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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Harry Entei (ranked 1637 p4p, 171 weight class) and Kurt Shann (ranked 19702 p4p, 388 weight class). Harry Entei is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 cm
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155 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Shann! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shann moves out of range as Entei throws a body kick.
Shann swinging wildly here.
Entei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Shann misses with a wild combination.
Shann lands a body shot.
Shann tries to bum rush Entei with a series of wild strikes but Entei uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei lands a nice shot to the body.
Shann misses the shot to the body. Shann throws a wild combination but nothing lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Shann misses with a straight right. Shann lands a jab to Entei's midsection. Shann misses with a combination
and Entei counters with a thumping low kick. Entei lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Entei misses with a wild body shot. Shann misses with a right hand and Entei makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shann really felt that one! Entei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shann's sensitive parts. Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Shann is just out of range. Entei throws a body shot but no joy. Entei slips a jab and a cross from Shann.
A lazy body kick from Shann and Entei counters with a left to the body. Shann throws a combination. Entei tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A head kick from Entei lands but Shann takes it in his stride. Shann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Entei. Entei obviously looking to wear him down.
Shann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shann misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Entei. No joy there for Shann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Entei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Entei dodges the punch combination from Shann.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shann misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shann misses with a right hand and Entei counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shann's knee momentarily. A chopping leg kick lands by Entei. Shann fails to land with a series of punches.
Entei throws a right hand that Shann ducks under and follows up with a left that Shann also avoids with ease. The crowd cheers as Entei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shann doesn't seem phased though. Kurt Shann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entei.
Shann lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Entei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Entei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Entei throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shann. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Entei misses with an uppercut. Shann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Entei swings for the body but Shann moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Entei will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Shann.
Entei throws a counter high kick but Shann was just alert enough to avoid it. Shann misses with an uppercut
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Shann throws a series of punches but Entei avoids them all with ease. Entei feinted there with a counter leg kick. Shann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Shann does no damage. A thudding body kick lands there by Entei!
Shann misses with a body shot.
Entei sizes up Shann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shann is rocked! Shann leaves his chin hanging out and Entei seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Shann crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Entei! After the fight, Harry Entei 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 welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Rupeni Veitayaki (ranked 6242 p4p, 441 weight class) and Hennig Muller (ranked 2139 p4p, 254 weight class). Veitayaki comes to the ring accompanied by . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
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185 lbs
12 - 15 - 2 |
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178 cm
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184 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Rupeni Veitayaki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hennig Muller ! The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muller rushes Veitayaki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside. Muller works on Veitayaki's body with a couple of short punches. Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Veitayaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Veitayaki can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muller . Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Veitayaki. Still in the clinch, Veitayaki scores with a nice short uppercut. Veitayaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Muller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Veitayaki lands an elbow inside that Muller shrugs off.
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut. Muller avoids the elbow strike from Veitayaki, against the ropes.
Veitayaki blocks a body shot from Muller . Muller lands an uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Muller .
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Muller .
A short right from Veitayaki on the inside. Veitayaki misses with a short punch on the inside. Muller dodges an elbow strike from Veitayaki.
Muller digs a right hand underneath Veitayaki's ribcage. Veitayaki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Veitayaki is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Muller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veitayaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Veitayaki.
Muller avoids a wild elbow strike from Veitayaki. Veitayaki prevents a body shot from Muller . Muller tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veitayaki prevents a body shot from Muller . Veitayaki blocking some punches.
Veitayaki misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muller tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muller prevents a body shot from Veitayaki. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muller . Veitayaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Veitayaki tries to throw a body punch but Muller avoids it by throwing Veitayaki back against the ropes. Muller working some nice short punches in the clinch. Veitayaki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Veitayaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veitayaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muller tries a body shot but Veitayaki blocks it.
Veitayaki manages to break the clinch.
Muller throws an overhand right that lands on Veitayaki's shoulder, as Veitayaki tries to avoid the shot. Veitayaki throwing a counter right hand but Muller manages to avoid it. Veitayaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range. A big left from Muller misses. Muller on the wrong end of a nice hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hennig Muller will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut. That's time! Veitayaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muller tries to close the distance and clinch but Veitayaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Muller . Veitayaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veitayaki manages to avoid it. Muller lands a right hook to the body.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Veitayaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Veitayaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The crowd cheers as Veitayaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muller doesn't seem phased though. A big right from Veitayaki misses. Veitayaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muller . Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veitayaki.
Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Veitayaki shakes him off and moves away. Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Veitayaki moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice uppercut there from Muller . Muller scores with a sloppy right hand. Veitayaki should have avoided that one. Veitayaki throws a hook to the side of Muller 's head but Muller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nice defenses there by Veitayaki. Veitayaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Veitayaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muller throws out the jab. Muller works Veitayaki's body with a nice hook. Muller swings for the body but Veitayaki moves out of range.
Muller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Muller avoids the body shot from Veitayaki.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Veitayaki and move into the clinch position. Veitayaki walks into a stiff left hand from Muller . Muller throws a jab when Veitayaki was well out of range. Veitayaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Muller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Veitayaki throws the left hand but Muller avoids the punch easily. Hennig Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Muller scores with a hook to the body. Veitayaki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Muller blocks a jab. Veitayaki misses with a wild body shot. Muller lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veitayaki.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Veitayaki and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Veitayaki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Muller rushes Veitayaki and presses him up against the ropes. Muller tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Veitayaki controls the action.
Muller lands an uppercut. Muller has Veitayaki pressed against the ropes, preventing Veitayaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Muller tries to work over Veitayaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Veitayaki blocks a body shot from Muller . Muller can't find room to land a body shot as Veitayaki controls the action.
Muller blocks an elbow strike. Veitayaki blocks an uppercut.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veitayaki's elbow. Muller blocks the elbow strike.
Muller has a couple of punches blocked by Veitayaki.
Muller takes an elbow to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennig Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Veitayaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Muller at a distance.
Muller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Muller lands with a shot to the body. Veitayaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muller moves away. Veitayaki scores with a crisp jab that stopped Muller in his tracks.
That has opened up Hennig Muller 's cut even more. Muller tries to clinch and Veitayaki counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Muller onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue. This has been an exciting period of action! Muller digs a good hook to Veitayaki's body.
Veitayaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller . Veitayaki is looking to counter punch. Veitayaki looks to land a left hand but Muller moved out of range nicely. Muller tries to counter with a clinch but Veitayaki shakes him off and moves away. Veitayaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muller is rocked!
The cut above Hennig Muller 's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Veitayaki lands a body shot.
Muller is still on wobbly legs! Can Veitayaki finish him? Veitayaki ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Muller out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rupeni Veitayaki! Rupeni Veitayaki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 1661 p4p, 173 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 2210 p4p, 223 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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158 lbs
36 - 48 - 0 |
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142 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
36 - 48 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Pablos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominick Bruise! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pablos throws a sloppy head kick enabling Bruise to counter with a crisp jab. Bruise fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pablos moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Bruise throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pablos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bruise lands with a good body shot. Pablos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pablos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruise. That did some damage! Bruise looks to land a left hand but Pablos moved out of range nicely. Pablos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Pablos throws a right hand that misses
and Pablos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pablos misses the shot to the body. Bruise uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bruise blocks a low kick nicely. Bruise flicks out a counter leg kick but Pablos steps away. Bruise scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pablos throws a head kick that misses. Bruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pablos in his tracks. Pablos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bruise rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pablos moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Nice body punch from Pablos. Bruise throws an overhand right that lands on Pablos's shoulder, as Pablos tries to avoid the shot. Pablos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bruise just manages to avoid it. Dominick Bruise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pablos gets off balance looking for a body kick letting Bruise counter with a right hand. Pablos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruise counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablos is rocked! Bruise misses with a two punch combination.
Oh Pablos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pablos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruise manages to avoid it. Pablos seems to have got his legs back now. Pablos misses with a double jab.
Pablos misses the shot to the body. Bruise looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pablos is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pablos just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruise only half commits to the counter leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Bruise scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pablos in his tracks. Bruise thows a left - swing and a miss! Pablos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruise. Despite the aggression on Bruise's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Bruise throws a good cross that connects.
Pablos throws a series of punches but Bruise moves out of range. A lazy body kick from Pablos and Bruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Pablos swings away with a leg kick that misses. Pablos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pablos is looking to wear down Bruise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Pablos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bruise catches Pablos napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Pablos crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Bruise raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dominick Bruise! The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 3375 p4p, 357 weight class) and Veli Ilkka Perkules (ranked 3745 p4p, 378 weight class). Jako comes to the ring accompanied by Catch a Fire. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veli Ilkka Perkules! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jako throws a nice looking combination but Perkules bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Jako with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perkules avoids the head kick by Jako.
Jako throws an overhand right that lands on Perkules's shoulder, as Perkules tries to avoid the shot. Jako looks to land a combination. Perkules sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Veli Ilkka Perkules has been cut. Perkules scores with a nice head shot. Perkules lands the left hand. Perkules scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jako scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Jako lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Jako 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. Jako has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jako there as he acknowledges the shot. Jako takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses. Jako throws a series of punches but Perkules moves out of range. Left hook, right uppercut from Perkules. Perkules is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Perkules 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.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkules avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jako takes a swing at Perkules's ribcage but misses. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jako crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Perkules - the referee stops the clock and Jako gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Perkules. Jako manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Jako pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Perkules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako throws a lazy right hand but Perkules sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Perkules bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jako 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 Perkules has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkules and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Perkules ducks under a wild hook from Jako. Perkules lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Perkules. Perkules lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perkules thuds his shin into the meat of Jako's side. Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away. Perkules throws a push kick but Jako slaps the foot to one side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Perkules misses with a leg kick. Perkules lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Perkules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkules.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Perkules feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jako's calf. Jako throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jako takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jako throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkules. Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick. Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkules was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako. Jako scores with a body shot.
Perkules lands with a nice body punch. Perkules keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jako scores with a push kick. Perkules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkules scores with a sloppy right hand. Jako should have avoided that one. Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkules moves out of range of the strikes. Perkules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jako was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkules. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jako lands with a slapping head kick. Jako swinging wildly here.
Perkules has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkules manages to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Perkules as he connects with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veli Ilkka Perkules will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Perkules lands with a shot to the body. Perkules throws a leg kick that is checked and Jako counters with a nice uppercut. Khru Jako is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Jako scores with a jab to the jaw. Jako moves forwards but Perkules connects with a nice, crisp jab. Perkules fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Perkules has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Perkules throws a wild body kick that Jako sees coming a mile off. Jako pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perkules throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it. Jako throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkules.
Perkules lands a body shot.
Jako lands with a hook. Perkules tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jako paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Perkules is rocked!
That has opened up Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut even more. Khru Jako is winning the standup battle so far. Perkules connects with a body shot that sends Jako's belly button to the back. Perkules is still on wobbly legs! Can Jako finish him? Jako is looking to wear down Perkules with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Jako looks to throw the jab but Perkules is out of range. Perkules seems to have recovered his senses. Perkules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Perkules slips a jab and a cross from Jako.
Perkules throws a leg kick which misses Jako's front leg but catches the back leg as Jako tries to avoid it. Jako is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkules. Jako misses the jab. Perkules fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jako.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab, jab by Perkules - just one landing. Perkules throws a nice outside leg kick. A swing and a miss from Jako. Jako throws a right hand that Perkules ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkules also avoids with ease. Perkules comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Perkules fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it. Jako looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkules! But no joy. Perkules avoids the body shot from Jako.
Jako gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Jako throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkules lands with a good body shot. Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jako is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jako is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Perkules lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Jako lands a jab to the head.
Perkules lands a nice shot that snaps Jako's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Nice body kick there by Perkules. Jako tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Perkules lands with a good body shot. Jako tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Perkules moves into range and connects with a jab. A big right from Jako misses. Perkules uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jako.
Jako will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Jako scores with a four punch combination! Jako takes a shot right to the bread basket. Perkules avoids the body shot from Jako.
Perkules on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Perkules sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Perkules scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jako fails to land with a series of punches.
Perkules explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jako on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Perkules throws the kick towards the body but Jako avoids it. Perkules staying out of range there. Perkules connects with a jab. Jako swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veli Ilkka Perkules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Veli Ilkka Perkules's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Jako throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Perkules has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Jako tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jako tests Perkules's chin there with a solid looking shot. Veli Ilkka Perkules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Perkules keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jako looks to land a combination but Perkules avoids it well. Jako 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. Jako takes one on the button. Perkules keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako. Jako looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A left lands for Perkules. This has been an exciting period of action! Jako swings for the body but Perkules moves out of range.
Jab from Perkules. Perkules turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jako throws a body shot but no joy. Perkules scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Perkules connects with a crisp jab. Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkules moves away. Perkules connects with an inside leg kick. Good work by Perkules as he checks the leg kick. Jako backing away here, and Perkules unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Perkules bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jako swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jako takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. That kick from Perkules tenderised Jako's leg. Jako is trying to keep his angry face on. Perkules feints and then cracks Jako's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jako down. Jako tries to move into range but Perkules moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. That kick from Perkules tenderised Jako's leg. Jako is trying to keep his angry face on. Perkules looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jako sizes up Perkules with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Perkules looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Perkules smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Jako misses the shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jako tries to work over Perkules's front leg with a kick but Perkules checks it. Perkules was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Good leg kick by Perkules there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Perkules fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Perkules cracks Jako with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Jako will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Perkules cracks Jako with a good jab. Perkules checks a low kick from Jako. Perkules counters with a body kick. A jab from Jako misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Perkules looks for the body kick but Jako saw that one coming. Perkules lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jako takes a step back to recover. Perkules fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Perkules lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jako is looking to slow Perkules down with leg kicks. Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Perkules. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jako 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 Perkules has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkules and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Jako 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. Perkules tries to land a front kick but Jako steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Perkules throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkules throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Khru Jako has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Perkules connects with a single shot there. Perkules 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jako throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jako drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jako looks to land a body kick but Perkules moved away. Jako throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jako thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Perkules if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight! Veli Ilkka Perkules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Perkules has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:30 Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veli Ilkka Perkules!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Karlos Svoboda (ranked 6620 p4p, 409 weight class) and Balthazar Theron (ranked 6922 p4p, 416 weight class). Theron has chosen Living on a Prayer as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Karlos Svoboda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Karlos Svoboda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karlos Svoboda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Balthazar Theron! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Theron misses with a body shot.
Svoboda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Theron avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Theron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A decent looking cross lands there for Svoboda. Svoboda moves into range and clinches up with Theron. Theron working hard to break the clinch. Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Theron controls the action.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Theron backwards. Svoboda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Svoboda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. I was talking to Svoboda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Svoboda working some nice short punches in the clinch. Svoboda blocks the elbow strike.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
Theron pushes off an throws an elbow but Svoboda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Theron's coach down at Holding Cell 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. Svoboda tries to work over Theron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Svoboda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Still in the clinch, Svoboda scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good body shot from Svoboda.
A body shot lands from Svoboda.
Theron looks winded! Theron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svoboda's elbow. Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Theron blocks it.
Theron pushes off an throws an elbow but Svoboda leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes. Svoboda avoids the elbow strike from Theron, against the ropes.
Theron is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Svoboda lands with a short shot to the head. Svoboda misses with some punches.
Svoboda digs a right hand underneath Theron's ribcage. Theron let out a lung full of air as it connected. Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hand to the body from Svoboda.
Svoboda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Svoboda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Svoboda - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Svoboda scores with a shot to the side of Theron's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Svoboda lands with a short shot to the head. Svoboda tries a body shot but Theron blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svoboda. Svoboda lands a body punch in the clinch. A right hand to the body from Svoboda.
Svoboda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svoboda working some nice short punches in the clinch. Svoboda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Svoboda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theron or not. Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside. Svoboda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Svoboda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Therons head. Svoboda lands with a short shot to the head. Svoboda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Svoboda pushes Theron back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Theron is rocked! Svoboda scores with a hook to the body. A nice right hand lands inside from Svoboda. Theron is still on wobbly legs! Can Svoboda finish him? Svoboda lands with a short shot to the head. Svoboda is leaning against Theron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlos Svoboda dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Svoboda scores with a push kick. Theron seems to have recovered his senses. Svoboda scores with a jab to the body. Svoboda clinches with his opponent.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside. Svoboda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theron backwards. Svoboda lands a right hand. Svoboda blocks an elbow strike. Svoboda scores with a shot to the side of Theron's head. Svoboda creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Theron 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! Theron face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Svoboda takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Karlos Svoboda! In defeat, Balthazar Theron stepped up to the mic, saying 'Peace man, peace.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1596 p4p, 205 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 3576 p4p, 368 weight class). Biernat comes into the arena with Someday blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy! The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kennedy moves into the clinch. Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook. Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right. Kennedy misses with a body shot
and Biernat counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kennedy throws a jab when Biernat was well out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Kennedy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennedy throws a right hand that Biernat ducks under and follows up with a left that Biernat also avoids with ease. Kennedy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings Kennedy. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biernat swats him away and circles back towards the center. Biernat tried to counter with a leg kick but Kennedy avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biernat avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a low kick but Biernat moves out of range easily. Biernat is looking to counter punch. Kennedy misses with a body kick. Kennedy misses with a jab to the body
and Biernat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Biernat's head but Biernat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kennedy throws a leg kick and Biernat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Biernat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Biernat needs to keep his hands up - Kennedy had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy misses the body punch and Biernat counters with a slapping leg kick. Kennedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biernat appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Biernat avoids a kick to the body.
Kennedy throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kennedy rushes Biernat and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Kennedy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kennedy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biernat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Biernat is looking for a counter combo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
A cross from Kennedy lands. Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy lands a jab-cross combination. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kennedy.
Biernat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Biernat throwing a counter right hand but Kennedy manages to avoid it. Kennedy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kennedy cracks Biernat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes. Kennedy misses with a low kick.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kennedy is looking to clinch but Biernat is avoiding it.
Biernat tried to counter with a leg kick but Kennedy avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biernat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kennedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Steven Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Biernat's ribs. Steven Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennedy catches Biernat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kennedy feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down. Kennedy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes. Biernat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kennedy throws a right and a left that both miss. Kennedy wants to clinch. Biernat throws a big counter combination but Kennedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy misses with the body kick and Biernat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kennedy lands a nice shot that snaps Biernat's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss! Biernat feinted there with a counter leg kick. Kennedy throws a head kick that misses. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kennedy - that will leave a mark!
Kennedy misses with a left hand and Biernat counters with a two punch combo. Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Biernat moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kennedy tries to clinch but Biernat is having none of it. Biernat looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kennedy throws a leg kick that misses. Kennedy lands with a nice body punch. Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kennedy lands a jab to the nose. Kennedy lands with a good body shot. Biernat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Biernat takes one to the side of the head.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Biernat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kennedy throws a leg kick but Biernat checks it. Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter. Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Biernat moves out of range easily. As Kennedy looks to move away, Biernat throws a big counter combo but Kennedy just gets out of the way. Kennedy 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. Kennedy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Biernat's head. Kennedy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biernat tried to counter with a leg kick but Kennedy avoided it. A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Biernat down. Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy. Biernat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kennedy lunges at Biernat with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biernat's hand. Kennedy throws a sloppy body shot
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes. Kennedy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy closes the distance and pushes Biernat back into the ropes. Kennedy is stalling here.
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a looping left. Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter. Kennedy misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kennedy lands a lovely overhand right. Kennedy looks low and kicks high, catching Biernat right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Biernat is rocked! Biernat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kennedy. Kennedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Mateusz Biernat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steven Kennedy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Biernat avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
And that's the end of the fight! Steven Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kennedy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Kennedy! After winning the bout, Steven Kennedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 2940 p4p, 87 weight class) and Eros Ramasotti (ranked 2534 p4p, 77 weight class). Ramasotti has chosen Pray for me ft the weekend as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Henryk Tymonowicz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eros Ramasotti's chin.
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Ramasotti moves out of range easily. Tymonowicz feints a jab promting Ramasotti to slip. Tymonowicz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramasotti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tymonowicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tymonowicz throws a series of punches but Ramasotti avoids them all with ease. Ramasotti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Ramasotti checks a low kick from Tymonowicz. Ramasotti throws a leg kick that misses. Tymonowicz misses with an uppercut. Ramasotti saw that one coming. Ramasotti throws the left hand but Tymonowicz avoids the punch easily. Tymonowicz misses with a head kick.
Ramasotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Ramasotti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut. Tymonowicz misses with an uppercut. Ramasotti saw that one coming. Tymonowicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tymonowicz scores with the left hand. Ramasotti knows he should have avoided that one. Good shot there by Tymonowicz. Tymonowicz throws a sloppy head kick and Ramasotti moves out of range easily. Ramasotti lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Tymonowicz goes down! The ref sends Ramasotti to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Tymonowicz is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ramasotti. Tymonowicz shrugs it off though. Nice jab there from Ramasotti.
Tymonowicz is rocked! Tymonowicz walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Eros Ramasotti! Eros Ramasotti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between James Gregor (ranked 1533 p4p, 206 weight class) and Dwan Diego (ranked 15439 p4p, 518 weight class). Diego is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jiu Jitsu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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190 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego! The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gregor thows a left - swing and a miss! Gregor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Diego slips under a jab from Gregor. Diego looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gregor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Gregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Gregor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Gregor loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch. Diego scores with a spinning back kick! Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gregor. Diego thuds a left hand into Gregor's body. Diego gets a 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! Gregor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Diego finds it's target. Diego misses with a hook to the body
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut. Gregor throws a shot from downtown. Diego moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Diego moves away from the strike by Gregor. Gregor misses with a straight right. A big left from Gregor misses. Diego throws a front kick that sends Gregor stumbling back into the ropes. Dwan Diego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Diego throws a leg kick which misses Gregor's front leg but catches the back leg as Gregor tries to avoid it. Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregor's calf. Gregor missing with a left hand there. Diego was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gregor throwing a counter right hand but Diego manages to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diego, right into the meat.
Diego throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Gregor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Gregor lands a jab to Diego's midsection. Gregor slips under a jab. Gregor is looking to counter punch. Diego scores with a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diego lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Gregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor. Diego drives through and clinches with Gregor against the ropes.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside. Gregor manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Diego. Gregor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Diego moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Diego tries to clinch but fails miserably and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand. Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Diego turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diego connects with an inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dwan Diego'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.
Gregor throws a right and a left that both miss. Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Gregor checks a leg kick nicely. As Diego looks to move away, Gregor throws a big counter combo but Diego just gets out of the way. Diego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Gregor checks the leg kick. Gregor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Diego misses with a wild body shot. Gregor misses with a wild combination.
Diego has managed to clinch.
Gregor blocks the elbow strike.
Gregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gregor backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses. Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like James Gregor has been cut. Gregor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gregor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards. Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gregor breaks the clinch.
Diego has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gregor throws a body punch but Diego moves out of range. Gregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Dwan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Diego swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diego scores with a body shot.
James Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Diego feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gregor's calf. Gregor misses with a straight left. Diego throws out a counter right but Gregor avoids it with no problem. Diego scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Gregor avoids the body shot from Diego.
Gregor misses with a wild body shot. Gregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diego. Diego is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gregor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diego. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Gregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diego. Nice body kick from Diego. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego lands with a nice body kick. Gregor misses with a two punch combination.
Gregor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Gregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Diego takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses. Gregor is looking to counter punch. Donk. Diego catches Gregor right on the button with a cross. Diego uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Diego fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gregor. Gregor misses with a looping left. Diego ducks under a wild hook from Gregor. Diego scoring well with a low kick there.
Gregor gets tackled into the ropes by Diego. Diego maintains the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gregor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Gregor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Gregor trying to stall but Diego improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diego keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gregor. Diego lands a jab. Gregor misses with a hook. Diego ducked under it nicely. Gregor looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely. Diego lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregor will feel that in the morning. Gregor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Diego throws a body shot but no joy. Diego is looking to slow Gregor down with leg kicks. Diego scores with a kick to the midsection. Diego with a hook. Dwan Diego seems to be getting the better of the standup. Diego throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and moves out of range. Gregor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diego can pounce on him.
Gregor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diego. Diego lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! A punch lands to the side of Gregor 's head but he takes it in his stride. Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diego digs a good body shot into Gregor's ribs. No joy there for Gregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego has Gregor up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top. Diego throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Gregor tries to break the clinch but Diego is controlling the position. Diego misses with the head strike.
Diego lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Diego misses with a hook from the clinch. Gregor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Diego pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes. Gregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Diego throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the fighters up against the ropes, Diego throws an elbow but misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Diego scores with a nice hook to the head. James Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Diego lands a body shot. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diego as Gregor tries to tie him up. Diego lands a left hand.
Diego blocks a body shot from Gregor. Gregor blocks an elbow strike from Diego.
Gregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
James Gregor's cut is getting worse. A nice glancing elbow lands by Diego. Diego lands an elbow inside. Diego cracks Gregor with a nice body shot. Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Diego has him pressed against the ropes. Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch. Gregor dodges an elbow strike from Diego.
And that's the end of the fight! Dwan Diego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Diego has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego! A very excited looking Dwan Diego made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Berto Kin (ranked 20583 p4p, 508 weight class) and Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 1072 p4p, 148 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.
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186 cm
26
215 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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197 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Berto Kin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryszard Wojcik! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wojcik clinches. Kin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Kin.
Wojcik lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kin tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kin back against the ropes. Kin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wojcik lands with a short shot to the head. Kin scores with a hook to the body. Kin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow. Kin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow. Wojcik prevents a body shot from Kin. Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wojcik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kin backwards. Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Kin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wojcik. Kin tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Kin tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kin misses with a body punch.
Kin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wojcik. Wojcik looks winded! Kin misses with a punch to the body.
Kin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kin cracks Wojcik with a nice body shot. Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kin is leaning against Wojcik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wojcik works on Kin's body with a couple of short punches. A right hand to the body from Kin.
Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Kin presses Wojcik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Wojcik prevents a body shot from Kin. Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin tries a body shot but Wojcik blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kin.
Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Kin cracks Wojcik with a nice body shot. Kin digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kin lands a body shot. Kin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wojcik or not. Kin tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kin back against the ropes. Kin lands a nice shot to the body. Kin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow. Kin presses Wojcik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kin is working Wojcik over against the ropes. Kin tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kin back against the ropes. Kin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kin misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kin is working Wojcik over against the ropes. Kin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin is leaning against Wojcik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kin works on Wojcik's body with a couple of short punches. Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kin tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kin back against the ropes. Kin lands a nice shot to the body. Kin works on Wojcik's body with a couple of short punches. Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Kin.
Wojcik has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wojcik can turn it around. A left hand lands to the body for Kin.
Kin lands a body punch. Kin lands a body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berto Kin dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wojcik.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Wojcik goes down! The ref sends Kin to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Wojcik is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut. Kin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A telegraphed right hand from Kin misses the target. Kin swings widly with a right hand
and Wojcik counters with a stiff right hand. 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! Wojcik slips under a jab from Kin. Kin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kin fails to land with a series of punches.
Wojcik looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wojcik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kin throws a series of punches but Wojcik moves out of range. Berto Kin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kin looks to land a combination but Wojcik avoids it well. Berto Kin is winning the standup battle so far. A slow jab from Kin misses its intended target. Kin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kin duly obliges. Wojcik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wojcik counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kin thinking. Kin misses with a lunging right hand
and Wojcik counters with a left to the body. Wojcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Kin is just out of range. Kin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojcik. Kin loads up on a big right hand but Wojcik slips the punch. Wojcik moves into the clinch successfully.
Wojcik lands with a right to the head. Wojcik pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wojcik gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kin controls the action.
Wojcik presses Kin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head. Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojcik controls his hands.
Wojcik scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kin misses with a body punch.
Kin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wojcik can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wojcik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojcik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hand to the body from Kin.
Wojcik is breathing heavily. Kin lands a body punch. Kin lands a nice shot to the body. Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Nice body punch from Kin - that landed with a thud.
Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. Wojcik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kin misses with a punch to the body.
Kin scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Kin.
Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. A left hand lands to the body for Kin.
Kin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
A right hand to the body from Kin.
Kin presses Wojcik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
Kin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kin cracks Wojcik with a nice body shot. Kin digs a right hand underneath Wojcik's ribcage. Wojcik let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kin presses Wojcik against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berto Kin will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round. The cut man is working on Ryszard Wojcik's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wojcik slips under a jab from Kin. Kin misses with a series of wild punches.
Kin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojcik. Wojcik slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Kin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wojcik off the ropes and back into range. Kin walks into a jab. Kin keeps the fight on the outside. Kin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wojcik is rocked!
That has opened up Ryszard Wojcik's cut even more. Wojcik tries to clinch but Kin is having none of it. Wojcik moves away from the strike by Kin. Kin throws a right hand that misses
and Wojcik counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wojcik. Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Berto Kin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Wojcik lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wojcik lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Kin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wojcik. Kin blocks an uppercut.
Wojcik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kin tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kin blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Wojcik controls the action.
Wojcik working aggressively here.
Kin lands a shot to the body. Kin blocking some punches.
Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Kin controls the action.
Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin. Kin lands a body punch. Kin digs a right hand into Wojcik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wojcik's gas tank. Wojcik prevents a body shot from Kin. Kin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Nice body punch from Kin - that landed with a thud.
Kin misses with a punch to the body.
Kin scores with a hook to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
Kin lands a nice shot to the body. Kin misses with a body punch.
Kin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kin tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kin lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wojcik. Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. Kin prevents a body shot from Wojcik. Kin prevents a body shot from Wojcik. Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kin misses with a body punch.
Kin misses with a punch to the body.
Kin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wojcik's elbow. Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. Wojcik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wojcik prevents a body shot from Kin. Kin lands a shot to the body. Kin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kin misses with a body punch.
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! Kin lands a body punch. Kin misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kin. Wojcik blocks a body shot from Kin. Kin tries to throw a body punch but Wojcik avoids it by throwing Kin back against the ropes. Kin tries to work over Wojcik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wojcik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Berto Kin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kin 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:26 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Berto Kin! After the big win, Berto Kin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Columbus (ranked 16250 p4p, 184 weight class) and Nero La Croix (ranked 19146 p4p, 191 weight class). Columbus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood Of The Kings. La Croix has chosen Ca Plane Pour Moi as his entrance music. Nero La Croix has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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274 lbs
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29
265 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
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Scott Columbus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! La Croix throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range. La Croix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from La Croix. La Croix moves into the clinch successfully.
La Croix working aggressively here.
La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix lands a body punch in the clinch. A short left from La Croix. La Croix prevents Columbus from breaking the clinch. Columbus can't find room to land a body shot as La Croix controls the action.
La Croix lands a left hand.
La Croix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. La Croix gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Columbus. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Columbus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Columbus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch. La Croix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Columbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix tries to work over Columbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. La Croix lands a nice knee to the body. Columbus is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. La Croix misses with a body punch.
La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. La Croix struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
La Croix tries to land a knee to the head but Columbus blocks with his arms.
La Croix cracks Columbus with a nice body shot. Columbus is trying to break the clinch but La Croix has him pressed against the ropes. Columbus can't break the clinch.
La Croix lands with a right to the head. La Croix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Croix lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbus or not. La Croix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. La Croix lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. La Croix lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus. A nice right hand lands inside from La Croix. La Croix has Columbus pushed against the ropes. La Croix throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Columbus blocks it with crossed arms. La Croix lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. La Croix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbus backwards. Columbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from La Croix. Nice body punch from La Croix. A nice left hand lands by La Croix.
La Croix cracks Columbus with a nice body shot. La Croix lands on the inside with an uppercut. Still in the clinch, La Croix scores with a nice short uppercut. A knee to the head by La Croix.
It looks like Scott Columbus has been cut. A short right from La Croix. La Croix lands with a left to the head. A short right from La Croix on the inside. A short right from La Croix on the inside. La Croix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. La Croix lands with a short head shot on the inside. La Croix lands a body punch. La Croix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from La Croix. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero La Croix dominated that round. The cut man is working on Scott Columbus'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.
Columbus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from La Croix. That one must have hurt. Columbus throws a lazy uppercut
and La Croix counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Columbus onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue. Columbus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Columbus tries to get into range but La Croix steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Columbus! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! La Croix scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix! Nero La Croix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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