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Eight Limbs XXVII - Watershed PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Luke Pristine (ranked 6234 p4p, 5463 weight class) and Matsuka Hiyoshi (ranked 230 p4p, 218 weight class). Luke Pristine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Pristine !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matsuka Hiyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiyoshi.
Pristine throws a one two combo.
Hiyoshi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pristine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiyoshi.
Pristine tries to clinch but Hiyoshi is having none of it.
Pristine walks into a left hand.
A big right from Hiyoshi misses.
Hiyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pristine is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pristine swinging wildly here.
Pristine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiyoshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiyoshi stuns Pristine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Hiyoshi lands a leg kick that knocks Pristine off balance momentarily.
Pristine takes one on the button.
Pristine throws a leg kick which misses Hiyoshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hiyoshi tries to avoid it.
Pristine tries to land a front kick but Hiyoshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hiyoshi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hiyoshi scores with a head kick. Pristine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pristine throws a sloppy head kick and Hiyoshi moves out of range easily.
Pristine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pristine tries to clinch up.
Hiyoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hiyoshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pristine .
A chopping leg kick lands by Hiyoshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pristine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hiyoshi counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pristine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hiyoshi's brow.
Pristine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hiyoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hiyoshi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Pristine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pristine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pristine misses with an elbow strike.
Hiyoshi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pristine backwards.
Nice body punch from Hiyoshi.
Pristine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiyoshi trying to stall but Pristine improves his position.
Pristine tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pristine .
Hiyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pristine backwards.
Hiyoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pristine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hiyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pristine misses with an elbow strike.
Hiyoshi blocks a body shot from Pristine .
Hiyoshi lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiyoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pristine seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiyoshi can turn it around.
A bit of stalling here from Hiyoshi.
Pristine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hiyoshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiyoshi cracks Pristine with a nice body shot.
Pristine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pristine fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hiyoshi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pristine throws an elbow but it misses.
Pristine being controlled against the ropes.
Pristine prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuka Hiyoshi dominated that round.
That's time! Pristine 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hiyoshi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Pristine . Those never looked like landing.
Pristine gets a clinch.
Hiyoshi lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pristine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Pristine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pristine lands a shoulder strike.
Hiyoshi is trying to stall.
Hiyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiyoshi pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pristine breaks from the clinch.
Hiyoshi blocks a head kick by Pristine .
Hiyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiyoshi is trying to maintain a safe position but Pristine gets an underhook and turns Hiyoshi into the ropes.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Hiyoshi misses with the head strike.
Hiyoshi stalling the fight.
Hiyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pristine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiyoshi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hiyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiyoshi blocks an uppercut.
Hiyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiyoshi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pristine backwards.
Hiyoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pristine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Pristine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pristine wants to break free but Hiyoshi has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pristine is leaning against Hiyoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiyoshi lands a right hand.
Hiyoshi cracks Pristine with a nice body shot.
Hiyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Pristine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pristine 's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi digs a right hand into Pristine 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pristine 's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi lands a shot to the body.
Hiyoshi lands with a light punch inside.
Pristine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hiyoshi.
Come on Hiyoshi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hiyoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hiyoshi.
Pristine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pristine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pristine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsuka Hiyoshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pristine 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hiyoshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hiyoshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Pristine .
Hiyoshi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pristine is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pristine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pristine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pristine tries to clinch
and Hiyoshi counters with a nice leg kick.
Well,Pristine is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hiyoshi throws a lazy head kick
and Pristine makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice cross by Hiyoshi.
Pristine 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.
Pristine moves into range and clinches up with Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi taking a breather.
Pristine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiyoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Luke Pristine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pristine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pristine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pristine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hiyoshi or not.
A shot in the inside from Hiyoshi.
Pristine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pristine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Pristine tries a body shot but Hiyoshi blocks it.
Hiyoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiyoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pristine controls his hands.
Pristine prevents a body shot from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi blocks an elbow strike.
Hiyoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiyoshi blocks an elbow strike from Pristine .
Pristine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiyoshi's elbow.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuka Hiyoshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hiyoshi scores with a shoulder strike.
Pristine has had enough of the clinch but Hiyoshi keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi avoids the elbow strike from Pristine , against the ropes.
Pristine working aggressively here.
Pristine lands a knee to the body.
Hiyoshi blocking some punches.
Pristine throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiyoshi.
Hiyoshi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiyoshi misses with a body punch.
Pristine struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiyoshi controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hiyoshi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiyoshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiyoshi cracks Pristine with a nice body shot.
Pristine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pristine pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiyoshi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Matsuka Hiyoshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hiyoshi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hiyoshi wants to stall.
Pristine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiyoshi lands a body shot.
Hiyoshi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pristine backwards.
Hiyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Pristine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pristine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hiyoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pristine tries to work over Hiyoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiyoshi digs a right hand into Pristine 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pristine 's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matsuka Hiyoshi.
Well Hiyoshi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Matsuka Hiyoshi!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Matsuka Hiyoshi!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Matsuka Hiyoshi!
Matsuka Hiyoshi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Chai Son Fue Re (ranked 6428 p4p, 6724 weight class) and Jebediah Springfield (ranked 235 p4p, 247 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chai Son Fue Re!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jebediah Springfield!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fue Re misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Springfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springfield is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fue Re misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fue Re looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fue Re connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy left from Springfield finds it's target.
Fue Re lands with a nice body kick.
Springfield lunges at Fue Re with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fue Re's hand.
 Fue Re is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fue Re. Springfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Fue Re is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fue Re ducks under a wild hook from Springfield.
Fue Re tries to counter by clinching up but Springfield breaks away and moves out of range.
Fue Re seems to have got his legs back now.
Fue Re wants to slow Springfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Springfield scores with a jab to the body.
Springfield works the jab nicely.
Fue Re is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fue Re throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield moves out of range of the body kick from Fue Re.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fue Re takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fue Re lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Fue Re.
Springfield is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Springfield drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Fue Re onto his butt! Fue Re pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fue Re out cold! Fue Re corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jebediah Springfield!
After winning the bout, Jebediah Springfield 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Little Bastard (ranked 2729 p4p, 4942 weight class) and Sitthichai Fairtex (ranked 157 p4p, 209 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bastard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Side to Side. Little Bastard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sitthichai Fairtex's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sitthichai Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairtex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bastard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fairtex scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Fairtex.
Bastard moves out of range of the body kick from Fairtex.
We've been told by Bastard's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairtex 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.
Bastard throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex lands a really nice looking cross but Bastard seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairtex checks a leg kick.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bastard misses the target.
Fairtex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairtex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fairtex jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard throws a front kick aimed at Fairtex's knee but Fairtex avoids it well.
It seemed like Fairtex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bastard checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitthichai Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
Fairtex throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.
Fairtex lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fairtex connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitthichai Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairtex lands the left hand.
Fairtex moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Bastard keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big left from Bastard misses.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Fairtex stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fairtex looks to score with a jab to the body but Bastard is just out of range.
Fairtex throws a lazy right hand but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bastard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fairtex with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Bastard moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a hook. Fairtex ducked under it nicely.
Bastard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fairtex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bastard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A left lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairtex.
Fairtex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bastard manages to avoid it.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Fairtex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fairtex.
Bastard misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Fairtex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
That kick from Fairtex tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairtex looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bastard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fairtex tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bastard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sitthichai Fairtex dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bastard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex stuns Bastard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fairtex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairtex blocks a jab.
Fairtex misses with a low kick as Bastard jumps back.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick from Bastard.
Little Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitthichai Fairtex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Fairtex moved out of range.
Bastard ducks right into an uppercut from Fairtex.
Bastard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Fairtex misses.
Fairtex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bastard's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard blocks a low kick nicely.
Bastard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex jabs at Bastard's body.
Fairtex lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairtex throws a right and a left that Bastard avoids nicely.
Fairtex throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.
Fairtex works Bastard's body with a nice hook.
Bastard tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex feints and then cracks Bastard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bastard down.
Fairtex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bastard.
Donk. Fairtex catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bastard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fairtex is looking to slow Bastard down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex connects with an inside leg kick.
Fairtex scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Bastard moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fairtex scores with a nice strike.
Bastard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fairtex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairtex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Fairtex lands with a hook. Bastard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Fairtex checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bastard throws a leg kick which misses Fairtex's front leg but catches the back leg as Fairtex tries to avoid it.
Bastard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bastard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bastard sets himself, and Fairtex steps forward looking for the clinch! Bastard avoids it this time.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sitthichai Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fairtex scores with a jab to the body.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairtex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Bastard only half commits.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Fairtex catches Bastard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fairtex 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.
Bastard throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fairtex checks a leg kick.
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
As Fairtex looks to move away, Bastard throws a big counter combo but Fairtex just gets out of the way.
Bastard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well,Bastard is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fairtex misses with a wild body shot.
Bastard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bastard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Fairtex.
A slow jab from Fairtex misses its intended target.
Bastard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard catches Fairtex napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Fairtex crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Bastard raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Little Bastard!
Little Bastard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Stanislaw Cheba (ranked 4370 p4p, 23457 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 455 p4p, 599 weight class). Noel has chosen the fat boys fat boys as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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210
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215
23 - 21 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stanislaw Cheba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cheba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cheba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Noel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Noel misses with an uppercut. Cheba saw that one coming.
Cheba throws a big shot that misses.
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noel misses with a left hand
and Cheba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cheba misses with a body kick.
Noel misses with an uppercut
and Cheba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Noel.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cheba. That's going to slow Noel down.
Noel drives through and clinches with Cheba against the ropes.
Cheba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Cheba blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Cheba as the two fighters clinch.
Cheba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noel is keeping busy.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Noel.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Cheba blocking some punches.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheba is leaning against Noel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cheba prevents a body shot from Noel.
Cheba throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
Cheba is pushing Noel up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cheba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noel takes a shot to the head.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheba scores with a hook to the body.
Cheba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheba misses with a punch to the body.
Cheba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Noel is keeping busy.
Cheba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cheba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cheba blocks a body shot from Noel.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cheba stalling in the clinch but Noel improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Noel fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislaw Cheba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Noel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheba swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chubby Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel misses with a jab to the body
and Cheba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noel with a nice calf kick.
Noel looks to clinch
and Cheba counters with a good low kick that Noel was not able to check.
Noel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cheba.
Cheba misses with a body kick.
Cheba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Noel.
Noel misses with a low kick.
Cheba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Noel moves in looking to clinch but Cheba pushes him off.
Cheba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel connects with a leg kick.
Noel tries to bum rush Cheba with a series of wild strikes but Cheba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cheba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Noel takes a swing at Cheba's ribcage but misses.
Cheba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cheba lands with a right hand.
Noel tries to clinch but Cheba is having none of it.
Cheba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cheba lands a really nice looking cross but Noel seems unphased.
Noel tries to clinch but Cheba moves out of range.
Stanislaw Cheba is winning the standup battle so far.
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheba was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
Cheba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Noel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cheba counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Noel badly! Cheba follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Noel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Cheba finished him against the ropes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanislaw Cheba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 23447 p4p, 22313 weight class) and Darnell Nurse (ranked 566 p4p, 607 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Sucre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bolivianos el Hado Propicio. Antonio Jose De Sucre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Nurse!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse throws a hook but De Sucre blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Sucre misses the target.
De Sucre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurse was well out of range. Poor timing from De Sucre.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Sucre. Nurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sucre takes a swing at Nurse's ribcage but misses.
Nurse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nurse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from De Sucre does no damage.
Nurse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Sucre circles away quickly and effectively.
Nurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nurse lands a jab to the nose.
De Sucre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurse throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Sucre throws a leg kick but Nurse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nurse misses with a looping left.
De Sucre scoring well with a low kick there.
Nurse connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurse lands a nice shot that snaps De Sucre's head back.
Nurse on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse lands a right hook to the body.
Nurse throws a shot from downtown. De Sucre moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurse. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sucre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurse.
De Sucre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nurse.
A punch combination from De Sucre misses.
Nurse looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Sucre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nurse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Sucre. De Sucre obviously looking to wear him down.
Sloppy strikes from De Sucre. Those never looked like landing.
De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurse.
De Sucre slips a straight right by Nurse.
De Sucre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Sucre slips under a jab from Nurse.
De Sucre lands an overhand right.
Darnell Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurse misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nurse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Sucre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Sucre throws a body punch but Nurse moves out of range.
Nurse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
De Sucre avoids the body shot from Nurse.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Sucre. Nurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurse misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Sucre. Nurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Sucre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurse. That did some damage!
Nurse throws a hook but De Sucre blocks it.
Nurse throws an overhand right that lands on De Sucre's shoulder, as De Sucre tries to avoid the shot.
Nurse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nurse just misses with a punch to the body.
De Sucre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse throws a big shot that misses.
De Sucre misses with a looping right.
Nurse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Sucre.
Nurse misses with a lunging right hand
and De Sucre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Nurse dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nurse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nurse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurse misses with a hook
letting De Sucre counter with a right hand.
De Sucre looks to land a body kick but Nurse moved away.
De Sucre misses with a double jab
enabling Nurse to counter with a crisp jab.
De Sucre slips a jab and a cross from Nurse.
A counter left hand to the body from De Sucre misses its target.
Nurse misses with a hook. De Sucre ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Nurse there.
De Sucre throws an overhand right that lands on Nurse's shoulder, as Nurse tries to avoid the shot.
Nurse misses with a looping right.
De Sucre fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Nurse misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse punishes De Sucre's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Nurse.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Nurse looks to land a right hand but De Sucre moved out of range.
Nurse throws a lazy uppercut
and De Sucre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Sucre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nurse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurse.
An attempted straight right counter from De Sucre misses the target.
A lazy left from Nurse finds it's target.
Nurse lands a head shot.
De Sucre is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Nurse engages and cracks De Sucre with a massive lead left hook - De Sucre tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Nurse is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Nurse!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Litticius Nugetio (ranked 22281 p4p, 4271 weight class) and Jihadi John (ranked 582 p4p, 449 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying John 's choice of entrance music: Ali-A. Jihadi John acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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240
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Litticius Nugetio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jihadi John !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nugetio's jab looks to have found its range, popping John under the eye.
John pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Nugetio.
Nugetio lands with a straight right. John didn't see that one coming.
John walks into a left hand.
John throws a head kick that misses
and Nugetio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nugetio throws a series of punches but John moves out of range.
John walks into a left hand.
John looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nugetio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of John 's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nugetio looks to land a combination but John avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nugetio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nugetio misses with a straight right.
Nugetio sets himself, and John steps forward looking for the clinch! Nugetio avoids it this time.
John misses with a right hand
and Nugetio counters with a nice uppercut.
John misses with a left hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nugetio throws an overhand right that lands on John 's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John wants to counter the offense by Nugetio and move into the clinch position.
John avoids the body shot from Nugetio.
John wants to counter with a clinch but Nugetio pushes him away.
Nugetio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from John .
Nugetio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nugetio misses its intended target.
John wants to counter the offense by Nugetio and move into the clinch position.
Nugetio digs a good hook to John 's body.
John misses with a left hand
and Nugetio counters with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
John on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nugetio throws a jab but it's blocked by John .
The fighters circle momentarily. Nugetio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nugetio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from John .
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jihadi John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nugetio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
John takes one on the button.
Nugetio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nugetio misses with an uppercut.
John steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nugetio.
Nugetio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Nugetio is just out of range.
Nugetio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nugetio ducks under a wild hook from John .
Nugetio tried to counter with a leg kick but John avoided it.
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!
Nugetio lands an overhand right.
Nugetio cracks John with an open hand slap.
Nugetio ducks under a wild hook from John .
Nugetio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Nugetio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nugetio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nugetio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nugetio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by John .
Nugetio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John .
A little feinted left hand from Nugetio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
John moves in looking to clinch but Nugetio pushes him off.
John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
Nugetio jabs at John 's body.
Nugetio thows a left - swing and a miss!
John looks like he wants to counter punch here.
John moves out of range of the strikes.
John takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
John fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nugetio avoids a kick to the body.
John misses with an uppercut
enabling Nugetio to counter with a crisp jab.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nugetio is looking to counter punch.
Nugetio misses with a hook.
John slips a jab from Nugetio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Litticius Nugetio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Nugetio.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Litticius Nugetio is winning the standup battle so far.
John misses with a hook
enabling Nugetio to counter with a crisp jab.
Nugetio scores with a shot to the body.
Nugetio throws the left hand but John avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nugetio here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nugetio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nugetio lands a body shot.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from John misses.
John throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nugetio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John misses with an uppercut. Nugetio saw that one coming.
Nugetio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from John .
Nugetio misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John throws a hook to the side of Nugetio's head but Nugetio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
John misses with a looping right.
Nugetio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nugetio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck John on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Nugetio.
Nugetio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nugetio misses with a straight left.
Nugetio lands with a right hand.
 John is rocked!
Nugetio circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends John tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nugetio wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Litticius Nugetio!
Jihadi John was interviewed post fight and said ' Al Akhbar '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Tang Maul (ranked 6592 p4p, 6524 weight class) and Benjamin Berkley (ranked 242 p4p, 239 weight class). Berkley has chosen X as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tang Maul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Berkley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Maul blocks the low kick.
Maul is looking to counter punch.
Berkley checks a low kick from Maul.
Berkley is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maul takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maul.
Berkley thinks about the counter body kick.
A punch combination from Berkley misses.
Maul avoids the head kick by Berkley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkley ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Maul moves into the clinch successfully.
Berkley blocks an elbow strike.
Maul lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Maul.
Maul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Berkley working hard to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Berkley.
Berkley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Berkley working aggressively here.
Maul landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Benjamin Berkley has been cut.
Maul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Berkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maul digs a right hand underneath Berkley's ribcage. Berkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkley avoids the damage to the body.
Maul tries a knee to the head but Berkley blocks it.
Berkley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Maul lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkley backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but Berkley blocks with his arms.
Maul lands a nice elbow.
Berkley throws an elbow that misses.
Maul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berkley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Berkley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Maul was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Berkley.
Maul seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berkley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maul blocks a head kick by Berkley.
Berkley throws the kick towards the body but Maul avoids it.
Maul dodges the punch combination from Berkley.
Berkley slips a jab from Maul.
Maul walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berkley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Berkley follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Berkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
Berkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
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 Tang Maul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Berkley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maul looks to throw the jab but Berkley is out of range.
As Maul backs off Berkley throws a huge counter combo but Maul manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Berkley does no damage.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berkley throws a right and a left that Maul avoids nicely.
Maul is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Berkley.
Maul lands with a shot to the body.
Maul lands a jab to Berkley's midsection.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Berkley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul jabs Berkley right on the nose. Berkley blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul throwing a counter right hand but Berkley manages to avoid it.
Benjamin Berkley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berkley throws a right and a left that Maul avoids nicely.
Maul scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berkley moves away.
Berkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berkley drops his hands momentarily and Maul takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Maul misses.
Berkley checks a low kick from Maul.
Berkley throws out a counter right but Maul avoids it with no problem.
Berkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tang Maul is winning the standup battle so far.
Berkley misses with a double jab.
Maul with a nice cross.
Berkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkley misses with a low kick.
Berkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Berkley tries to get set, Maul tries to push him back and clinch up but Berkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Berkley throws a right and a left that Maul avoids nicely.
Maul blocks a head kick by Berkley.
Maul cracks Berkley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berkley is rocked!
Maul misses with a body shot.
Berkley is still on wobbly legs! Can Maul finish him?
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and Maul takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berkley seems to have recovered his senses.
Maul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Maul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Berkley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maul's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Berkley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berkley takes one to the side of the head.
Berkley ducks right into an uppercut from Maul.
Berkley misses with a straight right.
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berkley under the eye.
Maul has closed the distance and engaged Berkley in a clinch.
Maul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Berkley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maul lands an elbow inside.
Maul is leaning against Berkley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Berkley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul blocks the elbow strike.
Berkley wants to break free but Maul has control.
Maul throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maul.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berkley misses with an elbow strike.
Berkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maul is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maul lands a hook that snaps the head of Berkley backwards.
Maul with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maul lands a damaging elbow.
Maul misses with a knee strike.
Maul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Maul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkley can do to turn this around?
Maul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Berkley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berkley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Berkley checks a leg kick nicely.
Berkley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maul motions for Berkley to come forward. Maul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maul swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berkley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Berkley moves away and avoids it.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berkley.
Berkley jabs Maul right on the nose. Maul blinks but takes it well.
Berkley gets tackled into the ropes by Maul. Maul maintains the clinch.
Berkley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maul's defenses.
Maul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berkley.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Berkley throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Berkley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Berkley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maul circles away quickly and effectively.
Berkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Berkley misses with a few strikes there.
Maul closes the distance and pushes Berkley back into the ropes.
Maul lands an elbow just above Berkley 's eye.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berkley throws a leg kick
and Maul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benjamin Berkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkley throws a right hand that misses
letting Maul counter with a right hand.
Berkley tries to keep at a distance but Maul has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maul lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berkley is trying to force a seperation but Maul has the dominant position.
Maul landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maul lands an elbow inside that Berkley shrugs off.
Maul lands a nice knee to the body.
Berkley takes an elbow to the temple.
Maul connects with a knee to the head.
Maul connects with a knee to the head.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Maul throws an elbow but misses.
Berkley is trying to push Maul away but Maul has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Berkley is trying to break the clinch but Maul is controlling him.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Maul just misses with a elbow thrown towards Berkley's brow.
Maul lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Berkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berkley manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Berkley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkley blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Berkley's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maul fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berkley, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maul gets through Berkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Berkley or not.
Maul is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berkley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Berkley fails to land.
Maul scores with a knee to the head.
Maul content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berkley wants to break free but Maul has control.
Maul comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Berkley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maul misses with a series of wild punches.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Berkley moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berkley throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tang Maul had his way with Benjamin Berkley in that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Berkley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maul tried to counter with a leg kick but Berkley avoided it.
Maul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. Berkley moves away and avoids it.
Berkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul lands a nice shot that snaps Berkley's head back.
Berkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berkley is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul closes the distance and pushes Berkley back into the ropes.
Maul dodges an elbow strike from Berkley.
Berkley lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkley pushes Maul back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berkley avoiding damage as Maul throws knees to the body.
Berkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Maul using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Berkley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berkley avoids a wild elbow strike from Maul.
Tang Maul has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Berkley throws an elbow but it misses.
Berkley breaks the clinch.
Maul clinches up with Berkley and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Berkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maul is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berkley is defending well for now.
Berkley blocks a body shot from Maul.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Berkley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Berkley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maul crunches a lovely knee into Berkley's ribcage.
Berkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mauls head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Maul throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Maul.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maul landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Berkley misses with an elbow over the top.
Maul using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berkley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maul tries to land knees in the clinch but Berkley avoids the damage to the body.
Maul missing with knees to the body.
Berkley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Berkley pushes off an throws an elbow but Maul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Berkley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Berkley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maul can't find room to land a body shot as Berkley controls the action.
Benjamin Berkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berkley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maul lands a body punch.
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maul.
Maul landing knees to the head.
Berkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Maul utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tang Maul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tang Maul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maul 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Tang Maul!
Tang Maul wins by unanimous decision!
Tang Maul retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Tang Maul thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mikko Deggamendov (ranked 23515 p4p, 23516 weight class) and Jory Rosewarne (ranked 576 p4p, 601 weight class). Rosewarne has chosen White Room - Demons & Wizards as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikko Deggamendov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jory Rosewarne!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deggamendov tries a head kick but it misses.
Deggamendov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rosewarne lands a front kick to the face, that drops Deggamendov 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!
 It looks like Mikko Deggamendov has been cut.
Deggamendov tries to close the distance and clinch but Rosewarne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rosewarne looks to land a combination but Deggamendov avoids it well.
Rosewarne drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Deggamendov onto his butt! Deggamendov pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosewarne feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Deggamendov collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jory Rosewarne!
After the fight, Jory Rosewarne 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryan Keenan (ranked 2332 p4p, 2294 weight class) and Mordecai Sackett (ranked 274 p4p, 270 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordecai Sackett!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks Sackett with an uppercut!
Keenan slips a straight right by Sackett.
Keenan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sackett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Keenan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan scores with a jab. Sackett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sackett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Keenan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Sackett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Sackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sackett to score with a decent uppercut.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keenan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. Sackett should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Sackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Keenan lands.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Sackett looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
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!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sackett blocks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sackett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sackett.
Keenan throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
Sackett scores with a head kick. Keenan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with the punch.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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 Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Sackett moves away and avoids it.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
As Sackett tries to get set, Keenan tries to push him back and clinch up but Sackett manages to avoid the attempt.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sackett blocks the leg kick.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
A left lands for Keenan.
Sackett 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.
Sackett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sackett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Keenan is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sackett manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan misses with a straight left.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Sackett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Sackett looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Keenan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sackett lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps Sackett's head back.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sackett.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Sackett and move into the clinch.
Sackett looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Sackett moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Sackett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sackett throws a front kick that sends Keenan stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Sackett moves out of range easily.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sackett in his tracks.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sackett scrambles back to his feet.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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 Ryan Keenan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab from Sackett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Keenan down.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Sackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Sackett feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Sackett takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sackett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Sackett only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Keenan throws the left hand but Sackett avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Sackett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sackett misses with a straight left.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
Sackett throws a shot from downtown. Keenan moves away and avoids it.
Keenan moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Jab from Keenan.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Keenan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Keenan there.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Keenan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sackett.
Keenan misses with a looping right.
Sackett staying out of range there.
Keenan throws a push kick but Sackett slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sackett.
Keenan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Keenan checks a leg kick.
Sackett takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sackett defending well as Keenan loads up on a big left hand.
Keenan scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Sackett.
Sackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Keenan. Keenan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Keenan keeps Sackett at a distance using the push kick.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sackett.
As Keenan backs off Sackett throws a huge counter combo but Keenan manages to avoid it all.
Sackett connects with a body shot that sends Keenan's belly button to the back.
Keenan moves forwards but Sackett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Keenan throws a right hand that Sackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Sackett also avoids with ease.
Keenan throws a wild body kick that Sackett sees coming a mile off.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Sackett ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keenan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Sackett cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Keenan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sackett throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordecai Sackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keenan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Mordecai Sackett!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Kyle Kovingten (ranked 23508 p4p, 18451 weight class) and Tommy Lee (ranked 680 p4p, 717 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kickstart My Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tommy Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kovingten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Kovingten.
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Kovingten.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kovingten takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kovingten's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee tries a low kick but Kovingten avoids it.
Kovingten misses with a wild body shot.
Kovingten looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee 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.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovingten.
A head kick misses from Kovingten.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a body kick.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kovingten slips the punch.
Kovingten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovingten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kovingten tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kovingten thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a good low kick that Kovingten was not able to check.
That kick from Kovingten tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten lands with a cross.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kovingten misses with a straight left.
Kovingten slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Kovingten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kovingten moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
A punch lands to the side of Kovingten 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovingten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kovingten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee slips under a jab from Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kovingten misses.
Lee jabs Kovingten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kovingten looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovingten swings widly with a right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook. Kovingten ducked under it nicely.
Kovingten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kovingten avoids the body shot from Lee.
Kovingten throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Kovingten's head back.
Nice defenses there by Kovingten.
Kovingten throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovingten was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Kovingten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee clinches up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Kovingten.
Kovingten wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
I was talking to Kovingten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Kovingten tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kovingten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Kovingten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kovingten is looking to score with low kicks.
Kovingten throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Kovingten looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Kovingten's ribcage but misses.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
The fighters circling - Kovingten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kovingten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kovingten looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lee.
Kovingten moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovingten appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kovingten moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kovingten tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Kovingten blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee misses the jab.
Kovingten tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Kovingten counters with a left to the body.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovingten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Kovingten misses the target.
Kovingten misses with an uppercut.
Kyle Kovingten is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Kovingten counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kovingten ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kovingten.
Kovingten with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kovingten slips under a jab.
Kovingten throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Kovingten stumbling back into the ropes.
Lee tries to clinch but Kovingten moves out of range.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Kovingten's shoulder, as Kovingten tries to avoid the shot.
Kovingten throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that second round.
That's time! Kovingten's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kovingten misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Kovingten misses with a few strikes there.
Kovingten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Kovingten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovingten is looking to land body kicks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kovingten.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kovingten throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Kovingten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee throws a one two combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lee.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Kovingten.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kovingten moves out of range easily.
Kovingten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovingten cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
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!
Kovingten throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kovingten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kovingten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kovingten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovingten tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Kovingten sees coming a mile off.
Kovingten scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kovingten cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Kovingten throws a big shot that misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Kovingten.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Kovingten pushes Lee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Kovingten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to chop away at Kovingten's legs.
Kovingten lands a jab to the head.
Kovingten moves away from the strike by Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kovingten creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee keeps control of Kovingten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kovingten lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kovingten.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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