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sestius blocks it with crossed arms.
Sestius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sestius tries to throw a body punch but Holzken avoids it by throwing Sestius back against the ropes.
Holzken trying to stall but Sestius improves his position.
Sestius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Holzken working Sestius over with knees to the body.
Sestius has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Holzken tries to work over Sestius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sestius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sestius lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken takes a shot to the head.
Sestius lands a shot to the body.
Holzken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holzken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sestius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sestius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sestius blocks it with crossed arms.
Sestius throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holzken blocks it with crossed arms.
Sestius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holzken managing to block the knees to the body from Sestius.
Holzken with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sestius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sestius lands with a short shot to the head.
Sestius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holzken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sestius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holzken is defending well for now.
Holzken tries to land a knee to the head but Sestius blocks with his arms.
Holzken tries to throw a body punch but Sestius avoids it by throwing Holzken back against the ropes.
Sestius tries to land knees in the clinch but Holzken avoids the damage to the body.
Sestius struggles to land a body shot inside as Holzken controls his hands.
Publius Sestius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sestius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sestius lands a nice knee to the body.
Sestius prevents a body shot from Holzken.
Holzken takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sestius lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sestius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sestius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sestius using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holzken takes an elbow to the temple.
Sestius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sestius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sestius cracks Holzken with a nice body shot.
Sestius scores with a shoulder strike.
Sestius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sestius lands a hook that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
Holzken misses with a knee to the head.
Sestius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holzken backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sestius lands an uppercut.
Sestius misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holzken.
Sestius landing knees to the body.
Holzken takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Publius Sestius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nieky Holzken's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.

Sestius moves into the clinch.
Sestius digs a right hand into Holzken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holzken's gas tank.
Holzken taking a breather.
Sestius lands with a left to the head.
Holzken blocks a body shot from Sestius.
A short uppercut from Holzken.
Holzken throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sestius blocks it with crossed arms.
Holzken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holzken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sestius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sestius.
Sestius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holzkens head.
Holzken misses with a body punch.
Sestius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Holzken is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Sestius.
A right hook to the body lands for Sestius.
Sestius lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Holzken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sestius cracks Holzken with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Holzken goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Holzken wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Publius Sestius!
Publius Sestius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacinto Ramos (ranked 19587 p4p, 483 weight class) and Ezekyle Abaddon (ranked 2255 p4p, 241 weight class). Abaddon has chosen Vengeful One as his entrance music. Ezekyle Abaddon is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ramos
vs
Abaddon

175 cm
29
157 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

167 cm
42
156 lbs
39 - 25 - 1

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacinto Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekyle Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abaddon takes one to the side of the head.
Abaddon blocks a leg kick.
Abaddon throws a right hand that misses
and Ramos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abaddon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramos checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramos.
Abaddon tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abaddon loads up on a big right hand but Ramos slips the punch.
Abaddon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Abaddon throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abaddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramos manages to avoid it.
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!
Ramos catches Abaddon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Ramos misses.
Abaddon tries to land a leg kick but Ramos saw it coming and moves away.
Abaddon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Ramos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramos ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Ramos digs a good hook to Abaddon's body.
Abaddon throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramos counters with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Abaddon there.
Ramos is looking to slow Abaddon down with leg kicks.
Ramos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abaddon jabs Ramos right on the nose. Ramos blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Ramos finds it's target.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abaddon. That did some damage!
Ramos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abaddon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Abaddon.
Ramos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abaddon looks to land a right hand but Ramos moved out of range.
A low kick from Abaddon misses
and Ramos counters with a two punch combo.

Abaddon is rocked!
Abaddon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abaddon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ramos.
A lazy left from Abaddon finds it's target.
Abaddon connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaddon connects with a looping right hand.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Abaddon walks into a stiff left hand from Ramos.
Abaddon throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands a right and a left and another right! Abaddon goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacinto Ramos!
Jacinto Ramos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Ezekyle Abaddon stepped up to the mic, saying 'you win or you learn.'.