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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Lambert George (ranked 15936 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Ezekel Rage (ranked 636 p4p, 498 weight class). George comes to the ring accompanied by Ca fait mal. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 15 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lambert George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Rage.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rage misses.
Nice defenses there by George.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rage swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Rage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lambert George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
George fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
George with a nice calf kick.
Rage blocks a leg kick.
George checks a leg kick nicely.
Rage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and George counters with a lovely shot to the body.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Rage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rage steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from George.
Rage misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George staying out of range there.
Rage gets tackled into the ropes by George. George maintains the clinch.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
George lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage avoiding damage as George throws knees to the body.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George looking to throw knees to the head but Rage is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
George looking to throw knees to the head but Rage is blocking nicely.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage misses with some punches.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
George lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rage blocks it with crossed arms.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Rage back against the ropes.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Rage.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rage avoids it.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rage blocks it with crossed arms.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rage blocking some punches.
Rage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George misses with a knee strike.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage swings wildly with an uppercut but George uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rage is defending well for now.
George lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
Rage lands with a light punch inside.
George misses with a knee strike.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage lands a shot to the body.
Rage lands a shoulder strike.
George misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekel Rage will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rage is looking to clinch.
George scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rage connects with a nice looking jab.
George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
George clinches up with Rage and pushes him back against the ropes.
George misses with a body punch.
George blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
George lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage throws a punch but it's blocked by George.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
Rage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rage to score with a decent uppercut.
George checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
George swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rage sizes up George with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George.
It looked like George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Rage lands.
Rage lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and George has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from George and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rage in his tracks.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rage has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rage. That's going to slow George down.
George throws the left hand but Rage avoids the punch easily.
Rage tries to counter with a clinch but George shakes him off and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
Rage keeps the fight on the outside.
Rage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and George is able to avoid easily.
Rage swats away the attempt to clinch by George.
George tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rage is able to avoid easily.
Rage moves out of range as George strikes.
George scores with a leg kick.
George fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George lands with a thumping leg kick.
George slips under a jab from Rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by George.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
George closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George misses with a knee strike.
George misses with some punches.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rage.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Lambert George has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rage working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by George.
Rage has a couple of punches blocked by George.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
George misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from George as the two fighters clinch.
George lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ezekel Rage has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Lambert George will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
George lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
George misses with a hook to the body
and Rage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rage misses with a hook.
George staying out of range there.
George fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage tries to work over George's front leg with a kick but George checks it.
George tried to counter with a leg kick but Rage avoided it.
George looks to land a body kick but Rage moved away.
George has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rage.
George moves into range and clinches up with Rage.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage blocks a body shot from George.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
George tries a knee to the head but Rage blocks it.
George looking to throw knees to the head but Rage is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by Rage.
Rage pushes George back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
George throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George tries to land a knee to the head but Rage blocks with his arms.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Rage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by George.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Rage.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
George lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
George lands a body punch.
George misses with a hook to the ribs.
George misses with a knee strike.
George lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rage is working George over against the ropes.
Rage misses with a punch to the body.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
Rage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with a body punch.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Rage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George tries a knee to the head but Rage blocks it.
George scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George pushes Rage back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rage fails to land.
George makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George lands a nice uppercut.
Rage misses with a body punch.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Rage controls his hands.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George trying to land knees to the body.
George goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rage lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambert George clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage'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.
George wants to clinch.
George has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George blocks an uppercut.
George misses with a knee strike.
Rage tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Rage back against the ropes.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with some punches.
Rage working aggressively here.
Rage tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Rage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from George.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
George defending well as Rage loads up on a big left hand.
George wants to slow Rage down by chopping away at his legs.
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rage, pushing him back against the ropes.
George blocks an uppercut.
Rage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
George tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
George landing some nice looking knees to the body.
George tries a knee to the head but Rage blocks it.
Rage misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from George.
George missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
George with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from George.
George misses with a knee to the head.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rage avoids it.
George is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by George.
George blocks an uppercut.
Rage tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George landing knees to the head.
Rage tries a body shot but George blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from George.
Nice body punch from George - that landed with a thud.
Rage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambert George had his way with Ezekel Rage in that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekel Rage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
George has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rage.
Rage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by George.
The crowd cheers as Rage lands an impressive looking overhand right. George doesn't seem phased though.
George misses with a hook.
Rage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Rage finds it's target.
George moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by George.
A short right from George.
George swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
A short uppercut from George.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage working aggressively here.
Rage misses with some punches.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Rage.
Rage working aggressively here.
George misses with the head strike.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
George lands a body shot.
George is working Rage over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from George.
George lands a hook to the side of the head.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by George.
George blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
George lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
Rage misses with some punches.
George digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
George lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
George prevents a body shot from Rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George looking to throw knees to the head but Rage is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rage takes a shot to the head.
George lands with a left to the head.
George working Rage over with knees to the body.
George with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from George.
George tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
A knee to the head by George.
 Rage is rocked!
George creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Rage crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Rage face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! George takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lambert George!
A very excited looking Lambert George 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Leonardo Atunes (ranked 3233 p4p, 2611 weight class) and Jason Tanner (ranked 448 p4p, 378 weight class). Tanner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandy Davidson - The Green Hills of Tyrol. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 5, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tanner lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Tanner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Tanner.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner rushes Atunes and presses him up against the ropes.
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Atunes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Tanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanner tries to avoid it.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Atunes circles away and keeps his distance.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes scores with a sloppy right hand. Tanner should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atunes lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
Atunes scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Atunes backs up against the ropes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tanner.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
We've been informed that Tanner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atunes connects with a high kick.
Atunes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tanner has Atunes up against the ropes in a clinch.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tanner.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanners head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Tanner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes works the jab nicely.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tanner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanner.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes stuns Tanner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atunes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanner walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Atunes dominated that round.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tanner misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Atunes misses with a head kick.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a shot to the body.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tanner can do to turn this around?
Tanner tries to clinch but Atunes is having none of it.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Atunes thuds his shin into the meat of Tanner's side.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tanner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tanner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Tanner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanner has closed the distance and engaged Atunes in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Tanner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Tanner's head.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Tanner.
Tanner has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Atunes pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo Atunes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick from Atunes lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atunes.
Tanner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanner moves away.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Atunes. That snapped Tanner's head back.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Tanner controls the action.
Tanner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tanner wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Atunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tanner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tanner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Tanner takes a shot to the head.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tanner is breathing heavily.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike.
Atunes has Tanner pressed against the ropes, preventing Tanner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Atunes has double underhooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atunes is leaning against Tanner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Atunes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atunes lands a head kick that bluckles Tanner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Atunes no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Atunes scores with a jab to the head.
Tanner is rocked!
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tanner is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?
Nice body kick from Atunes.
Tanner seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes lands a jab to Tanner's midsection.
Atunes throws the left hand but Tanner avoids the punch easily.
Tanner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good exchange - Atunes coming out on top.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tanner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanner throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atunes tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Tanner avoids it.
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Atunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner throws a series of punches but Atunes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Atunes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tanner doesn't seem phased though.
Tanner misses with the body kick
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Atunes.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Tanner tries to clinch up
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Tanner misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Atunes connects with a leg kick.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Tanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanner momentarily.
Tanner clinches.
Tanner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes lands with a right to the head.
Tanner blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atunes.
Atunes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Atunes.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A short body shot lands from Atunes as the two fighters clinch.
Atunes creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Tanner crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Tanner face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Atunes takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Leonardo Atunes!
After winning the bout, Leonardo Atunes 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Sortek Redfist (ranked 2201 p4p, 2069 weight class) and Jules Caesar (ranked 301 p4p, 285 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sortek Redfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jules Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Redfist checks a leg kick.
Caesar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caesar motions for Redfist to come forward. Caesar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redfist checks a low kick from Caesar.
Caesar rushes Redfist and presses him up against the ropes.
Caesar lands a body punch.
Redfist misses with a knee strike.
Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redfist misses the shot to the body.
Redfist misses the jab.
Caesar 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.
Caesar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redfist lands a really nice looking cross but Caesar seems unphased.
Caesar blocks a head kick by Redfist.
Caesar throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
Caesar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caesar misses with a kick to the body.
Redfist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redfist moves forwards but Caesar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caesar needs to keep his hands up - Redfist had a free shot at his head there.
Caesar moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Redfist misses its intended target.
Caesar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redfist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caesar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caesar slips a jab from Redfist.
Caesar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redfist lands a front kick.
Redfist misses with a kick to the body.
Redfist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Redfist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Caesar blocks a jab.
Caesar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Caesar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redfist swats away the attempt to clinch by Caesar.
Caesar throws a shot from downtown. Redfist moves away and avoids it.
Caesar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redfist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redfist lands the left hand.
Redfist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caesar to score with a decent uppercut.
Caesar connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redfist.
Caesar rushes Redfist and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Redfist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Caesar throws a leg kick which misses Redfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfist tries to avoid it.
Redfist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caesar.
Caesar tries a head kick but it misses.
Caesar misses with a body shot.
Redfist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redfist tests Caesar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redfist moves out of range as Caesar throws a body kick.
Caesar moves out of range as Redfist throws a body kick.
Caesar is looking to land body kicks.
Redfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caesar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redfist moves away from the strike by Caesar.
Caesar misses with a leg kick.
Caesar throws a leg kick
and Redfist counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Redfist misses.
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 Sortek Redfist will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redfist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caesar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Redfist looks for the body kick but Caesar saw that one coming.
Caesar with the inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Caesar.
Caesar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redfist manages to avoid it.
Redfist misses with an uppercut.
Caesar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Redfist takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caesar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redfist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caesar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redfist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sortek Redfist is winning the standup battle so far.
Caesar throws a push kick but Redfist slaps the foot to one side.
Caesar throws a head kick but Redfist moves out of range.
Redfist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caesar in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar throws a body kick that misses
and Redfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redfist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redfist missing with a left hand there. Caesar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redfist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caesar throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar throws a leg kick which misses Redfist's front leg but catches the back leg as Redfist tries to avoid it.
Redfist looks to land a left hand but Caesar moved out of range nicely.
Caesar feints a counter leg kick.
Redfist looks to land a right hand but Caesar moved out of range.
Redfist thows a body kick. Caesar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Caesar misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redfist.
Caesar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caesar tries to work over Redfist's front leg with a kick but Redfist checks it.
Caesar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Redfist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redfist lands a jab.
Caesar scores with a hook to the body. Redfist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Caesar misses the target.
Redfist throws a hook but Caesar blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Redfist.
Caesar is rocked!
Redfist connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Caesar out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sortek Redfist!
Sortek Redfist spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 23503 p4p, 16752 weight class) and Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 143 p4p, 141 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Miles Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bandichoo backing away here, and Miles Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bandichoo misses with a shot to the body
and Miles Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Miles Iii does no damage.
Bandichoo throwing a counter right hand but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Miles Iii is out of range.
Nice body kick from Bandichoo.
Crunch! Bandichoo slams his shin into Miles Iii's torso.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Miles Iii takes a step back to recover.
Bandichoo misses with a wild combination.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking body kick.
Miles Iii looks winded!
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Miles Iii ducked under it nicely.
Bandichoo scores with a nice body kick.
Miles Iii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bandichoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandichoo. That snapped Miles Iii's head back.
Bandichoo throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Bandichoo's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Bandichoo slips the punch.
Miles Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandichoo misses with the combination.
Miles Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Miles Iii takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheers as Bandichoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miles Iii doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Miles Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miles Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii slips a jab and a cross from Bandichoo.
Nice defenses there by Miles Iii.
Bandichoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles Iii under the eye.
Miles Iii misses with the combination.
A left lands for Bandichoo.
Miles Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Bandichoo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Miles Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Miles Iii avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Bandichoo connects with a leg kick.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandichoo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that round.
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.
Bandichoo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bandichoo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miles Iii moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Bandichoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Bandichoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
Bandichoo throws the kick towards the body but Miles Iii avoids it.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bandichoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miles Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bandichoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Miles Iii.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miles Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bandichoo throws a good cross that connects.
Miles Iii takes a swing at Bandichoo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miles Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandichoo throws a lazy right hand but Miles Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miles Iii appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Miles Iii 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.
Bandichoo punishes Miles Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii 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.
Taz Bandichoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bandichoo misses the jab.
Miles Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bandichoo cracks Miles Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Miles Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bandichoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miles Iii is out of range and Bandichoo settles back down.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bandichoo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bandichoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bandichoo is out of range and Miles Iii settles back down.
Bandichoo throwing a counter right hand but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Miles Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Bandichoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandichoo lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Miles Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Bandichoo.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bandichoo avoids the head kick by Miles Iii.
Bandichoo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandichoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miles Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bandichoo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bandichoo misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandichoo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miles Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miles Iii punishes Bandichoo's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii clobbers Bandichoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Miles Iii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bandichoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miles Iii slips a straight right by Bandichoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that second round.
That's time! Bandichoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo misses with a wild body shot.
Bandichoo lands the left hand.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandichoo stuns Miles Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bandichoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bandichoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Miles Iii's knee but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Miles Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandichoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandichoo. That snapped Miles Iii's head back.
Miles Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bandichoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miles Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandichoo.
A head kick misses from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Miles Iii with an uppercut!
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandichoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandichoo.
Some wild striking there from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Miles Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Bandichoo off balance momentarily.
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miles Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Miles Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miles Iii.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Miles Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo throws a body punch but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Bandichoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii throws a lazy right hand but Bandichoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bandichoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Bandichoo misses.
Miles Iii lands a nice hook to Bandichoo's body. Bandichoo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Bandichoo's head but Bandichoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bandichoo.
Sloppy strikes from Miles Iii. Those never looked like landing.
Miles Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo dips to his left and cracks Miles Iii with an uppercut!
Miles Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Miles Iii lands with a nice combination. Bandichoo backs away looking to recover.
Miles Iii tries to clinch but Bandichoo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii throws a chopping leg kick but Bandichoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Miles Iii finds it's way through Bandichoo's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bandichoo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bandichoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Miles Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miles Iii dodges the punch combination from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws the left hand but Miles Iii avoids the punch easily.
Bandichoo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miles Iii with a nice calf kick.
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Miles Iii ducked under it nicely.
Miles Iii moves away from the strike by Bandichoo.
Miles Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bandichoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Bandichoo backs off Miles Iii throws a huge counter combo but Bandichoo manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Miles Iii avoids it easily.
Bandichoo lands a body shot.
Miles Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bandichoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Miles Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miles Iii lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Bandichoo sizes up Miles Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bandichoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Bandichoo.
Miles Iii blocks the body kick.
Bandichoo throws a body kick that misses.
Miles Iii looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandichoo.
Miles Iii throws a looping overhand right but Bandichoo ducks down to avoid it.
Miles Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Miles Iii saw that one coming.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination but Bandichoo avoids it well.
Bandichoo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Miles Iii avoids it.
Bandichoo scores with a nice strike.
Bandichoo lands the left hand.
Bandichoo ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miles Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo thumps Miles Iii with a low kick.
Bandichoo swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Miles Iii misses with a wild combination.
Miles Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miles Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miles Iii slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a right and a left that Miles Iii avoids nicely.
Miles Iii walks into a jab.
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bandichoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miles Iii manages to avoid it.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miles Iii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bandichoo.
Miles Iii misses with a looping right.
Bandichoo misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo had his way with Boobie Miles Iii in 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. This is the final round!
Bandichoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Bandichoo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miles Iii.
Bandichoo tries to land a front kick but Miles Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination. Bandichoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bandichoo misses with a low kick.
Bandichoo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miles Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miles Iii throws a hook but Bandichoo avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandichoo.
Miles Iii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Miles Iii blocks it.
Bandichoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Bandichoo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bandichoos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miles Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo is looking to land body kicks.
Bandichoo scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii misses with a wild combination.
Bandichoo with the inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Bandichoo coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Bandichoo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a low kick, looking for Miles Iii's leg but Miles Iii calmly moves out of range.
Miles Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bandichoo scores with a nice head shot.
Bandichoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Bandichoo.
Miles Iii slips under a jab.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandichoo looks to land a right hand but Miles Iii moved out of range.
Miles Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bandichoo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bandichoo!
Bandichoo lands with a nice body kick.
Miles Iii looks to land a combination. Bandichoo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bandichoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Bandichoo misses its intended target.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bandichoo swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miles Iii. Bandichoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miles Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bandichoo.
Miles Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandichoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii throws a shot from downtown. Bandichoo moves away and avoids it.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Bandichoo scores with a spinning back kick!
Miles Iii is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miles Iii looks to land a right hand but Bandichoo moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bandichoo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Bandichoo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Taz Bandichoo made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 3525 p4p, 23526 weight class) and Sanngriđr Koningh (ranked 34 p4p, 132 weight class). Heydrich comes to the ring accompanied by The Blonde Beast. Reinhard Heydrich is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanngriđr Koningh!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heydrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Koningh controls his hands.
Koningh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koningh breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Heydrich.
As Koningh tries to get set, Heydrich tries to push him back and clinch up but Koningh manages to avoid the attempt.
Koningh catches Heydrich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Heydrich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koningh moves into the clinch.
Heydrich blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Koningh has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koningh lands with a light punch inside.
Heydrich tries to circle away but Koningh has him pinned against the ropes.
Koningh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koningh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koningh cracks Heydrich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koningh misses with a looping left.
Koningh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heydrich looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Heydrich checks a low kick from Koningh.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanngriđr Koningh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koningh looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
Heydrich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koningh looks to throw the jab but Heydrich is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Koningh misses its intended target.
Heydrich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heydrich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koningh throws out the jab.
Koningh misses with a double jab.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Koningh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heydrich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koningh tries to close the distance and clinch but Heydrich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heydrich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heydrich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koningh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanngriđr Koningh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koningh misses with a low kick.
Heydrich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koningh.
Koningh lands a nice shot that snaps Heydrich's head back.
Koningh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heydrich checks the leg kick.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Koningh throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koningh lands an elbow inside that Heydrich shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koningh misses with an elbow over the top.
Heydrich tries to throw a body punch but Koningh avoids it by throwing Heydrich back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Koningh - that landed with a thud.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Heydrich fails to land.
Nice elbow from Koningh.
 It looks like Reinhard Heydrich has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koningh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Koningh.
A head kick misses from Koningh.
Heydrich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koningh.
Koningh throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Koningh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koningh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heydrich momentarily.
Koningh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koningh tries to clinch but Heydrich is having none of it.
Heydrich blocks a head kick by Koningh.
Heydrich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koningh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koningh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koningh misses with a straight right.
Heydrich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Koningh misses.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koningh throws a jab when Heydrich was well out of range.
Heydrich tries to counter by clinching up but Koningh breaks away and moves out of range.
Koningh lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanngriđr Koningh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koningh throws a body kick that misses.
Heydrich tries to counter by clinching up but Koningh breaks away and moves out of range.
Koningh lands an overhand right.
Koningh just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanngriđr Koningh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Heydrich's cut.
That's time! Heydrich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koningh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Heydrich moves away from the strike by Koningh.
A big right from Koningh misses.
Heydrich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That kick from Koningh tenderised Heydrich's leg. Heydrich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koningh throws a sloppy head kick
and Heydrich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koningh lands an elbow just above Heydrich 's eye.
Heydrich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heydrich working aggressively here.
Heydrich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koningh wants to clinch up but Heydrich keeps it at a distance.
Heydrich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koningh looks to land a combination but Heydrich avoids it well.
Koningh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Koningh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heydrich doesn't seem phased though.
Heydrich moves out of range of the strikes.
Koningh jabs Heydrich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koningh throws a head kick that misses.
Koningh throws out a leg kick but Heydrich moves out of range and Koningh only half commits.
As Koningh tries to get set, Heydrich tries to push him back and clinch up but Koningh manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koningh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heydrich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Heydrich slips a straight right by Koningh.
Koningh misses with a looping left.
Koningh swings widly with a right hand
and Heydrich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Koningh breaks from the clinch.
Koningh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heydrich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heydrich blocks a jab.
Heydrich is looking to counter the offense by Koningh and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanngriđr Koningh really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Heydrich's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Koningh misses with the body kick
and Heydrich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koningh lands an uppercut.
Heydrich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
Koningh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heydrich taking a breather.
Koningh manages to break the clinch.
Koningh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koningh throws out a loose jab but Heydrich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koningh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koningh throws a jab but it's blocked by Heydrich.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Koningh throws a shot from downtown. Heydrich moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Koningh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koningh.
Koningh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Heydrich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koningh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heydrich checks it well.
A low kick from Koningh is predictable there
and Heydrich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heydrich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koningh backwards.
Heydrich has a couple of punches blocked by Koningh.
Heydrich pushes Koningh back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heydrich misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich is leaning against Koningh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heydrich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koningh tries to break the clinch but Heydrich is controlling the position.
Koningh lands a left hand.
Heydrich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koningh's elbow.
The referee calls for Heydrich to work.
Koningh blocks a body shot from Heydrich.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heydrich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koningh backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koningh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koningh.
Heydrich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koningh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koningh misses with a looping right.
Heydrich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sanngriđr Koningh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Reinhard Heydrich's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koningh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reinhard Heydrich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koningh misses the jab.
Heydrich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koningh manages to circle out of the way.
Heydrich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heydrich moves out of range as Koningh strikes.
Heydrich tries to counter by clinching up but Koningh breaks away and moves out of range.
Heydrich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koningh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heydrich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Heydrich is stalling here.
Heydrich avoids the elbow strike from Koningh, against the ropes.
Heydrich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heydrich lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koningh as Heydrich tries to tie him up.
Heydrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Koningh.
Heydrich lands with a right to the head.
Sanngriđr Koningh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heydrich.
A head punch on the inside from Heydrich fails to land.
A short uppercut from Heydrich.
Heydrich is trying to force a seperation but Koningh has the dominant position.
Heydrich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koningh lands a shoulder strike.
Koningh blocks an uppercut.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
Heydrich misses with some punches.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heydrich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Koningh.
Koningh tries to land a knee to the head but Heydrich blocks with his arms.
Heydrich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koningh lands a good knee to the midsection. Heydrich won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heydrich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reinhard Heydrich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heydrich throws a head punch that misses.
Koningh is trying to maintain a safe position but Heydrich gets an underhook and turns Koningh into the ropes.
Heydrich misses with a punch on the inside.
Heydrich blocks an elbow strike from Koningh.
Koningh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heydrich fails to land.
Koningh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Heydrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Koningh controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Heydrich - that landed with a thud.
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 Reinhard Heydrich.
I think Koningh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 46:48
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 44:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanngriđr Koningh!
Sanngriđr Koningh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vincent McGuire (ranked 20231 p4p, 1695 weight class) and Kingsley Brown (ranked 142 p4p, 18 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
McGuire stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a counter combo.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Kingsley Brown has been cut.
Brown blocks a jab.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Brown defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Brown.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire slips a jab from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown catches McGuire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a one-two to the body.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
McGuire misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but McGuire shakes him off and moves away.
McGuire is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.
McGuire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
 McGuire is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
Brown avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown jabs at McGuire's body.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That has opened up Kingsley Brown's cut even more.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kingsley Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown slips under a jab.
McGuire misses the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
Brown defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Vincent McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire lands a high kick!
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
The cut above Kingsley Brown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donk. McGuire catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Brown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
Kingsley Brown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vincent McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Brown lands the left hand.
Brown misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kingsley Brown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent McGuire!
Vincent McGuire spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Test Bb (ranked 5885 p4p, 5884 weight class) and Test AA (ranked 566 p4p, 565 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Bb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Test AA!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bb tries to close the distance and clinch up but AA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
AA tries to keep at a distance but Bb has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bb keeps control of AA as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bb looking to stall.
AA creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but AA is keeping busy.
AA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AA tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AA throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Test Bb has been cut.
Bb moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AA is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
AA tries to stall but Bb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bb stalling in the clinch.
AA is trying to break the clinch but Bb is controlling him.
Bb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite AA's efforts to push away.
AA creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bb swats away the attempt to clinch by AA.
Bb is looking to clinch but AA is avoiding it.
Bb closes the distance and pushes AA back into the ropes.
AA taking a breather.
AA has Bb pressed against the ropes, preventing Bb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
AA keeps the fight on the outside.
AA drives through and clinches with Bb against the ropes.
AA blocks an elbow strike.
AA is trying to force a seperation but Bb has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AA looking to throw knees to the head but Bb is blocking nicely.
AA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
AA is looking to clinch but Bb is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Test AA will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Test Bb's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
AA closes the distance and clinches.
Bb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bb misses the shot to the body.
Bb throws a nice head kick!
Bb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bb breaks the clinch.
Bb takes a swing at AA's ribcage but misses.
Bb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AA moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Bb.
Bb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb clinches with his opponent.
AA wants to stall.
AA breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from AA.
Bb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AA tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
AA misses with a jab, cross combination.
AA swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
AA darts in and clinches Bb up against the ropes.
AA breaks the clinch.
Bb avoids the head kick by AA.
Bb is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from AA.
AA tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
AA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bb is struggling to control the position.
AA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bb throws a body shot but no joy.
Bb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bb throws a head kick but AA moves out of range.
Bb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
AA gets tackled into the ropes by Bb. Bb maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bb can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from AA fails to land.
AA slowing the pace effectively.
AA misses with a knee 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 Test Bb will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Test Bb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
AA goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bb has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Bb just misses with a elbow thrown towards AA's brow.
AA tries to throw a body punch but Bb avoids it by throwing AA back against the ropes.
AA working hard to break the clinch.
Test Bb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
AA is trying to maintain a safe position but Bb gets an underhook and turns AA into the ropes.
AA trying to control the position but instead, Bb has worked for underhooks and has pushed AA into the ropes.
AA is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bb has denied him.
Bb wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
AA managing to block the knees to the body from Bb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AA trying to land knees to the body.
AA goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AA tries a body shot but Bb blocks it.
AA is trying to break the clinch but Bb is controlling him.
Bb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AA tries to clinch but Bb is having none of it.
Bb lands a head kick. AA smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Test AA has been cut.
Bb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AA was well out of range. Poor timing from Bb.
Bb moves into the clinch.
Bb tries to stall but AA uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bb wants to break the clinch but can't.
AA tries to land knees in the clinch but Bb avoids the damage to the body.
Bb trying to control the position but instead, AA has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bb into the ropes.
AA looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bb is trying to break the clinch but AA has him pressed against the ropes.
Bb has had enough of the clinch but AA keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
AA misses with a punch to the body.
Bb taking a breather.
Bb stalling the fight.
AA trying to stall but Bb improves his position.
Bb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bb working hard to break the clinch.
AA is pushing Bb up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bb tries to break the clinch but AA is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Bb clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bb lands with a nice body kick.
AA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
AA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
AA ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bb moves away.
AA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bb misses with a knee to the head.
AA slowing the pace effectively.
Bb manages to break the clinch.
Bb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb misses with a head kick.
Bb tries to clinch up.
Bb swats away the attempt to clinch by AA.
And Bb counters with a quick kick to the body but AA blocks it.
AA misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AA keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bb is looking to wear down AA with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bb misses with a combination
and AA counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bb blocks a jab.
AA tries to clinch there but Bb circles away.
AA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bb dodges the punch combination from AA.
Bb with a nice calf kick.
AA moves into the clinch successfully.
Bb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
AA wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bb looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AA fails with an attempt to clinch.
AA throws a head kick but Bb moves out of range.
Bb pivots, looking for a leg kick but AA is out of range and Bb settles back down.
Bb misses with a few strikes there.
Bb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AA tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bb was well out of range. Poor timing from AA.
Bb tries to clinch up but AA circles away and keeps his distance.
AA tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bb swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As AA looks to move away, Bb throws a big counter combo but AA just gets out of the way.
AA fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bb takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test AA dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bb clinches up against the ropes.
AA managing to block the knees to the body from Bb.
Bb trying to land knees to the body.
Bb misses with a body punch.
AA breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AA fails with an attempt to clinch.
Test Bb is winning the standup battle so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from AA. Bb shrugs it off though.
AA moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bb taking a breather.
AA misses with a hook from the clinch.
AA breaks the clinch.
AA instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AA is trying to push Bb away but Bb has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
AA manages to break the clinch.
Bb tries to clinch up but AA circles away and keeps his distance.
AA steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bb.
Bb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
AA gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
AA on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bb breaks from the clinch.
Bb is looking to clinch but AA is avoiding it.
AA moves into the clinch.
Bb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
AA darts in and clinches Bb up against the ropes.
AA is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bb is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bb fails to land.
Bb wants to break free but AA has control.
Bb stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
AA's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bb misses with a head kick.
AA throws a nice outside leg kick.
AA misses the shot to the body.
AA looks low and kicks high, catching Bb right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bb keeps the fight on the outside.
Bb pushes AA up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bb working hard to break the clinch.
AA breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test AA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AA 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Test AA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Riley Knox (ranked 4164 p4p, 6027 weight class) and Carlotos Spiteri (ranked 519 p4p, 631 weight class). Knox comes to the ring accompanied by Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz). Spiteri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Day to day basis. Riley Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Knox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlotos Spiteri!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox clinches up against the ropes.
Knox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri scores with a shoulder strike.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knox is working Spiteri over against the ropes.
Spiteri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox scores with a hook to the body.
Knox is trying to maintain a safe position but Spiteri gets an underhook and turns Knox into the ropes.
Knox tries to stall but Spiteri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Knox would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Knox lands with a left to the head.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spiteri.
Spiteri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiteri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Spiteri breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spiteri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox tries to clinch there but Spiteri circles away.
Spiteri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Spiteri moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spiteri finds it's way round the side to connect with Knox's head.
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spiteri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knox landing knees to the head.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Spiteri avoids it by throwing Knox back against the ropes.
Spiteri lands an elbow that stopped Knox in his tracks for a moment.
Knox dodges an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knox.
Spiteri managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spiteri cracks Knox with a nice body shot.
A short right from Knox on the inside.
I was talking to Knox's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knox lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spiteri works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Spiteri can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
The referee calls for Knox to work.
Spiteri manages to break the clinch.
Spiteri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Knox misses with a hook. Spiteri ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spiteri! But no joy.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spiteri fails to land.
A short right from Knox.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiteri blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spiteri keeps the fight on the outside.
Spiteri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Knox with a body shot.
Knox throws a hook but Spiteri blocks it.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Spiteri saw that one coming.
Spiteri lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the ropes and back into range.
Spiteri throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox misses the jab.
Spiteri throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Knox blocks a jab.
It looked like Knox was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Spiteri scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spiteri.
Spiteri lands a front kick to the face, that drops Knox to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Spiteri.
Knox backing away here, and Spiteri unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox moves into range and clinches up with Spiteri.
Spiteri takes a shot to the head.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Spiteri's head.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spiteri.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Spiteri lands an uppercut.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Spiteri.
Spiteri struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spiteri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Spiteri misses with some punches.
Spiteri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox works on Spiteri's body with a couple of short punches.
Riley Knox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spiteri is breathing heavily.
Knox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spiteri is defending well for now.
Spiteri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Spiteri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spiteri tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiteri misses with a body punch.
Knox blocks a body shot from Spiteri.
Spiteri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spiteri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlotos Spiteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiteri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Riley Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox throws a right hand that Spiteri ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiteri also avoids with ease.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spiteri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox'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.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiteri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Spiteri.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spiteri counters with a nice body kick.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiteri misses with a two punch combination.
Spiteri lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiteri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Spiteri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiteri throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Spiteri swats away the attempt to clinch by Knox.
Spiteri throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Spiteri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spiteri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spiteri counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
letting Spiteri counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiteri slips a jab from Knox.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spiteri.
Spiteri works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Spiteri connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
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!
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spiteri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spiteri scores with a leg kick.
Knox tries to clinch but Spiteri moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlotos Spiteri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riley Knox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spiteri.
Spiteri looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Spiteri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Knox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Knox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spiteri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spiteri misses the jab.
Spiteri thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Knox is rocked!
Spiteri cracks Knox with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
Carlotos Spiteri is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Carlotos Spiteri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dave Wearmouth (ranked 1151 p4p, 19405 weight class) and Ron Velderman (ranked 180 p4p, 685 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Wearmouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Velderman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wearmouth 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.
Ron Velderman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Velderman moves out of range.
Wearmouth moves into the clinch successfully.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Velderman lands an uppercut.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velderman misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman blocks an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth is leaning against Velderman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
I was talking to Wearmouth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Velderman.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Wearmouth.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Wearmouth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velderman gets through Wearmouth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Velderman.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Wearmouth trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth prevents a body shot from Velderman.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Wearmouth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velderman tries to work over Wearmouth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wearmouth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Velderman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Wearmouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Wearmouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth has a couple of punches blocked by Velderman.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Velderman shrugs off.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wearmouth slips a jab and a cross from Velderman.
Velderman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wearmouth moves in looking to clinch but Velderman pushes him off.
Velderman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Velderman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Velderman looks to land a left hand but Wearmouth moved out of range nicely.
Velderman has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Velderman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wearmouth moves into the clinch.
Wearmouth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velderman can do to turn this around?
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velderman digs a right hand into Wearmouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wearmouth's gas tank.
Velderman struggles to land a body shot inside as Wearmouth controls his hands.
Velderman working aggressively here.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Velderman.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wearmouth's elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Velderman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wearmouth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velderman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman avoiding damage as Wearmouth throws knees to the body.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Velderman as the two fighters clinch.
Dave Wearmouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Velderman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wearmouth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velderman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth tries a body shot but Velderman blocks it.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Velderman avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the ropes.
Wearmouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 Dave Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth walks into a jab.
It looks like Dave Wearmouth has been cut.
Wearmouth tries a low kick but Velderman avoids it.
Velderman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Velderman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wearmouth rushes Velderman and presses him up against the ropes.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
A short body shot lands from Velderman as the two fighters clinch.
Velderman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth landing knees to the head.
Wearmouth pushes off an throws an elbow but Velderman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman pushes Wearmouth back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth blocks an uppercut.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wearmouth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth digs a right hand into Velderman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velderman's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Wearmouth.
Velderman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wearmouth missing with knees to the body.
Wearmouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Velderman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth misses with some punches.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velderman.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
Wearmouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Velderman's defenses.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth misses with a punch to the body.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wearmouth blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth misses with a body punch
and Velderman counters with a leg kick.
Wearmouth punishes Velderman's body with a nice straight punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but Velderman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Velderman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Velderman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Velderman fakes the leg kick and cracks Wearmouth in the body.
Wearmouth rushes Velderman and presses him up against the ropes.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
A hook to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Velderman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velderman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wearmouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velderman.
Ron Velderman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Velderman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth works on Velderman's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Velderman's ribcage. Velderman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velderman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Velderman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wearmouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velderman has a couple of punches blocked by Wearmouth.
Velderman dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velderman throws a punch but it's blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Velderman tries to throw a body punch but Wearmouth avoids it by throwing Velderman back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Wearmouth throws an elbow but misses.
Wearmouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Velderman tries a body shot but Wearmouth blocks it.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wearmouth lands a nice knee to the body.
Velderman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wearmouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velderman's elbow.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velderman misses with the head strike.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
Wearmouth scores with a shot to the side of Velderman's head.
Nice body punch from Wearmouth - that landed with a thud.
Wearmouth lands with a left to the head.
Wearmouth lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth had his way with Ron Velderman in that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Wearmouth'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!
Velderman throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wearmouth keeps Velderman at a distance using the push kick.
Velderman misses with a kick to the body
and Wearmouth counters with an outside leg kick.
Velderman scores with a hook.
Wearmouth scores with a body shot.
Wearmouth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Velderman. Velderman obviously looking to wear him down.
Wearmouth clobbers Velderman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velderman clinches up with Wearmouth and pushes him back against the ropes.
Wearmouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth struggles to land a body shot inside as Velderman controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Wearmouth.
Velderman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wearmouth tries to work over Velderman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velderman blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wearmouth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth pushes Velderman back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wearmouth lands an elbow just above Velderman 's eye.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Velderman controls the action.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velderman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wearmouth.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Velderman scores with a shoulder strike.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velderman.
Velderman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velderman can't find room to land a body shot as Wearmouth controls the action.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velderman blocking some punches.
Velderman throws a head punch that misses.
Velderman misses with some punches.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Velderman scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velderman takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velderman lands with a light punch inside.
Wearmouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velderman backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocking some punches.
Velderman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Wearmouth fails to land.
Velderman swings wildly with an uppercut but Wearmouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velderman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Velderman fails to land.
Velderman 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 Dave Wearmouth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wearmouth, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!
After the fight, Dave Wearmouth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Theodore Cleaver (ranked 23506 p4p, 5318 weight class) and Melankomas Caria (ranked 676 p4p, 596 weight class). Cleaver comes to the ring accompanied by Methlabs & MOONSHINE. Caria comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Melankomas Caria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Theodore Cleaver's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodore Cleaver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Melankomas Caria!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cleaver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cleaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Cleaver catches Caria right on the button with a cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Caria.
Cleaver clinches up with Caria and pushes him back against the ropes.
Cleaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Caria.
Caria throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cleaver lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cleaver with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cleaver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Caria in his tracks for a moment.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
Caria throws a punch but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Cleaver is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caria is defending well for now.
Cleaver lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cleaver working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Cleaver has been working on his elbows in the gym.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Cleaver just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caria's brow.
Caria dodges an elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver tries a body shot but Caria blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caria avoids a wild elbow strike from Cleaver.
Cleaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Caria looks winded!
Cleaver working Caria over with knees to the body.
Cleaver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caria or not.
Nice elbow from Cleaver.
Caria managing to block the knees to the body from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Caria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Caria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caria has had enough of the clinch but Cleaver keeps him there for the moment.
Caria tries to throw a body punch but Cleaver avoids it by throwing Caria back against the ropes.
Caria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut. Caria saw that one coming.
Caria moves away from the strike by Cleaver.
Melankomas Caria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caria throws a hook but Cleaver blocks it.
Caria throws a body punch but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cleaver moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleaver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caria or not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cleaver.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Caria takes a shot to the head.
Cleaver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Caria connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cleaver's face.
Cleaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
Caria tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cleaver lands an uppercut.
Caria takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cleaver lands an elbow inside that Caria shrugs off.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head.
Cleaver landing knees to the body.
Cleaver lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Cleaver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cleaver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caria is rocked!
Caria looking to throw knees to the head but Cleaver is blocking nicely.
Caria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cleaver seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Caria can turn it around.
Cleaver misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Cleaver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cleaver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Caria breaks the clinch.
Caria throws a big shot that misses.
Cleaver throws a big shot that misses.
Cleaver is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caria.
Cleaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cleaver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cleaver is looking to clinch but Caria is avoiding it.
Cleaver backing away here, and Caria unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cleaver wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caria doesn't manage to clinch there - Cleaver circles away.
Cleaver tried to counter with a leg kick but Caria avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Theodore Cleaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cleaver cracks Caria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cleaver scores with a jab to the body.
Caria is breathing heavily.
Caria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cleaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cleaver.
Caria is still on wobbly legs! Can Cleaver finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cleaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cleaver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver lands a jab.
Cleaver misses with a hook. Caria ducked under it nicely.
Caria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cleaver, pushing him back against the ropes.
Caria blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caria misses with a punch on the inside.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head.
Cleaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Caria swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cleaver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caria seems to have recovered his senses.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caria lands an uppercut.
Cleaver landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cleaver with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Theodore Cleaver has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caria misses with some punches.
Cleaver utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cleaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cleaver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caria tries to work over Cleaver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caria lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleaver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cleaver blocks a body shot from Caria.
Cleaver lands an elbow just above Caria 's eye.
A nice left hand lands by Cleaver.
Caria trying to land knees to the body.
Caria breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cleaver.
Cleaver closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Caria fails to land.
Caria misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cleaver fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Cleaver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cleaver gets through Caria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cleaver lands a good knee to the midsection. Caria won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Cleaver.
Caria blocks an elbow strike.
Cleaver lands a hook that snaps the head of Caria backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Cleaver dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caria throws a jab but it's blocked by Cleaver.
Jab, jab by Cleaver - just one landing.
Cleaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Cleaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carias head.
Cleaver throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cleaver.
Cleaver throws a head punch that misses.
Cleaver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caria's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Caria.
Cleaver tries to work over Caria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cleaver misses with some punches.
Cleaver using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Caria tries a body shot but Cleaver blocks it.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Caria misses with a knee strike.
Cleaver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caria can do to turn this around?
Cleaver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cleaver unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caria lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cleaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Cleaver.
Cleaver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
Cleaver gets through Caria's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cleaver.
Cleaver lands with a short shot to the head.
Cleaver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cleaver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caria avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cleaver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleaver blocking some punches.
Cleaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cleaver.
Cleaver lands a nice knee to the body.
Cleaver lands an elbow that stopped Caria in his tracks for a moment.
Cleaver breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Caria with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Caria looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Caria 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 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Theodore Cleaver!
Theodore Cleaver retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Theodore Cleaver thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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