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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 23190 p4p, 13189 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 617 p4p, 659 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
Granite chin
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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 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 57 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Bakiyev crashing to the mat! Bakiyev uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
 Bakiyev is rocked!
 It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Bakiyev takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Bakiyev lands a slapping body shot.
Magomedov dances in with a quick combination. Bakiyev is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Magomedov snaps Bakiyev's head back. Bakiyev stumbles backwards against the ropes. Magomedov steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bakiyev's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bakiyev just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Crown Halo (ranked 3906 p4p, 4170 weight class) and Uriah Small (ranked 521 p4p, 546 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 28 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crown Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Uriah Small!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small moves into the clinch.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halo's elbow.
Small misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Halo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Halo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Small misses with a body punch.
Halo lands a left hand.
Small blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Halo lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Small swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo blocking some punches.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Halo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Small.
Halo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Small is keeping busy.
Halo prevents a body shot from Small.
Halo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Small misses with a body punch.
Halo landing knees to the body.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Small tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo lands an uppercut.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by Halo.
Small misses with some punches.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes.
Small lands a shot to the body.
Small lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
Halo working aggressively here.
Small blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halo is trying to stall.
Small lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Small misses with some punches.
Halo landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Small takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crown Halo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A short left from Halo.
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Small lands with a light punch inside.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small working aggressively here.
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!
Small avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
Halo pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
A short right from Small.
Halo lands with a right to the head.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halo throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Small as Halo tries to tie him up.
Halo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Small managing to block the knees to the body from Halo.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halo.
Halo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Halo.
A short right from Small.
Halo trying to control the position but instead, Small has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halo into the ropes.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Small avoids it.
Halo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Small lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halo lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo pushes Small back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes.
Halo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Small working aggressively here.
Halo lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halo lands a right hand.
Halo prevents a body shot from Small.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crown Halo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Small 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.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Halo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Small takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Halo.
Halo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Small, pushing him back against the ropes.
Small misses with the head strike.
Halo misses with the head strike.
Halo missing with knees to the body.
Halo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Small.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Halo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Small is defending well for now.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
A shot in the inside from Halo.
A head punch on the inside from Halo fails to land.
Crown Halo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo blocking some punches.
Small tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Small back against the ropes.
Halo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Small takes a knee to the side of the body.
Halo blocking some punches.
Small lands with a right to the head.
Halo blocking some punches.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
Small misses with a short punch on the inside.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
Halo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Halo misses with a punch on the inside.
Halo blocks a body shot from Small.
Small doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
Small working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Small.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Crown Halo.
Well Halo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Crown Halo!
Crown Halo wins by unanimous decision!
Crown Halo 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 welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Juhjartus Khairannus (ranked 22159 p4p, 18876 weight class) and Juan Fonseca (ranked 688 p4p, 656 weight class). Juhjartus Khairannus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Fonseca's chin.
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juhjartus Khairannus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fonseca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khairannus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Fonseca throws a low kick, looking for Khairannus's leg but Khairannus calmly moves out of range.
Fonseca throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Khairannus does it's job there.
Khairannus cracks Fonseca with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Khairannus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khairannus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fonseca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fonseca tries a low kick but Khairannus avoids it.
Khairannus jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Khairannus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fonseca in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Khairannus throws a one two combo.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
Khairannus scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Khairannus misses.
Fonseca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khairannus throws a hook but Fonseca avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fonseca.
Khairannus lands with a straight right. Fonseca didn't see that one coming.
A combination from Khairannus does no damage.
Khairannus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fonseca misses with a combination
and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fonseca feints and then cracks Khairannus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Khairannus down.
Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.
Khairannus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that Khairannus avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Fonseca.
Fonseca swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Khairannus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khairannus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
Khairannus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fonseca throws a body kick that misses
letting Khairannus counter with a right hand.
Khairannus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
Khairannus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fonseca throws a wild body kick that Khairannus sees coming a mile off.
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khairannus manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Khairannus lands a nice shot to the body.
Khairannus throws a leg kick that misses.
Fonseca thumps Khairannus with a low kick.
Khairannus misses with a wild combination.
Fonseca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khairannus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khairannus cracks Fonseca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Juan Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Fonseca tenderised Khairannus's leg. Khairannus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fonseca avoids the body shot from Khairannus.
Fonseca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khairannus with a body shot.
Fonseca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khairannus throws a poor cross that misses
and Fonseca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fonseca misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Khairannus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca throws a lazy right hand but Khairannus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Khairannus moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juhjartus Khairannus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fonseca misses with a straight left.
Khairannus scores with a body shot.
Khairannus punishes Fonseca's body with a nice straight punch.
Khairannus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fonseca throws a right hand that misses
and Khairannus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fonseca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fonseca looks to score with a jab to the body but Khairannus is just out of range.
Fonseca moves forwards but Khairannus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fonseca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khairannus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Khairannus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khairannus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fonseca.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Fonseca.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khairannus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fonseca manages to avoid it.
Khairannus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonseca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Khairannus slips under a jab.
Fonseca scores with the left hand. Khairannus knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonseca lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Khairannus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fonseca motions for Khairannus to come forward. Fonseca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khairannus scores with a hook to the body. Fonseca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khairannus misses with a looping right.
Fonseca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khairannus counters with a nice uppercut.
Khairannus throws a hook but Fonseca blocks it.
Khairannus misses the jab.
Khairannus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fonseca.
Khairannus takes one to the side of the head.
Khairannus with a nice cross.
Fonseca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Khairannus throws a hook to the side of Fonseca's head but Fonseca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khairannus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khairannus misses with a kick to the body.
Fonseca throws out a counter right but Khairannus avoids it with no problem.
Khairannus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khairannus throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fonseca walks forward, straight into a front kick from Khairannus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Good shot there by Khairannus.
Good work by Khairannus as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonseca misses with a leg kick
letting Khairannus counter with a right hand.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Fonseca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fonseca scores with the left hand. Khairannus knows he should have avoided that one.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khairannus.
A nice side step and Fonseca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khairannus lands with a straight right. Fonseca didn't see that one coming.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khairannus scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Fonseca blocks the low kick.
Fonseca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khairannus's head.
Khairannus lands a glancing blow to the side of Fonseca's head.
Fonseca throws a hook but Khairannus avoids it easily.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juhjartus Khairannus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khairannus misses with a low kick.
Juan Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khairannus slips under a jab.
Khairannus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khairannus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Khairannus tenderised Fonseca's leg. Fonseca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khairannus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Khairannus throws a shot from downtown. Fonseca moves away and avoids it.
Fonseca connects with a solid leg kick.
Khairannus misses with the combination.
Fonseca throws a leg kick
and Khairannus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Fonseca misses.
Fonseca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khairannus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca moves forwards but Khairannus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khairannus throws a looping overhand right but Fonseca ducks down to avoid it.
Fonseca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khairannus misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Khairannus. Beautiful body shot.
Fonseca misses with a low kick as Khairannus jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khairannus jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Fonseca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Khairannus ducked under it nicely.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Khairannus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fonseca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Juhjartus Khairannus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fonseca scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Khairannus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khairannus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonseca can do to turn this around?
Fonseca misses with a few strikes there.
Khairannus lands a jab to the nose.
Khairannus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khairannus cracks Fonseca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slow jab from Khairannus misses its intended target.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Fonseca moves out of range.
Khairannus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khairannus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khairannus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khairannus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Khairannus. That snapped Fonseca's head back.
Khairannus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khairannus.
Khairannus misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca throws a body shot but no joy.
Fonseca 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.
A swing and a miss from Khairannus.
Khairannus lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Khairannus moved out of range nicely.
Khairannus blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Khairannus.
Khairannus throws a jab but it's blocked by Fonseca.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhjartus Khairannus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khairannus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Juhjartus Khairannus!
Juhjartus Khairannus wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Deer Hunter (ranked 6515 p4p, 23158 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 588 p4p, 669 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deer Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow takes the fight into the clinch.
Snow pushes Hunter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter 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!
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Snow misses with some punches.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
I was talking to Hunter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hunter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snow's defenses.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow misses with some punches.
Hunter can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Hunter.
Hunter presses Snow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Snow blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deer Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Snow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a low kick, right behind Snow 's knee.
Snow rushes Hunter and presses him up against the ropes.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter lands an elbow inside.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Deer Hunter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hunter.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunters head.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow misses with some punches.
Hunter lands with a right to the head.
Hunter lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunter.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Hunter lands an elbow that stopped Snow in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Snow is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hunter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Snow avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter working aggressively here.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deer Hunter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunter blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deer Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Hunter's head.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Deer Hunter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kaine Krause (ranked 5068 p4p, 2658 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 621 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaine Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jayson Tatum has been cut.
Tatum misses with a wild combination.
As Tatum backs away, Krause returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tatum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Krause moves out of range as Tatum throws a body kick.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krause is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Krause lands.
Tatum misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tatum. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krause staying out of range there.
Krause thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krause takes a swing at Tatum's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Krause checks it well.
Krause throws a counter high kick but Tatum was just alert enough to avoid it.
Krause ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
Krause has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite MMA Training in the buildup to the fight.
Krause misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tatum! But no joy.
Tatum's corner calls for a 1-2. Tatum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tatum scores with a one two! Krause had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kaine Krause has been cut.
Krause stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum avoids a kick to the body.
Tatum counters with a body kick.
Krause thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tatum if he has to take too many more of those.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Krause's shoulder, as Krause tries to avoid the shot.
Krause pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krause misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krause connects with a body shot that sends Tatum's belly button to the back.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tatum.
Tatum misses with a body kick.
Krause throws a lazy head kick
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krause's hands.
Tatum is looking to slow Krause down with leg kicks.
Krause lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jayson Tatum will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Krause's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tatum throws a lazy right hand but Krause sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krause lands a leg kick that knocks Tatum off balance momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Tatum. Those never looked like landing.
Tatum with a nice calf kick.
Krause has managed to clinch.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Krause tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tatum's elbow.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Krause lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tatum.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Krause as Tatum tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tatum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tatum trying to control the position but instead, Krause has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tatum into the ropes.
Tatum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tatum lands with a short shot to the head.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krause's elbow.
Krause misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krause creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
Krause blocks an uppercut.
Krause lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Jayson Tatum's cut even more.
Krause works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krause throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause pushes off an throws an elbow but Tatum leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tatum lands a left hand.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike from Krause.
Tatum looking to throw knees to the head but Krause is blocking nicely.
Krause digs a right hand into Tatum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tatum's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Krause swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krause has Tatum pressed against the ropes, preventing Tatum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Krause.
Krause lands a nice shot to the body.
Krause has a couple of punches blocked by Tatum.
Tatum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krause tries to work over Tatum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krause presses Tatum against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaine Krause dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Krause throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krause moves forwards but Tatum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krause misses with the body kick
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tatum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krause looks to land a left hand but Tatum moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Krause misses.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Krause misses
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krause throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tatum lands with a hook. Krause tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kaine Krause has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tatum, as that shot connected.
Krause slips under a jab.
Tatum looks to throw the jab but Krause is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Krause.
Jayson Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum lunges at Krause with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Krause's hand.
Jayson Tatum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but Krause moved away.
Krause defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Krause closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Krause prevents Tatum from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Tatum blocks the elbow strike.
Krause swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krause creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krause misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krause.
Krause digs a right hand underneath Tatum's ribcage. Tatum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tatum tries to stall but Krause uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krause goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatum looking to stall.
A short right from Krause.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krause tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayson Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tatum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Jayson Tatum!
Jayson Tatum wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jayson Tatum 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Crass Baracuta (ranked 21766 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 665 p4p, 330 weight class). Biernat has chosen Monsters as his entrance music. Mateusz Biernat is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crass Baracuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat tries to clinch up.
As Biernat looks to move away, Baracuta throws a big counter combo but Biernat just gets out of the way.
Baracuta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biernat.
Biernat clinches.
I was talking to Baracuta's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baracuta has a couple of punches blocked by Biernat.
Baracuta lands with a right to the head.
Baracuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biernat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baracuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baracuta cracks Biernat with a nice body shot.
Baracuta scores with a shoulder strike.
Baracuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biernat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baracutas head.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baracuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biernat.
Biernat closes the distance and clinches.
Biernat blocking some punches.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Baracuta, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Baracuta misses its intended target.
Biernat unleashes a big counter combination but Baracuta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Baracuta scores with a punch to the head.
Baracuta motions for Biernat to come forward. Baracuta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Biernat misses with a series of wild punches.
Biernat tries to clinch up
and Baracuta counters with a nice uppercut.
Biernat clinches with his opponent.
Biernat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Biernat lands a hook that snaps the head of Baracuta backwards.
Baracuta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biernat's elbow.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baracuta misses with a punch to the body.
Biernat has a couple of punches blocked by Baracuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Biernat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baracuta's efforts to push away.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baracuta bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Biernat clinches up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biernat.
Baracuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Biernat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Biernat.
Biernat blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Baracuta.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biernat tries to clinch there but Baracuta circles away.
Baracuta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Biernat. That did some damage!
Baracuta gets tackled into the ropes by Biernat. Biernat maintains the clinch.
Biernat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biernat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baracuta misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateusz Biernat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Biernat gets a clinch.
Baracuta misses with a punch on the inside.
Biernat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Biernat throws a head punch that misses.
Biernat stalling in the clinch but Baracuta improves position.
Biernat misses with the head strike.
Biernat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baracuta tries to work over Biernat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Baracuta.
Baracuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biernat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baracuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Biernat.
Baracuta blocks an uppercut.
Baracuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biernat closes the distance and pushes Baracuta back into the ropes.
Biernat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Biernat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biernat lands a hook that snaps the head of Baracuta backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biernat working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baracuta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
Baracuta pushes Biernat back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Baracuta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baracuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat tries to clinch but Baracuta moves out of range.
Biernat clinches up against the ropes.
Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biernat clinches up against the ropes.
Baracuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Baracuta!
Baracuta lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Biernat out cold! Biernat is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crass Baracuta!
Our winner, Crass Baracuta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 23195 p4p, 23177 weight class) and Grzegorz Crayewski (ranked 649 p4p, 642 weight class). Crayewski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flux Pavilion x Feed Me - Survive (feat. meesh). 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 28 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grzegorz Crayewski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo tests Crayewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Grzegorz Crayewski has been cut.
Bandichoo misses with a looping left.
Crayewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandichoo misses with a hook
and Crayewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crayewski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandichoo misses with a looping right.
Bandichoo tests Crayewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crayewski lands with a hook. Bandichoo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bandichoo connects with a body shot that sends Crayewski's belly button to the back.
Bandichoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crayewski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo checks a leg kick nicely.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Crayewski counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crayewski slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taz Bandichoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crayewski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo is looking to land body kicks.
Crayewski thumps Bandichoo with a low kick.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crayewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bandichoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bandichoo throws an off balance right hand
and Crayewski counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a lazy head kick
and Bandichoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandichoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crayewski avoids the body shot from Bandichoo.
Crayewski staying out of range there.
Bandichoo keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandichoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crayewski. Crayewski obviously looking to wear him down.
Crayewski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crayewski with a nice cross.
Bandichoo looks to land a combination but Crayewski avoids it well.
Crayewski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bandichoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crayewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandichoo misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Crayewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandichoo walks into a straight right hand from Crayewski.
Bandichoo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crayewski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bandichoo throws a looping overhand right but Crayewski ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crayewski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bandichoo misses with a hook. Crayewski ducked under it nicely.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Crayewski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Crayewski.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayewski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crayewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crayewski connects with a nice looking jab.
Crayewski loads up on a big right hand but Bandichoo slips the punch.
Crayewski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bandichoo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Crayewski misses with a hook.
Crayewski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayewski.
Crayewski staying out of range there.
It seemed like Crayewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandichoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crayewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandichoo under the eye.
Bandichoo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Bandichoo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grzegorz Crayewski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Bandichoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crayewski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bandichoo blocking some punches.
Bandichoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Bandichoo.
Crayewski throws a head punch that misses.
Crayewski can't find room to land a body shot as Bandichoo controls the action.
Bandichoo blocking some punches.
Crayewski prevents a body shot from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Crayewski.
A hook to the body from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crayewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crayewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bandichoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crayewski is breathing heavily.
Crayewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bandichoo pushes Crayewski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crayewski misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo pushes Crayewski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Bandichoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crayewski lands a jab to the nose.
Bandichoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandichoo scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandichoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crayewski wants to counter the offense by Bandichoo and move into the clinch position.
Bandichoo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Crayewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandichoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bandichoo throws a jab when Crayewski was well out of range.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Crayewski counter with a right hand.
Bandichoo throws a push kick but Crayewski slaps the foot to one side.
Bandichoo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crayewski in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Crayewski as he connects with a hook.
Bandichoo scores with a jab.
That has opened up Grzegorz Crayewski's cut even more.
Crayewski throws a push kick but Bandichoo slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Bandichoo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crayewski throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandichoo stuns Crayewski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crayewski avoids a kick to the body.
Crayewski feints a counter leg kick.
Bandichoo misses the body punch
letting Crayewski counter with a right hand.
Bandichoo throws a hook but Crayewski blocks it.
Bandichoo throws a head kick that misses
and Crayewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crayewski misses with a hook.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Crayewski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bandichoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crayewski counters with a body kick that stops Bandichoo in his tracks momentarily.
Bandichoo throws a lazy body kick
and Crayewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo loads up on a big right hand but Crayewski slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Bandichoo. That snapped Crayewski's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crayewski. Bandichoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bandichoo throws a head kick but Crayewski moves out of range.
Bandichoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crayewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Bandichoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grzegorz Crayewski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Bandichoo misses.
Bandichoo lands a nice looking body kick.
Crayewski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandichoo.
Bandichoo thuds a left hand into Crayewski's body.
Bandichoo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crayewski counters with a stiff right hand.
Crayewski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bandichoo throws out the jab.
Crayewski moves out of range as Bandichoo strikes.
Crayewski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandichoo tries to land a body kick
enabling Crayewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Crayewski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bandichoo momentarily.
Bandichoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crayewski slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo misses with a body shot.
Crayewski is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandichoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Crayewski.
Bandichoo misses with a body kick.
Bandichoo catches Crayewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crayewski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandichoo looks for the body kick but Crayewski saw that one coming.
Bandichoo throws a leg kick which misses Crayewski's front leg but catches the back leg as Crayewski tries to avoid it.
Crayewski ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Crayewski misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crayewski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bandichoo works Crayewski's body with a nice hook.
Bandichoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crayewski defending well as Bandichoo loads up on a big left hand.
Crayewski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bandichoo with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandichoo.
Crayewski throws a shot from downtown. Bandichoo moves away and avoids it.
Bandichoo defending well as Crayewski loads up on a big left hand.
Crayewski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bandichoo moves out of range as Crayewski throws a body kick.
A big right from Crayewski misses.
Crayewski throws a head kick that misses.
Bandichoo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Bandichoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crayewski slips under a jab from Bandichoo.
A little jabbing left from Crayewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bandichoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bandichoo lands with a right hand.
Bandichoo misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bandichoo misses the target.
Bandichoo blocks a jab.
Crayewski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crayewski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bandichoo.
The cut above Grzegorz Crayewski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bandichoo throws a front kick aimed at Crayewski's knee but Crayewski avoids it well.
Crayewski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crayewski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crayewski staying out of range there.
Bandichoo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crayewski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crayewski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws out a loose jab but Crayewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Bandichoo misses.
Crayewski misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Bandichoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bandichoo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo wins by unanimous decision!
Taz Bandichoo very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dutch Schultz (ranked 19848 p4p, 23220 weight class) and Kyle Kovingten (ranked 655 p4p, 626 weight class). Kovingten has chosen Tool - Schism as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dutch Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Kovingten!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovingten connects with a nice looking jab.
Kovingten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schultz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Schultz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kovingten missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kovingten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schultz clinches up with Kovingten and pushes him back against the ropes.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Kovingten tries to work over Schultz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz blocking some punches.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Kovingten is blocking nicely.
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schultz is looking to clinch.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Kyle Kovingten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab.
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kovingten throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovingten.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Schultz obliges.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten landing knees to the body.
Schultz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kovingten with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kovingten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Schultz wants to clinch.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Kovingten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to clinch but Kovingten is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz walks into a left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Nice body kick there by Kovingten.
Jab by Kovingten.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kovingten unleashes a big counter combination but Schultz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Kovingten.
Schultz needs to keep his hands up - Kovingten had a free shot at his head there.
Kovingten throws a leg kick but Schultz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Schultz feints a jab promting Kovingten to slip. Schultz then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kovingten slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Schultz tries to clinch there but Kovingten circles away.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Kovingten didn't see that one coming.
Kovingten swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to clinch up but Kovingten circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten scores with a jab to the head.
Schultz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kovingten checks it well.
Schultz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovingten moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kovingten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kovingten can pounce on him.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kovingten swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kovingten connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Kovingten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schultz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Kovingten misses with some punches.
Schultz lands a knee to the body.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
Schultz tries to throw a body punch but Kovingten avoids it by throwing Schultz back against the ropes.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz landing knees to the body.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kovingten avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kovingten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovingten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovingten.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Kovingten blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Kovingten lands a right hand.
Kovingten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Kovingten trying to control the position but instead, Schultz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kovingten into the ropes.
Kovingten lands with a left to the head.
Schultz can't find room to land a body shot as Kovingten controls the action.
Dutch Schultz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kovingten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kovingten lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kovingten throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Kovingten blocks with his arms.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz looking to throw knees to the head but Kovingten is blocking nicely.
A short right from Schultz.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovingten.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Schultz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovingtens head.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Kovingten has a couple of punches blocked by Schultz.
Kovingten managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovingten.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Schultz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kovingten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kovingten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
Kovingten blocking some punches.
Kovingten scores with a shot to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kovingten lands with a nice combination. Schultz backs away looking to recover.
Kovingten throws a nice looking combination but Schultz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schultz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kovingten.
Kovingten thumps Schultz with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Kovingten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kovingten throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
Kovingten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schultz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Kovingten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That kick from Schultz tenderised Kovingten's leg. Kovingten is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovingten throws a leg kick which misses Schultz's front leg but catches the back leg as Schultz tries to avoid it.
Schultz closes the distance and pushes Kovingten back into the ropes.
Kovingten can't break the clinch.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kovingten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovingten working aggressively here.
Kovingten lands an elbow inside that Schultz shrugs off.
Kovingten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kovingten has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schultz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kovingten can turn it around.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kovingten is defending well for now.
Kovingten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovingten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Schultz or not.
Schultz landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kovingten is stalling here.
Schultz missing with knees to the body.
Schultz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kovingten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schultz avoids the elbow strike from Kovingten, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kovingten blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Schultz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kovingten managing to block the knees to the body from Schultz.
Kovingten stalling in the clinch but Schultz improves position.
Kovingten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kovingten lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Kovingten lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kovingten backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Kovingten controlling the action here for a moment.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovingten escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kovingten moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovingten scores with a nice head shot.
Kovingten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schultz.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Kovingten prevents a body shot from Schultz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Kovingten.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Kovingten misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kovingten missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kyle Kovingten.
I think Kovingten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Kyle Kovingten!
Kyle Kovingten wins by majority decision!
Kyle Kovingten bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Lee (ranked 18410 p4p, 22902 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 670 p4p, 700 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kickstart My Heart. Yalixqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stop This Flame kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tommy Lee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Yalixqua there.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Lee lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yalixqua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Yalixqua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yalixqua.
Lee is looking to chop away at Yalixqua's legs.
Lee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to clinch but Yalixqua is having none of it.
Yalixqua throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Yalixqua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Yalixqua checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Yalixqua with an uppercut!
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yalixqua connects with a leg kick.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yalixqua throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yalixqua scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Yalixqua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Lee tries to clinch but Yalixqua moves away
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body shot.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Yalixqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yalixqua finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
A low kick lands for Yalixqua.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yalixqua misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Yalixqua lands a slapping body shot.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
Yalixqua has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Yalixqua's head.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a head kick but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Yalixqua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A left lands for Yalixqua.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a push kick but Yalixqua slaps the foot to one side.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yalixqua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
A head kick from Lee lands but Yalixqua takes it in his stride.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee lands a head shot.
Yalixqua blocks a leg kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Yalixqua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Yalixqua defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with an inside leg kick.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Yalixqua counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua slips under a jab.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Yalixqua.
A jab from Lee misses.
Yalixqua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Yalixqua misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range.
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 Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from Yalixqua.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Yalixqua misses its intended target.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body shot.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Yalixqua clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a wild body shot.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Yalixqua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yalixqua's hands.
Yalixqua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Yalixqua.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Yalixqua.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yalixqua throws out the jab.
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Yalixqua saw it coming and moves away.
Lee is looking to clinch but Yalixqua is avoiding it.
Yalixqua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Nice jab there from Yalixqua.
Lee throws a jab when Yalixqua was well out of range.
Yalixqua follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua throws a head punch that misses.
Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua takes an elbow to the temple.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Yalixqua works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Yalixqua misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tommy Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yalixqua was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Lee moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Yalixqua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yalixqua throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Yalixqua ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Yalixqua does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yalixqua manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Yalixqua connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Yalixqua is just out of range.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Yalixqua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yalixqua - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yalixqua. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Yalixqua misses the shot to the body.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yalixqua is out of range.
Yalixqua jabs at Lee's body.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yalixqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Yalixqua lands an overhand right.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body.
Lee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yalixqua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yalixqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee cracks Yalixqua with an open hand slap.
Yalixqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yalixqua scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee tries to move into range but Yalixqua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Yalixqua throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick.
Lee with a hook.
Lee throws a hook but Yalixqua avoids it easily.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to land body kicks.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua lands the left hand.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Lee thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Yalixqua moves his leg out of the way.
Yalixqua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Yalixqua lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iaspero Yalixqua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Iaspero Yalixqua!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee wins by split decision!
Tommy Lee retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Tommy Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacques Durand (ranked 17898 p4p, 23214 weight class) and Songkom Fairtex (ranked 665 p4p, 674 weight class). Durand comes into the arena with Kaaris - S.E.V.R.A.N. blaring out of the sound system. Jacques Durand could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Songkom Fairtex's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Songkom Fairtex!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Durand keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durand tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durand connects with a leg kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch there but Durand circles away.
Songkom Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairtex missing with a left hand there. Durand was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durand pushes Fairtex up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fairtex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairtex.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fairtex.
Fairtex works on Durand's body with a couple of short punches.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the side of Durand's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Fairtex.
Fairtex lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex lands a nice uppercut.
Fairtex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durand blocks a body shot from Fairtex.
Durand missing with knees to the body.
Fairtex blocks an elbow strike.
Durand struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairtex controls his hands.
Durand landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Durand.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Durand works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fairtex lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Fairtex has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fairtex blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairtex controlling the action here for a moment.
Fairtex wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Durand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Fairtex.
Fairtex avoiding damage as Durand throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Durand.
It looks like Songkom Fairtex has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairtex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Durand lands with a left to the head.
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Fairtex takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durand scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Durand.
A left hand lands to the body for Durand.
Fairtex tries to work over Durand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex tries to stall but Durand uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Durand connects with a knee to the head.
Fairtex lands an elbow inside that Durand shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durand managing to block the knees to the body from Fairtex.
Durand lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks a body shot from Durand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jacques Durand will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Fairtex. Beautiful body shot.
Durand scores with a body shot.
Fairtex checks a low kick from Durand.
Durand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fairtex throws a low kick but Durand moves out of range easily.
Fairtex throws a right hand that misses
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Durand misses with a kick to the body.
Fairtex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairtex avoids a kick to the body.
Durand checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fairtex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Durand throws a push kick but Fairtex slaps the foot to one side.
Durand tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fairtex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Durand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fairtex misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Durand.
Fairtex wants to clinch.
Durand displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairtex throws out the jab.
Durand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Durand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fairtex checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Durand jabs Fairtex right on the nose. Fairtex blinks but takes it well.
Durand takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Durand lands a jab to Fairtex's midsection.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Durand is having none of it.
It appears Durand was looking to counter with a kick there.
Durand throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairtex takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durand checks a leg kick nicely.
Durand takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durand.
Fairtex swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairtex misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairtex just misses with a punch to the body.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairtex moves away from the strike by Durand.
Fairtex throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durand to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairtex throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fairtex tries to clinch up
and Durand counters with a nice leg kick.
Durand throws a leg kick but Fairtex sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Durand lands with a right hand.
Fairtex fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Durand has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairtex on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fairtex tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Durand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairtex throws out a leg kick but Durand moves out of range and Fairtex only half commits.
Durand rushes Fairtex and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fairtex throws an elbow but misses.
Durand softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durand throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacques Durand has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durand lands a shot to the body.
Durand is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairtex can do to turn this around?
Fairtex looking to stall.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand manages to break the clinch.
Fairtex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairtex misses with a kick to the body
and Durand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Durand.
Durand landing knees to the head.
Durand scores with a knee to the head.
Fairtex tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fairtex doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durand dodges an elbow strike from Fairtex.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Durand.
Durand lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand misses with a punch to the body.
Fairtex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durand tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
Fairtex looking to slow down the pace here.
Durand misses with a knee to the head.
Fairtex creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Durand lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durand misses with an elbow strike.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fairtex.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Nice body punch from Fairtex - that landed with a thud.
Durand lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fairtex or not.
Fairtex is trying to maintain a safe position but Durand gets an underhook and turns Fairtex into the ropes.
Durand blocks the elbow strike.
Durand misses with a body punch.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand avoiding damage as Fairtex throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand.
Fairtex pushes off an throws an elbow but Durand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Durand on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Fairtex.
Durand utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durand.
Durand connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fairtex's face.
Durand lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Durand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Fairtex avoids the elbow strike from Durand, against the ropes.
Durand gets through Fairtex's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairtex misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Durand.
Durand on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durand lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairtex creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durand's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fairtex tries to score with a low kick but Durand moves his leg out of the way.
As Fairtex backs away, Durand returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fairtex takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Durand.
Durand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairtex was well out of range. Poor timing from Durand.
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fairtex throws a head kick but Durand moves out of range.
It looked like Durand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Durand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Durand's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.
Durand forces Fairtex back against the ropes and clinches.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
Fairtex throws an elbow but it misses.
Durand lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairtex backwards.
Durand can't find room to land a body shot as Fairtex controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Durand breaks from the clinch.
Durand's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Fairtex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Durand checks a leg kick.
Durand looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fairtex lands with a straight right. Durand didn't see that one coming.
Fairtex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut
and Durand counters with an outside leg kick.
Fairtex throws out a loose jab but Durand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairtex misses with a looping left.
Durand staying out of range there.
Durand tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fairtex manages to circle out of the way.
Durand throws a lazy right hand but Fairtex sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fairtex throws a low kick, looking for Durand's leg but Durand calmly moves out of range.
Fairtex tries to clinch up but Durand circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand looks to score with a jab to the body but Fairtex is just out of range.
Fairtex throws a hook but Durand blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Durand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Durand 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.
Durand works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairtex checks a leg kick nicely.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick
and Durand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fairtex throws a body punch but Durand moves out of range.
Durand slips under a jab from Fairtex.
Fairtex clinches with his opponent.
Durand tries a knee to the head but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fairtex is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fairtex blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Songkom Fairtex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Songkom Fairtex's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fairtex throws a lazy uppercut
and Durand makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fairtex really felt that one!
Songkom Fairtex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Durand.
Durand checks a low kick from Fairtex.
Durand throws a counter high kick but Fairtex was just alert enough to avoid it.
Durand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Durand throws out a leg kick but Fairtex moves out of range and Durand only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Durand. Those never looked like landing.
Fairtex steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Durand.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Durand checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Durand.
Durand connects with a crisp jab.
Durand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairtexs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fairtex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durand.
Fairtex tries to move into range but Durand moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairtex.
Durand takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Jacques Durand is winning the standup battle so far.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
Fairtex misses the jab.
Fairtex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairtex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durand was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairtex.
Durand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairtex wants to clinch
and Durand counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fairtex's knee momentarily.
Fairtex rushes Durand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fairtex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fairtex prevents a body shot from Durand.
Durand tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairtex working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairtex takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Fairtex tries a body shot but Durand blocks it.
Durand is controlling Fairtex's neck. Durand unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Fairtex goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jacques Durand!
Jacques Durand retains his heavyweight title!
Jacques Durand decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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