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TFC 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeremy Briggs (ranked 6457 p4p, 25107 weight class) and Roy Scott (ranked 586 p4p, 653 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roy Scott!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott clinches.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Briggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
Briggs blocks the elbow strike.
Briggs cracks Scott with a nice body shot.
Scott is leaning against Briggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Briggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Scott slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs blocks the elbow strike.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Scott.
Scott throws an elbow that misses.
Briggs could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Briggs blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scott.
Briggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Briggs controls his hands.
Briggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Briggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott controlling the action here for a moment.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Briggs controls the action.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Briggs's elbow.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scott throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Briggs is trying to stall.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
Briggs missing with knees to the body.
Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Briggs misses with a body punch.
Scott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Briggs blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
Scott taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Scott dominated that round.
That's time! Briggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Briggs misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Roy Scott has been cut.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott throws an elbow that misses.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott tries a body shot but Briggs blocks it.
Scott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Briggs's defenses.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scott misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Scott.
Scott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scott stalls.
Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scott throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Scott lands a damaging elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scott. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Briggs tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the ropes.
Briggs misses with the head strike.
Briggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Briggs blocks an elbow strike.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott lands a damaging elbow.
Briggs avoids the elbow strike from Scott, against the ropes.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Briggs is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Briggs into the ropes.
Scott throws an elbow but it misses.
Briggs trying to stall but Scott improves his position.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Briggs.
Briggs prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Briggs.
Scott lands an elbow that stopped Briggs in his tracks for a moment.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Briggs avoids it by throwing Scott back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Briggs is trying to stall.
Scott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott misses with some punches.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Briggs avoids a wild elbow strike from Scott.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Briggs avoids it by throwing Scott back against the ropes.
Briggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Briggs prevents a body shot from Scott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Briggs takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Scott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Briggs scores with a push kick.
Briggs ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Briggs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott misses with some punches.
Briggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Briggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott misses with an elbow over the top.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Briggs.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Briggs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Scott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Briggs missing with knees to the body.
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Briggs backwards.
Scott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Scott throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roy Scott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roy Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Scott lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Briggs throws a head punch that misses.
Briggs misses with some punches.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scott lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Briggs is looking to control Scott's arms but Scott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Briggs has his back to the ropes.
Scott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott pushes off an throws an elbow but Briggs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Briggs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Scott throws an elbow that misses.
Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Briggs is trying to break free.
Briggs misses with the head strike.
Scott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Scott.
Jeremy Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Briggs blocks an elbow strike from Scott.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Scott!
A relieved looking Roy Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ravikumar Conradipakur (ranked 6107 p4p, 4981 weight class) and Orlando Garcia (ranked 636 p4p, 591 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Orlando Garcia enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ravikumar Conradipakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orlando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conradipakur drives through and clinches with Garcia against the ropes.
Conradipakur throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conradipakur tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Conradipakur rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Conradipakur blocks it.
Garcia avoids a wild elbow strike from Conradipakur.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Conradipakur.
Conradipakur throws an elbow but it misses.
Conradipakur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conradipakur moves into the clinch.
Conradipakur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia throws a wild body kick that Conradipakur sees coming a mile off.
Conradipakur is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Garcia.
Conradipakur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia is trying to stall.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conradipakur closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conradipakur clinches up against the ropes.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Conradipakur, against the ropes.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conradipakur moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Conradipakur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conradipakur moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Conradipakur is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Conradipakur has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Conradipakur with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Conradipakur lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Conradipakur is looking to clinch.
Conradipakur moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conradipakur gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Garcia.
Conradipakur creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Conradipakur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Garcia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conradipakur wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Conradipakur.
Conradipakur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Conradipakur moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Conradipakur tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Orlando Garcia 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.
Conradipakur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Conradipakur against the ropes.
Ravikumar Conradipakur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conradipakur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia scores with a one two! Conradipakur had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Orlando Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conradipakur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conradipakur moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and as Conradipakur looks to reset his feet, Garcia counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Conradipakur crashing to the canvas! Conradipakur is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Conradipakur is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Garcia is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Orlando Garcia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Loren Alger (ranked 4925 p4p, 4927 weight class) and Zane Alcatraz (ranked 586 p4p, 587 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Loren Alger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zane Alcatraz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcatraz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alcatraz throws a body punch but Alger moves out of range.
Alcatraz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alcatraz scores with a jab.
 It looks like Loren Alger has been cut.
Alcatraz cracks Alger with a good jab.
A leg kick checked by Alger.
Alcatraz lands with a nice body punch.
Alcatraz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alger if he has to take too many more of those.
Alcatraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alcatraz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alger if he has to take too many more of those.
Zane Alcatraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcatraz connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Alger onto his butt! Alger bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcatraz misses with a head kick.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alger misses with a double jab.
A big right from Alcatraz misses.
Alger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alcatraz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zane Alcatraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz throws a big shot that misses.
Alger moves out of range of the body kick from Alcatraz.
Alcatraz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alcatraz throws a head kick that half lands.
 Alger is rocked!
Alcatraz throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Alger crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zane Alcatraz!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Alcatraz 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Germaine Racicot (ranked 4667 p4p, 4928 weight class) and Gabin Laokandi (ranked 506 p4p, 522 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Germaine Racicot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabin Laokandi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Racicot connects with a leg kick.
Racicot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laokandi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laokandi swinging wildly here.
Laokandi is looking to clinch but Racicot is avoiding it.
Laokandi avoids the body shot from Racicot.
Laokandi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Gabin Laokandi has been cut.
Laokandi tries to land a front kick but Racicot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A lazy left from Racicot finds it's target.
Racicot misses with a wild body shot.
Racicot throws a body punch but Laokandi moves out of range.
Laokandi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Racicot scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Laokandi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Racicot counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Racicot.
Laokandi looking to throw knees to the head but Racicot is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Racicot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laokandi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Racicot keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laokandi's efforts to push away.
Laokandi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Laokandi blocks a body shot from Racicot.
Racicot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laokandi walks into a big right hand from Racicot and goes down! The referee sends Racicot to a neutral corner as Laokandi gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Laokandi avoids the head kick by Racicot.
Laokandi wants to counter with a clinch but Racicot pushes him away.
Racicot throws out a head kick that Laokandi doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Laokandi crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Laokandi's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
 Laokandi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Racicot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laokandi.
Laokandi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Racicot feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Laokandi collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Germaine Racicot!
Our winner, Germaine Racicot, 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 Wesley Zeidan (ranked 4977 p4p, 6379 weight class) and Hannibal Smith (ranked 525 p4p, 582 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Zeidan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hannibal Smith!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeidan circles away.
Zeidan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Zeidan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smith's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zeidan misses with a low kick.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeidan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith looks low and kicks high, catching Zeidan right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeidan swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith looks to land a combination but Zeidan avoids it well.
Zeidan throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Zeidan cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zeidan misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zeidan was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Zeidan tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Zeidan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Zeidan.
Zeidan cracks Smith with a good jab.
Zeidan tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Zeidan loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
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!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Zeidan moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zeidan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Zeidan pushes him off.
Zeidan rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
Zeidan tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is leaning against Zeidan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zeidan pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zeidan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zeidan blocks an elbow strike.
Zeidan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zeidan breaks from the clinch.
Zeidan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith looks winded!
Zeidan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Zeidan is out of range.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeidan misses with a two punch combination.
Zeidan misses with a wild combination.
Zeidan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Hannibal Smith should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith slips under a jab from Zeidan.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Zeidan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeidan dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zeidan.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith gets tackled into the ropes by Zeidan. Zeidan maintains the clinch.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zeidan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Zeidan throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeidan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeidan moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zeidan tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Zeidan back against the ropes.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeidan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith tries a body shot but Zeidan blocks it.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zeidan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeidan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hannibal Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeidan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zeidan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeidan. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeidan throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zeidan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeidan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Hannibal Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith misses with some punches.
Smith blocks a body shot from Zeidan.
Nice elbow from Zeidan.
Zeidan breaks the clinch.
Smith thumps Zeidan with a low kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith thows a body kick. Zeidan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smith throws a head kick that Zeidan semi-blocks.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Zeidan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeidan blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A combination from Zeidan does no damage.
Wesley Zeidan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeidan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Zeidan misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zeidan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith checks a low kick from Zeidan.
Zeidan swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeidan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeidan lands a slapping body shot.
Zeidan just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeidan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Zeidan misses the target.
Zeidan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the ropes.
Smith lands a nice hook to Zeidan's body. Zeidan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a kick to the body
and Zeidan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zeidan lands an elbow inside.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeidan manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Zeidan avoids it.
Zeidan throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Zeidan misses.
Zeidan ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Smith lands but Zeidan takes it in his stride.
Zeidan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Zeidan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zeidan.
Zeidan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesley Zeidan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeidan blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zeidan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zeidan lands a damaging elbow.
Zeidan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zeidan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hannibal Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Wesley Zeidan.
I think Smith 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Demitri Bosco (ranked 5004 p4p, 3033 weight class) and Dakota Thibodeaux Jr (ranked 577 p4p, 398 weight class). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demitri Bosco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Bosco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bosco rushes Thibodeaux Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Bosco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick by Bosco misses
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Bosco clinches.
Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux Jr back into the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Bosco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr trying to control the position but instead, Bosco has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thibodeaux Jr into the ropes.
Bosco manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bosco has closed the distance and engaged Thibodeaux Jr in a clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Thibodeaux Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bosco breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Bosco throws a hook but Thibodeaux Jr avoids it easily.
Bosco has managed to clinch.
Bosco avoids the elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr, against the ropes.
Bosco breaks from the clinch.
Bosco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco misses the body punch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Bosco thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosco wants to clinch.
Thibodeaux Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bosco looks to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr misses with a head kick.
Bosco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thibodeaux Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosco takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr dominated that round.
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.
Bosco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux Jr moves away.
Bosco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Thibodeaux Jr.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a good body shot.
Bosco thows a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr checks it
and Thibodeaux Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bosco throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a big head kick but Bosco shrugs it off.
Bosco darts in trying to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a big head kick but Bosco shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr blocks a head kick by Bosco.
Thibodeaux Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bosco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux Jr.
We've been informed that Thibodeaux Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Bosco closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Some wild striking there from Bosco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco has Thibodeaux Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bosco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosco throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Bosco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosco tries to clinch but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thibodeaux Jr throws a big counter head kick but Bosco avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dakota Thibodeaux Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bosco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Bosco throws a head kick but Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosco steps away.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bosco rushes Thibodeaux Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bosco breaks the clinch.
Bosco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr checks it well.
Bosco tries to clinch up
and Thibodeaux Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Demitri Bosco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosco moves into the clinch.
Bosco blocks an elbow strike.
Bosco effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosco blocks an elbow strike from Thibodeaux Jr.
Bosco avoiding damage.
Bosco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bosco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bosco closes the distance and clinches.
Bosco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux Jr avoids it.
Bosco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosco throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux Jr's shoulder, as Thibodeaux Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux Jr circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Thibodeaux Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bosco misses with a head kick.
Bosco lands a two punch combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosco takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bosco throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux Jr moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Demitri Bosco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitri Bosco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thibodeaux Jr 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Thibodeaux Jr!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vincent Askew (ranked 4979 p4p, 5228 weight class) and Imagine Thibodeaux (ranked 527 p4p, 534 weight class). Vincent Askew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vincent Askew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Imagine Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Askew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Askew wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Askew manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Askew clinches with his opponent.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Askew stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askew has Thibodeaux pressed against the ropes, preventing Thibodeaux from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux avoiding damage as Askew throws knees to the body.
Askew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Vincent Askew has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askew pushes off an throws an elbow but Thibodeaux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Askew blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Askew.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Askew breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a push kick.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Askew is looking to clinch.
Thibodeaux fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Askew.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Askew tried to score with a low kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux.
Askew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askew takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askew in his tracks.
Thibodeaux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Askew instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux is trying to force a seperation but Askew has the dominant position.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thibodeaux. That one must have hurt.
Askew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a head kick. That will keep Askew thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Askew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thibodeaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Askew is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thibodeaux, as that shot connected.
No joy there for Askew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux jabs at Askew's body.
Askew misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Askew drives through and clinches with Thibodeaux against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Askew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askew is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Askew swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Askew rushes Thibodeaux and presses him up against the ropes.
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askew moves into the clinch.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Askew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vincent Askew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askew throws a wild body kick that Thibodeaux sees coming a mile off.
Askew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Askew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askew misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Askew is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Askew avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
A counter left hand to the body from Askew misses its target.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Imagine Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Askew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thibodeaux misses with a body kick.
Askew misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Askew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux obviously looking to wear him down.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thibodeaux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Askew throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Askew tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Askew tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Askew wants to clinch
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imagine Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Askew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Askew fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Askew moves out of range.
Askew darts in and clinches Thibodeaux up against the ropes.
Askew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Askew is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Askew throws a low kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux lands a high kick!
Askew moves into the clinch successfully.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Askew.
Askew breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Askew tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Askew.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Askew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew throws a quick counter head kick but Thibodeaux was just out of range.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Thibodeaux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askew takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thibodeaux lands a leg kick that knocks Askew off balance momentarily.
Imagine Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Askew acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Askew shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Askew tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux thows a body kick. Askew tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Thibodeaux coming out on top.
Askew moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Askew is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thibodeaux.
Askew sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Askew throws a head kick that misses.
Askew blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Askew tries to clinch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Askew's head.
Askew misses with a double jab.
Imagine Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Askew right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux 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.
Thibodeaux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askew looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Vincent Askew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Askew with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imagine Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Marley (ranked 25123 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Raja Ramirez (ranked 718 p4p, 525 weight class). Marley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOFu6b3w6c0. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roberto Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marley looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez lands with a good body shot.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Ramirez clinches up with Marley and pushes him back against the ropes.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marley blocks a body shot from Ramirez.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marley takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Roberto Marley has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramirez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands an elbow inside that Marley shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Ramirez.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez looking to throw knees to the head but Marley is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Ramirez.
Ramirez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramirez tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
Ramirez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramirez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marley's face.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Ramirez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marley blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ramirez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marley prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramirez lands a hook that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Marley takes an elbow to the temple.
Ramirez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands with a left to the head.
Marley is rocked!
Ramirez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Marley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Ramirez.
Ramirez lands a shot to the body.
Marley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramirez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ramirez lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez is working Marley over against the ropes.
Ramirez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marley's defenses.
Ramirez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramirez misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Ramirez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Ramirez smacks Marley right on the bridge of the nose with a massive elbow! Another one lands and Marley goes down! He's clearly dazed - will he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7... up to one knee... 8,9,10! He's not made it! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Raja Ramirez!
Raja Ramirez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Roberto Marley stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let's smoke some ganja maaan'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Maurice Blow (ranked 6471 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Evan Saunders (ranked 591 p4p, 471 weight class). Blow comes into the arena with life goes on blaring out of the sound system. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maurice Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evan Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blow throws a hook but Saunders avoids it easily.
Saunders comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saunders throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Blow.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Saunders forces Blow back against the ropes and clinches.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blow is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blow up against the ropes.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
Blow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Maurice Blow has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Saunders stalling the fight.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders tries a body shot but Blow blocks it.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blow backwards.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blow's elbow.
Saunders misses with a knee to the head.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders connects with the punch.
Blow sizes up Saunders with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Evan Saunders has been cut.
Blow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saunders moves away from the strike by Blow.
Saunders explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blow.
Blow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blow is defending well for now.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blow misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blow.
Saunders defending well as Blow loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saunders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blow staggers Saunders with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Saunders looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Saunders walks into a big right hand from Blow and goes down! The referee sends Blow to a neutral corner as Saunders gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Saunders is rocked!
Blow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saunders.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can Blow finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Blow misses with a left hand
and Saunders finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Blow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blow 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.
Maurice Blow takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Evan Saunders was lucky to get out of the first round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blow doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blow doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blow circles away quickly and effectively.
Saunders throws a lazy right hand but Blow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maurice Blow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Blow takes one to the side of the head.
Blow scores with a hook.
Blow drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Saunders onto his butt! Saunders pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders moves out of range as Blow strikes.
Blow throws a body shot but no joy.
Saunders misses with an uppercut.
Blow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saunders jabs at Blow's body.
Blow tries to clinch
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Blow. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Saunders has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Blow moved out of range nicely.
Saunders ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Saunders ducks into a a hook from Blow and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saunders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders drops his guard momentarily, allowing Blow to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Saunders! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Blow takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maurice Blow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between TyQuinton Babers (ranked 5460 p4p, 5923 weight class) and Percy Logalo (ranked 600 p4p, 616 weight class). TyQuinton Babers has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TyQuinton Babers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Percy Logalo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babers digs a good hook to Logalo's body.
Babers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Logalo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Babers digs a right hand underneath Logalo's ribcage. Logalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Logalo blocks an elbow strike.
Babers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Logalo's defenses.
Logalo avoids the elbow strike from Babers, against the ropes.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Logalo controls the action.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Babers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Babers lands a nice elbow.
Babers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Logalo's efforts to push away.
Logalo is trying to break the clinch but Babers is controlling him.
Babers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Logalo tries to break free but Babers pushes him back against the ropes.
Babers misses with an elbow strike.
Logalo can't find room to land a body shot as Babers controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Logalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logalo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Babers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logalo blocks the elbow strike.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babers blocks a body shot from Logalo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Babers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Logalo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logalo looks to land a left hand but Babers moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babers, as that shot connected.
Logalo misses with an uppercut
and Babers counters with a straight right hand.
Logalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Babers prevents a body shot from Logalo.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logalo can't find room to land a body shot as Babers controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Logalo as Babers tries to tie him up.
Babers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Logalo or not.
Logalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logalo tries to circle away but Babers has him pinned against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Logalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Logalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babers tries a body shot but Logalo blocks it.
Babers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Babers misses with a punch to the body.
Babers scores with a shoulder strike.
Babers lands an elbow inside that Logalo shrugs off.
It looks like Percy Logalo has been cut.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Logalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babers throws a nice head kick!
Babers has managed to clinch.
Logalo prevents a body shot from Babers.
Babers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Babers on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TyQuinton Babers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Percy Logalo's cut.
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.
Babers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Babers coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Babers.
Logalo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logalo misses with a leg kick.
Babers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Logalo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Logalo controls the action.
Logalo working hard to break the clinch.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Logalo controls his hands.
Babers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Babers throws a head punch that misses.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Logalo lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logalo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Babers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Logalo can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Babers.
Babers taking a breather.
Babers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logalo can do to turn this around?
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Logalo breaks the clinch.
Babers rushes Logalo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Babers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Logalo's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Babers.
Logalo taking a breather.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice body punch from Babers.
Logalo throws a head punch that misses.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Logalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Logalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Babers controls his hands.
Logalo prevents a body shot from Babers.
Babers tries a body shot but Logalo blocks it.
Logalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logalo tries a body shot but Babers blocks it.
Logalo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Logalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logalo can't break the clinch.
Logalo struggles to land a body shot inside as Babers controls his hands.
Babers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Logalo dodges an elbow strike from Babers.
Logalo misses with some punches.
Babers misses with a body punch.
Logalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Logalo breaks the clinch.
Logalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Babers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babers moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logalo.
Babers lands an elbow inside.
Babers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Babers lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TyQuinton Babers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Percy Logalo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Babers clinches with his opponent.
Babers leaning against his opponent.
Babers tries to work over Logalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logalo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Logalo.
Babers lands with a good body shot.
Logalo misses the shot to the body.
Logalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babers moves away.
Babers tests Logalo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logalo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Percy Logalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logalo scores with a kick to the body.
Logalo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Babers.
Logalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Logalo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Logalo misses with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Logalo.
Babers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Babers connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logalo gets a clinch.
Babers can't find room to land a body shot as Logalo controls the action.
Logalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babers tries to clinch there but Logalo circles away.
Babers moves out of range as Logalo strikes.
A head kick misses from Logalo.
Babers is looking to clinch but Logalo is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Logalo misses with a punch on the inside.
TyQuinton Babers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Babers is struggling to control the position.
Babers struggles to land a body shot inside as Logalo controls his hands.
Babers digs a right hand underneath Logalo's ribcage. Logalo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Babers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babers works on Logalo's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logalo breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Logalo misses with a wild body shot.
Logalo swings for the body but Babers moves out of range.
Babers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Logalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Logalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babers scores with a body shot.
Babers cracks Logalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Logalo misses with a head kick.
Babers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
TyQuinton Babers is winning the standup battle so far.
Babers connects with a solid leg kick.
Babers scores with a head kick.
Babers with a nice calf kick.
Logalo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babers lands with a kick to the temple. Logalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Logalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Logalo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
TyQuinton Babers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Babers 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TyQuinton Babers!
TyQuinton Babers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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