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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Bronco (ranked 23628 p4p, 621 weight class) and Zlatan Zirkov (ranked 23260 p4p, 632 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bronco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zlatan Zirkov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bronco.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronco misses with a straight right.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Bronco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zirkov throws a body kick that misses.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronco tried to counter with a leg kick but Zirkov avoided it.
Zirkov moves away from the strike by Bronco.
Zirkov jabs at Bronco's body.
Zirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronco tests Zirkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Bronco keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bronco misses.
Bronco works Zirkov's body with a nice hook.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Bronco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zirkov checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bronco moves out of range easily.
Zirkov is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Zirkov's defenses.
Zirkov moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Bronco's leg but Bronco calmly moves out of range.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zirkov lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Zirkov.
Bronco misses with a low kick.
Zirkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov has closed the distance and engaged Bronco in a clinch.
Bronco tries to stall but Zirkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zirkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronco.
Bronco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zirkov is trying to force a seperation but Bronco has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Zirkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronco's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bronco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zirkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zlatan Zirkov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco misses with a wild combination.
Bronco misses with a low kick as Zirkov jumps back.
That kick from Bronco tenderised Zirkov's leg. Zirkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zirkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronco is looking to break free of the clinch but Zirkov has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zirkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronco tries to break the clinch but Zirkov is controlling the position.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov tries to break the clinch but Bronco is controlling the position.
Bronco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronco is defending well for now.
Zirkov working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zirkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Bronco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Bronco misses its intended target.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Bronco avoids it well.
Bronco throws a series of punches but Zirkov avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronco scores with a nice strike.
Zirkov blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Bronco misses.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronco blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Bronco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zirkov checks it well.
Zirkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zirkov dodges the punch combination from Bronco.
Zirkov wants to land a leg kick but Bronco is out of range.
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zirkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronco throws an off balance right hand
and Zirkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco throws a big shot that misses.
Bronco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zirkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zirkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronco duly obliges.
Bronco throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
Bronco swinging wildly here.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco slips a jab and a cross from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Zirkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bronco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bronco moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zirkov connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Michael Bronco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronco, as that shot connected.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov misses the shot to the body.
Bronco looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.
Bronco dips to his left and cracks Zirkov with an uppercut!
Bronco tried to score with a low kick but Zirkov checks it.
Zirkov misses with a left hand
and Bronco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zirkov lands a head kick!
Bronco scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Zirkov misses
and Bronco counters with a nice body shot.
Bronco tries to bum rush Zirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Bronco does it's job there.
Bronco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco throws a right hand that Zirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zirkov also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronco checks a low kick from Zirkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronco.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Bronco circles away and keeps his distance.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Bronco.
Bronco throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronco steps away.
Bronco throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco ducks right into an uppercut from Zirkov.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Zirkov slips the punch.
Zirkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronco throws a looping overhand right but Zirkov ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronco checks a leg kick.
Bronco tries to bum rush Zirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zirkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zirkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zirkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bronco eats them both and turns towards Zirkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zirkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronco.
Zirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronco swinging wildly here.
Bronco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bronco!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonardo Moraes (ranked 5663 p4p, 514 weight class) and Ben Haye (ranked 4071 p4p, 423 weight class). Leonardo Moraes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Haye!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moraes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moraes misses with a hook. Haye ducked under it nicely.
Moraes slips a straight right by Haye.
Haye throws a body shot but no joy.
Moraes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haye appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moraes throws a jab when Haye was well out of range.
Haye takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moraes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moraes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haye was well out of range. Poor timing from Moraes.
A nice side step and Haye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Moraes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haye connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moraes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haye looks to score with a jab to the body but Moraes is just out of range.
Moraes connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haye dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moraes. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moraes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haye misses with a hook. Moraes ducked under it nicely.
Haye misses with a looping left.
Moraes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moraes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moraes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moraes avoids the body shot from Haye.
A slow jab from Haye misses its intended target.
Moraes blocks a jab.
Moraes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haye can pounce on him.
Haye scores with a jab.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moraes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haye slips a jab from Moraes.
A big left from Haye misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraes throws a jab but it's blocked by Haye.
Haye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Haye misses with a low kick.
Haye throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye cracks the inside of Moraes's front leg.
Moraes checks a leg kick.
Haye misses with a few strikes there.
Haye throws out a loose jab but Moraes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moraes works over Haye's head and body with a nice combination.
Moraes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haye.
Moraes with a hook.
Moraes moves out of range of the body kick from Haye.
Haye takes a swing at Moraes's ribcage but misses.
Haye throws a body shot but no joy.
Moraes looks to land a left hand but Haye moved out of range nicely.
Haye slips a straight right by Moraes.
Moraes misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Haye misses.
Moraes throws a nice head kick!
Moraes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Moraes coming out on top.
Moraes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moraes misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haye.
Haye misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Haye will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moraes throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haye. Moraes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Moraes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haye throws a body punch but Moraes moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Moraes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Haye - just one landing.
Haye scores with a decent looking hook.
Haye ducks under a wild hook from Moraes.
Moraes slips under a jab.
Haye just misses with a punch to the body.
Moraes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moraes throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Haye misses.
Haye throws a front kick aimed at Moraes's knee but Moraes avoids it well.
Haye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moraes throws a looping overhand right but Haye ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haye!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moraes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moraes takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Moraes misses.
Moraes misses with a right hand
and Haye counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moraes loads up on a big right hand but Haye slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Haye misses.
Moraes lands a jab to the nose.
Haye throws a big shot that misses.
Haye jabs Moraes right on the nose. Moraes blinks but takes it well.
Moraes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haye.
Moraes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haye.
Moraes blocks a jab.
Moraes works Haye's body with a nice hook.
Haye swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moraes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haye throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moraes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moraes missing with a left hand there. Haye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haye thuds a left hand into Moraes's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moraes lands with an uppercut that bounces Haye off the ropes and back into range.
Haye is rocked!
Moraes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haye is still on wobbly legs! Can Moraes finish him?
Moraes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haye has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moraes weaves into range and cracks Haye right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Haye goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Moraes is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Moraes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Tico Martinez (ranked 5091 p4p, 491 weight class) and Porky Nobriega (ranked 22885 p4p, 575 weight class). Martinez comes to the ring accompanied by DMX-Intro. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tico Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Porky Nobriega!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nobriega.
Martinez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Martinez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nobriega checks it well.
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Nobriega seems unphased.
Nobriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Nobriega feints a counter leg kick.
Martinez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martinez walks into a jab.
It looks like Tico Martinez has been cut.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobriega.
Nobriega throws a sloppy body shot
and Martinez counters with a left to the body.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Nobriega counters with a body kick.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobriega is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a jab to the body
and Nobriega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nobriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martinez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nobriega! But no joy.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nobriega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nobriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Nobriega.
Martinez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martinez is looking to wear down Nobriega with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobriega.
Martinez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nobriega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martinez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
Nobriega slips under a jab.
Martinez punishes Nobriega's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Martinez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nobriega misses with a double jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Martinez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nobriega - the referee stops the clock and Martinez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nobriega. Martinez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martinez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martinez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobriega.
Martinez throws a jab when Nobriega was well out of range.
As Martinez backs off Nobriega throws a huge counter combo but Martinez manages to avoid it all.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Nobriega.
Nobriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Martinez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tico Martinez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martinez throws a low kick but Nobriega moves out of range easily.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez stuns Nobriega with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martinez throws a low kick, looking for Nobriega's leg but Nobriega calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nobriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nobriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Nobriega didn't see that one coming.
Martinez is looking to chop away at Nobriega's legs.
Martinez throws a sloppy body shot
and Nobriega counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Nobriega to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobriega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nobriega.
Martinez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nobriega can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriega loads up on a big right hand but Martinez slips the punch.
Martinez cracks Nobriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martinez lands a jab to Nobriega's midsection.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobriega has time to react.
Martinez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nobriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A clash of legs there as Nobriega blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobriega. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez tries to counter by clinching up but Nobriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Martinez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martinez misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobriega moves away.
Martinez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobriega has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nobriega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nobriega. Martinez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martinez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nobriega has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Nobriega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez lands with an overhand left.
Martinez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nobriega is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Martinez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tico Martinez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Nobriega misses its intended target.
Martinez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobriega throws a jab when Martinez was well out of range.
Nobriega lands a jab.
Nobriega moves into the clinch.
Martinez working hard to break the clinch.
Nobriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nobriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Martinez is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez feints and then cracks Nobriega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nobriega down.
Nobriega lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Martinez misses
and Nobriega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Nobriega throws a counter combo.
Nobriega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Nobriega.
Martinez slips a jab and a cross from Nobriega.
Tico Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nobriega takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez feints a jab promting Nobriega to slip. Martinez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nobriega slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez lunges at Nobriega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobriega's hand.
Martinez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tico Martinez is winning the standup battle so far.
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a body punch
and Nobriega counters with a straight right hand.
Nobriega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nobriega walks into a stiff left hand from Martinez.
Nobriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Nobriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Martinez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nobriega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porky Nobriega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Nobriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nobriega lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Martinez slips a straight right by Nobriega.
An attempted straight right counter from Martinez misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Porky Nobriega.
I think Martinez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tico Martinez!
Tico Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kassim Suluhu (ranked 20376 p4p, 517 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 4255 p4p, 364 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 38 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
Labosky clobbers Suluhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
letting Labosky counter with a right hand.
Labosky grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Suluhu takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Labosky cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Labosky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Murat Idrisov Ii (ranked 22298 p4p, 568 weight class) and Mario Gallo (ranked 6796 p4p, 498 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murat Idrisov Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Gallo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idrisov Ii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gallo clinches.
Gallo lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gallo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Idrisov Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo misses with a body punch.
Gallo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Idrisov Ii's efforts to push away.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Idrisov Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Idrisov Ii or not.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idrisov Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii scores with the left hand. Gallo knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Idrisov Ii lands with a right hand.
Idrisov Ii throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Idrisov Ii moves out of range of the strikes.
Gallo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallo looks to land a left hand but Idrisov Ii moved out of range nicely.
Gallo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gallo slips a straight right by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Idrisov Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallo.
Gallo misses with a right hand
and Idrisov Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Idrisov Ii misses with the combination.
Idrisov Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idrisov Ii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Gallo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Idrisov Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idrisov Ii moves away.
Gallo connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Gallo.
Idrisov Ii cracks a nice hook into Gallo's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallo. Idrisov Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Idrisov Ii takes one on the button.
Idrisov Ii jabs Gallo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallo walks into a stiff left hand from Idrisov Ii.
Gallo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idrisov Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gallo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idrisov Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gallo dodges the punch combination from Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Idrisov Ii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gallo has Idrisov Ii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gallo scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallo misses with the head strike.
Gallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idrisov Iis head.
Gallo misses with a body punch.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Gallo.
Idrisov Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Gallo misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Idrisov Ii.
Gallo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idrisov Ii's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gallo.
Gallo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gallo.
Mario Gallo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Idrisov Ii tries a body shot but Gallo blocks it.
Gallo has a couple of punches blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Idrisov Ii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gallo backwards.
Gallo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo lands with a short shot to the head.
Idrisov Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Gallo won't allow it.
Idrisov Ii is trying to break the clinch but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Gallo scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gallo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Idrisov Ii blocks a body shot from Gallo.
Gallo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii is trying to break free.
Idrisov Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gallo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gallo working aggressively here.
Idrisov Ii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gallo throws a punch but it's blocked by Idrisov Ii.
Gallo lands a right hand.
Gallo scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Gallo.
Gallo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gallo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Idrisov Ii is rocked!
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!
Idrisov Ii looking to stall.
Gallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Oh Idrisov Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idrisov Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Gallo has double underhooks.
Gallo is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Idrisov Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Idrisov Ii is trying to push Gallo away but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Idrisov Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gallo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands an uppercut.
Gallo tries to throw a body punch but Idrisov Ii avoids it by throwing Gallo back against the ropes.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gallo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallo throws a head punch that misses.
Gallo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Idrisov Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallo.
Gallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idrisov Ii blocks a body shot from Gallo.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallo.
Gallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallo lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gallo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Idrisov Ii misses with a hook. Gallo ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Idrisov Ii. Gallo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Gallo.
Idrisov Ii tries to keep at a distance but Gallo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
Gallo cracks Idrisov Ii with a nice body shot.
Gallo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Idrisov Iis head.
Gallo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands a shoulder strike.
Gallo tries to work over Idrisov Ii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Idrisov Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idrisov Ii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Idrisov Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idrisov Ii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gallo has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Gallo.
Gallo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gallo lands an uppercut.
Gallo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idrisov Ii backwards.
Gallo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallo digs a right hand into Idrisov Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idrisov Ii's gas tank.
Gallo lands a body punch.
Gallo lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallo.
Gallo pushes Idrisov Ii back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Gallo is working Idrisov Ii over against the ropes.
Gallo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallo lands a nice uppercut.
Gallo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallo digs a right hand into Idrisov Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Idrisov Ii's gas tank.
Gallo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Gallo.
A nice left hand lands by Gallo.
Gallo creates a bit of distance and cracks Idrisov Ii with a big uppercut! Idrisov Ii goes down! The referee pushes Gallo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Idrisov Ii make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Gallo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mario Gallo!
A very excited looking Mario Gallo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamil Kaminski (ranked 6703 p4p, 570 weight class) and Maung Maung Thu (ranked 23274 p4p, 605 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Kaminski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maung Maung Thu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaminski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaminski throws a right and a left that Thu avoids nicely.
Thu loads up on a big right hand but Kaminski slips the punch.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Thu is looking to clinch but Kaminski is avoiding it.
Thu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thu throws a hook to the side of Kaminski's head but Kaminski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thu thuds a left hand into Kaminski's body.
Kaminski throws the left hand but Thu avoids the punch easily.
Kaminski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaminski. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaminski.
Kaminski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thu.
Kaminski swings for the body but Thu moves out of range.
Kaminski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thu.
Thu moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thu lands an uppercut.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the side of Thu's head.
Kaminski throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaminski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Thu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaminski's elbow.
Thu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kaminski can't find room to land a body shot as Thu controls the action.
Kaminski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Thu misses with a body punch.
Thu struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaminski controls his hands.
Thu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kamil Kaminski has been cut.
Thu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kaminski misses with a short punch 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!
Knees to the body from Thu.
Thu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thu lands a damaging elbow.
Thu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaminski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kaminski misses with a punch to the body.
Kaminski working hard to break the clinch.
Thu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kaminski tries a body shot but Thu blocks it.
Thu lands with a left to the head.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Thu.
A head punch on the inside from Kaminski fails to land.
Nice elbow from Thu.
Kaminski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thu's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kaminski.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Kaminski struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kamil Kaminski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kaminski misses with a looping right.
Thu takes a swing at Kaminski's ribcage but misses.
Kaminski tries to counter by clinching up but Thu breaks away and moves out of range.
Thu 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.
Kaminski misses with an uppercut.
Thu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaminski's calf.
Thu ducks right into an uppercut from Kaminski.
Kaminski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thu.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Thu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kaminski looks to land a left hand but Thu moved out of range nicely.
Thu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaminski walks into a straight right hand from Thu.
Thu tests Kaminski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaminski lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Thu.
Thu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thu missing with a left hand there. Kaminski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaminski throws the left hand but Thu avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Kaminski.
Thu tries to counter with a clinch but Kaminski shakes him off and moves away.
Kaminski defending well as Thu loads up on a big left hand.
Thu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaminski.
Thu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaminski misses with a straight right.
A big right from Kaminski misses.
Kaminski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaminski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaminski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thu's head.
Thu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaminski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thu avoids the body shot from Kaminski.
A slow jab from Kaminski misses its intended target.
Kamil Kaminski is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaminski misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaminski misses the shot to the body.
Kaminski misses with a wild combination.
Kaminski just misses with a punch to the body.
Thu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thu looks to land a combination but Kaminski avoids it well.
Kaminski takes the fight into the clinch.
Kaminski misses with the head strike.
Thu prevents a body shot from Kaminski.
Thu lands a damaging elbow.
Kaminski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thu misses with the head strike.
Kaminski pushes Thu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Thu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thu lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maung Maung Thu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kamil Kaminski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thu works the jab nicely.
Thu forces Kaminski back against the ropes and clinches.
Kaminski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thu backwards.
Thu tries to land knees in the clinch but Kaminski avoids the damage to the body.
Thu throws an elbow that misses.
Kaminski takes an elbow to the temple.
Thu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaminski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaminski.
Kaminski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaminski throws a head punch that misses.
Thu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaminski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaminski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaminski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thu lands an elbow inside.
Kaminski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thu lands an elbow just above Kaminski 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Kaminski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaminskis head.
Thu misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thu pushes off an throws an elbow but Kaminski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kaminski works on Thu's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaminski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thu scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Thu.
Kaminski lands a nice uppercut.
Kaminski tries to throw a body punch but Thu avoids it by throwing Kaminski back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Kaminski.
Still in the clinch, Kaminski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thu lands a damaging elbow.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
Thu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaminski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaminski presses Thu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kaminski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaminski is defending well for now.
Kaminski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kaminski blocks an elbow strike.
Thu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaminski is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Kaminski.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thu.
Thu lands a knee to the body.
Thu throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaminski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaminski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamil Kaminski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaminski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thu scores with a hook to the body.
Kaminski scores with a shot to the side of Thu's head.
Thu lands an elbow inside.
Thu landing knees to the body.
Thu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thu lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaminski won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kaminski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thu scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thu lands an elbow inside.
Thu lands a nice elbow.
Thu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thu lands an elbow inside that Kaminski shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maung Maung Thu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thu 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maung Maung Thu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 17135 p4p, 66 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 2430 p4p, 93 weight class). Nukem is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Here comes the boom. Duke Nukem looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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40 - 27 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Nukem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miles Iii lands a head shot.
Miles Iii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nukem.
Miles Iii misses with a looping left.
Miles Iii works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Miles Iii.
Nukem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nukem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miles Iii misses with a body punch
and Nukem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nukem misses the jab.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Nukem blocks it.
We've been informed that Nukem 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Miles Iii. That snapped Nukem's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem misses with a jab to the body
and Nukem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Miles Iii dips to his left and cracks Nukem with an uppercut!
Miles Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miles Iii is looking to counter the offense by Nukem and move into the clinch.
Miles Iii throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Nukem. Beautiful body shot.
Miles Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Nukem off the ropes and back into range.
Jab from Miles Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miles Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, jab by Nukem - just one landing.
Nukem lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Miles Iii lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Nukem misses its intended target.
Nukem is looking to score with low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nukem.
Nukem misses the shot to the body.
Nukem moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles Iii connects with a single shot there.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nukem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miles Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nukem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miles Iii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nukem.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miles Iii tries to move into range but Nukem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nukem misses the jab.
Miles Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Nukem.
An attempted straight right counter from Miles Iii misses the target.
A punch combination from Miles Iii misses.
Nukem throws a leg kick but Miles Iii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Nukem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Miles Iii catches Nukem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nukem blocks a head kick by Miles Iii.
Nukem is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Miles Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nukem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miles Iii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nukem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Miles Iii misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Nukem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miles Iii tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away.
Nukem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Miles Iii. Beautiful body shot.
Miles Iii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Nukem is predictable there
and Miles Iii counters with a nice uppercut that drops Nukem onto his backside! Nukem bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Nukem misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boobie Miles Iii should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's time! Miles Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miles Iii scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses with a combination
and Miles Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Nukem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Nukem throws out a loose jab but Miles Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem throws a low kick but Miles Iii avoids it.
Miles Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nukem is rocked!
A bone on bone clash there as Miles Iii blocks the leg kick.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Miles Iii throws the kick towards the body but Nukem avoids it.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Nukem blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem scores with a decent looking hook.
Miles Iii lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Nukem goes down! The ref sends Miles Iii to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Nukem is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Boobie Miles Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Nukem is breathing heavily.
Nukem finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miles Iii misses with a series of wild punches.
Miles Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nukem.
Miles Iii avoids the head kick by Nukem.
Nukem walks into a left hand.
Nukem throws an off balance right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Nukem off his feet! Nukem crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Nukem isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Miles Iii screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boobie Miles Iii!
A determined Boobie Miles Iii didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Akimbo Spice (ranked 2818 p4p, 290 weight class) and Saku Lehtonen (ranked 23360 p4p, 525 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saku Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lehtonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spice.
Spice throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Spice slips under a jab from Lehtonen.
Spice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Spice misses.
Lehtonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehtonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lehtonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spice in his tracks.
Lehtonen takes one on the button.
Lehtonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Spice counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Spice on the inside.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Spice has control.
Lehtonen wants to break free but Spice has control.
Lehtonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Spice.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Lehtonen controls the action.
Spice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Lehtonen avoids it by throwing Spice back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice is leaning against Lehtonen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Lehtonen controls his hands.
Lehtonen scores with a hook to the body.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Spice.
Lehtonen looks winded!
Spice lands a nice uppercut.
Spice tries to work over Lehtonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen can't break the clinch.
Spice tries a body shot but Lehtonen blocks it.
Spice lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lehtonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spice lands with a right to the head.
Spice lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice lands a shoulder strike.
Spice lands an uppercut.
Lehtonen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lehtonen tries to work over Spice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lehtonen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Spice.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Spice lands a left hand.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lehtonen has eaten all the pies!
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Spice.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehtonen backwards.
Spice misses with a punch on the inside.
Spice lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lehtonen tries to circle away but Spice has him pinned against the ropes.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spice blocks a low kick nicely.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehtonen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spice counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Lehtonen goes down! Will Lehtonen beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Lehtonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spice.
Spice is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lehtonen can do to turn this around?
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice lands a nice shot to the body.
Spice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Akimbo Spice is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lehtonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Spice counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Lehtonen goes down! Spice rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Lehtonen is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Lehtonen is rocked!
Spice scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Spice finish him?
Lehtonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spice.
Lehtonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehtonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lehtonen walks straight into a solid jab from Spice. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Spice follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Lehtonen out cold! Lehtonen toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akimbo Spice!
During a confident post fight interview, Akimbo Spice thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Solomon Cook (ranked 4006 p4p, 32 weight class) and Ozutsu Fukumatsu (ranked 15277 p4p, 223 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Solomon Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozutsu Fukumatsu!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cook throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cook throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fukumatsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fukumatsu just manages to avoid it.
Fukumatsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukumatsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cook catches Fukumatsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fukumatsu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Fukumatsu 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.
Fukumatsu connects with a body shot that sends Cook's belly button to the back.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Fukumatsu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cook with a body shot.
Fukumatsu with a jab.
It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.
Fukumatsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook lands a high kick!
Fukumatsu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cook.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukumatsu is just out of range.
Fukumatsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch but Fukumatsu is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumatsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Fukumatsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cook moves away.
Cook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumatsu throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Fukumatsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lands with a shot to the body.
Cook scores with a head kick. Fukumatsu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheers as Cook lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fukumatsu doesn't seem phased though.
Fukumatsu misses the jab.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Fukumatsu takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fukumatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukumatsu.
I was talking to Cook's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fukumatsu or not.
Fukumatsu looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook lands with a light punch inside.
Cook scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fukumatsu lands a body punch.
Cook wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fukumatsu backwards.
Cook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fukumatsu.
A short right from Cook.
A right hand to the body from Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cook trying to stall but Fukumatsu improves his position.
Cook taking a breather.
Cook misses with a knee strike.
Fukumatsu prevents a body shot from Cook.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu misses with a body punch.
Cook is working Fukumatsu over against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook trying to control the position but instead, Fukumatsu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cook into the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cook lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cook scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Solomon Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukumatsu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fukumatsu misses with a wild body shot.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook tests Fukumatsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumatsu avoids the head kick by Cook.
Cook explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cook misses with the combination.
Cook lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Cook. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cook.
Fukumatsu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumatsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukumatsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cook pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fukumatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook throws a jab when Fukumatsu was well out of range.
Fukumatsu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cook.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cook rushes Fukumatsu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fukumatsu throws a head punch that misses.
Cook has a couple of punches blocked by Fukumatsu.
Cook gets through Fukumatsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Cook.
Fukumatsu struggles to land a body shot inside as Cook controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Fukumatsu is breathing heavily.
Cook lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cook avoiding damage.
Fukumatsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cook is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Solomon Cook has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fukumatsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Fukumatsu on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fukumatsu misses with a body punch.
Fukumatsu can't find room to land a body shot as Cook controls the action.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook presses Fukumatsu against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fukumatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cook stalling in the clinch.
Cook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Cook prevents a body shot from Fukumatsu.
Cook gets through Fukumatsu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
Cook prevents a body shot from Fukumatsu.
A shot in the inside from Cook.
Cook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukumatsu can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Cook.
Fukumatsu scores with a hook to the body.
Fukumatsu tries to throw a body punch but Cook avoids it by throwing Fukumatsu back against the ropes.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
Fukumatsu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cook's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cook here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fukumatsu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fukumatsu misses with a punch to the body.
Cook lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cook lands an elbow just above Fukumatsu 's eye.
Cook lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cook scores with a hook to the body.
Cook dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Cook dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Cook's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cook scores with the left hand. Fukumatsu knows he should have avoided that one.
Cook is looking to slow Fukumatsu down with leg kicks.
Cook fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukumatsu.
Fukumatsu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cook rather than just go for the knockout.
Fukumatsu takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Fukumatsu loads up on a big right hand but Cook slips the punch.
Fukumatsu takes one to the side of the head.
Fukumatsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukumatsu blocks a head kick by Cook.
Cook connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cook scores with a head kick. Fukumatsu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cook tests Fukumatsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fukumatsu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumatsu misses with a hook. Cook ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cook.
Fukumatsu walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Fukumatsu is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
After the fight, Solomon Cook was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Saenchai Sor Kingstar (ranked 23149 p4p, 604 weight class) and Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 5809 p4p, 523 weight class). Sor Kingstar's entrance music is Noypi by Bamboo. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Sor Kingstar moved out of range.
Sor Kingstar works over Udomprecha's head and body with a nice combination.
Udomprecha lands with an overhand left.
Sor Kingstar misses with a straight left.
Sor Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar forces Udomprecha back against the ropes and clinches.
Sor Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udomprecha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udomprecha is working Sor Kingstar over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sor Kingstar blocks an uppercut.
Udomprecha misses with the head strike.
Sor Kingstar throws an elbow that misses.
Udomprecha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar works on Udomprecha's body with a couple of short punches.
Sor Kingstar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha throws a head punch that misses.
Sor Kingstar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udomprecha.
Sor Kingstar blocks a body shot from Udomprecha.
Sor Kingstar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Udomprecha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udomprecha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sor Kingstar slips under a jab from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sor Kingstar is out of range and Udomprecha settles back down.
Sor Kingstar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sor Kingstar throws a sloppy head kick
and Udomprecha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Udomprecha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Udomprecha throws a looping overhand right but Sor Kingstar ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sor Kingstar misses the target.
Udomprecha misses with a low kick as Sor Kingstar jumps back.
Sor Kingstar tries to clinch but Udomprecha is having none of it.
Udomprecha lands a jab to Sor Kingstar's midsection.
Udomprecha misses with a left hand
enabling Sor Kingstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Udomprecha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sor Kingstar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sor Kingstar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Udomprecha staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Udomprecha throws a body shot but no joy.
Sor Kingstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha avoids the head kick by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar lands a lovely overhand right.
Udomprecha just misses with a punch to the body.
Udomprecha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sor Kingstars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Udomprecha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Udomprecha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sor Kingstar tries to close the distance and clinch but Udomprecha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Udomprecha walks into a straight right hand from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Udomprecha has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor Kingstar clinches.
Sor Kingstar lands a right hand.
Udomprecha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha avoids a wild elbow strike from Sor Kingstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udomprecha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paw Paw Udomprecha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sor Kingstar clobbers Udomprecha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sor Kingstar dips to his left and cracks Udomprecha with an uppercut!
Sor Kingstar moves in looking to clinch but Udomprecha pushes him off.
A countering left hand to the body from Udomprecha misses.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sor Kingstar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sor Kingstar. Udomprecha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Udomprecha misses with a looping right.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot
and Sor Kingstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Udomprecha misses with a hook. Sor Kingstar ducked under it nicely.
Sor Kingstar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Udomprecha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sor Kingstar manages to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar scores with a nice head shot.
Sor Kingstar misses with an uppercut. Udomprecha saw that one coming.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Udomprecha misses with a low kick.
Sor Kingstar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sor Kingstar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Udomprecha both land. Nice combination.
Sor Kingstar wants to clinch.
Sor Kingstar throws a head kick that half lands.
Udomprecha cracks Sor Kingstar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha lands a slapping body shot.
Udomprecha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Sor Kingstar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Udomprecha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udomprecha moves forwards but Sor Kingstar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Udomprecha misses with a hook. Sor Kingstar ducked under it nicely.
Sor Kingstar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sor Kingstar closes the distance and clinches.
Sor Kingstar pushes off an throws an elbow but Udomprecha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Udomprecha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sor Kingstar backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Udomprecha fails to land.
Udomprecha working aggressively here.
Udomprecha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Udomprecha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Udomprecha tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Udomprecha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar blocks a body shot from Udomprecha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udomprecha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sor Kingstar working aggressively here.
Udomprecha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udomprecha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Udomprecha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sor Kingstar lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paw Paw Udomprecha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Udomprecha. Sor Kingstar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sor Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sor Kingstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Udomprecha.
Sor Kingstar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Udomprecha's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Udomprecha as he connects with a hook.
Sor Kingstar cracks Udomprecha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Udomprecha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sor Kingstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sor Kingstar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sor Kingstar moves away from the strike by Udomprecha.
Nice defenses there by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar is looking to counter punch.
Sor Kingstar clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sor Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Udomprecha's elbow.
Sor Kingstar misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Udomprecha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Sor Kingstar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udomprecha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar pushes Udomprecha back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sor Kingstar tries to throw a body punch but Udomprecha avoids it by throwing Sor Kingstar back against the ropes.
Udomprecha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sor Kingstar's elbow.
Sor Kingstar prevents a body shot from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Udomprecha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha working aggressively here.
Udomprecha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Udomprecha working aggressively here.
Udomprecha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udomprecha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Udomprecha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Udomprecha has a couple of punches blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sor Kingstar scores with a shot to the side of Udomprecha's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udomprecha.
A shot in the inside from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Udomprecha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Sor Kingstar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Udomprecha throws a head punch that misses.
Udomprecha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udomprecha tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor Kingstar lands a body punch.
Udomprecha misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sor Kingstar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udomprecha backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha working aggressively here.
A short right from Sor Kingstar on the inside.
Udomprecha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha struggles to land a body shot inside as Sor Kingstar controls his hands.
Sor Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Udomprecha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udomprecha working aggressively here.
Udomprecha has a couple of punches blocked by Sor Kingstar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor Kingstar has Udomprecha pressed against the ropes, preventing Udomprecha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Udomprecha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Saenchai Sor Kingstar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Udomprecha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sor Kingstar to score with a decent uppercut.
Udomprecha loads up on a big right hand but Sor Kingstar slips the punch.
Udomprecha misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sor Kingstar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha misses with a jab to the body
and Sor Kingstar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Udomprecha scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Udomprecha, right into the meat.
Sor Kingstar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Udomprecha misses with a double jab
enabling Sor Kingstar to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha blocks a jab.
A left lands for Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor Kingstar finish him?
Udomprecha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Udomprecha seems to have recovered his senses.
Sor Kingstar closes the distance and pushes Udomprecha back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sor Kingstar lands an uppercut.
Udomprecha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sor Kingstar takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Udomprecha.
A right handed body shot lands from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Udomprecha misses with some punches.
Udomprecha throws a punch but it's blocked by Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udomprecha misses with a punch on the inside.
Udomprecha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sor Kingstar misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udomprecha.
Sor Kingstar lands an elbow inside that Udomprecha shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Sor Kingstar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sor Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Sor Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Udomprecha.
Sor Kingstar scores with a shot to the side of Udomprecha's head.
Sor Kingstar throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sor Kingstar lands with a light punch inside.
Sor Kingstar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Udomprecha swings wildly with an uppercut but Sor Kingstar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Sor Kingstar lands a nice elbow.
Udomprecha can't find room to land a body shot as Sor Kingstar controls the action.
Udomprecha takes an elbow to the forehead.
Udomprecha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sor Kingstar swings wildly with an uppercut but Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor Kingstar.
Udomprecha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sor Kingstar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sor Kingstar fails to land.
Udomprecha tries to work over Sor Kingstar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Udomprecha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sor Kingstar lands a really nice looking cross but Udomprecha seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor Kingstar had his way with Paw Paw Udomprecha in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sor Kingstar checks the leg kick.
Udomprecha takes a swing at Sor Kingstar's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sor Kingstar misses the target.
Sor Kingstar cracks Udomprecha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Udomprecha throws a lazy head kick
and Sor Kingstar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Sor Kingstar. Beautiful body shot.
Udomprecha throws a low kick but Sor Kingstar avoids it.
Sor Kingstar wants to clinch
and Udomprecha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Sor Kingstar misses.
Sor Kingstar dips to his left and cracks Udomprecha with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor Kingstar cracks Udomprecha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sor Kingstar tries to clinch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Sor Kingstar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Udomprecha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sor Kingstar manages to avoid it.
Sor Kingstar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Udomprecha throws a lazy right hand but Sor Kingstar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sor Kingstar cracks Udomprecha with an open hand slap.
Sor Kingstar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Udomprecha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sor Kingstar is looking to counter punch.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick that misses.
Udomprecha throws a hook but Sor Kingstar blocks it.
Sor Kingstar scores with a body shot.
Sor Kingstar wants to clinch up but Udomprecha keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Udomprecha misses.
Sor Kingstar throws a big shot that misses.
Udomprecha unleashes a big counter combination but Sor Kingstar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sor Kingstar lands a head kick. Udomprecha smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sor Kingstar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sor Kingstar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Udomprecha finds it's way through Sor Kingstar's defenses.
Udomprecha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sor Kingstar's sensitive parts.
Udomprecha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sor Kingstar checks it well.
Udomprecha catches Sor Kingstar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udomprecha throws a leg kick
and Sor Kingstar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Sor Kingstar checks it.
Udomprecha walks into a straight right hand from Sor Kingstar.
Sor Kingstar connects with a jab.
Sor Kingstar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Udomprecha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Udomprecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Udomprecha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sor Kingstar. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Sor Kingstar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Udomprecha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sor Kingstar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Udomprecha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sor Kingstar 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saenchai Sor Kingstar!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar retains his lightweight title!
Saenchai Sor Kingstar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
83% |
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