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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Wesley Taurus (ranked 618 p4p, 3335 weight class) and Android Eighteen (ranked 92 p4p, 412 weight class). Taurus comes into the arena with Country Boy - Aaron Lewis blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wesley Taurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Android Eighteen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eighteen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus throws a front kick that sends Eighteen stumbling back into the ropes.
Taurus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Android Eighteen has been cut.
Taurus cracks Eighteen with a good jab.
Eighteen tries to clinch up but Taurus circles away and keeps his distance.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Eighteen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taurus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eighteen throws a head kick that misses
and Taurus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Taurus thumps Eighteen with a low kick.
Eighteen tries to clinch but Taurus moves out of range.
Eighteen wants to clinch up but Taurus keeps it at a distance.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eighteen doesn't seem bothered though.
Eighteen tries to clinch but Taurus moves away
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus throws out a head kick that Eighteen doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Eighteen 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 Eighteen's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
 Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen throws a sloppy head kick and Taurus moves out of range easily.
Taurus scores with a body shot.
Taurus connects with a right hand. Eighteen shakes it off.
Eighteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Taurus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wesley Taurus!
Our winner, Wesley Taurus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ezekiel Hall (ranked 23963 p4p, 7069 weight class) and Purjo Pekka Koistinen (ranked 649 p4p, 628 weight class). Purjo Pekka Koistinen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezekiel Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koistinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koistinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall moves out of range as Koistinen strikes.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Koistinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a right and a left that Koistinen avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koistinen! But no joy.
Koistinen 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.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koistinen throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koistinen avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Koistinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Hall scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall moves forwards but Koistinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Koistinen misses.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand.
Koistinen takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koistinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Koistinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koistinen jabs at Hall's body.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Koistinen avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
Koistinen throws a counter combo.
Koistinen defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Koistinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koistinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Koistinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Hall is rocked!
Koistinen cracks Hall with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A relieved looking Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Patrick Turgeon (ranked 5535 p4p, 5333 weight class) and Roch Doisneau (ranked 73 p4p, 62 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Turgeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doisneau scoring well with a low kick there.
Turgeon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doisneau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doisneau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Doisneau throws a low kick, looking for Turgeon's leg but Turgeon calmly moves out of range.
Turgeon misses with an uppercut
and Doisneau counters with a thumping low kick.
Doisneau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Doisneau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doisneau lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turgeon takes a step back to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Doisneau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doisneau.
Doisneau looks to score with a jab to the body but Turgeon is just out of range.
Turgeon throws an overhand right that lands on Doisneau's shoulder, as Doisneau tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Turgeon misses
and Doisneau counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Doisneau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turgeon was well out of range. Poor timing from Doisneau.
Turgeon misses with a body shot
and Doisneau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon swings widly with a right hand
and Doisneau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doisneau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turgeon moves away.
Roch Doisneau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turgeon misses with a looping left.
Doisneau throws the left hand but Turgeon avoids the punch easily.
Doisneau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turgeon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doisneau.
A punch lands to the side of Turgeon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Doisneau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turgeon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doisneau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Doisneau.
Turgeon cracks a nice hook into Doisneau's ribs.
Doisneau thumps Turgeon with a low kick.
Doisneau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turgeon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turgeon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turgeon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Doisneau flicks out a counter leg kick but Turgeon steps away.
Turgeon lands a nice looking body shot.
Doisneau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Doisneau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Turgeon missing with a left hand there. Doisneau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turgeon doesn't manage to clinch there - Doisneau circles away.
Turgeon walks into a stiff left hand from Doisneau.
Doisneau walks into a jab.
Turgeon misses with a straight left.
Doisneau lunges at Turgeon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turgeon's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turgeon cracks Doisneau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Turgeon lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roch Doisneau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turgeon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doisneau has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Roch Doisneau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Doisneau looks to throw the jab but Turgeon is out of range.
Turgeon wants to clinch
and Doisneau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doisneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doisneau throws a hook to the side of Turgeon's head but Turgeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doisneau tries a head kick but it misses.
Turgeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doisneau.
Turgeon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doisneau was well out of range. Poor timing from Turgeon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon misses with a wild body shot.
Turgeon lands with an uppercut that bounces Doisneau off the ropes and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Turgeon. Beautiful body shot.
Turgeon just misses with a punch to the body.
Doisneau only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turgeon cracks Doisneau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That has opened up Roch Doisneau's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Doisneau.
Doisneau throws an overhand right that lands on Turgeon's shoulder, as Turgeon tries to avoid the shot.
Doisneau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Doisneau digs a good body shot into Turgeon's ribs.
Turgeon looks to score with a jab to the body but Doisneau is just out of range.
Turgeon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Turgeon throws a looping overhand right but Doisneau ducks down to avoid it.
Turgeon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turgeon lands a jab to the head.
Doisneau rushes Turgeon and presses him up against the ropes.
Doisneau lands with a light punch inside.
Doisneau can't find room to land a body shot as Turgeon controls the action.
Turgeon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Turgeon.
Doisneau is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turgeon.
Turgeon cracks Doisneau with a nice body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doisneau.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Doisneau.
Turgeon lands with a right to the head.
Doisneau swings wildly with an uppercut but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turgeon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Turgeon.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
Turgeon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doisneau avoids the elbow strike from Turgeon, against the ropes.
Turgeon tries to throw a body punch but Doisneau avoids it by throwing Turgeon back against the ropes.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turgeon.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Turgeon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau'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!
Doisneau throws a low kick but Turgeon avoids it.
Doisneau cracks Turgeon with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Doisneau.
Doisneau misses with a body shot.
Turgeon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Doisneau manages to circle out of the way.
Turgeon doesn't manage to clinch there - Doisneau circles away.
Good exchange - Turgeon coming out on top.
Doisneau looks to land a right hand but Turgeon moved out of range.
Turgeon lands with an overhand left.
Turgeon fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau throws a head kick but Turgeon moves out of range.
Doisneau misses with a straight right.
Turgeon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Turgeon - just one landing.
The cut above Roch Doisneau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turgeon rushes Doisneau and presses him up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon has a couple of punches blocked by Doisneau.
Turgeon blocks an uppercut.
Turgeon lands with a light punch inside.
Turgeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Doisneau on the inside.
Doisneau blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon.
Turgeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doisneau throws a punch but it's blocked by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws an elbow that misses.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Doisneau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turgeon scores with a shot to the side of Doisneau's head.
A head punch on the inside from Doisneau fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doisneau.
Turgeon misses with the head strike.
Turgeon lands a shoulder strike.
Turgeon tries to throw a body punch but Doisneau avoids it by throwing Turgeon back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doisneau blocking some punches.
Turgeon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Turgeon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doisneau backwards.
Turgeon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turgeon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turgeon presses Doisneau against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Doisneau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doisneau misses with some punches.
Doisneau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau blocking some punches.
Turgeon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Turgeon.
Turgeon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doisneau backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turgeon.
Doisneau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turgeon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turgeon misses with a body punch.
Turgeon prevents a body shot from Doisneau.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Turgeon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turgeon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Turgeon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nelson Junior (ranked 5498 p4p, 5646 weight class) and Shao Khan (ranked 71 p4p, 85 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nelson Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shao Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Khan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Junior throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan misses with a double jab
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khan.
Shao Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
Junior swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Junior darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Khan jabs at Junior's body.
Junior swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Khan misses.
Junior scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Khan misses with a double jab
and Junior connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and as Junior takes a moment to reset, Khan counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Junior goes down! He's in big trouble, can he recover? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10. He's out! Khan is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shao Khan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Chad Billingsly (ranked 5763 p4p, 5566 weight class) and Quinn Diesel (ranked 89 p4p, 79 weight class). 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chad Billingsly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinn Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel tries to keep at a distance but Billingsly has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diesel.
Diesel trying to stall but Billingsly improves his position.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Billingsly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Billingsly prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Billingsly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diesel backwards.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Billingsly on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billingsly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to break free.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Billingsly.
A right hand to the body from Billingsly.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Diesel.
A short right from Billingsly.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Diesel to counter with a crisp jab.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Diesel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billingsly looks to clinch
and Diesel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Diesel.
Billingsly misses with a lunging right hand
and Diesel counters with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billingsly is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Diesel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly moves into the clinch.
Billingsly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billingsly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billingsly taking a breather.
Billingsly misses with a body punch.
A short right from Diesel on the inside.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Billingsly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Billingsly blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Billingsly lands an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel tries a body shot but Billingsly blocks it.
Billingsly throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Billingsly prevents a body shot from Diesel.
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 Chad Billingsly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Billingsly.
Diesel feints a counter leg kick.
Billingsly throws a lazy uppercut
and Diesel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diesel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Diesel moves out of range.
Billingsly throws an off balance right hand
letting Diesel counter with a right hand.
Billingsly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diesel, pushing him back against the ropes.
Billingsly lands an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Billingsly.
Billingsly stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billingsly lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly misses with a punch on the inside.
Diesel tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Billingsly working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Billingsly.
Chad Billingsly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Billingsly.
Billingsly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Billingsly lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Billingsly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Diesel.
Billingsly tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Billingsly.
Billingsly prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel tries to work over Billingsly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diesel is looking to slow Billingsly down with leg kicks.
Diesel lands a jab to Billingsly's midsection.
Billingsly has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Billingsly.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billingsly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Billingsly misses with a jab to the body
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diesel has managed to clinch.
Billingsly gets through Diesel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Billingsly lands with a left to the head.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Billingsly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Diesel.
Billingsly looks to throw a body kick
and Diesel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billingsly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Billingsly has Diesel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Billingsly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Billingsly pushes Diesel back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel is leaning against Billingsly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Diesel lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Diesel pushes Billingsly back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Billingsly takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel stalling in the clinch but Billingsly improves position.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel is working Billingsly over against the ropes.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a light punch inside.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billingsly's elbow.
Diesel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
A short left from Diesel.
Billingsly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel works on Billingsly's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Billingsly has him pressed against the ropes.
Billingsly misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Billingsly controls the action.
A hook to the body from Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Billingsly backwards.
Quinn Diesel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Billingsly misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Billingsly or not.
Diesel blocks an uppercut.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Billingsly controls his hands.
Diesel gets through Billingsly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Diesel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billingsly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
A victorious Chad Billingsly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 5734 p4p, 5375 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 156 p4p, 146 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Hightower counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hightower has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hightower misses with a straight left.
Hightower scores with a jab to the head.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panda looks to throw a body kick
and Hightower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hightower moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some wild striking there from Hightower.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hightower lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hightower lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Panda goes down! The ref sends Hightower to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Panda is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
 It looks like KT Panda has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hightower engages and cracks Panda with a massive lead left hook - Panda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hightower is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Hightower!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tim Bravo (ranked 5569 p4p, 5589 weight class) and Kevin Faulk (ranked 78 p4p, 81 weight class). Kevin Faulk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Faulk's body. Faulk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faulk misses with a looping right.
Bravo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Faulk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tim Bravo has been cut.
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bravo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faulk.
Faulk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bravo cracks Faulk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Faulk has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo darts in trying to clinch
and Faulk counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Bravo to the mat, face first! Faulk goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Bravo is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Faulk was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faulk.
Bravo clinches up with Faulk and pushes him back against the ropes.
Bravo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faulk misses with some punches.
Bravo scores with a shoulder strike.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
A short uppercut from Faulk.
Bravo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bravo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Bravo.
Bravo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faulk's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Bravo.
Faulk working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Faulk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Faulk prevents a body shot from Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bravo.
Bravo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bravo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faulk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bravo.
Faulk swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faulk wants to get back to striking at distance but Bravo won't allow it.
Faulk tries to throw a body punch but Bravo avoids it by throwing Faulk back against the ropes.
Faulk scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
Faulk tries to work over Bravo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Faulk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk misses with the head strike.
Bravo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bravo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Kevin Faulk should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Tim Bravo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Bravo.
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Faulk in a clinch.
Faulk tries to circle away but Bravo has him pinned against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Bravo.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Bravo scores with a shoulder strike.
Faulk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Faulk takes a shot to the head.
Faulk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Faulk.
Faulk misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bravo controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Faulk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo prevents a body shot from Faulk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faulk misses with some punches.
Faulk can't break the clinch.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body.
Faulk is breathing heavily.
Bravo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Faulk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bravo on the inside.
A short left from Bravo.
Faulk misses with the head strike.
Bravo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bravo is working Faulk over against the ropes.
Bravo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bravo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Faulk.
A short body shot lands from Bravo as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Bravo on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo lands a body shot.
Tim Bravo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bravo tries a knee to the head but Faulk blocks it.
Bravo lands an uppercut.
Bravo lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo scores with a shot to the side of Faulk's head.
Faulk is rocked!
Bravo creates a bit of distance and cracks Faulk with a big uppercut! Faulk goes down! The referee pushes Bravo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Faulk make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Bravo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tim Bravo!
After winning the bout, Tim Bravo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuan An (ranked 5448 p4p, 5378 weight class) and Wiaan Cronje (ranked 67 p4p, 65 weight class). Yuan An has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuan An!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiaan Cronje!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cronje moves forwards but An connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An misses the jab.
Cronje throws a counter combo.
An works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from An does it's job there.
Cronje blocks a head kick by An.
Cronje tries to move into range but An moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cronje blocks a jab.
An throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronje counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps An thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronje scores a knockdown with a big right hand! An beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
It looks like Yuan An has been cut.
Cronje thuds a left hand into An's body.
Cronje steps in and throws a big head kick that drops An to the mat! An looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Cronje is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Cronje jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wiaan Cronje!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Joe Armstrong (ranked 5401 p4p, 6767 weight class) and Akira Kumajin (ranked 66 p4p, 108 weight class). Armstrong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Team America - America, Fuck Yeah!. Kumajin has chosen Akira the Wild - Devilman Crybaby OST 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kumajin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Kumajin.
As Kumajin tries to get set, Armstrong tries to push him back and clinch up but Kumajin manages to avoid the attempt.
Kumajin drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the ropes.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Kumajin blocking some punches.
Kumajin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Kumajin looks winded!
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Akira Kumajin has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Armstrong as the two fighters clinch.
Armstrong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kumajins head.
Armstrong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong scores with a shoulder strike.
Armstrong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kumajin misses with some punches.
Armstrong lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Armstrong.
Kumajin is rocked!
Armstrong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kumajin backwards.
Kumajin is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Kumajin with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Kumajin looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Kumajin 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 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Joe Armstrong!
A relieved looking Joe Armstrong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tom Obama (ranked 5514 p4p, 5602 weight class) and Aleex Kayy (ranked 150 p4p, 83 weight class). Kayy has chosen Just Another Level as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleex Kayy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aleex Kayy has been cut.
Kayy tries to clinch there but Obama circles away.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kayy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Kayy pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Kayy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Kayy lands a shoulder strike.
Kayy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama pushes Kayy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Obama prevents a body shot from Kayy.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kayy misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy working aggressively here.
Kayy tries to throw a body punch but Obama avoids it by throwing Kayy back against the ropes.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama works on Kayy's body with a couple of short punches.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Obama's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kayy blocking some punches.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Kayy backwards.
A short right from Obama.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleex Kayy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Obama is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kayy cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Obama drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kayy rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayy's elbow.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kayy wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Kayy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Kayy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kayy can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kayy can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Kayy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kayy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Kayy.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kayy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kayy - that landed with a thud.
Obama misses with some punches.
Kayy lands with a right to the head.
Obama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kayy tries to circle away but Obama has him pinned against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kayy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kayy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kayy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kayy can't find room to land a body shot as Obama controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Kayy lands with a short shot to the head.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Kayy misses with some punches.
Obama has a couple of punches blocked by Kayy.
Kayy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kayy digs a right hand into Obama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Obama's gas tank.
Kayy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kayy lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayy.
Kayy throws a punch but it's blocked by Obama.
A short left from Kayy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayy.
Kayy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Obama has him pressed against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleex Kayy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleex Kayy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Obama loads up on a big right hand but Kayy slips the punch.
Kayy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kayy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kayy cracks Obama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kayy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Obama misses with a left hand
and Kayy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama misses with a right hand
enabling Kayy to counter with a crisp jab.
Kayy lands a body shot.
Kayy throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with an uppercut.
Aleex Kayy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kayy counters with a nice body shot.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kayy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kayy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kayy misses with a right hand
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obama throws a poor cross that misses
and Kayy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kayy throws an overhand right that lands on Obama's shoulder, as Obama tries to avoid the shot.
Kayy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Aleex Kayy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kayy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Obama on the side of the head.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kayy! But no joy.
Obama misses with a lunging right hand
and Kayy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kayy slips a jab from Obama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kayy. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama tries to move into range but Kayy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obama lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kayy misses its intended target.
Obama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama throws a hook but Kayy blocks it.
Kayy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama throws a shot from downtown. Kayy moves away and avoids it.
Obama moves out of range as Kayy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleex Kayy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kayy 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleex Kayy!
A very excited looking Aleex Kayy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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