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K1 Kings: 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Beck Lee (ranked 1650 p4p, 196 weight class) and Ryu Takemura (ranked 7431 p4p, 510 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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beck Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryu Takemura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Takemura slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takemura takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Takemura digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takemura works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Takemura staying out of range there.
Takemura throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Takemura. Beautiful body shot.
Takemura avoids the head kick by Lee.
Takemura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takemura was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Takemura scores with a three punch combo!
Lee is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Takemura.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Takemura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takemura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Takemura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takemura throws a one two combo.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Takemura throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Takemura circles away.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Beck Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Takemura's defenses.
Takemura with a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takemura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Takemura blocks a leg kick.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Takemura circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takemura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee wants to clinch up but Takemura keeps it at a distance.
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to clinch but Takemura is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee is looking to clinch but Takemura is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takemura tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryu Takemura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takemura.
Takemura jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takemura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takemura appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takemura! But no joy.
Lee tries to clinch but Takemura moves away
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takemura swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takemura throws a good cross that connects.
Takemura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Takemura finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee misses the body punch
and Takemura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee tries to clinch up but Takemura circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee tests Takemura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Takemura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takemura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Takemura lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Lee darts in and clinches Takemura up against the ropes.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Takemura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takemura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beck Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee sizes up Takemura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takemura is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a cross.
Takemura moves away from the strike by Lee.
Takemura misses with a few strikes there.
Takemura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takemura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee tries to clinch up but Takemura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takemura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Ryu Takemura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takemura lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takemura misses with a body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Takemura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takemura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Takemura counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takemura counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Takemura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takemura winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Takemura!
As Ryu Takemura got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 1368 p4p, 170 weight class) and Chicken Destroyer (ranked 3254 p4p, 339 weight class). Biernat's entrance music is California Dreamin'. A fine choice. Chicken Destroyer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mateusz Biernat's chin.
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat tries to counter by clinching up but Destroyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Destroyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Destroyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Destroyer.
Biernat tries to counter by clinching up but Destroyer breaks away and moves out of range.
Destroyer looks to land a body kick but Biernat moved away.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Biernat moves out of range.
Biernat moves out of range as Destroyer strikes.
Biernat misses with a wild combination.
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws a nice head kick!
Destroyer misses with the combination.
Destroyer lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer misses with a body punch
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Destroyer backing up. Destroyer nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer throws a leg kick
and Biernat counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Destroyer to the mat! Biernat runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Destroyer is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Decent striking displayed by Biernat there.
Destroyer wants to slow Biernat down by chopping away at his legs.
Destroyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Biernat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Destroyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Destroyer lands with a cross.
Destroyer cracks Biernat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Biernat avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Biernat rather than just go for the knockout.
Destroyer punishes Biernat's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Destroyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Biernat was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Destroyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destroyer swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
A telegraphed right hand from Destroyer misses the target.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat ducks under a wild hook from Destroyer.
Biernat is looking for a counter combo.
Destroyer cracks the inside of Biernat's front leg.
Biernat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Destroyer takes it in his stride.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Biernat appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biernat 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.
Biernat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biernat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Destroyer.
An inside leg kick from Biernat misses.
Destroyer lands with a nice body punch.
Biernat slips a jab and a cross from Destroyer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biernat slips under a jab.
Destroyer connects with a crisp jab.
Destroyer scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Destroyer throws a right hand that misses
and Biernat counters with a series of strikes. Destroyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Destroyer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer swings for the body but Biernat moves out of range.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Destroyer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biernat. Biernat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Destroyer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot lands for Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biernat.
Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but Biernat ducks down to avoid it.
Destroyer feints a jab promting Biernat to slip. Destroyer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Biernat slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Biernat throws out a head kick that Destroyer doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Destroyer 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 Destroyer's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Chicken Destroyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Destroyer is rocked!
Destroyer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biernat throwing a counter right hand but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biernat was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice defenses there by Biernat.
Biernat clinches up with Destroyer and pushes him back against the ropes.
Biernat tries to work over Destroyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Biernat misses the target.
Good leg kick by Destroyer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Biernat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Biernat checks it.
Biernat throws a big counter combination but Destroyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Destroyer clobbers Biernat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Destroyer! But no joy.
Destroyer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat connects with a high kick.
Destroyer sizes up Biernat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Biernat counters with a two punch combo.
Destroyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Biernat finish him?
Destroyer dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Destroyer.
Biernat staying out of range there.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Biernat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Destroyer tries to keep at a distance but Biernat has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Destroyer tries a knee to the head but Biernat blocks it.
Biernat can't find room to land a body shot as Destroyer controls the action.
Biernat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Destroyer has him pressed against the ropes.
Destroyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Biernat will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Chicken Destroyer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Destroyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Biernat.
Destroyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Destroyer lands with a left to the head.
Biernat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biernat cracks Destroyer with a nice body shot.
Destroyer misses with an elbow strike.
Destroyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer is leaning against Biernat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Destroyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Destroyer.
Biernat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer lands a right hand.
Biernat breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Destroyer. Those never looked like landing.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer lands a head shot.
Biernat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Destroyer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer looks to land a body kick but Biernat moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer takes a swing at Biernat's ribcage but misses.
Biernat 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.
Biernat dodges the punch combination from Destroyer.
Biernat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Biernat moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Destroyer.
Destroyer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Biernat.
Biernat is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biernat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chicken Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Biernat throws a series of punches but Destroyer avoids them all with ease.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Destroyer connects with a body shot that sends Biernat's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destroyer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Biernat's hands.
Destroyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Destroyer wants to clinch but Biernat slips to the side
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Destroyer backing up. Destroyer nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Biernat connects with a single shot there.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biernat moves away.
Biernat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Destroyer forces Biernat back against the ropes and clinches.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Destroyer, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Biernat.
Destroyer feints and then cracks Biernat's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biernat down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Destroyer throws a right hand that misses
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Destroyer backing up. Destroyer nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Destroyer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Biernat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chicken Destroyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Destroyer 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Biernat!
A victorious Mateusz Biernat thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tyga Laxx (ranked 25197 p4p, 93 weight class) and Yodsanan Sityodtong (ranked 2728 p4p, 39 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyga Laxx !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsanan Sityodtong!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sityodtong throws a shot from downtown. Laxx moves away and avoids it.
Yodsanan Sityodtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sityodtong looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
Laxx misses with a hook. Sityodtong ducked under it nicely.
Laxx defending well as Sityodtong loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Laxx on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laxx misses with a double jab
and Sityodtong counters with a stiff right hand.
Sityodtong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sityodtong throws a poor cross that misses
and Laxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laxx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Sityodtong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Sityodtong.
Laxx lands a leg kick that knocks Sityodtong off balance momentarily.
Sityodtong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laxx slips a jab from Sityodtong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxx is looking to clinch but Sityodtong is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Sityodtong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sityodtong stuns Laxx with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laxx misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sityodtong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laxx swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sityodtong throws a big shot that misses.
Laxx moves away from the strike by Sityodtong.
The crowd cheers as Sityodtong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laxx doesn't seem phased though.
Laxx walks into a stiff left hand from Sityodtong.
Sityodtong 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.
Sityodtong looks to throw the jab but Laxx is out of range.
Laxx swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sityodtong jabs at Laxx 's body.
Sityodtong throws a lazy uppercut
and Laxx counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laxx defending well as Sityodtong loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Laxx wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sityodtong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laxx displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sityodtong throws out the jab.
Sityodtong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sityodtong throws a hook but Laxx blocks it.
Sityodtong misses with a left hand
and Laxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sityodtong cracks Laxx with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sityodtong throws a right hand that misses
and Laxx counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Sityodtong goes down! Laxx rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Sityodtong is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tyga Laxx !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Howard Stern (ranked 1629 p4p, 26 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 5886 p4p, 72 weight class). Stern comes to the ring accompanied by The Great American Nightmare. Makarenko has chosen Macarena - Original version as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stern.
Stern looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makarenko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Stern throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Makarenko.
Stern misses with an uppercut. Makarenko saw that one coming.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stern.
Makarenko staying out of range there.
Makarenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Stern. That snapped Makarenko's head back.
Donk. Stern catches Makarenko right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Stern's front leg.
Stern swings widly with a right hand
and Makarenko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makarenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern throws a jab but it's blocked by Makarenko.
Stern sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko slips a straight right by Stern.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makarenko, as that shot connected.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Stern checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern takes one on the button.
Makarenko takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Stern does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stern works the jab nicely.
Stern takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stern blocks a head kick by Makarenko.
Makarenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makarenko throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Makarenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Stern avoids it.
Makarenko scores with a push kick.
Stern swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Makarenko's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stern on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern lunges at Makarenko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Makarenko's hand.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Stern moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makarenko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Makarenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Howard Stern will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Makarenko throws a body kick that misses.
Stern misses with a looping left.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko throws a chopping leg kick but Stern manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Stern.
Makarenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Makarenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Makarenko lands a slapping body shot.
Makarenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
As Makarenko tries to get set, Stern tries to push him back and clinch up but Makarenko manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Stern misses its intended target.
Howard Stern is winning the standup battle so far.
Stern throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko checks a low kick from Stern.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Stern sizes up Makarenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makarenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko feints a jab promting Stern to slip. Makarenko then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stern slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
Stern moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Makarenko's head but Makarenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makarenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stern rather than just go for the knockout.
Stern connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makarenko. Makarenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Makarenko looks for the body kick but Stern saw that one coming.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko tries to land a leg kick but Stern saw it coming and moves away.
Stern checks the leg kick.
Makarenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stern misses with an uppercut.
Makarenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makarenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko misses with a kick to the body.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern throws a half hearted mid kick.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Makarenko.
Stern keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stern throws a jab when Makarenko was well out of range.
Stern's corner calls for a 1-2. Stern obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Stern with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Makarenko lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makarenko throws a head kick but Stern moves out of range.
A jab from Makarenko finds it's way through Stern's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Stern misses with a hook.
Stern misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Makarenko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makarenko throws a hook but Stern blocks it.
Makarenko motions for Stern to come forward. Makarenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makarenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makarenko manages to avoid it.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stern. That did some damage!
Stern uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Makarenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stern stalks Makarenko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makarenko's face. Makarenko staggers backwards, shaken.
Makarenko looks to land a combination. Stern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Makarenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko is looking to land body kicks.
Stern checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern misses the shot to the body.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Stern wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern misses with a hook
and Makarenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Stern avoids a kick to the body.
Stern takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stern walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stern looks to land a body kick but Makarenko moved away.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Stern throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Stern moves out of range easily.
Stern scores with the left hand. Makarenko knows he should have avoided that one.
Stern throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Makarenko lands a head kick. Stern smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern misses with a low kick.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Makarenko moved out of range.
Stern smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stern swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stern misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makarenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Makarenko moves away and avoids it.
Stern cracks Makarenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makarenko scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarenko throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a low kick but Stern avoids it.
Stern dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makarenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stern is looking to counter the offense by Makarenko and move into the clinch.
Stern is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makarenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Makarenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stern has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stern swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makarenko 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Makarenko!
After the fight, Cyril Makarenko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Howard Stern spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alex Alexandrov (ranked 7330 p4p, 439 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 3563 p4p, 306 weight class). Yayi Zinsou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Alexandrov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alexandrov tries to clinch but Zinsou moves out of range.
Alexandrov clinches.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zinsou breaks the clinch.
Zinsou circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zinsou! But no joy.
Zinsou wants to clinch up but Alexandrov keeps it at a distance.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandrov stalling in the clinch but Zinsou improves position.
Zinsou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Alexandrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov tries to stall but Zinsou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alexandrov lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandrov.
Zinsou pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexandrov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alexandrov clinches up against the ropes.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou with a hook.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Zinsou in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with an elbow strike.
Zinsou is stalling here.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou tries to keep at a distance but Alexandrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zinsou taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zinsou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zinsou swings for the body but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zinsou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
A jab from Zinsou finds it's way through Alexandrov's defenses.
Zinsou lands a lovely overhand right.
Zinsou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zinsou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zinsou connects with the punch.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Zinsou circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Alexandrov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov wants to clinch
and Zinsou counters with a nice uppercut.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Zinsou back against the ropes.
Alexandrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zinsou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches.
Zinsou lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou has Alexandrov pressed against the ropes, preventing Alexandrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zinsou escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zinsou circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Zinsou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zinsou lands a right hook to the body.
Zinsou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandrov, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zinsou is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexandrov gets an underhook and turns Zinsou into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou working aggressively here.
Alexandrov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Alexandrov fails to land.
Zinsou managing to block the knees to the body from Alexandrov.
Zinsou breaks from the clinch.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zinsou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexandrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zinsou throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alexandrov rushes Zinsou and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Zinsou misses with a knee to the head.
Alexandrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zinsou can't break the clinch.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zinsou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou has Alexandrov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Zinsou blocks it.
Come on Zinsou - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zinsou rushes Alexandrov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Alexandrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zinsou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zinsou.
Alexandrov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexandrov swats away the attempt to clinch by Zinsou.
Zinsou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zinsou has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alexandrov wants to clinch.
Zinsou moves into the clinch.
Zinsou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alex Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Zinsou dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zinsou with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov letting Zinsou take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zinsou digs a right hand underneath Alexandrov's ribcage. Alexandrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zinsous head.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alexandrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zinsou is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alexandrov is keeping busy.
Zinsou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alexandrov wants to stall.
Zinsou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexandrov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinsou. Alexandrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zinsou at a distance.
Alexandrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexandrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov throws a big counter combination but Zinsou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zinsou takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Alexandrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zinsou struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexandrov controls his hands.
Zinsou missing with knees to the body.
Zinsou is trying to break free.
Zinsou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Zinsou.
Alexandrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zinsou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Alex Alexandrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zinsou throws an elbow but it misses.
Alexandrov being controlled against the ropes.
Zinsou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zinsou misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Alexandrov.
I think Zinsou 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yayi Zinsou!
A very excited looking Yayi Zinsou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Arnaldo Silva (ranked 20170 p4p, 92 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 1963 p4p, 29 weight class). Arnaldo Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brownie Anderson's chin.
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204 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva slips under a jab.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Silva.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anderson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short left from Silva.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Silva.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Silva.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Silva lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaldo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brownie Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva motions for Anderson to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson throws a big counter head kick but Silva avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Donk. Anderson catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anderson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Silva tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Arnaldo Silva has been cut.
Silva misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Arnaldo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silva is working Anderson over against the ropes.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silva lands with a light punch inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Silva back against the ropes.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Anderson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaldo Silva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Anderson wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arnaldo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Good standup being displayed there by Anderson as he connects with a hook.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Anderson tries to clinch
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
Silva throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is pushing Silva up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anderson blocks a body shot from Silva.
A right handed body shot lands from Anderson.
Brownie Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnaldo Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Silva, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnaldo Silva!
Arnaldo Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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