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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Bronco (ranked 7004 p4p, 536 weight class) and Kula Leumpei (ranked 3943 p4p, 391 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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159 lbs
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165 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bronco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kula Leumpei!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leumpei misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
Leumpei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bronco lands a lovely overhand right.
Leumpei misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
A jab from Leumpei misses.
Bronco tries to land a leg kick but Leumpei saw it coming and moves away.
Bronco connects with a leg kick. Leumpei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bronco misses with a series of wild punches.
Leumpei tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Bronco avoids the head kick by Leumpei.
Bronco blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leumpei looks low and kicks high, catching Bronco 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!
Bronco is rocked!
It looks like Michael Bronco has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bronco, right into the meat.
Oh Bronco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leumpei dances in with a quick combination. Bronco is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Leumpei snaps Bronco's head back. Bronco stumbles backwards against the ropes. Leumpei steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bronco's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bronco just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kula Leumpei!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ross Buchanan (ranked 15871 p4p, 429 weight class) and Papa John (ranked 4579 p4p, 346 weight class). Buchanan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Roy Buchanan's Train Blues. Ross Buchanan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ross Buchanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Papa John!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
John uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Buchanan swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
Buchanan lands a slapping body shot.
Buchanan blocks the body kick.
Buchanan throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Buchanan finds it's target.
John tries to clinch up but Buchanan circles away and keeps his distance.
Buchanan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but John manages to avoid it.
John tries to clinch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
John moves away from the strike by Buchanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buchanan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from John.
John throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
John misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John scores with a leg kick.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buchanan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buchanan connects with a right hand. John shakes it off.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
Buchanan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from John.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
John lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Buchanan backs up against the ropes.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Buchanan.
John tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Buchanan scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Papa John has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John blocks a jab.
John connects with a body shot.
Buchanan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Buchanan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buchanan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John misses with a low kick.
Buchanan misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Buchanan misses.
Buchanan throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but John bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
John wants to counter the offense by Buchanan and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John is looking to clinch.
Buchanan checks a low kick from John.
Buchanan misses with a kick to the body.
John tries to counter by closing the distance.
John moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Papa John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but John was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
John is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
John blocks a head kick by Buchanan.
John tries to counter by closing the distance.
Buchanan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buchanan tries to land a front kick but John steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
John lands a two punch combo.
Buchanan throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Buchanan backs off John throws a huge counter combo but Buchanan manages to avoid it all.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buchanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buchanan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by John.
John doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John connects with a right hand. Buchanan shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John throws a head kick that misses.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buchanan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
John doesn't manage to clinch there - Buchanan circles away.
John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buchanan throws a wild body kick that John sees coming a mile off.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John.
John shapes to counter with a head kick.
John slips under a jab from Buchanan.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Buchanan off balance momentarily.
Buchanan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buchanan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
John is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
John takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buchanan throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John throws a head kick but Buchanan moves out of range.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John throws a leg kick which misses Buchanan's front leg but catches the back leg as Buchanan tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buchanan swinging wildly here.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Buchanan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John tries to clinch but Buchanan is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buchanan misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John is looking to clinch but Buchanan is avoiding it.
Buchanan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Buchanan lands a high kick!
John tries to clinch but Buchanan moves out of range.
John tries to clinch there but Buchanan circles away.
John drives through and clinches with Buchanan against the ropes.
John holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
John pushes Buchanan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
John is trying to maintain a safe position but Buchanan gets an underhook and turns John into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa John's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
John has closed the distance and engaged Buchanan in a clinch.
John tries to stall but Buchanan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buchanan misses with the head strike.
John blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
John stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Buchanan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from John.
A shot in the inside from Buchanan.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buchanan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buchanan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Buchanan back against the ropes.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by John.
John lands an elbow inside.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
John looking to stall.
Buchanan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buchanan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Ross Buchanan has been cut.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Buchanan controls the action.
Buchanan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Buchanan back against the ropes.
John pushes Buchanan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
John blocks a body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Buchanan.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
John crunches a lovely knee into Buchanan's ribcage.
Buchanan throws a head punch that misses.
John misses with a body punch.
John using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Buchanan.
John tries to stall but Buchanan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buchanan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Buchanan throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
John misses with an elbow over the top.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section.
John unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buchanan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
John putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Buchanan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
John creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buchanan's defenses.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buchanan.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John stalling in the clinch but Buchanan improves position.
Buchanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands an elbow just above Buchanan 's eye.
John lands a good knee to the midsection. Buchanan won't want to take too many of those.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan working aggressively here.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
John lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
John trying to stall but Buchanan improves his position.
John tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa John!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kosma Wawelski (ranked 3666 p4p, 299 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 3936 p4p, 316 weight class). Jean Labosky will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
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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
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kosma Wawelski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 37 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wawelski throws a series of punches but Labosky avoids them all with ease.
Labosky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wawelski misses with a series of wild punches.
Wawelski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Labosky.
Wawelski throws a big counter combination but Labosky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Labosky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wawelski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Labosky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wawelski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Labosky.
Wawelski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labosky backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wawelski scores with a knee to the head.
Labosky tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Labosky back against the ropes.
Wawelski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Labosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Wawelski.
Wawelski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labosky is trying to push Wawelski away but Wawelski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the side of Labosky's head.
Nice body punch from Labosky.
Wawelski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Labosky backwards.
Wawelski throws a punch but it's blocked by Labosky.
Labosky is looking to break free of the clinch but Wawelski has double underhooks.
Labosky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wawelski prevents Labosky from breaking the clinch.
Labosky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Wawelski misses with a combination
and Labosky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wawelski digs a right hand into Labosky's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Labosky's gas tank.
Labosky digs a right hand underneath Wawelski's ribcage. Wawelski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wawelski tries to work over Labosky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Wawelski tries to work over Labosky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Labosky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Labosky breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski has Labosky up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Wawelski misses with a hook. Labosky ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wawelski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wawelski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wawelski keeps control of Labosky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Labosky blocks the elbow strike.
Wawelski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Labosky looks winded!
Labosky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Wawelski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Labosky's brow.
Labosky takes a shot to the head.
Labosky prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Wawelski misses with a few strikes there.
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labosky.
Labosky misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Labosky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wawelski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labosky can do to turn this around?
Labosky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wawelski throws a head kick that misses.
Labosky throws out a loose jab but Wawelski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Wawelski avoids the head kick by Labosky.
Labosky tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawelski.
Labosky tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wawelski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wawelski tries to bum rush Labosky with a series of wild strikes but Labosky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wawelski just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski throws a head kick but Labosky moves out of range.
Wawelski connects with a looping right hand.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labosky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Labosky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wawelski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Wawelski scores with a four punch combination!
Labosky gets tackled into the ropes by Wawelski. Wawelski maintains the clinch.
Labosky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Labosky lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wawelski is working Labosky over against the ropes.
Wawelski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wawelski takes a knee to the side of the body.
A right hand to the body from Wawelski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labosky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Labosky tries a knee to the head but Wawelski blocks it.
Wawelski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Labosky.
Labosky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Labosky has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wawelski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Labosky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wawelski moves into the clinch successfully.
Wawelski cracks Labosky with a nice body shot.
Labosky is trying to force a seperation but Wawelski has the dominant position.
Labosky can't break the clinch.
Wawelski scores with a knee to the head.
Labosky avoiding damage as Wawelski throws knees to the body.
Wawelski lands an uppercut.
Labosky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wawelski avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Labosky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
Labosky is trying to push Wawelski away but Wawelski has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosma Wawelski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Wawelski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wawelski forces Labosky back against the ropes and clinches.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Labosky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski misses with a knee to the head.
Labosky manages to break the clinch.
Labosky tries to keep at a distance but Wawelski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wawelski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wawelski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawelski tries to work over Labosky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wawelski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A punch combination from Wawelski misses.
Wawelski throws a nice head kick!
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Wawelski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wawelski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Labosky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jean Labosky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wawelski tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wawelski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labosky.
A combination from Wawelski does no damage.
Labosky is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Labosky tries to keep at a distance but Wawelski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Labosky.
Wawelski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wawelski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wawelski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
A body shot lands from Wawelski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wawelski presses Labosky against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wawelski.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with the head strike.
Labosky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wawelski has him pressed against the ropes.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski lands a nice uppercut.
Labosky working hard to break the clinch.
Labosky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Labosky.
Labosky feints a counter leg kick.
Labosky throws a head kick but Wawelski moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Labosky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Labosky misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wawelski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!
Kosma Wawelski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 3732 p4p, 134 weight class) and Vunny Bin (ranked 3527 p4p, 126 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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290 lbs
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265 lbs
32 - 23 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes closes the distance and clinches.
Ringnes has a couple of punches blocked by Bin.
Ringnes lands a right hand.
Bin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bin has had enough of the clinch but Ringnes keeps him there for the moment.
Bin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Bin 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.
Ringnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bin's efforts to push away.
Bin misses with some punches.
Bin can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Bin on the inside.
Good body shot from Ringnes .
I was talking to Ringnes 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bin takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bin.
Bin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes tries to work over Bin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bin scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Ringnes lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Bin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ringnes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bin can't break the clinch.
A short left from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
Bin is trying to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling him.
Bin lands a nice uppercut.
Ringnes presses Bin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ringnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Ringnes on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin tries to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling the position.
Bin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ringnes avoiding damage as Bin throws knees to the body.
Bin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes tries to work over Bin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Bin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ringnes .
A right handed body shot lands from Ringnes .
Bin looks winded!
Ringnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ringnes lands a left hand.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Bin's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a light punch inside.
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ringnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ringnes .
Bin is rocked!
Ringnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ringnes finish him?
Ringnes breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Bin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Bin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Bin get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Arild Ringnes !
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Dustin Queen (ranked 6786 p4p, 530 weight class) and Master Cpp (ranked 6316 p4p, 519 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Master Cpp enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dustin Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Master Cpp!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cpp throws a leg kick but Queen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Queen swings widly with a right hand
and Cpp makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cpp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Queen throws a right and a left that Cpp avoids nicely.
Master Cpp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cpp takes the fight into the clinch.
Cpp landing knees to the body.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Queen wants to stall.
Cpp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpp lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Cpp.
Cpp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen avoids a wild elbow strike from Cpp.
Cpp lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cpp as Queen tries to tie him up.
Maybe Queen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Cpp misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cpp keeps control of Queen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cpp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Queen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cpp lands a knee to the body.
Cpp lands an elbow inside that Queen shrugs off.
Cpp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cpp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Queen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cpp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cpp tries to throw a body punch but Queen avoids it by throwing Cpp back against the ropes.
Cpp unloads a knee to the mid-section. Queen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cpp scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Cpp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cpp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Queen. That did some damage!
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cpp moves away.
Cpp throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen looks to land a left hand but Cpp moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Cpp.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cpp.
Queen misses with an uppercut.
Cpp connects with an inside leg kick.
Cpp throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cpp closes the distance and clinches.
Queen prevents a body shot from Cpp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpp lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cpp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Queens head.
Queen pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Cpp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Queen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cpp misses with some punches.
Queen looking to slow down the pace here.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike.
Cpp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen is trying to maintain a safe position but Cpp gets an underhook and turns Queen into the ropes.
Cpp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Cpp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queen blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Queen blocks a body shot from Cpp.
Cpp letting Queen take a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Cpp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Queen staying out of range there.
Dustin Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cpp loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Cpp ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Cpp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Queen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cpp catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cpp throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cpp staying out of range there.
Cpp lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cpp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cpp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Queen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cpp lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
Cpp misses with a low kick.
Cpp walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Cpp.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cpp.
Cpp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Queen does no damage.
Queen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cpp throws a shot to the body.
Cpp lands an overhand right.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cpp let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cpp has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body kick there by Cpp.
Cpp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Queen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpp lands with a shot to the body.
Cpp lands with a nice body punch.
Queen cracks a nice hook into Cpp's ribs.
Cpp tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Cpp scores with a shot to the body.
Cpp throws a leg kick which misses Queen's front leg but catches the back leg as Queen tries to avoid it.
Queen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Queen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Cpp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cpp 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Cpp!
After winning the bout, Master Cpp 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Gustav Uhtredsson (ranked 5998 p4p, 504 weight class) and Kamil Kaminski (ranked 6060 p4p, 508 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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159 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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158 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Uhtredsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Kaminski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhtredsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaminski wants to counter the offense by Uhtredsson and move into the clinch position.
Uhtredsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaminski is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Uhtredsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaminski moves into the clinch.
Kaminski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaminski pushes Uhtredsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaminski pushes Uhtredsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Uhtredsson.
Kaminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uhtredsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Uhtredsson 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.
Uhtredsson blocks an uppercut.
Uhtredsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski tries to work over Uhtredsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaminski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaminski.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhtredsson lands a left hand.
Uhtredsson misses with some punches.
Uhtredsson misses with some punches.
Uhtredsson prevents a body shot from Kaminski.
Kaminski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a shot to the body.
Uhtredsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uhtredsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaminski's elbow.
Uhtredsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaminski.
Uhtredsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaminski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaminski.
Kaminski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uhtredsson backwards.
Kaminski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uhtredsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uhtredsson.
Kaminski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uhtredsson working aggressively here.
Uhtredsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaminski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Uhtredsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski can't break the clinch.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the side of Uhtredsson's head.
Uhtredsson throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uhtredsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski misses with a body punch.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kaminski.
Kaminski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kaminski takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamil Kaminski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A shot to the body from Uhtredsson misses
and Kaminski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaminski.
Kaminski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski misses with some punches.
Uhtredsson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kaminski.
Kaminski can't find room to land a body shot as Uhtredsson controls the action.
Kaminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaminski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uhtredsson blocks a body shot from Kaminski.
Uhtredsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaminski throws a punch but it's blocked by Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson has a couple of punches blocked by Kaminski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uhtredsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uhtredsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Uhtredsson lands with a light punch inside.
Kaminski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uhtredsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaminski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski lands with a right to the head.
Uhtredsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kaminski has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Uhtredsson throws a head punch that misses.
Uhtredsson prevents a body shot from Kaminski.
Uhtredsson blocks a body shot from Kaminski.
Kaminski wants to get back to striking at distance but Uhtredsson won't allow it.
Kaminski tries to work over Uhtredsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Uhtredsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaminski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Uhtredsson misses with the head strike.
Kaminski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaminski lands with a left to the head.
Uhtredsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Kaminski has had enough of the clinch but Uhtredsson keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaminski pushes Uhtredsson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Uhtredsson fails to land.
Kamil Kaminski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhtredsson working aggressively here.
Kaminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uhtredsson backwards.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaminski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaminski fails to land.
Kaminski misses with a body punch.
Kaminski scores with a hook to the body.
Uhtredsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaminski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uhtredsson throws a head punch that misses.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Uhtredsson avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the ropes.
Kaminski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uhtredsson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaminski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Kaminski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kaminski lands a jab to the head.
Uhtredsson misses with an uppercut. Kaminski saw that one coming.
Uhtredsson throws a hook to the side of Kaminski's head but Kaminski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uhtredsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uhtredsson sets himself, and Kaminski steps forward looking for the clinch! Uhtredsson avoids it this time.
Uhtredsson walks into a left hand.
Kaminski lands the left hand.
Kaminski takes a swing at Uhtredsson's ribcage but misses.
Uhtredsson lands with a kick to the temple. Kaminski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kaminski blocks a head kick by Uhtredsson.
Uhtredsson misses with a double jab.
Kaminski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaminski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaminski misses with a body shot.
Kaminski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaminski throws an off balance right hand
and Uhtredsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaminski cracks Uhtredsson with a good jab.
Kaminski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaminski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Uhtredsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uhtredsson.
Kaminski jabs Uhtredsson right on the nose. Uhtredsson blinks but takes it well.
Uhtredsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uhtredsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaminski was well out of range. Poor timing from Uhtredsson.
Kaminski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaminski checks the leg kick.
Uhtredsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kaminski is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Uhtredsson misses the target.
Gustav Uhtredsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uhtredsson misses with a hook
and Kaminski counters with a stiff right hand.
Uhtredsson walks into a straight right hand from Kaminski.
Uhtredsson throws a leg kick which misses Kaminski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaminski tries to avoid it.
Kaminski digs a good hook to Uhtredsson's body.
A combination from Uhtredsson does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaminski lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Kaminski does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson walks into a stiff left hand from Kaminski.
A jab from Uhtredsson misses.
It seemed like Kaminski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kaminski misses with a wild body shot.
Kaminski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kaminski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaminski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Uhtredsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaminski.
Kaminski tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kaminski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook
and Kaminski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick that misses.
Uhtredsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kaminski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kaminski blocks a head kick by Uhtredsson.
Kaminski wants to counter the offense by Uhtredsson and move into the clinch position.
Uhtredsson moves out of range as Kaminski strikes.
Kamil Kaminski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaminski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uhtredsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kaminski connects with the punch.
Kamil Kaminski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaminski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Kaminski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaminski 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Kaminski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 4043 p4p, 433 weight class) and Ethan Carter Williams (ranked 14511 p4p, 617 weight class). Pitung comes to the ring accompanied by Madball - Born Strong . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pitung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Pitung as he checks the leg kick.
Pitung swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pitung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Pitung avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pitung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pitung.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Pitung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pitung tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Pitung misses the shot to the body.
Pitung throws a big shot that misses.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitung.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitung. That's going to slow Williams down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pitung.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitung on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitung cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ethan Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung misses the jab.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitung throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Pitung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a hook
and Pitung counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitung clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pitung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Carter Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Williams takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Pitung throws a quick counter kick to the body but Williams avoids it.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Pitung counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitung.
Pitung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pitung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Williams checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Pitung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pitung. Pitung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a body punch but Pitung moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Pitung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Pitung.
Bang Pitung is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitung's hands.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams tries to clinch but Pitung moves away
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitung dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams 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.
Pitung moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries to work over Pitung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Pitung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitung getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pitung with a nice cross.
Williams throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Carter Williams 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!
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Pitung.
Pitung throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Pitung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitung. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pitung on the side of the head.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pitung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Williams has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams tries a body shot but Pitung blocks it.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Pitung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Pitung.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitung controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Pitung.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pitung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Pitung moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams slips a jab from Pitung.
Pitung throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitung misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams throws a hook but Pitung blocks it.
Pitung 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.
Pitung blocks a jab.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitung is just out of range.
Pitung lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pitung connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams 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 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bang Pitung!
A very excited looking Bang Pitung 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between John Lennon (ranked 4179 p4p, 327 weight class) and Chris Deal (ranked 2078 p4p, 207 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Deal!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal throws a hook but Lennon avoids it easily.
Deal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lennon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deal misses with a head kick.
Lennon throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal clobbers Lennon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lennon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Deal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lennon.
Deal lands a head kick. Lennon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Deal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lennon counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Chris Deal has been cut.
Lennon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennon moves out of range as Deal throws a body kick.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deal needs to keep his hands up - Lennon had a free shot at his head there.
Deal connects with a high kick.
Lennon throws a lazy right hand but Deal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Deal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Deal connects with a looping right hand.
Deal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lennon misses with a looping right.
Deal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Deal is rocked!
Deal lands a jab-cross combination.
Lennon throws a big shot that misses.
Deal scores with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lennon.
Deal throws the left hand but Lennon avoids the punch easily.
Deal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lennons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Deal cracks Lennon with an open hand slap.
Deal throws a sloppy head kick and Lennon moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Deal throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lennon to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Chris Deal's cut even more.
Lennon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lennon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lennon. Lennon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lennon is rocked!
Deal weaves into range and cracks Lennon right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Lennon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Deal is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Deal!
A very excited looking Chris Deal rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 20414 p4p, 49 weight class) and Draughn Diego (ranked 2361 p4p, 24 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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255 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
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Draughn Diego!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego lands with an overhand left.
Bandichoo avoids a kick to the body.
Bandichoo slips a jab and a cross from Diego.
Bandichoo misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Diego avoids it.
Diego follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandichoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diego raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bandichoo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bandichoo lands a high kick!
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Diego there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego feints and then cracks Bandichoo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bandichoo down.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bandichoo 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.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diego misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diego blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Diego thinks about the counter body kick.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Diego moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diego misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick
and Diego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diego avoids the head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo with a nice cross.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Bandichoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bandichoo throws a big counter combination but Diego scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandichoo, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Diego misses with a head kick.
Diego walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bandichoo.
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!
Diego looks for the body kick but Bandichoo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diego listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Diego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
Diego scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diego checks a low kick from Bandichoo.
Diego throws out a counter right but Bandichoo avoids it with no problem.
Bandichoo misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Bandichoo is predictable there
and Diego counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandichoo misses with a body punch
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diego has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Diego misses.
Diego looks to throw the jab but Bandichoo is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego staying out of range there.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandichoo with a body shot.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diego! But no joy.
Bandichoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo lands with a kick to the ribs.
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 Taz Bandichoo will probably get the nod.
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.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot
enabling Diego to counter with a crisp jab.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick and Bandichoo moves out of range easily.
Bandichoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diego's hands.
Bandichoo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diego is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Diego.
Diego misses the shot to the body.
Diego displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Bandichoo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diego throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diego fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Diego slips the punch.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Diego avoids it easily.
Bandichoo looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Diego moves out of range.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diego has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego cracks Bandichoo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Diego.
The crowd cheers as Bandichoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego lands a front kick to the face, that drops Bandichoo to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
It looks like Taz Bandichoo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandichoo digs a good hook to Diego's body.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick which misses Diego's front leg but catches the back leg as Diego tries to avoid it.
Bandichoo misses with a double jab.
Bandichoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diego.
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Diego.
Diego blocks a head kick by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo connects with an inside leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diego lands a body shot.
Bandichoo walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Bandichoo 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 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Draughn Diego!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dwan Diego (ranked 15401 p4p, 597 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 752 p4p, 119 weight class). Diego's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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207 lbs
21 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dwan Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego ducks right into an uppercut from Fischer.
Diego takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fischer throws a big shot that misses.
Diego tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego takes the fight into the clinch.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
I was talking to Diego's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Diego to work.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Fischer lands a right hand.
A short right from Diego.
Diego looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with an elbow over the top.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diego lands with a short shot to the head.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischer scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Diego lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Dwan Diego has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
A short left from Diego.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
A right handed body shot lands from Diego.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Fischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego throws an elbow but it misses.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a shoulder strike.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diego gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working aggressively here.
Fischer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fischer blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike.
Diego throws an elbow that misses.
Diego blocking some punches.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
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 Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
That's time! Diego's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diego changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diego throws the kick towards the body but Fischer avoids it.
Fischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fischer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diego misses with a straight left.
Diego uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fischer.
Diego misses with a body kick.
A big left from Diego misses.
A leg kick checked by Diego.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Diego.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diego misses with a low kick.
Fischer scores with a leg kick.
Diego walks into a left hand.
A big right from Fischer misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Diego.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diego checks a leg kick.
Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diego checks the leg kick.
Fischer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Diego throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fischer with a jab.
Diego throws a jab but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Fischer.
Diego takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fischer wants to slow Diego down by chopping away at his legs.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Diego's leg. Diego is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diego has managed to clinch.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Dwan Diego has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Diego as the two fighters clinch.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocking some punches.
Fischer lands an uppercut.
Diego displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fischer up against the ropes.
Diego lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Diego - that landed with a thud.
Diego lands a body shot.
Fischer is breathing heavily.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fischers head.
Diego lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Diego.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diego gets through Fischer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diego works on Fischer's body with a couple of short punches.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diego creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fischer's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
Diego scores with a hook to the body.
Diego fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diego lands an elbow just above Fischer 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwan Diego's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fischer slips a jab from Diego.
It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diego uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Fischer tries to keep at a distance but Diego has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
Diego lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diego lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
Fischer blocking some punches.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
Diego swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fischer's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Diego here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Fischer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diego just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fischer's brow.
Dennis Fischer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Fischer as the two fighters clinch.
Diego prevents a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fischer lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fischer.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks an uppercut.
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Fischer's head.
Diego tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Diego back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Fischer.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
Diego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer scores with a shot to the side of Diego's head.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fischers head.
Fischer struggles to land a body shot inside as Diego controls his hands.
A short left from Diego.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
Diego misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Fischer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diego throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diego backwards.
Diego tries to stall but Fischer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dennis Fischer just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fischer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diego 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.
Diego walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Fischer misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Diego.
Diego cracks Fischer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fischer misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Diego. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diego.
The crowd cheers as Fischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Diego doesn't seem phased though.
Diego will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Fischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diego.
Diego is looking to clinch but Fischer is avoiding it.
Fischer looks to land a body kick but Diego moved away.
A cross from Diego lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Diego does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fischer looks to land a right hand but Diego moved out of range.
Diego misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Fischer as he checks the leg kick.
Fischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diego scores with a leg kick.
Fischer walks into a jab.
Fischer misses with a hook
and Diego counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diego is looking to score with low kicks.
Fischer 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.
Diego throws a low kick but Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A right-left combo lands from Fischer.
Diego connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diego throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Fischer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diego looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Fischer slips under a jab from Diego.
Fischer lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diego throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fischer is out of range and Diego settles back down.
Fischer misses with a leg kick.
Diego scores with the left hand. Fischer knows he should have avoided that one.
Diego keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Diego counters with a straight right hand.
Fischer slips a jab from Diego.
Fischer scores with a punch to the head.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Diego moved out of range nicely.
Diego was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diego takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego lands a nice elbow.
Diego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fischer backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Diego.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Diego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dwan Diego will probably get the nod.
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!
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Diego's head but Diego sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diego goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Fischer.
Diego is trying to stall.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diego.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diego takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fischer.
Fischer blocks an uppercut.
Fischer throws a head punch that misses.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer gets through Diego's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Diego.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks the elbow strike.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer tries a body shot but Diego blocks it.
Diego goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fischer misses with a punch on the inside.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diego pushes Fischer back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fischer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Fischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diego throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diego.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diego lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diego.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer pushes Diego back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Diego comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Diego misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diego.
Fischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diego working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fischer.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego misses with some punches.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diego has a couple of punches blocked by Fischer.
Fischer avoids the elbow strike from Diego, against the ropes.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Dwan Diego.
I think Diego has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwan Diego!
Dwan Diego retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dwan Diego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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