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Second Rule of Fight Club PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Olej Saganov (ranked 6218 p4p, 6416 weight class) and Sena Kobayakawa (ranked 587 p4p, 604 weight class). Olej Saganov 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olej Saganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sena Kobayakawa!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayakawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saganov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kobayakawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kobayakawa throws a right hand that Saganov ducks under and follows up with a left that Saganov also avoids with ease.
Kobayakawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saganov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saganov moves in looking to clinch but Kobayakawa pushes him off.
Kobayakawa misses with a looping right.
Kobayakawa blocks a head kick by Saganov.
Saganov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Sena Kobayakawa has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saganov slips a jab and a cross from Kobayakawa.
Saganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Kobayakawa does no damage.
Saganov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
Kobayakawa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayakawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saganov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saganov throws a good cross that connects.
Saganov thuds his right hand into Kobayakawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobayakawa looks to land a combination but Saganov avoids it well.
Saganov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saganov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kobayakawa throws a right and a left that Saganov avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Saganov misses.
Saganov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kobayakawa.
Kobayakawa misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kobayakawa misses with the combination.
Kobayakawa looks winded!
Saganov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saganov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kobayakawa is looking for the big counter here.
Sloppy strikes from Kobayakawa. Those never looked like landing.
Saganov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saganov defending well as Kobayakawa loads up on a big left hand.
Saganov throws a sloppy head kick and Kobayakawa moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kobayakawa.
A punch combination from Kobayakawa misses.
Saganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saganov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kobayakawa moves forwards but Saganov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Kobayakawa is rocked!
Saganov looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Saganov backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Kobayakawa's temple! It sends Kobayakawa violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Saganov celebrates and the doctors try to help Kobayakawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Olej Saganov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexei Saganov (ranked 6232 p4p, 5569 weight class) and Morrison Dickson (ranked 590 p4p, 548 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexei Saganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morrison Dickson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson moves into the clinch.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dickson throws a punch but it's blocked by Saganov.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dickson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickson misses with the head strike.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Dickson.
Saganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dickson tries to land knees in the clinch but Saganov avoids the damage to the body.
Saganov lands a knee to the head.
Dickson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saganov is keeping busy.
Dickson wants to break free but Saganov has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saganov up against the ropes.
Saganov lands a right hand.
Dickson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dickson looking to slow down the pace here.
Saganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dickson or not.
Dickson looks winded!
Saganov working Dickson over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Saganov.
Saganov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saganov.
Knees to the body from Saganov.
Saganov struggles to land a body shot inside as Dickson controls his hands.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Dickson blocks with his arms.
Saganov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saganov looking to throw knees to the head but Dickson is blocking nicely.
Saganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saganov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dickson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saganov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Saganov is trying to maintain a safe position but Dickson gets an underhook and turns Saganov into the ropes.
Dickson taking a breather.
Saganov lands a hook that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Saganov drops Dickson with a big knee! Will Dickson beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
It looks like Morrison Dickson has been cut.
Dickson 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 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexei Saganov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeremy Dixon (ranked 6251 p4p, 6252 weight class) and Porsche Gracie (ranked 677 p4p, 678 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porsche Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dixon's brow.
Dixon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Dixon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Gracie taking a breather.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Porsche Gracie has been cut.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dixon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Dixon tries to tie him up.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie dodges an elbow strike from Dixon.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dixon's brow.
Dixon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie lands an elbow just above Dixon 's eye.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Dixon throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Dixon.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dixon being controlled against the ropes.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Dixon letting Gracie take a breather here.
Dixon is pushing Gracie up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike.
Dixon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Dixon.
Dixon misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Dixon lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike from Dixon.
Dixon misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Dixon.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Dixon throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Dixon, against the ropes.
Gracie lands an elbow that stopped Dixon in his tracks for a moment.
Dixon takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie lands an elbow inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dixon as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Dixon misses with an elbow strike.
Dixon stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with an elbow over the top.
Dixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Dixon dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dixon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gracie looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dixon blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dixon blocks an elbow strike.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Dixon improves position.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dixon lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gracie just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dixon's brow.
Gracie is looking to control Dixon's arms but Dixon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Dixon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Dixon avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Dixon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gracie misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porsche Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Porsche Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Gracie clinches.
Dixon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Gracie is rocked!
Dixon blocks an elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
Dixon has control of Gracie and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Gracie crashing to the mat! Gracie looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Dixon looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Jeremy Dixon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ivan Saganov (ranked 6194 p4p, 5147 weight class) and DaColdest Toevadoit (ranked 586 p4p, 536 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Saganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DaColdest Toevadoit!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saganov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saganov throws a head kick but Toevadoit moves out of range.
Saganov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Toevadoit. That one must have hurt.
Toevadoit with a nice calf kick.
Toevadoit is looking to slow Saganov down with leg kicks.
Toevadoit throws a front kick that sends Saganov stumbling back into the ropes.
Saganov is breathing heavily.
Toevadoit lands a head kick that bluckles Saganov and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Toevadoit no doubt looking to push for a finish!
 It looks like Ivan Saganov has been cut.
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!
Saganov tries to clinch but Toevadoit moves out of range.
Saganov misses with a straight right.
Toevadoit throws a big counter head kick but Saganov avoids it with no problem.
Saganov drops his guard momentarily, allowing Toevadoit to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Saganov! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Toevadoit takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). DaColdest Toevadoit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shiro Toushiro (ranked 4237 p4p, 5491 weight class) and Yuki Talbain (ranked 467 p4p, 543 weight class). Talbain has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shiro Toushiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuki Talbain!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talbain moves out of range of the body kick.
Talbain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Toushiro pushes off an throws an elbow but Talbain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Toushiro lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Yuki Talbain has been cut.
Toushiro lands an elbow inside.
Talbain is looking to break free of the clinch but Toushiro has double underhooks.
Talbain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toushiro is keeping busy.
Toushiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toushiro lands an elbow inside.
Toushiro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Talbain looks winded!
Toushiro lands an elbow inside.
Toushiro lands an elbow that stopped Talbain in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toushiro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Talbain's defenses.
Talbain is rocked!
Toushiro connects with a lovely elbow that drops Talbain to the mat! Talbain bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take a standing 8 count before we can continue.
Talbain is still on wobbly legs! Can Toushiro finish him?
Toushiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Talbain.
Toushiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Talbain avoids a wild elbow strike from Toushiro.
Toushiro connects with a lovely elbow that drops Talbain to the mat! Talbain bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take a standing 8 count before we can continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Toushiro.
Toushiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Talbain responds with a good body kick, but Toushiro manages to step out the way in time.
Toushiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talbain is trying to maintain a safe position but Toushiro gets an underhook and turns Talbain into the ropes.
Toushiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Toushiro cracks Talbain with an upwards elbow that sends him tumbling backwards, out cold! Talbain is rigid against the ropes, staring into space! Ouch, that was brutal, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Shiro Toushiro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fortune Thibodeaux (ranked 6270 p4p, 4189 weight class) and Sacha Saganov (ranked 592 p4p, 460 weight class). Saganov has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Fortune Thibodeaux 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fortune Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sacha Saganov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. Saganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux connects with a leg kick.
Saganov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saganov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thibodeaux throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux clinches.
Saganov working hard to break the clinch.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
That has opened up Sacha Saganov's cut even more.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow just above Saganov 's eye.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov taking a breather.
Saganov tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the ropes.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the ropes.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Saganov tries to land knees in the clinch but Thibodeaux avoids the damage to the body.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saganov takes an elbow to the temple.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Saganov avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux, against the ropes.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Thibodeaux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
Saganov forces Thibodeaux back against the ropes and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Saganov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Sacha Saganov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Saganov avoids a wild elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov blocks the elbow strike.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saganov can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws an elbow that misses.
Thibodeaux misses with an elbow over the top.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saganov tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Saganov in his tracks for a moment.
Saganov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov is trying to break free.
Saganov trying to land knees to the body.
Saganov is breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux pushes off an throws an elbow but Saganov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Thibodeaux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saganov's brow.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sacha Saganov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saganov looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sacha Saganov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saganov closes the distance and clinches.
Saganov is trying to force a seperation but Thibodeaux has the dominant position.
Saganov dodges an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Saganov blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux.
Saganov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saganov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saganov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Thibodeaux throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Nice elbow from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands an elbow that stopped Saganov in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sacha Saganov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Fortune Thibodeaux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Logan Paul (ranked 4152 p4p, 3870 weight class) and Macho Camacho (ranked 552 p4p, 515 weight class). Paul is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Logan Paul 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho lands an overhand right.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul darts in and clinches Camacho up against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
Camacho digs a right hand into Paul's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paul's gas tank.
Camacho gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Logan Paul has been cut.
Camacho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Camacho lands a good knee to the midsection. Paul won't want to take too many of those.
Camacho lands with a left to the head.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paul's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Camacho.
A short right from Camacho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Camacho trying to control the position but instead, Paul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Camacho into the ropes.
Camacho utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Camacho has the Thai clinch. Camacho obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Paul's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
 Paul is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho weaves into range and cracks Paul right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Paul goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Camacho is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Macho Camacho!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jaxson Canellakis (ranked 3302 p4p, 5572 weight class) and Parrish Jordone (ranked 374 p4p, 547 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaxson Canellakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Parrish Jordone!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canellakis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jordone lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jordone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Canellakis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Canellakis scores with a jab to the body.
Canellakis connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Jordone onto his butt! Jordone bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
It looks like Parrish Jordone has been cut.
Canellakis lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canellakis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Jordone out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxson Canellakis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Mariusz Dominator (ranked 2340 p4p, 4292 weight class) and Oscar Levesque (ranked 92 p4p, 470 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Dominator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Levesque!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominator avoids the body shot from Levesque.
Dominator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Levesque jabs Dominator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dominator really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Levesque throws a nice looking combination but Dominator bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levesque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dominator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Levesque swings for the body but Dominator moves out of range.
As Levesque looks to move away, Dominator throws a big counter combo but Levesque just gets out of the way.
Levesque blocks a head kick by Dominator.
Levesque throws a head kick but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator throws a body shot but no joy.
Oscar Levesque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Levesque tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Dominator.
Levesque throws a head kick but Dominator moves out of range.
Dominator goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dominator misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dominator throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Levesque misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dominator jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dominator misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dominator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been told by Dominator's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Levesque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Levesque jabs Dominator right on the nose. Dominator blinks but takes it well.
Levesque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dominator finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Levesque lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dominator avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levesque misses with a head kick.
Dominator throws a counter high kick but Levesque was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dominator steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Levesque to the mat! Levesque looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Dominator is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Dominator jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mariusz Dominator!
After winning the bout, Mariusz Dominator 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Cecil Lightning (ranked 2756 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Mark Obama (ranked 378 p4p, 539 weight class). Obama has chosen Gods Gonna Knock You Out as his entrance music. Lightning has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Cecil Lightning could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Obama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cecil Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Obama!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Obama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lightning moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lightning throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with a combination
and Lightning counters with a straight right hand.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obama clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama misses with a hook
and Lightning connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Lightning on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Mark Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama misses with a combination
and Lightning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightning seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lightning scores with a body shot.
Obama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Obama looks winded!
Obama misses the body punch
enabling Lightning to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Obama.
Lightning sizes up Obama with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obama is rocked!
Obama throws a combination that misses
and Lightning counters with a huge right that knocks Obama out cold! Lightning is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cecil Lightning!
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