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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 12323 p4p, 488 weight class) and Kurt Shann (ranked 19454 p4p, 491 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Shann!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shann lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smoochie Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
Shann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoochie Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
Smoochie Wallace throws a big counter combination but Shann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smoochie Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Shann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smoochie Wallace takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both fighters circling a little - Smoochie Wallace finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shann misses with a wild combination.
Smoochie Wallace cracks Shann with an open hand slap.
Smoochie Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Shann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Shann both land. Nice combination.
Shann throws a series of punches but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Shann needs to keep his hands up - Smoochie Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shann throws a right and a left that Smoochie Wallace avoids nicely.
Shann misses with a few strikes there.
Shann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smoochie Wallace.
Shann slips under a jab.
Shann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoochie Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shann takes one to the chin there.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a body kick but Shann moved away.
Shann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shann misses with a double jab.
A jab from Smoochie Wallace does it's job there.
Kurt Shann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shann throws a right and a left that Smoochie Wallace avoids nicely.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
Smoochie Wallace swings for the body but Shann moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Shann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Shann misses.
Smoochie Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Shann.
Smoochie Wallace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shann on the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smoochie Wallace. That's going to slow Shann down.
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
No joy there for Shann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smoochie Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shann.
Shann throws a series of strikes that have Smoochie Wallace backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Shann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shann is looking for the big counter here.
Shann looks to land a combination but Smoochie Wallace avoids it well.
Shann throws a right hand that Smoochie Wallace ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoochie Wallace also avoids with ease.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shann shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shann throws a combination. Smoochie Wallace tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Shann avoids them all with ease.
Smoochie Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kurt Shann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smoochie Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Shann is just out of range.
Shann is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smoochie Wallace with a body shot.
A big left from Smoochie Wallace misses.
Shann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smoochie Wallace throws a big counter combination but Shann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shann throws a series of punches but Smoochie Wallace avoids them all with ease.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smoochie Wallace!
Shann throws a nice looking combination but Smoochie Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smoochie Wallace jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Shann avoids them all with ease.
Shann walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Smoochie Wallace and drops face first to the floor! Shann's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Shann in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryu Takemura (ranked 5499 p4p, 498 weight class) and Kyrie Irving Il (ranked 4323 p4p, 430 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Takemura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyrie Irving Il!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving Il keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irving Il appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Irving Il misses with a body shot.
Irving Il misses with a double jab
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Takemura misses.
Some wild striking there from Irving Il.
Irving Il slips a jab and a cross from Takemura.
Irving Il takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Takemura cracks Irving Il with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takemura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Irving Il looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takemura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irving Il has time to react.
Irving Il misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving Il throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Irving Il does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Takemura misses its target.
Irving Il falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takemura works the jab nicely.
Irving Il throws a big shot that misses.
Irving Il throws a combination that misses
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Takemura has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Irving Il shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Irving Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irving Il misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takemura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takemura lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takemura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takemura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takemura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Irving Il misses the target.
Irving Il swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Irving Il misses with a low kick as Takemura jumps back.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Irving Il misses with a body punch
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyrie Irving Il seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irving Il takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Irving Il throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Takemura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Irving Il throws a leg kick
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Irving Il loads up on a big right hand but Takemura slips the punch.
Irving Il thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takemura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takemura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takemura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Takemura.
Takemura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irving Il can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Takemura - just one landing.
Takemura looks to land a right hand but Irving Il moved out of range.
Irving Il misses with a hook. Takemura ducked under it nicely.
Takemura throws a shot from downtown. Irving Il moves away and avoids it.
Takemura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irving Il.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takemura.
Irving Il is rocked!
Irving Il walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Irving Il 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 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
Ryu Takemura made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Chuck Lee (ranked 23214 p4p, 593 weight class) and Yevgen Maartins (ranked 6742 p4p, 541 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Titties and Coke "subliminal messages". A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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192 lbs
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Excellent MT
Granite chin
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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
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chuck Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgen Maartins!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maartins keeps the fight on the outside.
Maartins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yevgen Maartins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maartins slips under a jab.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maartins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Maartins misses.
Maartins pushes Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maartins has Lee pressed against the ropes, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Maartins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Maartins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee tries to circle away but Maartins has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Maartins thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maartins counters with a head kick.
Maartins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to clinch but Maartins moves out of range.
Maartins counters with a body kick.
Lee is looking to clinch but Maartins is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Maartins slips the punch.
Maartins connects with the punch.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maartins throws out a head kick that Lee doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Lee crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Lee's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Lee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maartins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Look low, kick high! Maartins uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lee tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Maartins is absolutely delighted - when Lee wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yevgen Maartins!
Yevgen Maartins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arnaldo Silva (ranked 19928 p4p, 639 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 14160 p4p, 624 weight class). Baby Boy Harris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arnaldo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 33 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses with the combination.
Silva with a nice cross.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris lands the left hand.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Silva throws a counter high kick but Harris was just alert enough to avoid it.
Silva slips under a jab.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Harris's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harris's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a body shot from Harris.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silva misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Harris swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris presses Silva against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Silva tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Silva misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Harris blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Harris.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Harris's defenses.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSilva.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
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!
Silva lands a jab.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harris if he has to take too many more of those.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Silva tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Silva walks into a jab.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Jab from Silva.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
A big right from Silva misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arnaldo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Baby Boy Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arnaldo Silva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Silva misses
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harris throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Silva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva misses with the combination.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Baby Boy Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from Silva tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Silva tries to land a body kick
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
A left lands for Harris.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Arnaldo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harris throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva avoids the body shot from Harris.
It looked like Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Boy Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Boy Harris!
An out of breath Baby Boy Harris thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Bun Chantha (ranked 19346 p4p, 654 weight class) and Steven Kennedy (ranked 4286 p4p, 468 weight class). Chantha's entrance music is WORDS BOXIN. A fine choice. 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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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bun Chantha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kennedy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chantha throws a big counter combination but Kennedy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kennedy motions for Chantha to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Chantha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chantha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chantha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kennedy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chantha throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chantha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chantha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kennedy.
Bun Chantha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chantha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chantha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chantha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantha cracks Kennedy with a good jab.
Chantha throws an off balance right hand
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kennedy.
Chantha moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kennedy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chantha jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Chantha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches.
Kennedy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennedy looking to stall.
Kennedy can't break the clinch.
Chantha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chantha misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to break free but Chantha pushes him back against the ropes.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy dodges the punch combination from Chantha.
Kennedy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Chantha.
Chantha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kennedy.
Chantha thuds his right hand into Kennedy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chantha lands a right hook to the body.
Bun Chantha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Chantha.
Kennedy swings for the body but Chantha moves out of range.
Chantha fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Chantha.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bun Chantha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chantha with a jab.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Chantha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chantha throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy is looking for the big counter here.
Bun Chantha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kennedy motions for Chantha to come forward. Kennedy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chantha misses with a left hand
and Kennedy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kennedy misses with a lunging right hand
and Chantha counters with a two punch combo.
Chantha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chantha misses the target.
Kennedy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bun Chantha is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chantha tests Kennedy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chantha doesn't manage to clinch there - Kennedy circles away.
Kennedy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chantha counters with a nice uppercut.
Chantha lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chantha misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Chantha throws a combination that misses
letting Kennedy counter with a right hand.
Kennedy with a jab.
Chantha works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Chantha swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennedy.
Chantha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Chantha.
Chantha moves away from the strike by Kennedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kennedy!
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Kennedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chantha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Kennedy misses.
Kennedy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chantha manages to avoid it.
Chantha blocks a low kick nicely.
Chantha throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Chantha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chantha sizes up Kennedy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chantha forces Kennedy back against the ropes and clinches.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennedy throws a head kick that misses.
Chantha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kennedy can do to turn this around?
Kennedy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kennedy misses with a body 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 Bun Chantha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy throws a looping overhand right but Chantha ducks down to avoid it.
Chantha misses with a body shot.
Kennedy throws a wild body kick that Chantha sees coming a mile off.
Chantha fails to land with a series of punches.
Kennedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chantha.
Kennedy throws a lazy head kick
and Chantha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Kennedy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kennedy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chantha circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantha closes the distance and clinches.
Chantha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chantha misses with the combination.
Chantha swinging wildly here.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Chantha.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chantha moves out of range as Kennedy throws a body kick.
Chantha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantha moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Chantha misses with a straight right.
Kennedy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chantha with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Chantha.
Kennedy wants to land a leg kick but Chantha is out of range.
Chantha tries to clinch up.
Chantha backing away here, and Kennedy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kennedy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chantha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chantha has managed to clinch.
Chantha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Chantha to counter with a crisp jab.
Bun Chantha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chantha scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one.
Steven Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chantha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bun Chantha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chantha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bun Chantha!
Bun Chantha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VanDam Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Petsakai Kiatmookao (ranked 20045 p4p, 483 weight class) and Jacinto Ramos (ranked 19094 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsakai Kiatmookao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacinto Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatmookao is looking to clinch.
Kiatmookao moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Ramos.
Kiatmookao tries a knee to the head but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos is trying to force a seperation but Kiatmookao has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
Kiatmookao takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos throws a leg kick but Kiatmookao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiatmookao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiatmookao.
Ramos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kiatmookao is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a kick to the temple. Kiatmookao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ramos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ramos clobbers Kiatmookao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiatmookao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiatmookao connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Ramos lands but Kiatmookao takes it in his stride.
Kiatmookao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kiatmookao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kiatmookao moves into range and clinches up with Ramos.
Kiatmookao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiatmookao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slow jab from Kiatmookao misses its intended target.
Kiatmookao moves out of range as Ramos strikes.
Kiatmookao tries to land a body kick
and Ramos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kiatmookao's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao misses with the body kick
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ramos stalks Kiatmookao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiatmookao's face. Kiatmookao staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Petsakai Kiatmookao has been cut.
Ramos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiatmookao counters with a thumping low kick.
A cross from Kiatmookao lands.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Kiatmookao's ribs.
Ramos thumps Kiatmookao with a low kick.
Ramos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Kiatmookao. Beautiful body shot.
Kiatmookao scores with a nice head shot.
Ramos throws out a loose jab but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kiatmookao counters with a quick kick to the body but Ramos blocks it.
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiatmookao lands a really nice looking cross but Ramos seems unphased.
Ramos is rocked!
Kiatmookao checks a low kick from Ramos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao connects with a right hand. Ramos shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacinto Ramos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petsakai Kiatmookao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kiatmookao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ramos takes a step back to recover.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
Kiatmookao throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramos.
Ramos blocks the body kick.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick that misses.
Kiatmookao misses with a head kick.
Kiatmookao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiatmookao lands with a nice body punch.
Jacinto Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiatmookao circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiatmookao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramos avoids the head kick by Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao scores with a nice body kick.
Ramos dodges the punch combination from Kiatmookao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiatmookao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good leg kick by Ramos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiatmookao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kiatmookao working Ramos over with knees to the body.
Kiatmookao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick
and Kiatmookao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiatmookao clinches up against the ropes.
Kiatmookao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos avoids the head kick by Kiatmookao.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Kiatmookao avoids it with no problem.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Kiatmookao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramos flicks out a counter leg kick but Kiatmookao steps away.
Ramos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiatmookao on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiatmookao tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiatmookao slips a jab and a cross from Ramos.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiatmookao misses the target.
Ramos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiatmookao on the side of the head.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiatmookao.
Ramos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiatmookao is able to avoid easily.
Ramos misses with a wild combination.
Kiatmookao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramos tries to score with a low kick but Kiatmookao moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kiatmookao.
Ramos scores with a leg kick.
Ramos misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Kiatmookao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kiatmookao eats them both and turns towards Ramos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jacinto Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Petsakai Kiatmookao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kiatmookao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiatmookao throws a leg kick but Ramos moved away.
Kiatmookao looks to land a body kick but Ramos moved away.
Kiatmookao lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiatmookao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kiatmookao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Kiatmookao in a clinch.
Ramos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kiatmookao landing knees to the body.
Kiatmookao breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ramos is predictable there
and Kiatmookao counters with a nice body kick.
Kiatmookao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kiatmookao scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Ramos to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Kiatmookao away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Ramos got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Kiatmookao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kiatmookao lands with a nice body kick.
Ramos walks into a stiff left hand from Kiatmookao.
Ramos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos misses with a leg kick
and Kiatmookao counters with a solid body kick.
Good work by Kiatmookao as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Kiatmookao was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ramos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petsakai Kiatmookao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos throws a sloppy head kick and Kiatmookao moves out of range easily.
Kiatmookao scores with a kick to the body.
Kiatmookao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiatmookao.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiatmookao holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kiatmookao has him pressed against the ropes.
Kiatmookao slowing the pace effectively.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a leg kick
and Kiatmookao counters with a good low kick that Ramos was not able to check.
Ramos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kiatmookao checks it well.
Ramos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiatmookao.
Ramos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramos missing with a left hand there. Kiatmookao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Ramos.
Kiatmookao misses with a looping right.
Jacinto Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiatmookao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramos.
Kiatmookao blocks a head kick by Ramos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos slips under a jab.
Kiatmookao misses the jab.
Kiatmookao scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Ramos to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Kiatmookao cracks Ramos with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Ramos get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Ramos looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petsakai Kiatmookao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ramos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsakai Kiatmookao!
A very excited looking Petsakai Kiatmookao 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.
The defeated Jacinto Ramos had this to say: 'Big heart, determined '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Gorny (ranked 22911 p4p, 529 weight class) and King Naresuan (ranked 22234 p4p, 543 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
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223 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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mateusz Gorny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Naresuan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorny closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Gorny throws a punch but it's blocked by Naresuan.
Gorny looking to stall.
Gorny misses with the head strike.
Naresuan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gorny backwards.
Naresuan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorny backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Naresuan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Gorny misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorny digs a right hand into Naresuan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Naresuan's gas tank.
Gorny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naresuan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gorny misses with an uppercut. Naresuan saw that one coming.
Gorny tries to clinch but Naresuan moves out of range.
Naresuan throws a jab when Gorny was well out of range.
Gorny went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Naresuan feints and then cracks Gorny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorny down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorny throws a punch but it's blocked by Naresuan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorny tries to work over Naresuan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Naresuan.
Naresuan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gorny seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naresuan can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gorny goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naresuan is keeping busy.
Naresuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gorny is keeping busy.
A short right from Gorny.
Naresuan has a couple of punches blocked by Gorny.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naresuan.
Naresuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naresuan trying to control the position but instead, Gorny has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naresuan into the ropes.
Gorny effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gorny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gorny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorny is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
Naresuan lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Gorny.
Naresuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorny controls his hands.
Gorny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naresuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gorny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naresuan or not.
Naresuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorny misses with a punch on the inside.
Gorny throws a punch but it's blocked by Naresuan.
Naresuan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naresuan avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mateusz Gorny will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gorny swinging wildly here.
Naresuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorny.
Naresuan looks to land a right hand but Gorny moved out of range.
Gorny tries to clinch
and Naresuan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorny clinches up with Naresuan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Naresuan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gorny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Naresuan lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorny misses with a punch to the body.
Naresuan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naresuan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naresuan scores with a shot to the side of Gorny's head.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from Gorny.
Naresuan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naresuan lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naresuan lands a nice uppercut.
Naresuan tries to work over Gorny's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naresuan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gorny tries to work over Naresuan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naresuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorny prevents a body shot from Naresuan.
Naresuan misses with a body punch.
Gorny working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Naresuan.
Gorny can't find room to land a body shot as Naresuan controls the action.
Gorny tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Gorny back against the ropes.
Naresuan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naresuan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Naresuan breaks from the clinch.
Gorny takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gorny takes one on the button.
Naresuan cracks Gorny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gorny ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naresuan moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naresuan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gorny fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Naresuan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Naresuan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gorny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gorny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Naresuan.
Gorny is rocked!
Naresuan closes the distance and catches Gorny with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Gorny is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Gorny is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Gorny is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Naresuan takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). King Naresuan!
A very excited looking King Naresuan 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 Carl Feltz (ranked 23125 p4p, 623 weight class) and Gustav Uhtredsson (ranked 6406 p4p, 558 weight class). Carl Feltz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustav Uhtredsson's chin.
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140 lbs
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159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Feltz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Uhtredsson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uhtredsson throws a sloppy head kick and Feltz moves out of range easily.
Feltz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uhtredsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Feltz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Feltz cracks the inside of Uhtredsson's front leg.
Feltz lands a slapping body shot.
Feltz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Feltz misses the jab.
Feltz blocks a jab.
Feltz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feltz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uhtredsson connects with a jab.
Uhtredsson misses with an uppercut
and Feltz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feltz cracks Uhtredsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uhtredsson misses the body punch
and Feltz counters with a good low kick that Uhtredsson was not able to check.
Uhtredsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Uhtredsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Feltz.
Uhtredsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Feltz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Feltz lands a nice looking body kick.
Feltz swings for the body but Uhtredsson moves out of range.
Uhtredsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Uhtredsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Feltz lands.
Feltz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Feltz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uhtredsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltz.
Uhtredsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Feltz lands with a cross.
Feltz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Feltz stuns Uhtredsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Feltz ducks under a wild hook from Uhtredsson.
Feltz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Feltz scores with a leg kick.
Uhtredsson clobbers Feltz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uhtredsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Feltz missing with a left hand there. Uhtredsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uhtredsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uhtredsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Feltz lands with an uppercut that bounces Uhtredsson off the ropes and back into range.
Feltz misses with an uppercut. Uhtredsson saw that one coming.
Uhtredsson ducks right into an uppercut from Feltz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uhtredsson lands a head shot.
Uhtredsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Feltz.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook.
Uhtredsson jabs at Feltz's body.
Feltz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook to the body
and Feltz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltz avoids the head kick by Uhtredsson.
It looked like Feltz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Uhtredsson.
Feltz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uhtredsson lands with a straight right. Feltz didn't see that one coming.
Uhtredsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Feltz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Feltz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uhtredsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Uhtredsson throws a head kick but Feltz moves out of range.
Feltz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Uhtredsson throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Carl Feltz has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feltz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uhtredsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Feltz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Feltz. Beautiful body shot.
Feltz blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Feltz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Feltz's cut.
That's time! Feltz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uhtredsson.
Feltz lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Feltz as he connects with a hook.
Uhtredsson lands with a right hand.
Feltz scores with a sloppy right hand. Uhtredsson should have avoided that one.
Uhtredsson misses with a body shot.
Uhtredsson misses with a straight left.
Feltz thumps Uhtredsson with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Uhtredsson.
Nice uppercut there from Feltz.
Feltz scores with a punch to the head.
Carl Feltz is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uhtredsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl Feltz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uhtredsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltz.
Uhtredsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Feltz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feltz scores with a hook to the body. Uhtredsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Feltz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uhtredsson has time to react.
Feltz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uhtredsson can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feltz.
Feltz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Uhtredsson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uhtredsson throws a leg kick but Feltz moved away.
Feltz lands with a right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Feltz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Uhtredsson throws a body punch but Feltz moves out of range.
Uhtredsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uhtredsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uhtredsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uhtredsson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Feltz jabs Uhtredsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uhtredsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Feltz lands a nice looking body shot.
Feltz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Feltz finds it's target.
Uhtredsson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltz keeps Uhtredsson at a distance using the push kick.
Uhtredsson throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Feltz misses its target.
Uhtredsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Feltz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Uhtredsson misses.
Uhtredsson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uhtredsson throws a body kick that misses.
Feltz clobbers Uhtredsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Feltz.
Uhtredsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Feltz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uhtredsson misses with a wild combination.
Feltz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Feltz connects with a right hand. Uhtredsson shakes it off.
Feltz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Feltz lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feltz.
Uhtredsson cracks a nice hook into Feltz's ribs.
Uhtredsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltz.
Uhtredsson defending well as Feltz loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Feltz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carl Feltz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Feltz looks to throw the jab but Uhtredsson is out of range.
Feltz lands a slapping body shot.
Feltz throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Uhtredsson tenderised Feltz's leg. Feltz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Feltz.
Uhtredsson misses with a head kick.
Jab by Feltz.
Feltz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uhtredsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Feltz thuds his right hand into Uhtredsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Uhtredsson scores with a leg kick.
Uhtredsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Feltz is able to avoid easily.
Feltz lands a right hook to the body.
Uhtredsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uhtredsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Feltz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uhtredsson.
Good leg kick by Feltz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Feltz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uhtredsson doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltz slips a jab from Uhtredsson.
Feltz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uhtredsson.
Feltz lands a jab to the head.
Uhtredsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Uhtredsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Feltz scores with a body shot.
Feltz connects with a looping right hand.
Feltz lands a jab to Uhtredsson's midsection.
Gustav Uhtredsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Feltz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feltz tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Feltz tenderised Uhtredsson's leg. Uhtredsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Feltz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uhtredsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Uhtredsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Feltz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Feltz finds it's target.
Feltz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Feltz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Feltz.
Uhtredsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Feltz scores with a leg kick.
Uhtredsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Feltz connects with a body shot.
Feltz jabs at Uhtredsson's body.
Feltz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Feltz takes a swing at Uhtredsson's ribcage but misses.
Uhtredsson misses with a hook. Feltz ducked under it nicely.
Uhtredsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Feltz circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Feltz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feltz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uhtredsson misses with an uppercut. Feltz saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Feltz avoids the head kick by Uhtredsson.
Feltz lands with a nice body punch.
Uhtredsson throws a lazy right hand but Feltz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Feltz lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Feltz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feltz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Feltz!
Carl Feltz took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mario Zambrana (ranked 3747 p4p, 421 weight class) and He Mu (ranked 4419 p4p, 480 weight class). Zambrana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Impact is Imminent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Zambrana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, He Mu!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zambrana finds it's way through Mu's defenses.
Mu walks into a straight right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mario Zambrana has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zambrana as he connects with a hook.
It looks like He Mu has been cut.
Zambrana misses with a low kick.
Zambrana throws a shot from downtown. Mu moves away and avoids it.
Mu unleashes a big counter combination but Zambrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zambrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mu's sensitive parts.
Zambrana throws a hook but Mu blocks it.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Mu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zambrana misses with a leg kick
enabling Mu to counter with a crisp jab.
Zambrana throws a body punch but Mu moves out of range.
Mu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zambrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Mu.
Zambrana is looking to counter punch.
Mu drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Zambrana onto his butt! Zambrana pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Zambrana is rocked!
Mu looks to land a body kick but Zambrana moved away.
Oh Zambrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zambrana lands a jab to Mu's midsection.
Zambrana seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zambrana throws a lazy uppercut
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zambrana misses with a wild body shot.
Zambrana tried to score with a low kick but Mu checks it.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zambrana under the eye.
Mario Zambrana's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Zambrana misses the target.
Mu missing with a left hand there. Zambrana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mu takes one to the chin there.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zambrana moves out of range as Mu throws a body kick.
Mu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zambrana throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mu walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Zambrana.
Zambrana scores with a spinning back kick!
Zambrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu tries to close the distance and clinch but Zambrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zambrana takes a swing at Mu's ribcage but misses.
Mu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Mu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Zambrana throws a sloppy body shot
and Mu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrana throws a jab when Mu was well out of range.
Mu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Mu does it's job there.
Zambrana swings for the body but Mu moves out of range.
A jab from Mu misses.
It looked like Zambrana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, He Mu should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Zambrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrana lands a jab to the head.
Zambrana works Mu's body with a nice hook.
Zambrana connects with an inside leg kick.
Mario Zambrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zambrana misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Zambrana.
Mu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mu thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zambrana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Mario Zambrana is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu thows a body kick. Zambrana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zambrana ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
Zambrana lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Zambrana tenderised Mu's leg. Mu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zambrana jabs Mu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Mu takes one to the chin there.
Zambrana thuds a left hand into Mu's body.
Zambrana is looking to wear down Mu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zambrana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mu counters with a straight right hand.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zambrana throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mu on the side of the head.
Zambrana swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zambrana misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana tries a body shot but Mu blocks it.
Zambrana blocks a body shot from Mu.
Mu blocks a body shot from Zambrana.
Zambrana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mu managing to block the knees to the body from Zambrana.
Mu lands a nice uppercut.
Zambrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mu struggles to land a body shot inside as Zambrana controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zambrana.
Mu swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zambrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mu backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zambrana here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zambrana breaks the clinch.
Zambrana feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Zambrana dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrana.
Zambrana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mu's hands.
Zambrana scoring well with a low kick there.
Zambrana throws a shot to the body.
Zambrana tries to move into range but Mu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zambrana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mu takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu.
Mu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zambrana lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana throws a good cross that connects.
Zambrana misses with a body punch
and Mu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrana lands a jab.
Zambrana jabs Mu right on the nose. Mu blinks but takes it well.
Zambrana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Mu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zambrana scores with a spinning back kick!
Mario Zambrana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zambrana sets himself, and Mu steps forward looking for the clinch! Zambrana avoids it this time.
Mu throws a body kick that misses
and Zambrana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Zambrana.
Mu misses with an uppercut.
Mu avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Mu tries to counter with a clinch but Zambrana shakes him off and moves away.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zambrana if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zambrana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu.
Zambrana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mu.
Zambrana scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zambrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Zambrana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mu. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zambrana takes a step back to recover.
Mu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zambrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zambrana prevents a body shot from Mu.
Zambrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mu can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Zambrana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zambrana has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Julius Caesar (ranked 2833 p4p, 340 weight class) and Bang Pitung (ranked 4501 p4p, 485 weight class). Pitung has chosen Madball - Born Strong as his entrance music. Bang Pitung has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Pitung!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitung clinches up against the ropes.
Caesar landing knees to the body.
Pitung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitung misses with the head strike.
Caesar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caesar scores a nice knee to the body.
Caesar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pitung tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caesar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Caesar has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pitung scores with a shoulder strike.
Pitung avoids the elbow strike from Caesar, against the ropes.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pitung trying to stall but Caesar improves his position.
Caesar missing with knees to the body.
Pitung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caesar blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caesar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitung avoids it.
Pitung works on Caesar's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Caesar on the inside.
Pitung avoids a wild elbow strike from Caesar.
Caesar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pitung avoids the elbow strike from Caesar, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Caesar landing knees to the body.
Pitung avoids a wild elbow strike from Caesar.
Caesar missing with knees to the body.
Caesar misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caesar lands with a left to the head.
Pitung blocks a body shot from Caesar.
Caesar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
Pitung dodges an elbow strike from Caesar.
Caesar scores with a shot to the side of Pitung's head.
Pitung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caesar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pitung takes a shot to the head.
Pitung pushes Caesar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitung scores with a shot to the side of Caesar's head.
Pitung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitung is defending well for now.
Pitung can't find room to land a body shot as Caesar controls the action.
Caesar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitung avoids a wild elbow strike from Caesar.
Pitung misses with a body punch.
Pitung lands a right hand.
Pitung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Caesar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitung manages to break the clinch.
Pitung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pitung tries to clinch there but Caesar circles away.
Caesar walks into a straight right hand from Pitung.
Caesar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pitung clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caesar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitung is defending well for now.
Pitung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitung trying to control the position but instead, Caesar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pitung into the ropes.
Caesar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Caesar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Caesar tried to score with a low kick but Pitung checks it.
Julius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitung throws a combination. Caesar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caesar connects with a high kick.
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pitung throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitung just misses with a punch to the body.
Caesar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitung throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pitung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caesar moves in looking to clinch but Pitung pushes him off.
A combination from Pitung does no damage.
Caesar throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Caesar throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caesar wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caesar tries to clinch but Pitung moves out of range.
Caesar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caesar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pitung moves away.
Pitung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pitung scores with a head kick.
Caesar tries to clinch but Pitung is having none of it.
Caesar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Caesar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitung counters with a nice uppercut.
Pitung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pitung scores with a big combo that sends Caesar crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Caesar flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Pitung jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bang Pitung!
After winning the bout, Bang Pitung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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