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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Patreek Larving (ranked 7175 p4p, 24869 weight class) and Daxton Dupont (ranked 480 p4p, 511 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patreek Larving! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daxton Dupont! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Larving misses with a looping left. Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Larving lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Larving throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dupont blocks it with crossed arms. Dupont is trying to stall.
Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupont closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupont taking a breather. Dupont blocks the elbow strike.
Larving with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Larving with a knee to the head.
Larving tries a knee to the head but Dupont blocks it.
Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
Larving lands a knee to the head.
Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dupont.
Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. Larving misses with a knee to the head. Larving tries a knee to the head but Dupont blocks it.
Dupont tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larving avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larving managing to block the knees to the body from Dupont.
Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Dupont instigates a clinch. Dupont trying to land knees to the body.
Larving misses with a knee to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
Dupont taking a breather. Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Larving throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range. Larving really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. The fight moves into the clinch position. Dupont breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daxton Dupont will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dupont forces Larving back against the ropes and clinches. Dupont breaks the clinch.
Dupont does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Daxton Dupont is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dupont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larving throws a sloppy head kick and Dupont counters with a two punch combo. Dupont forces Larving back against the ropes and clinches. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dupont. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dupont clinches with his opponent.
Dupont misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Larving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Larving tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Larving pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dupont unleashes a big counter combination but Larving bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dupont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupont gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont throws a leg kick but Larving sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dupont looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Larving misses with a wild body shot. Dupont closes the distance and clinches. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Larving as Dupont tries to tie him up. Larving misses with a knee strike.
Larving with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Larving using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dupont has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont throws a shot from downtown. Larving moves away and avoids it. Larving checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dupont has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dupont tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupont attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Larving throws a solid leg kick but Dupont takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larving. Dupont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larving looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dupont closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Dupont breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Larving throws a body punch but Dupont moves out of range. As Larving backs off Dupont throws a huge counter combo but Larving manages to avoid it all. Dupont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daxton Dupont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dupont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dupont escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupont rushes Larving and presses him up against the ropes. Larving misses with a knee strike.
Dupont pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dupont lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dupont. An inside leg kick lands from Larving. Larving throws a jab when Dupont was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupont clinches up with Larving and pushes him back against the ropes. Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larving. Larving throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dupont has closed the distance and engaged Larving in a clinch.
Larving looking to throw knees to the head but Dupont is blocking nicely.
Dupont is struggling to control the position. Larving with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dupont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dupont clinches up with Larving and pushes him back against the ropes. Dupont breaks from the clinch.
Dupont pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dupont instigates a clinch. Larving with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Larving tries to land a knee to the head but Dupont blocks with his arms.
Dupont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Larving moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A head kick by Dupont misses and Larving counters with a stiff right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Larving takes a swing at Dupont's ribcage but misses. Larving throws a looping overhand right but Dupont ducks down to avoid it. Dupont shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larving eats them both and turns towards Dupont to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Dupont rushes Larving and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Dupont throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dupont tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dupont throws an elbow but misses. Patreek Larving has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Daxton Dupont is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Larving with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Daxton Dupont comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dupont 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 Smith scores the fight for Daxton Dupont! Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Daxton Dupont! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Daxton Dupont!
Daxton Dupont wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Chaloem Narong (ranked 5697 p4p, 2383 weight class) and Tzu Chu (ranked 430 p4p, 243 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chaloem Narong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tzu Chu! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Narong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Chu paws at him with a jab and circles away. Chu thuds a left hand into Narong's body. Narong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chu moves away. Tzu Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A nice leg kick from Chu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narong throws a right and a left that both miss. A looping hook to the body misses from Narong. Chu does a little dance to reset his feet. Chu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chu connects with a body shot that sends Narong's belly button to the back. Chu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Narong.
Chu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Narong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Narong throws a wild body kick that Chu sees coming a mile off. Chu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Narong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narong manages to avoid it. Narong is looking to clinch but Chu is avoiding it.
Narong takes a swing at Chu's ribcage but misses. Chu scores with a punch to the head. Chu tests Narong's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chu takes the fight into the clinch. Narong tries to break the clinch but Chu is controlling the position. Nice body punch from Chu - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chu. Chu scores with a shoulder strike. Chu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Narong's efforts to push away. Chu lands an elbow that stopped Narong in his tracks for a moment. Narong is rocked! Chu is leaning against Narong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Oh Narong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chu pushes Narong back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Narong seems to have got his legs back now. Chu lands a hook that snaps the head of Narong backwards. 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! Chu lands with a short head shot on the inside. Chu scores with a nice hook to the head. Chu lands a damaging elbow. Chu lands a hook that snaps the head of Narong backwards. Narong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A right hook to the body lands for Chu.
A short right from Chu on the inside. Chu lands a nice elbow. Chu breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Narong with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Narong looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Narong get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tzu Chu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jose Garcia (ranked 24621 p4p, 5780 weight class) and John Wells (ranked 804 p4p, 655 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Garcia ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Wells! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wells lands a head shot. Wells throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Garcia walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). John Wells!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 2999 p4p, 5673 weight class) and Oshan Jackson (ranked 294 p4p, 428 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer Cardio machine
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oshan Jackson! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Collins throws a one two combo.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Collins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Collins misses with a wild combination.
Collins scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Collins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson. Collins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jackson moves forwards but Collins connects with a nice, crisp jab. Collins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses. Collins throws a leg kick that misses. Collins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab. Collins misses with a wild combination.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Collins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight. Jackson misses the jab. It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jackson tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Collins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Collins misses with a straight right. Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A punch combination from Collins misses. Collins scores with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! A punch combination from Jackson misses. It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Collins rather than just go for the knockout. Jackson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Collins takes a shot right to the bread basket. Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jackson misses with a shot to the body and Collins counters with a straight right hand. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jackson digs a good hook to Collins's body.
Jackson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins 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. Collins jabbing away but nothing is landing. It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away. Some wild striking there from Collins.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A big left from Collins misses. Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins. Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins thuds a left hand into Jackson's body. Jackson throws an off balance right hand
letting Collins counter with a right hand. Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range. Collins throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jackson counter with a right hand. Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Collins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oshan Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Collins backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Collins manages to avoid it all. Jackson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head. Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Collins's head back.
Collins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jackson throws a low kick but Collins avoids it. Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Jackson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins misses with the combination.
Collins lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Collins misses with a double jab.
Collins scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Jackson. Collins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson misses with a looping left. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Collins checks a leg kick nicely. Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Collins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Collins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Jackson slips under a jab. Jackson moves out of range as Collins strikes. Collins 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.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Nice uppercut there from Collins. Collins avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Collins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Collins. Jackson scores with a decent looking hook. It looks like Michael Collins has been cut. Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though. Collins slips under a jab from Jackson. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Collins dominated that round. The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Collins throws a hook but Jackson blocks it. Collins lands a head shot. Collins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson misses with a hook. Collins is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Collins scores with a jab to the jaw. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range. Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Collins scores with a hook. Collins tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson blocks a jab. Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Jackson misses with a looping left. Collins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Collins misses with a hook
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Michael Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Michael Collins is winning the standup battle so far. Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Collins had a free shot at his head there. Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Collins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range. Collins throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range. Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Collins's shoulder, as Collins tries to avoid the shot. Collins walks into a left hand. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins lands with a cross. Collins throws a leg kick and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Collins blocks a jab. Nice cross by Jackson. Collins tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot. Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around? Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Donk. Jackson catches Collins right on the button with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Jackson throws a body punch but Collins moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Collins. Collins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Collins there as he acknowledges the shot. Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jackson misses with a straight right. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Collins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Collins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Jackson connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off. Jackson swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Jackson scores with a body shot.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Jackson looks to land a left hand but Collins moved out of range nicely. It looked like Collins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson. Collins slips under a jab. Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it. Collins scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. That kick from Jackson tenderised Collins's leg. Collins is trying to keep his angry face on. A left lands for Collins. Collins looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range. Collins looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jackson sizes up Collins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Collins misses with a looping right. Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Collins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves out of range as Collins strikes. Jackson tries to bum rush Collins with a series of wild strikes but Collins uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it. Jackson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Collins.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely. A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Jackson tests Collins's chin there with a solid looking shot. Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease. Collins throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it. A low kick from Collins misses and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Collins lands with a right hand. Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Collins does a little dance to reset his feet. Collins misses with the combination.
Collins throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Collins. Collins ducks under a wild hook from Jackson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Collins throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot. Collins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJackson. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A combination from Jackson does no damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Collins will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Michael Collins's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A combination from Collins does no damage. Collins defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand. Collins misses with a head kick.
Collins throws a combination that misses and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Collins walks into a straight right hand from Jackson. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson. A big right from Collins misses. Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Collins throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Jackson. Collins walks into a left hand. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Collins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Jackson slips a straight right by Collins.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot. Jackson 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.
Collins is rocked! Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it. Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Collins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Collins looks to throw a body kick and Jackson counters with a nice leg kick. Collins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head. Collins scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Jackson throws a head kick that misses letting Collins counter with a right hand. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Collins. The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. 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! Collins misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Collins counters with a left to the body. Collins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jackson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jackson throws a big shot that misses. It looked like Collins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collins moves out of range as Jackson strikes. Jackson jabs Collins to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jackson blocks a leg kick. Collins blocks a jab. Jackson misses with a hook. Collins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards. A bone on bone clash there as Collins blocks the leg kick.
Collins scores with a punch to the head. Jackson misses with a low kick.
Collins throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jackson defending well as Collins loads up on a big left hand. Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson only half commits to the counter leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride. A cross from Jackson lands. Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage! Jackson throws a push kick but Collins slaps the foot to one side. Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A low kick lands for Jackson.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jackson blocks a jab. Collins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Collins misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely. It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. Collins misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Collins. A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target. Collins looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Collins cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Jackson. Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily. Jackson tries a quick counter leg kick but Collins is wise to it. Jackson lands with a slapping head kick. Oh Collins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Collins moves away and avoids it. Collins connects with a leg kick. Collins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson. Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A big right from Collins misses. Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Collins ducks down to avoid it. Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Jackson jabs Collins right on the nose. Collins blinks but takes it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Collins checks a leg kick. Collins throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it. Collins takes one on the button. Collins loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy. Jackson connects with a quick right hand that sends Collins tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Oshan Jackson! During a confident post fight interview, Oshan Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Vos Zy (ranked 2005 p4p, 5537 weight class) and Tom Muller (ranked 305 p4p, 640 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tom Muller enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vos Zy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Muller! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Muller throws a series of punches but Zy moves out of range. Muller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller throws a head kick but Zy moves out of range.
Muller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zy. Zy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Zy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Zy lands a front kick to the face, that drops Muller 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 Tom Muller has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Crack! A monster head kick from Zy and Muller falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Zy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vos Zy! Vos Zy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Chad Yonic (ranked 4081 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 550 p4p, 332 weight class). Johnson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jeff Johnson 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Yonic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yonic loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch. Johnson looks winded! Yonic rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Yonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yonic. Yonic lands an uppercut. Yonic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Yonic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Yonic gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yonic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Yonic.
Yonic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Yonic struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Yonic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Yonic lands a body punch in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Yonic as the two fighters clinch.
Yonic lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yonic misses with a body punch.
Yonic misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to circle away but Yonic has him pinned against the ropes. Yonic is stalling here.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yonic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not. Yonic scores with a nice hook to the head. Yonic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Yonic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yonic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Yonic rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes. Yonic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards. Johnson blocks a body shot from Yonic. Yonic pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yonic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Yonic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Yonic. Yonic pushes Johnson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yonic is working Johnson over against the ropes. Yonic scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a shot to the head. Yonic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yonic digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Yonic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yonic presses Johnson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yonic lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right from Yonic. Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Johnson is rocked! A quick uppercut on the inside from Yonic. Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Yonic finish him? Yonic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yonic lands an uppercut. Yonic lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Yonic - that landed with a thud.
Yonic lands a nice uppercut. Yonic creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Johnson crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Johnson face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Yonic takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chad Yonic! A pretty intense looking Chad Yonic took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Mosen Juaw Banya (ranked 5791 p4p, 846 weight class) and Jaden Saint (ranked 658 p4p, 127 weight class). Jaden Saint has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mosen Juaw Banya's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mosen Juaw Banya! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaden Saint! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juaw Banya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saint swats him away and circles back towards the center. Juaw Banya throws a hook but Saint avoids it easily. Juaw Banya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint. Saint needs to keep his hands up - Juaw Banya had a free shot at his head there. Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by Juaw Banya. Juaw Banya tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Juaw Banya closes the distance but Saint moves to the side and Saint counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Juaw Banya goes down! Will Juaw Banya beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Saint feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Juaw Banya collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jaden Saint! In his post fight interview, Jaden Saint started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yenny Henny (ranked 5117 p4p, 4501 weight class) and Vito Madzarov (ranked 101 p4p, 92 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yenny Henny! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Madzarov! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Madzarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madzarov lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Henny crumples to the floor! Madzarov milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vito Madzarov! Vito Madzarov is the new super heavyweight champion! Vito Madzarov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1991 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 301 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Swanson is looking to slow Rossiter down with leg kicks. Rossiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson. Swanson misses the shot to the body. Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rossiter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swanson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Swanson misses with a low kick as Rossiter jumps back. Benedicte Swanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rossiter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Swanson can pounce on him.
Rossiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range. Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range. A low kick from Swanson is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson checks a leg kick nicely. Swanson moves out of range as Rossiter strikes. Rossiter throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it. Swanson with a nice calf kick. Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swanson jabs at Rossiter's body. Rossiter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Swanson is out of range. Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Rossiter manages to duck under it in time. Swanson lands a lovely overhand right. Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Good leg kick by Swanson. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swanson. Rossiter shrugs it off though. Swanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range. Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Swanson misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Left hook, right uppercut from Swanson. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson. Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick. Swanson misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Rossiter's head but Rossiter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Rossiter throws a big counter combination but Swanson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily. Rossiter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rossiter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Swanson misses with the combination.
Swanson with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson. Sloppy strikes from Swanson. Those never looked like landing. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick. Swanson misses with a looping right. Rossiter misses with the combination.
Rossiter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it. As Swanson backs away, Rossiter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A head kick misses from Swanson. Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Swanson digs a good body shot into Rossiter's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Swanson looks to land a body kick but Rossiter moved away. Rossiter misses with a hook. Rossiter throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Swanson scores with a nice right hand.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Rossiter saw that one coming. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swanson connects with a nice looking jab.
Swanson connects with a body shot. Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossiter momentarily.
Swanson throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range. Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Swanson. Swanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rossiter at a distance.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson. Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Rossiter's side. Swanson staying out of range there. Swanson throws out a counter right but Rossiter avoids it with no problem. Good exchange - Swanson coming out on top. Swanson misses the shot to the body. Rossiter throws a quick inside leg kick. Swanson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rossiter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Rossiter checks a low kick from Swanson. Rossiter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swanson lands with a nice body punch. Swanson throws a body shot but no joy. Swanson looks to throw a body kick and Rossiter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Swanson digs a good body shot into Rossiter'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! A combination from Swanson does no damage. Swanson misses with an uppercut. An attempted straight right counter from Rossiter misses the target.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Swanson scores with a jab to the jaw. Rossiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Rossiter moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Rossiter looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range. Swanson motions for Rossiter to come forward. Swanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter. Rossiter misses with a kick to the body.
Rossiter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson. Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way. Rossiter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Swanson scores with a three punch combo!
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Swanson jabs at Rossiter's body. Swanson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Swanson throws a head kick that misses and Rossiter counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt. Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo. Rossiter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter misses the shot to the body. Rossiter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range. A big left from Swanson misses. Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range. Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Swanson throws a right hand that Rossiter ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossiter also avoids with ease. Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Swanson slips a straight right by Rossiter. Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Rossiter's head back.
Rossiter throws a leg kick that misses. Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Rossiter manages to duck under it in time. Rossiter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Swanson. Rossiter misses with a hook. A chopping leg kick lands by Rossiter. Swanson connects with a jab. Swanson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossiter is just out of range.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Swanson tries to land a front kick but Rossiter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Swanson with a nice calf kick. Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Swanson throws a jab when Rossiter was well out of range. Swanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A leg kick checked by Rossiter. Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Rossiter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rossiter.
Rossiter connects with a jab. Rossiter misses the body punch and Swanson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Swanson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rossiter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Swanson misses with a body punch
and Rossiter counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Benedicte Swanson seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Swanson fakes the leg kick and cracks Rossiter in the body. Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick. Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter. Swanson scoring well with a low kick there.
A combination from Rossiter does no damage. Rossiter misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rossiter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range. Rossiter connects with a looping right hand.
Swanson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Swanson scores with a nice head shot. Rossiter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Swanson throws a big shot that misses. Rossiter slips a straight right by Swanson. Swanson is looking to chop away at Rossiter's legs. Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rossiter slips a jab from Swanson. Rossiter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter. Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rossiter thows a leg kick but Swanson checks it and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Swanson counter with a right hand. Swanson throws a lazy head kick and Rossiter counters with a good low kick that Swanson was not able to check. Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson is looking for the big counter here. Swanson scores with a punch to the head. Rossiter misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rossiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick. Rossiter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rossiter swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rossiter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Swanson throws a leg kick that is checked and Rossiter counters with a series of strikes. Swanson will be more careful next time no doubt. A chopping leg kick lands by Swanson. Swanson misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson. Swanson scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one. Rossiter tries to work over Swanson's front leg with a kick but Swanson checks it. Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rossiter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rossiter blocks a low kick nicely. Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rossiter is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Swanson looks to land a right hand but Rossiter moved out of range. Swanson tries to bum rush Rossiter with a series of wild strikes but Rossiter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react. Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rossiter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Swanson throws a solid leg kick but Rossiter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swanson. Nice shot lands for Swanson. Swanson throws a low kick but Rossiter avoids it. Nice jab there from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Rossiter misses. Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson. Swanson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Rossiter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Swanson avoids a low kick by using good footwork. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swanson is looking to score with low kicks. Rossiter throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot. Swanson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Rossiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swanson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swanson. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet. Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Swanson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws the left hand but Rossiter avoids the punch easily. Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rossiter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Swanson throws out a leg kick but Rossiter moves out of range and Swanson only half commits. Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Swanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rossiter. Rossiter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kai Rossiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rossiter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Rossiter down. Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Rossiter ducks down to avoid it. As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way. Rossiter tries to land a leg kick but Swanson saw it coming and moves away.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Swanson lands a jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Swanson thuds his shin into the meat of Rossiter's side. Swanson throws a leg kick and Swanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Swanson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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! Swanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rossiter throws a low kick but Swanson avoids it. Swanson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Swanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Swanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range and Swanson settles back down. Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Swanson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson tries to work over Rossiter's front leg with a kick but Rossiter checks it. Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good work by Rossiter as he checks the leg kick. Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Swanson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rossiter fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Rossiter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws a push kick but Rossiter slaps the foot to one side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson cracks Rossiter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossiter checks a leg kick. Swanson looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely. Rossiter is looking for a counter combo. Rossiter is looking to chop away at Swanson's legs. Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossiter slips under a jab from Swanson. No joy there for Rossiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Rossiter throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swanson misses with a straight left. Rossiter is looking to counter punch. Rossiter takes a body punch but keeps moving. Swanson misses with a wild body shot. Swanson throws a body shot but no joy. Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick. Swanson thows a leg kick but Rossiter checks it and Rossiter counters with a leg kick. Swanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Rossiter counters with a two punch combo. Swanson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossiter off the ropes and back into range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Swanson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Rossiter counters with a right hand to the body. Rossiter slips a straight right by Swanson. It looked like Rossiter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Swanson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossiter in his tracks. Rossiter throws a solid leg kick but Swanson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rossiter. Swanson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rossiter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Rossiter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Rossiter tries a low kick but Swanson avoids it. Swanson throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swanson looks to land a left hand but Rossiter moved out of range nicely. As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way. Swanson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rossiter has time to react. Swanson stuns Rossiter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rossiter punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Swanson. Rossiter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Rossiter misses with a left hand and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rossiter really felt that one! Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Swanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Swanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Rossiter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Swanson throws a body shot but no joy. Rossiter scoring well with a low kick there.
Swanson misses with a looping right. As Swanson backs away, Rossiter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Rossiter saw it coming and moves away.
Rossiter is looking for a counter combo. Rossiter checks a leg kick nicely. Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws a head kick that Rossiter semi-blocks.
Swanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rossiter thumps Swanson with a low kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rossiter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Swanson back to the ropes. Rossiter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. A clash of legs there as Swanson blocks the low kick. Swanson lands the left hand. Swanson lands a head shot. Rossiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily. Rossiter misses with a leg kick letting Swanson counter with a right hand. Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Swanson misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Swanson. Rossiter quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Rossiter avoids the head kick by Swanson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rossiter checks a leg kick. Swanson is looking to score with low kicks. A punch combination from Rossiter misses. Swanson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Swanson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossiter's head backwards. Rossiter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Rossiter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Rossiter cracks Swanson with a right hand to the side of the head. Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rossiter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swanson. Rossiter walks into a stiff left hand from Swanson. Rossiter 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. Swanson keeps Rossiter at a distance using the push kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Swanson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rossiter. That did some damage! Rossiter walks into a straight right hand from Swanson. An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. Rossiter throws out a powerful jab. An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. Left hook, right uppercut from Rossiter. Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Swanson throws a combination that misses and Rossiter counters with a nice leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rossiter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it. Swanson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rossiter throws a body punch but Swanson moves out of range. Swanson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick. Swanson throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range. Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rossiter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick from Rossiter misses. Swanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Swanson throws a body punch but Rossiter moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Swanson lands with a cross. Swanson works the jab nicely. Swanson throws a low kick, looking for Rossiter's leg but Rossiter calmly moves out of range. Swanson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rossiter is out of range. Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a body kick. Swanson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rossiter misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Swanson misses. Rossiter throws a leg kick but Swanson sees it coming and checks it nicely. A good leg kick by Rossiter. Rossiter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Swanson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swanson misses the jab. Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Swanson connects with a body shot that sends Rossiter's belly button to the back. Rossiter scores with a shot to the body.
Rossiter throws a combination that misses enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Rossiter scores with a jab to the body. Rossiter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rossiter thows a left - swing and a miss! A lazy left from Swanson finds it's target. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Swanson with a nice calf kick. Swanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Swanson lands a nice hook to Rossiter's body. Rossiter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Swanson thumps Rossiter with a low kick. A punch combination from Swanson misses. Rossiter misses with a leg kick and Swanson counters with an outside leg kick.
Swanson tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rossiter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. A big left from Rossiter misses. Swanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rossiter manages to avoid it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Swanson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rossiter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rossiter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rossiter moves away. Swanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossiter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Swanson. That did some damage! Swanson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rossiter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swanson. Rossiter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Swanson. Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swanson. Swanson obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson really dominated that round. That's time! Rossiter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! Swanson misses with a low kick.
Rossiter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Swanson misses with a body kick. Swanson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A leg kick checked by Rossiter. Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter. Swanson lands with a nice combination. Rossiter backs away looking to recover. A big left from Swanson misses. A slapping leg kick lands for Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swanson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rossiter swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Rossiter throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by Swanson. Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson misses with a straight left. Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Rossiter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rossiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson. Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. A head kick by Swanson misses enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab. Swanson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Swanson throws a sloppy head kick and Rossiter moves out of range easily. Swanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rossiter is looking to counter punch. Rossiter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rossiter ducks under a wild hook from Swanson. Swanson throws a body kick that misses. Rossiter appears to be looking for a big counter. Swanson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rossiter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rossiter misses with a looping right. Swanson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rossiter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Rossiter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Swanson with the inside leg kick. Rossiter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively. An inside leg kick lands from Swanson. Swanson missing with a left hand there. Rossiter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Swanson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rossiter misses with a low kick as Swanson jumps back. Rossiter misses with a body punch
letting Swanson counter with a right hand. A slow jab from Swanson misses its intended target. Rossiter connects with a body shot. Rossiter misses with a body shot.
Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Rossiter feinted there with a counter leg kick. Swanson misses with a right hand and Rossiter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Rossiter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Good leg kick by Swanson. Swanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rossiter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Swanson tests Rossiter's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rossiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson takes a swing at Rossiter's ribcage but misses. Swanson slips under a jab from Rossiter. Swanson walks into a jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rossiter loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch. Rossiter jabs at Swanson's body. Some bone on bone action there as Rossiter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Nice defenses there by Rossiter. As Swanson looks to move away, Rossiter throws a big counter combo but Swanson just gets out of the way. Swanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick from Swanson.
Rossiter is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rossiter avoids the body shot from Swanson.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Rossiter takes one to the chin there. Rossiter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swanson is looking to land body kicks. Rossiter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rossiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rossiter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Rossiter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swanson throws out a loose jab but Rossiter uses good head movement to avoid it. Swanson lands a jab to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Swanson tries a low kick but Rossiter avoids it. Rossiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Swanson. Swanson throws a hook but Rossiter blocks it. Swanson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossiter.
A low kick lands for Swanson.
Rossiter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swanson throws a body kick that misses and Rossiter counters with a left to the body. Swanson scores with the left hand. Rossiter knows he should have avoided that one. Rossiter tries to bum rush Swanson with a series of wild strikes but Swanson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Swanson looks for the body kick but Rossiter saw that one coming. Rossiter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Swanson throws a big shot that misses. Rossiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swanson counters with a good low kick that Rossiter was not able to check. Swanson throws a leg kick which misses Rossiter's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossiter tries to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Swanson misses the target. Swanson misses with a looping right. Swanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossiter. Rossiter throws a leg kick and Swanson counters with a head kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Swanson. That's going to slow Rossiter down. Swanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rossiter misses with a low kick.
Swanson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rossiter, as that shot connected.
Benedicte Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rossiter momentarily.
A slow jab from Rossiter misses its intended target. Swanson scores with a punch to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Swanson throws a push kick but Rossiter slaps the foot to one side. Swanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rossiter can pounce on him.
Swanson throws a nice outside leg kick. Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swanson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Swanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Rossiter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Swanson scores with a jab to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Swanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Swanson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rossiter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swanson is able to avoid easily. Rossiter defending well as Swanson loads up on a big left hand. Rossiter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Swanson avoids it. Swanson thuds his right hand into Rossiter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Rossiter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Swanson with a jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Swanson. Rossiter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Swanson checks a leg kick. Swanson misses the shot to the body. Kai Rossiter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Rossiter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Benedicte Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Swanson 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson! Judge William Peck scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson! Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Benedicte Swanson!
Benedicte Swanson wins by unanimous decision! Benedicte Swanson is the new middleweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Benedicte Swanson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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