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AKF 18 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Claudio Benedetti (ranked 1953 p4p, 19122 weight class) and Berto Kin (ranked 270 p4p, 632 weight class). Benedetti comes to the ring accompanied by Atrevete te. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Berto Kin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Kin moves away and avoids it.
Benedetti lands with a cross.
Kin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Benedetti counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Benedetti!
Claudio Benedetti retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Claudio Benedetti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Mick Green (ranked 2892 p4p, 21528 weight class) and Peace Kim (ranked 360 p4p, 563 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 9 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peace Kim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a hook to the body
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kim misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Kim 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.
Kim scores with a punch to the head.
Green lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Green.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a straight right.
Green blocks a jab.
Kim misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green clinches up against the ropes.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Green wants to clinch
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green misses with a looping left.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kim defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim walks into a jab.
Mick Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Kim misses.
Green lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Green misses the body punch
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Green clobbers Kim with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kim.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Green 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.
Green uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
A big right from Kim misses.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Kim.
Green tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a double jab
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Green misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range.
Kim gets tackled into the ropes by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green blocks an uppercut.
Kim holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Green misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Green using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Kim works on Green's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Green improves position.
Green breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green moves into the clinch.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green misses with a looping right.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Green catches Kim right on the button with a cross.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is looking to clinch.
Kim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim misses with a double jab.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Green's shoulder, as Green tries to avoid the shot.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Green wants to clinch.
Kim avoids the body shot from Green.
Kim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Green dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Green breaks the clinch.
Green throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Green works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
Kim throws out a loose jab but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Green. That snapped Kim's head back.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a looping right.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim misses with a straight left.
Green tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Green - just one landing.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Green makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Green displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim throws a fast counter high kick but Green manages to duck under it in time.
Green tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Green takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green is looking to counter punch.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Green throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice combination there by Kim.
Green blocks the body kick.
Mick Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Kim tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Green has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim is looking to control Green's arms but Green gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kim has his back to the ropes.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Kim.
 It looks like Mick Green has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Green has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mick Green has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green moves into the clinch.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peace Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Mick Green!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Mick Green!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Mick Green!
Mick Green wins by unanimous decision!
Mick Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Peace Kim stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank everybody for coming out, I apologize for not getting it done. I wanted to prove myself against another grappler after losing my first fight by submission and I've failed. Maybe I'll call it a career, maybe I'll continue to train. We'll see. Thank you everybody and thank you AKF!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jihadi John (ranked 5891 p4p, 22469 weight class) and Tearrius George (ranked 177 p4p, 111 weight class). John comes into the arena with Ali-A blaring out of the sound system. George has chosen West Side Connection Bow Down as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Jihadi John !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 35 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George throws a hook to the side of John 's head but John sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As George tries to get set, John tries to push him back and clinch up but George manages to avoid the attempt.
George loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
George tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and John is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - John finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
George should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
George motions for John to come forward. George throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John thuds his shin into the meat of George's side.
John chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before George can pounce on him.
George misses with a hook. John ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
John forces George back against the ropes and clinches.
John connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Tearrius George has been cut.
A shot in the inside from George.
George throws a punch but it's blocked by John .
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
George pushes John back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
John prevents a body shot from George.
A head punch on the inside from George fails to land.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
George looks winded!
John lands a good knee to the midsection. George won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through George's defenses.
A knee to the head by John .
That has opened up Tearrius George's cut even more.
John landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
John lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
John lands a damaging elbow.
John lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Tearrius George's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as John has the Thai clinch. John obliges, smashing a knee brutally into George's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
 George is rocked!
Tearrius George's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tearrius George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jihadi John !
A very excited looking Jihadi John rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Bastien Giroud had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 156.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Remy Bose was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bedr Huri (ranked 21903 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 192 p4p, 56 weight class). Bedr Huri could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Bellafontane's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bedr Huri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huri scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bellafontane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bellafontane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Huri.
Bellafontane tries to clinch there but Huri circles away.
Bellafontane tries to clinch up but Huri circles away and keeps his distance.
Bellafontane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Huri counters with a good low kick that Bellafontane was not able to check.
Bellafontane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Huri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huri thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bellafontane tries to clinch there but Huri circles away.
We've been told by Huri's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Huri throws a nice head kick!
Bellafontane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Bedr Huri has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bellafontane misses with a double jab
and Huri finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bellafontane misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huri connects with a leg kick.
Bellafontane tries to clinch but Huri moves out of range.
Bellafontane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huri.
A counter left hand to the body from Huri misses its target.
Bellafontane pushes Huri up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bellafontane struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Bellafontane working aggressively here.
Bellafontane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Huri blocking some punches.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane tries a body shot but Huri blocks it.
Bellafontane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane scores with a hook to the body.
Bellafontane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Huri is breathing heavily.
Bellafontane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellafontane misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Huri blocks an uppercut.
Bellafontane tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huri blocking some punches.
Bellafontane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellafontane misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellafontane.
Huri tries to land a knee to the head but Bellafontane blocks with his arms.
Huri struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellafontane controls his hands.
Bellafontane struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Huri crunches a lovely knee into Bellafontane's ribcage.
Bellafontane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane misses with a body punch.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellafontane's elbow.
Huri trying to stall but Bellafontane improves his position.
Huri lands a knee to the head.
Bellafontane misses with some punches.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Huri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bellafontane misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellafontane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bellafontane throws a punch but it's blocked by Huri.
Bellafontane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Huri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane throws a punch but it's blocked by Huri.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bellafontane lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bellafontane as Huri tries to tie him up.
Bellafontane digs a right hand underneath Huri's ribcage. Huri let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellafontane struggles to land a body shot inside as Huri controls his hands.
Bellafontane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bellafontane.
Bellafontane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellafontane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellafontane misses with a punch to the body.
Huri controlling the action here for a moment.
Bellafontane has a couple of punches blocked by Huri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bellafontane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bedr Huri'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.
Bellafontane tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Huri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huri swats away the attempt to clinch by Bellafontane.
Bellafontane looks to land a combination but Huri avoids it well.
Bedr Huri is winning the standup battle so far.
Huri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bellafontane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Huri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Huri keeps the fight on the outside.
Bellafontane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellafontane closes the distance and clinches.
Huri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellafontane misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huri lands with a left to the head.
Bellafontane working aggressively here.
Bellafontane working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Bellafontane as the two fighters clinch.
Bellafontane swings wildly with an uppercut but Huri uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huri scores with a shot to the side of Bellafontane's head.
Huri prevents a body shot from Bellafontane.
Huri blocks an uppercut.
Bellafontane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellafontane gets through Huri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Huri is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bellafontane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane has a couple of punches blocked by Huri.
Huri lands a right hand.
Huri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellafontane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bellafontane tries to work over Huri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Huri landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sam Bellafontane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Huri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Bellafontane as the two fighters clinch.
Bellafontane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow.
Bellafontane lands a right hand.
Huri blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Bellafontane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellafontane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Bellafontane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Huri misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Bellafontane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Huri prevents a body shot from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellafontane swings wildly with an uppercut but Huri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Bellafontane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Huri looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Huri.
Huri blocking some punches.
Huri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bellafontane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bellafontane tries to throw a body punch but Huri avoids it by throwing Bellafontane back against the ropes.
Huri trying to land knees to the body.
Huri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bellafontane backwards.
Bellafontane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huri blocks an uppercut.
Bellafontane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bellafontane lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellafontane works on Huri's body with a couple of short punches.
Huri prevents a body shot from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellafontane lands a nice uppercut.
Bellafontane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huri's elbow.
Huri is looking to control Bellafontane's arms but Bellafontane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Huri has his back to the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Bellafontane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bedr Huri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bellafontane doesn't manage to clinch there - Huri circles away.
Bellafontane wants to clinch up but Huri keeps it at a distance.
Bellafontane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Huri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellafontane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Bellafontane. Those never looked like landing.
Bellafontane rushes Huri and presses him up against the ropes.
Huri blocking some punches.
Bellafontane swings wildly with an uppercut but Huri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Huri blocks a body shot from Bellafontane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bellafontane fails to land.
Bellafontane has a couple of punches blocked by Huri.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bellafontane.
Huri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bellafontane's elbow.
Bellafontane misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Bellafontane can't find room to land a body shot as Huri controls the action.
Huri wants to stall.
Bellafontane has a couple of punches blocked by Huri.
Bellafontane misses with some punches.
A short left from Bellafontane.
Bellafontane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bellafontane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bellafontane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellafontane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bellafontane creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Huri drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Bellafontane!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sam Bellafontane thanked Vegan Gains for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Mike Van Rijn (ranked 5927 p4p, 23175 weight class) and Jason Skillz (ranked 425 p4p, 459 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 35 - 3, fighting out of New York, Mike Van Rijn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Skillz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Skillz moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Skillz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Skillz.
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skillz.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Skillz lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Skillz with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Skillz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Skillz.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skillz can turn it around.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz lands a right hand.
Skillz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skillz has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Skillz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skillz can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Skillz missing with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Rijn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Skillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Skillz wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Skillz's shoulder, as Skillz tries to avoid the shot.
Skillz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skillz. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skillz blocks a jab.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skillz moves away.
Skillz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Rijn clinches.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skillz into the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skillz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Skillz.
Skillz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Skillz avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Skillz lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Skillz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Skillz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Skillz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skillz lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skillz blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skillz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Skillz fails to land.
Skillz presses Van Rijn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Skillz cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz lands with a right to the head.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Skillz against the ropes.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Skillz tries to tie him up.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn gets through Skillz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Skillz blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skillz.
Skillz prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Skillz lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skillz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Skillz with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Skillz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skillz lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skillz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skillz.
Skillz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Skillz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz blocking some punches.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Jason Skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn works on Skillz's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skillzs head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Skillz.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Skillz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Skillz lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Mike Van Rijn wins by unanimous decision!
Mike Van Rijn 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Richard Pryor (ranked 2205 p4p, 19106 weight class) and Harry Entei (ranked 221 p4p, 495 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Pryor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 29 - 6, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Entei!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pryor moves away from the strike by Entei.
Entei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick from Entei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei 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.
Pryor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Entei scores with a nice head shot.
Pryor slips under a jab from Entei.
Pryor avoids a kick to the body.
Entei cracks Pryor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Entei throws a shot from downtown. Pryor moves away and avoids it.
Pryor tries to clinch but Entei is having none of it.
A big right from Pryor misses.
Pryor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entei tries a low kick but Pryor avoids it.
Entei lands a really nice looking cross but Pryor seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pryor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Entei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pryor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entei.
Entei clobbers Pryor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Entei lands a nice shot to the body.
Pryor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entei is looking to slow Pryor down with leg kicks.
Pryor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pryor swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryor lands a right hand.
Entei keeps control of Pryor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pryor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Pryor has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Entei throws a punch but it's blocked by Pryor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pryor has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entei.
Pryor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pryor fails to land.
Entei scores with a shoulder strike.
Pryor lands with a short shot to the head.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pryor tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Pryor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Entei in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entei prevents a body shot from Pryor.
Pryor misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entei lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor misses with the head strike.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei misses with the head strike.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entei.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pryor backwards.
Pryor lands with a left to the head.
Pryor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei takes a shot to the head.
Pryor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pryor takes a shot to the head.
Pryor working Entei over with knees to the body.
Pryor lands a right hand.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Pryor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pryor lands a hook that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Entei digs a right hand underneath Pryor's ribcage. Pryor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pryor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pryor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pryor misses with a punch to the body.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pryor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entei or not.
Pryor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Entei scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pryor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Entei lands a nice shot to the body.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pryor digs a right hand underneath Entei's ribcage. Entei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei lands a hook that snaps the head of Pryor backwards.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pryor fails to land.
Entei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Pryor - that landed with a thud.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pryor tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pryor blocking some punches.
Pryor blocking some punches.
Entei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Pryor.
Pryor tries to circle away but Entei has him pinned against the ropes.
Entei breaks the clinch.
A big right from Entei misses.
Pryor looks to throw the jab but Entei is out of range.
A big right from Pryor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pryor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pryor looks to land a right hand but Entei moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pryor. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pryor's head backwards.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Entei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Entei feints and then cracks Pryor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pryor down.
Pryor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pryor prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Pryor fails to land.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Pryor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pryor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pryor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pryor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pryor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pryor tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryor tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pryor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Entei.
Entei cracks Pryor with a nice body shot.
Entei works on Pryor's body with a couple of short punches.
Pryor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pryor wants to break free but Entei has control.
Pryor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entei blocks an elbow strike.
Entei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pryor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Entei lands with an overhand left.
Pryor slips a jab from Entei.
Pryor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Entei checks a leg kick nicely.
Entei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Pryor misses.
Entei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Entei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pryor defending well as Entei loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Pryor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Entei.
Entei scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pryor avoids the body shot from Entei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Entei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Entei blocks the body kick.
Entei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pryor is looking to counter the offense by Entei and move into the clinch.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good shot there by Entei.
Entei throws a jab but it's blocked by Pryor.
Entei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Pryor misses.
Entei looks to land a right hand but Pryor moved out of range.
Pryor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Entei throws a hook but Pryor avoids it easily.
Entei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pryor, as that shot connected.
Pryor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entei throws out the jab.
Pryor takes a swing at Entei's ribcage but misses.
Entei cracks Pryor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pryor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Entei misses with a hook.
Entei moves away from the strike by Pryor.
Pryor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Entei lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pryor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pryor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick lands for Entei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Entei.
Entei throws a hook to the side of Pryor's head but Pryor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pryor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Entei.
Pryor misses with a leg kick.
Entei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pryor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pryor misses with a low kick.
Pryor scores with a jab to the head.
Entei lands with an overhand left.
Pryor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pryor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entei lands a nice hook to Pryor's body. Pryor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pryor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pryor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Entei's hands.
Pryor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Entei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Pryor misses the target.
Entei blocks a leg kick.
Entei takes one to the chin there.
Entei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pryor throws out the jab.
Pryor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Entei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pryor cracks a nice hook into Entei's ribs.
Entei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Entei blocks a jab.
Pryor misses with a low kick as Entei jumps back.
Entei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pryor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Entei checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pryor looks to land a left hand but Entei moved out of range nicely.
Entei takes one on the button.
Entei lands a jab to the nose.
Entei moves out of range as Pryor strikes.
A little jabbing left from Entei on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pryor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Pryor does it's job there.
Pryor tries to land a front kick but Entei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Entei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pryor. That did some damage!
Pryor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Entei finds it's way round the side to connect with Pryor's head.
A low kick lands for Pryor.
Pryor needs to keep his hands up - Entei had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pryor connects with a solid leg kick.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Pryor throws a looping overhand right but Entei ducks down to avoid it.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
Pryor is looking to counter punch.
Pryor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pryor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Entei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Entei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Entei throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Pryor blocks the leg kick.
Pryor tries to counter by clinching up but Entei breaks away and moves out of range.
Entei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pryor.
Entei blocks a leg kick.
Pryor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Entei under the eye.
Jab by Entei.
A jab lands there for Pryor.
Pryor moves away from the strike by Entei.
Entei throws a shot from downtown. Pryor moves away and avoids it.
Pryor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Pryor misses.
Pryor misses with an uppercut. Entei saw that one coming.
Entei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Pryor.
Pryor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Entei's head.
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!
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pryor moves away.
Entei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pryor misses with a looping right.
Pryor throws the left hand but Entei avoids the punch easily.
Pryor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Entei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pryor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entei lands with a cross.
Pryor scoring well with a low kick there.
Pryor scores with a shot to the body.
Entei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pryor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Entei.
A good leg kick by Entei.
Entei thumps Pryor with a low kick.
Entei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pryor.
Entei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pryor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entei.
Entei staying out of range there.
Pryor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entei.
Entei scores with a jab to the body.
Pryor throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Entei. That's going to slow Pryor down.
Pryor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pryor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pryor cracks a nice hook into Entei's ribs.
Pryor misses with a low kick.
Entei lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Entei.
A nice leg kick from Pryor, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pryor misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Pryor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Entei doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Pryor.
Entei swats away the attempt to clinch by Pryor.
Pryor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pryor cracks Entei with a good jab.
Pryor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Entei.
Entei slips a straight right by Pryor.
Entei scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick there by Entei.
Entei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Entei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pryor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entei.
Pryor avoids the body shot from Entei.
Entei's corner calls for a 1-2. Entei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pryor lands with an overhand left.
Pryor ducks under a wild hook from Entei.
Pryor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Entei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entei moves out of range of the body kick from Pryor.
Pryor slips under a jab.
Pryor lands a really nice looking cross but Entei seems unphased.
Pryor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pryor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Entei misses with a straight right.
A big left from Entei misses.
Entei wants to land a leg kick but Pryor is out of range.
Pryor throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Entei lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pryor circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Pryor as he checks the leg kick.
Pryor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Pryor.
Entei throws a low kick, looking for Pryor's leg but Pryor calmly moves out of range.
Pryor closes the distance and clinches.
Entei misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Entei.
Pryor swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pryor throws a head punch that misses.
Pryor blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pryor throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Pryor misses with some punches.
Pryor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pryor.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pryor's elbow.
Richard Pryor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Entei prevents a body shot from Pryor.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Pryor.
Pryor throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei lands a nice uppercut.
Pryor wants to break free but Entei has control.
A short body shot lands from Entei as the two fighters clinch.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Entei.
I've got Entei 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Harry Entei!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Harry Entei!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Richard Pryor!
Harry Entei wins by split decision!
In his post fight interview, Harry Entei started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22860 p4p, 22048 weight class) and Dru Quick (ranked 129 p4p, 191 weight class). Quick has chosen Gangster's Paradise- Coolio as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Nikolai Magomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nikolai Magomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dru Quick!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikolai Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magomedov misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Quick 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.
Quick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Quick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Quick counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov walks into a big right hand from Quick and goes down! The referee sends Quick to a neutral corner as Magomedov gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
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!
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Magomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quick doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quick. That's going to slow Magomedov down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses
and Quick counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Magomedov to the mat, face first! Quick goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Magomedov is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
 Magomedov is rocked!
BAM! Quick delivers a spinning backfist that drops Magomedov like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Dru Quick!
Dru Quick is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dru Quick thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Songkom Fairtex (ranked 22517 p4p, 4195 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 128 p4p, 66 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Erikson's choice of entrance music: Gåte - Statt Opp. Songkom Fairtex could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Erikson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Songkom Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Fairtex.
Erikson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairtex checks it well.
Fairtex is looking to score with low kicks.
Fairtex lands with a kick to the temple. Erikson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fairtex throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Erikson checks it well.
A jab from Fairtex misses.
Fairtex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Erikson manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Fairtex.
Fairtex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Erikson takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Erikson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fairtex lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairtex takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Erikson. Beautiful body shot.
Fairtex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Fairtex throws out a leg kick but Erikson moves out of range and Fairtex only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex keeps the fight on the outside.
Fairtex avoids the body shot from Erikson.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fairtex is able to avoid easily.
Fairtex thows a body kick. Erikson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Erikson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Erikson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairtex throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson scores with a push kick.
Erikson scores with a sloppy right hand. Fairtex should have avoided that one.
Fairtex will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Erikson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairtex takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fairtex steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Erikson. That one must have hurt.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
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 slapping body kick lands there for Erikson.
Erikson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Songkom Fairtex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairtex manages to avoid it.
As Erikson tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Erikson manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
Fairtex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Erikson tenderised Fairtex's leg. Fairtex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Erikson.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Fairtex misses with an uppercut.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairtex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fairtex scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Erikson.
Fairtex throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairtex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Erikson.
Fairtex moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Erikson drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Fairtex onto his butt! Fairtex pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
It looks like Songkom Fairtex has been cut.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson thows a body kick. Fairtex tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Erikson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fairtex lands with a shot to the body.
Erikson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Erikson scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Fairtex to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Erikson away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Fairtex got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairtex bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erikson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fairtex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
I was talking to Fairtex's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairtex moves out of range of the body kick from Erikson.
Erikson lands a leg kick that knocks Fairtex off balance momentarily.
Erikson connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Fairtex onto his butt! Fairtex bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Fairtex throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairtex stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Fairtex.
Erikson lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fairtex takes a step back to recover.
Erikson tries to clinch but Fairtex moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairtex. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Fairtex moves away and avoids it.
Erikson looks to land a left hand but Fairtex moved out of range nicely.
Fairtex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Erikson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Erikson lands with a right to the head.
Fairtex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fairtex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Erikson dominated 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!
Erikson throws a hook but Fairtex blocks it.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairtex wants to slow Erikson down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Erikson misses.
Fairtex misses with a series of wild punches.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Fairtex's leg but Fairtex calmly moves out of range.
Fairtex moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Erikson throws the left hand but Fairtex avoids the punch easily.
Fairtex misses with a hook.
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Erikson lands a right hand.
Erikson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairtex leaning his opponent against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex trying to stall but Erikson improves his position.
Erikson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Erikson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Erikson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Erikson tries to land knees in the clinch but Fairtex avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Erikson.
Fairtex takes a shot to the head.
Erikson lands with a left to the head.
Fairtex is rocked!
Erikson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Fairtex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Erikson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Fairtex with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Fairtex looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Fairtex get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jon Erikson!
A victorious Jon Erikson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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