AKT 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Pope Drunkizkus (ranked 1753 p4p, 236 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 9612 p4p, 611 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Drunkizkus
vs
Pitakaka

188 cm
27
215 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

189 cm
48
217 lbs
30 - 52 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pope Drunkizkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 52 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drunkizkus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drunkizkus blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.

Pitakaka ducks into a a hook from Drunkizkus and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pitakaka throws a leg kick

and Drunkizkus counters with a nice uppercut that drops Pitakaka onto his backside! Pitakaka bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.

Pitakaka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drunkizkus jabs at Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Drunkizkus finish him?
Pitakaka looks winded!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Drunkizkus moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Drunkizkus ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Pitakaka out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pope Drunkizkus!
Pope Drunkizkus very nearly forgot to thank Thomspon 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Cyril Makarenko (ranked 4982 p4p, 46 weight class) and Brian Upchurch (ranked 21073 p4p, 71 weight class). Makarenko comes to the ring accompanied by Macarena - Original version. Upchurch has chosen Quit Lyin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Makarenko
vs
Upchurch

194 cm
44
257 lbs
43 - 20 - 0

187 cm
27
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

World class boxer
Very quick

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Makarenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brian Upchurch!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko cracks Upchurch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Upchurch scores with a four punch combination!

Upchurch pushes Makarenko up against the ropes in a clinch.
Upchurch lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Upchurch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makarenko's brow.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Makarenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Upchurch scores with a shot to the side of Makarenko's head.
Makarenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Makarenko blocks an elbow strike.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Makarenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Upchurch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Upchurch lands a knee to the head.

Upchurch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko misses the shot to the body.
Upchurch wants to counter with a clinch but Makarenko pushes him away.

Upchurch takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Upchurch.
Makarenko misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Makarenko tries to stall but Upchurch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Upchurch prevents a body shot from Makarenko.

Upchurch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Upchurch's head backwards.
Upchurch tries to close the distance and clinch but Makarenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Upchurch moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Upchurch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Upchurch wants to clinch.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Upchurch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makarenko, pushing him back against the ropes.
Upchurch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makarenko throws a head punch that misses.
Upchurch trying to land knees to the body.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Makarenko is breathing heavily.
Upchurch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makarenko blocks it with crossed arms.
Upchurch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Upchurch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Upchurch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Upchurch.
Upchurch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Makarenko has a couple of punches blocked by Upchurch.
Upchurch lands a nice knee to the body.
Makarenko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Upchurch.
Upchurch landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands with a short shot to the head.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Upchurch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Upchurch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Upchurch crunches a lovely knee into Makarenko's ribcage.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Upchurch lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Makarenko is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Upchurch moves into the clinch successfully.
Makarenko dodges an elbow strike from Upchurch.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside.
Makarenko can't find room to land a body shot as Upchurch controls the action.
Upchurch pushes Makarenko back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Upchurch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Upchurch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Makarenko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Upchurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Makarenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Upchurch moves into the clinch.
Upchurch lands an elbow inside that Makarenko shrugs off.
Makarenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Upchurch uses good head movement to avoid it.

Upchurch drops Makarenko on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Makarenko bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Upchurch feints and then cracks Makarenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makarenko down.

Upchurch darts in and clinches Makarenko up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Upchurch.
Upchurch breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Makarenko with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Makarenko looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Makarenko get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Brian Upchurch!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 2812 p4p, 114 weight class) and Vunny Bin (ranked 4483 p4p, 156 weight class). Nukem kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here comes the boom. Duke Nukem had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nukem
vs
Bin

193 cm
43
286 lbs
41 - 28 - 2

190 cm
43
265 lbs
32 - 26 - 0

World class boxer
KO power

Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vunny Bin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Bin is just out of range.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Nukem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Bin moves into the clinch.
Bin tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bin.
We've been informed that Bin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Nukem.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Bin avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the ropes.
Bin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nukem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bin presses Nukem against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bin crunches a lovely knee into Nukem's ribcage.
Bin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Bin avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the ropes.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bin misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nukem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bin.
Bin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Bin controls the action.
Bin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nukem avoids it.
Bin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Bin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a looping right hand.
Nukem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Nukem sizes up Bin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nukem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Bin.
An inside leg kick from Bin 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!
Nukem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nukem throws a looping overhand right but Bin ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a right hand
and Bin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nukem really felt that one!
Bin ducks under a wild hook from Nukem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nukem defending well as Bin loads up on a big left hand.
Nukem connects with a jab.
Nukem throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nukem misses with a series of wild punches.
Bin throws a lazy head kick
and Nukem counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nukem.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin.
Nukem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nukem jabs at Bin's body.
Bin wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nukem staying out of range there.
Nukem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin.
Bin walks into a left hand.
Bin throws a wild body kick that Nukem sees coming a mile off.
Nukem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bin wants to clinch.
Nukem fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bin just manages to avoid it.
Nukem with a nice cross.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem moves out of range of the body kick from Bin.
Nukem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bin slips a straight right by Nukem.
Nukem slips a jab and a cross from Bin.
A little feinted left hand from Nukem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bin scores with a jab. Nukem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Nukem misses the target.
Nukem sets himself, and Bin steps forward looking for the clinch! Nukem avoids it this time.
Bin moves forwards but Nukem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Bin pushes Nukem up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bin wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Bin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Nukem lands a hook that snaps the head of Bin backwards.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Duke Nukem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nukem!
Nukem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bin throws a body punch but Nukem moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Nukem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Bin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Nukem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Bin throws a solid leg kick but Nukem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bin.
Bin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nukem scores with a body shot.
Nukem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bin is breathing heavily.
Nukem jabs Bin right on the nose. Bin blinks but takes it well.
Bin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bin drops his guard momentarily, allowing Nukem to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Bin! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Nukem takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Duke Nukem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Duke Nukem waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 17502 p4p, 69 weight class) and James Adams (ranked 17573 p4p, 72 weight class). Adams has chosen Thom Pace - Maybe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miles Iii
vs
Adams

198 cm
41
240 lbs
28 - 22 - 2

190 cm
34
220 lbs
24 - 9 - 2

Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Adams!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles Iii's corner calls for a 1-2. Miles Iii obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miles Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Adams has managed to clinch.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miles Iii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams misses with a looping right.

Adams clinches up against the ropes.
Miles Iii tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miles Iii is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Miles Iii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Miles Iii is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams gets through Miles Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miles Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Miles Iii is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Miles Iii pushes Adams back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.

Miles Iii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miles Iii throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Miles Iii defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Miles Iii fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it.

Adams forces Miles Iii back against the ropes and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miles Iii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miles Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miles Iii taking a breather.
Adams blocks an uppercut.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeps control of Miles Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miles Iii stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams blocking some punches.
Miles Iii taking a breather.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the ropes.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Adams breaks the clinch.

Adams clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Miles Iii fails to land.
Miles Iii wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams blocking some punches.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miles Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miles Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Miles Iii sets himself, and Adams steps forward looking for the clinch! Miles Iii avoids it this time.
Miles Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adams has managed to clinch.
Miles Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the ropes.
Miles Iii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Miles Iii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miles Iii wants to stall.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Miles Iii misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a right hand that Miles Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Miles Iii also avoids with ease.
Miles Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tests Miles Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Miles Iii fails to land.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the ropes.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Miles Iii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miles Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Miles Iii tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miles Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miles Iii is trying to break free.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Miles Iii tries to tie him up.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Miles Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii wants to stall.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miles Iii tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Miles Iii trying to land knees to the body.
Miles Iii is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miles Iii's efforts to push away.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miles Iii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Miles Iii tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Miles Iii back against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the ropes.
Adams avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Miles Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii misses with a body shot.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
James Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.

Adams pushes Miles Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
James Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.
Miles Iii tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes.

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Adams clinches up against the ropes.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Miles Iii can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams has Miles Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Miles Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Adams throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Adams throws a series of punches but Miles Iii avoids them all with ease.
Miles Iii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Miles Iii looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles Iii lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Miles Iii.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Miles Iii throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Miles Iii tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams lands with a nice combination. Miles Iii backs away looking to recover.
Miles Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams lands a head shot.
James Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miles Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Miles Iii misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Miles Iii misses with a body shot.
Miles Iii lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Adams rushes Miles Iii and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Miles Iii is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams has Miles Iii pressed against the ropes, preventing Miles Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miles Iii trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miles Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams manages to break the clinch.
Miles Iii avoids the body shot from Adams.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miles Iii misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams keeps control of Miles Iii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams lands a right hand.
Miles Iii stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Miles Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams avoiding damage as Miles Iii throws knees to the body.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Miles Iii missing with knees to the body.
Miles Iii working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii is trying to break the clinch but Adams is controlling him.
Miles Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Miles Iii misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams lands a body shot.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Miles Iii is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miles Iii tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Miles Iii back against the ropes.
Miles Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miles Iii's efforts to push away.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miles Iii throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miles Iii wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Miles Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Adams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Miles Iii is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Miles Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miles Iii backwards.
Miles Iii working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Miles Iii tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Miles Iii has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Adams's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams misses with the combination.
Miles Iii takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Adams!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams misses with a body shot.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams avoids the body shot from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.

Adams has closed the distance and engaged Miles Iii in a clinch.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Miles Iii tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the ropes.
Miles Iii working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miles Iii.
Miles Iii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for James Adams!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for James Adams!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for James Adams!

James Adams wins by unanimous decision!
James Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Harry Entei (ranked 2373 p4p, 242 weight class) and Kurt Shann (ranked 19852 p4p, 518 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Entei
vs
Shann

177 cm
28
155 lbs
25 - 18 - 3

172 cm
30
135 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 18 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kurt Shann!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Entei.
Entei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kurt Shann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
Entei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shann.
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
Shann looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Entei dips to his left and cracks Shann with an uppercut!
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Entei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Shann tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Entei scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Entei.
Entei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Entei there.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Shann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Entei dodges the punch combination from Shann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei slips a jab and a cross from Shann.
Shann takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Shann is rocked!
BAM! Entei delivers a spinning backfist that drops Shann like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harry Entei!
A very excited looking Harry Entei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Yevgen Maartins (ranked 7429 p4p, 541 weight class) and Antero Vuori (ranked 2709 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Antero Vuori enters the ring!

Maartins
vs
Vuori

180 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

201 cm
23
200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgen Maartins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Vuori!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Vuori. Beautiful body shot.
Maartins misses with a hook.
Vuori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maartins.
Vuori 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.
Maartins throws a head kick that misses.
Vuori throws a fast counter high kick but Maartins manages to duck under it in time.
Vuori blocks the body kick.
Maartins connects with a crisp jab.
Maartins throws a looping overhand right but Vuori ducks down to avoid it.
Vuori throws out a counter right but Maartins avoids it with no problem.
Maartins tries to clinch but Vuori is having none of it.
Vuori displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Yevgen Maartins has been cut.
Vuori connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maartins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maartins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maartins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vuori throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maartins throws a counter high kick but Vuori was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vuori swats away the attempt to clinch by Maartins.
Vuori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vuori avoids the body shot from Maartins.
Vuori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maartins tries to clinch but Vuori moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maartins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vuori.
Vuori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vuori avoids the head kick by Maartins.
Vuori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maartins avoids the head kick by Vuori.
Vuori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maartins.
Vuori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maartins throws the left hand but Vuori avoids the punch easily.
Vuori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vuori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vuori scores with a head kick.
Maartins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vuori takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Vuori is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maartins throws a front kick to the face that drops Vuori face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Yevgen Maartins!
A very excited looking Yevgen Maartins 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between King Naresuan (ranked 22604 p4p, 502 weight class) and Karlos Svoboda (ranked 23399 p4p, 486 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!

Naresuan
vs
Svoboda

194 cm
23
223 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

215 cm
28
252 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Naresuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karlos Svoboda!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naresuan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Svoboda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Naresuan scrambles back to his feet.
Svoboda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svoboda 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.
Naresuan looks to land a right hand but Svoboda moved out of range.
Svoboda wants to counter with a clinch but Naresuan pushes him away.
Naresuan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svoboda.
Svoboda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naresuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svoboda is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Svoboda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naresuan manages to avoid it.
Naresuan moves out of range of the body kick from Svoboda.
A head kick misses from Naresuan.
Svoboda feints and then cracks Naresuan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naresuan down.

Svoboda drives through and clinches with Naresuan against the ropes.
Svoboda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Naresuans head.
Svoboda lands a hook that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Naresuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naresuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naresuan prevents a body shot from Svoboda.
Naresuan gets through Svoboda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Svoboda presses Naresuan against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Naresuan is breathing heavily.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svoboda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naresuan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Svoboda working aggressively here.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Naresuan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svobodas head.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Naresuan controls his hands.
Svoboda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Naresuan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Svoboda backwards.
Naresuan lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Naresuan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Naresuan misses with some punches.
Svoboda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naresuan can't find room to land a body shot as Svoboda controls the action.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Svoboda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svoboda lands with a left to the head.
Naresuan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naresuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naresuan looking to stall.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
Naresuan is trying to stall.
Svoboda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naresuan lands a shoulder strike.
Svoboda lands a body punch in the clinch.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naresuan lands an uppercut.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naresuan lands with a light punch inside.
Naresuan trying to control the position but instead, Svoboda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naresuan into the ropes.

Naresuan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svoboda.
Svoboda darts in trying to clinch
and Naresuan counters with a nice uppercut.
Svoboda digs a good hook to Naresuan's body.
Svoboda lands a nice hook to Naresuan's body. Naresuan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Naresuan avoids a kick to the body.
Naresuan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Svoboda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naresuan, pushing him back against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Naresuan.
Svoboda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Svoboda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svoboda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naresuan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Naresuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naresuan misses with some punches.
Naresuan tries to throw a body punch but Svoboda avoids it by throwing Naresuan back against the ropes.
Naresuan tries to throw a body punch but Svoboda avoids it by throwing Naresuan back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svoboda.
Naresuan looking to slow down the pace here.
Naresuan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naresuan struggles to land a body shot inside as Svoboda controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Naresuan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.
Svoboda working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svoboda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Svoboda is looking to slow Naresuan down with leg kicks.
Svoboda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naresuan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Svoboda scores with a spinning back kick!
Svoboda takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Naresuan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Naresuan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Naresuan throws a head kick but Svoboda moves out of range.
Naresuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Svoboda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Naresuan, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Svoboda.
Svoboda misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Naresuan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Svoboda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svoboda lands a nice shot to the body.
Svoboda lands an uppercut.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naresuan or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Naresuan blocking some punches.
Svoboda works on Naresuan's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Naresuan misses with a body punch.
Naresuan takes a shot to the head.
Karlos Svoboda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Naresuan blocks it.
Naresuan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svoboda tries to work over Naresuan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Naresuan blocks it.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike.
Svoboda blocks an uppercut.
Svoboda working aggressively here.
Naresuan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svoboda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Svoboda - that landed with a thud.
Naresuan misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svoboda throws a head punch that misses.
Svoboda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naresuan tries to throw a body punch but Svoboda avoids it by throwing Naresuan back against the ropes.
Naresuan can't find room to land a body shot as Svoboda controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Svoboda.
Svoboda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
Svoboda lands a right hand.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naresuan's elbow.
Naresuan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Naresuan fails to land.
Svoboda lands with a light punch inside.
Svoboda misses with a punch on the inside.
Svoboda blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naresuan.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Svoboda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svoboda prevents a body shot from Naresuan.
Svoboda swings wildly with an uppercut but Naresuan uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Svoboda - that landed with a thud.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Naresuan controls his hands.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from Svoboda.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Naresuan blocks it.
Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Naresuan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Svoboda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Naresuan misses with the head strike.
Svoboda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svoboda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Svoboda prevents a body shot from Naresuan.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Naresuan blocks it.
Svoboda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naresuan's elbow.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Svoboda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naresuan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naresuan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Naresuan.
Svoboda scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naresuan.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Naresuan.
Svoboda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svoboda working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naresuan.
Naresuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naresuan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Svoboda.
Naresuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Svoboda is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svoboda.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Svoboda struggles to land a body shot inside as Naresuan controls his hands.
Svoboda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naresuan misses with the head strike.
Naresuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naresuan lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karlos Svoboda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Svoboda. That snapped Naresuan's head back.
Svoboda throws a head kick but Naresuan moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Svoboda.
Svoboda tries a head kick but it misses.
Naresuan misses with a straight left.
Svoboda feints and then cracks Naresuan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naresuan down.
Naresuan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Svoboda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Svoboda looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Naresuan tries to keep at a distance but Svoboda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Naresuan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naresuan prevents a body shot from Svoboda.
Naresuan blocks a body shot from Svoboda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Svoboda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Naresuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Naresuan controls the action.
Svoboda swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Naresuan controls the action.
Naresuan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svoboda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Naresuan.
Naresuan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svoboda can't find room to land a body shot as Naresuan controls the action.
Svoboda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svoboda.
Naresuan misses with a body punch.
Naresuan tries to work over Svoboda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Svoboda is working Naresuan over against the ropes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naresuan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Svoboda pushes Naresuan back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Svoboda lands with a right to the head.
Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Svoboda misses with a punch to the body.
Naresuan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svoboda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svoboda tries a body shot but Naresuan blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svoboda.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naresuan blocks an uppercut.
Svoboda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Naresuan stalling in the clinch but Svoboda improves position.
Naresuan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svoboda lands a shot to the body.
Naresuan prevents a body shot from Svoboda.
Naresuan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naresuan looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Svoboda fails to land.
Svoboda has a couple of punches blocked by Naresuan.
Svoboda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Naresuan backwards.
Svoboda misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Svoboda.
Naresuan swings wildly with an uppercut but Svoboda uses good head movement to avoid it.

Naresuan manages to break the clinch.
Svoboda throws a head kick that Naresuan semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naresuan throws a push kick but Svoboda slaps the foot to one side.
Svoboda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Naresuan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naresuan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Naresuan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Svoboda.
Naresuan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Svoboda doesn't manage to clinch there - Naresuan circles away.
Naresuan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svoboda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Svoboda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naresuan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svoboda scores with a leg kick.
Naresuan throws a head kick that misses.
Svoboda attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Svoboda slips under a jab.
Svoboda tries to counter with a clinch but Naresuan shakes him off and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svoboda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svoboda thuds his right hand into Naresuan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Svoboda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naresuan at a distance.
Svoboda throws a body shot but no joy.

Svoboda clinches with his opponent.
Svoboda works on Naresuan's body with a couple of short punches.
Svoboda misses with a body punch.
Svoboda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svoboda tries to throw a body punch but Naresuan avoids it by throwing Svoboda back against the ropes.
Karlos Svoboda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naresuan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Svoboda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naresuan or not.
Svoboda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naresuan has a couple of punches blocked by Svoboda.
King Naresuan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naresuan misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karlos Svoboda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Svoboda 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Karlos Svoboda!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Karlos Svoboda!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Karlos Svoboda!

Karlos Svoboda wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 2593 p4p, 308 weight class) and David Kickpuncher (ranked 23236 p4p, 567 weight class). Kickpuncher has chosen Resolution as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Beukeboom
vs
Kickpuncher

185 cm
25
194 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
21
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Kickpuncher!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beukeboom blocks the body kick.
Beukeboom looks to land a right hand but Kickpuncher moved out of range.
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beukeboom lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like David Kickpuncher has been cut.
Kickpuncher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beukeboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beukeboom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.

Beukeboom pushes Kickpuncher up against the ropes in a clinch.
Beukeboom throws a punch but it's blocked by Kickpuncher.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickpuncher controls his hands.
Kickpuncher with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kickpuncher wants to stall.
Beukeboom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beukeboom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kickpuncher missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kickpuncher trying to land knees to the body.
Kickpuncher lands a knee to the body.
Kickpuncher wants to break free but Beukeboom has control.

Kickpuncher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kickpuncher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beukeboom looks to throw the jab but Kickpuncher is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kickpuncher, right into the meat.

Beukeboom gets a clinch.
Beukeboom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kickpuncher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kickpuncher blocks a body shot from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom scores with a shot to the side of Kickpuncher's head.
Beukeboom pushes Kickpuncher back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kickpuncher looks winded!
Beukeboom scores with a hook to the body.
Beukeboom lands a nice shot to the body.
Beukeboom lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Beukeboom as the two fighters clinch.
Beukeboom lands a body punch.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Kickpuncher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beukeboom tries to throw a body punch but Kickpuncher avoids it by throwing Beukeboom back against the ropes.
Beukeboom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kickpuncher.
Beukeboom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kickpunchers head.
Beukeboom struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickpuncher controls his hands.
Beukeboom lands a shoulder strike.
Beukeboom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kickpuncher tries a knee to the head but Beukeboom blocks it.
Kickpuncher takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom lands with a light punch inside.
Beukeboom lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Beukeboom on the inside.
Kickpuncher swings wildly with an uppercut but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom gets through Kickpuncher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Kickpuncher is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Kickpuncher is still on wobbly legs! Can Beukeboom finish him?
Beukeboom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Beukeboom lands an uppercut.
Beukeboom is working Kickpuncher over against the ropes.
Beukeboom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beukeboom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kickpuncher with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kickpuncher looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kickpuncher get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bill Beukeboom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Fleece Johnson (ranked 16783 p4p, 617 weight class) and Blake Wightman (ranked 14761 p4p, 597 weight class). Wightman has chosen BFMV-You want a battle(here's a war) as his entrance music. Fleece Johnson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Johnson
vs
Wightman

200 cm
36
185 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

178 cm
39
165 lbs
27 - 12 - 2

World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Wightman!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson closes the distance and pushes Wightman back into the ropes.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.
Wightman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wightman lands an uppercut.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've been hearing reports that Johnson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wightman pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wightman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson is working Wightman over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wightman fails to land.
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wightman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wightman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson avoiding damage as Wightman throws knees to the body.
Wightman scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Wightman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Wightman controls his hands.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Wightman blocks it.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wightman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Wightman lands a left hand.
Johnson presses Wightman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a damaging elbow.
Wightman blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Wightman dodges an elbow strike from Johnson.
Wightman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wightman's brow.
Wightman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Wightman.
Johnson trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wightman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wightman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wightman throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wightman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
Wightman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wightman tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnson avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Wightman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wightman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Wightman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wightman.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wightman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Wightman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wightman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Wightman looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wightman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wightman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wightman can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Wightman.
Johnson lands a knee to the head.
Johnson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Wightman.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wightman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wightman fails to land.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wightman avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Wightman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wightman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wightman's face.
Wightman lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wightman lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Johnson pushes Wightman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wightman lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wightman backwards.
Fleece Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Johnson.
Wightman is breathing heavily.
Wightman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wightman blocks it with crossed arms.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Wightman is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wightmans head.
Wightman lands a nice uppercut.
Wightman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wightman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johnson gets through Wightman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wightman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wightman struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries a body shot but Wightman blocks it.
A knee to the head by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Wightman tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Wightman back against the ropes.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson works on Wightman's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wightman working aggressively here.
Wightman tries a knee to the head but Johnson blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fleece Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Wightman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wightman's knee momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Wightman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wightman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Wightman.
Wightman walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Wightman moved away.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Wightman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wightman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wightman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Wightman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.

Wightman is rocked!
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Wightman avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Wightman is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Wightman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but Wightman blocks with his arms.
Wightman seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Wightman throws an elbow but it misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Wightman.
Wightman gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fleece Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Wightman working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wightman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Wightman blocks an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wightman avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnson.
Wightman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wightman misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wightman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wightman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Wightman controls the action.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Wightman.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wightman trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Wightman can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wightman.
Wightman blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wightman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wightman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wightman has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Blake Wightman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right hand to the body from Johnson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fleece Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Fleece Johnson!

Fleece Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Fleece Johnson 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.
Blake Wightman was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a great fighter I just hope that he doesn't befall some unlucky accident with a shoebox!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nero La Croix (ranked 19321 p4p, 212 weight class) and Henryk Tymonowicz (ranked 6799 p4p, 63 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think La Croix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ca Plane Pour Moi. Nero La Croix had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

La Croix
vs
Tymonowicz

190 cm
31
265 lbs
34 - 7 - 1

192 cm
32
253 lbs
17 - 13 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero La Croix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Henryk Tymonowicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Croix scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
La Croix throws a hook but Tymonowicz blocks it.
Tymonowicz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from La Croix.

It looks like Henryk Tymonowicz has been cut.
La Croix thumps Tymonowicz with a low kick.
Tymonowicz throws a nice outside leg kick.

La Croix drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Tymonowicz onto his butt! Tymonowicz pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Croix lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tymonowicz at a distance.
La Croix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tymonowicz moves away.
Tymonowicz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from La Croix with a body shot.
La Croix misses with a body kick.
Tymonowicz throws a fast counter high kick but La Croix manages to duck under it in time.
La Croix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Croix throws a sloppy head kick and Tymonowicz moves out of range easily.
La Croix throws the kick towards the body but Tymonowicz avoids it.
La Croix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Croix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Croix looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymonowicz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tymonowicz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Croix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tymonowicz.
Tymonowicz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La Croix throws a right hand that misses
and Tymonowicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tymonowicz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tymonowicz throws a lazy head kick
and La Croix counters with a body kick that stops Tymonowicz in his tracks momentarily.
La Croix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tymonowicz momentarily.
La Croix lands with a nice body punch.
Tymonowicz looks winded!

La Croix scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Tymonowicz to his hands and knees! The ref pushes La Croix away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Tymonowicz got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!

That has opened up Henryk Tymonowicz's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La Croix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tymonowicz moves out of range as La Croix throws a body kick.
Tymonowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymonowicz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tymonowicz misses the body punch
and La Croix counters with a right hand from hell and Tymonowicz is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nero La Croix!
A relieved looking Nero La Croix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.