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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Julio Martines (ranked 3803 p4p, 4838 weight class) and Danny Alicante (ranked 473 p4p, 559 weight class). Martines comes into the arena with 300 Violins Orchestra blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Martines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Danny Alicante!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alicante throws a leg kick that misses.
Alicante misses with a low kick.
Alicante will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Martines. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Alicante.
Martines throws a quick counter head kick but Alicante was just out of range.
Martines pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Alicante. Those never looked like landing.
Alicante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alicante. Martines does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martines throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alicante.
Alicante avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alicante misses with a head kick.
Alicante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alicante misses with a kick to the body.
Martines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alicante lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martines circles away quickly and effectively.
Martines scores with a head kick. Alicante tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 Alicante is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martines feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Alicante collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Julio Martines!
Julio Martines bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Roboute Guilliman (ranked 22822 p4p, 3342 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 650 p4p, 408 weight class). Guilliman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sabaton- Carolus Rex. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roboute Guilliman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala throws a lazy right hand but Guilliman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala throws a sloppy head kick and Guilliman moves out of range easily.
Guilliman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Guilliman misses.
A low kick from Guilliman misses
and Takala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roboute Guilliman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guilliman dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Guilliman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Guilliman lands with a slapping head kick.
Guilliman throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guilliman throws an off balance right hand
and Takala moves into the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
Guilliman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guilliman scores with a shot to the side of Takala's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Guilliman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Takala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guilliman backwards.
Guilliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilliman tries to land knees in the clinch but Takala avoids the damage to the body.
Takala leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Guilliman throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Takala.
Guilliman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guilliman obliges.
Takala looks winded!
Guilliman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Takala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala avoids the elbow strike from Guilliman, against the ropes.
Takala lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guilliman.
Guilliman landing knees to the body.
Takala avoiding damage as Guilliman throws knees to the body.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Guilliman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guilliman throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala misses with some punches.
Guilliman lands an elbow that stopped Takala in his tracks for a moment.
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Guilliman lands with a good body shot.
Guilliman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Takala missing with a left hand there. Guilliman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guilliman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guilliman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guilliman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guilliman scores with a jab to the head.
Guilliman looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guilliman throws a combination that misses
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roboute Guilliman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guilliman looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Guilliman throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
Guilliman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takala is rocked!
Takala has Guilliman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guilliman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Guilliman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guilliman lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Takala goes down! The ref sends Guilliman to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Takala is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Takala is still on wobbly legs! Can Guilliman finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guilliman catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Takala stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Takala walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Guilliman misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Takala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takala seems to have recovered his senses.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Takala blocks an elbow strike.
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Guilliman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Guilliman throws a leg kick which misses Takala's front leg but catches the back leg as Takala tries to avoid it.
Guilliman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guilliman misses with a jab to the body
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Guilliman misses.
Guilliman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Takala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Guilliman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roboute Guilliman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guilliman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takala.
Guilliman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Guilliman. Guilliman obviously looking to wear him down.
Guilliman misses with a right hand
and Takala counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilliman lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Guilliman misses the jab.
Guilliman scores with a nice strike.
Guilliman misses with a looping right.
Takala scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guilliman moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guilliman being controlled against the ropes.
Guilliman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
Takala lands with a light punch inside.
Guilliman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Takalas head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roboute Guilliman takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Guilliman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guilliman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Guilliman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala instigates a clinch.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Takala.
Guilliman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Tino Takala has been cut.
Takala stalls.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala has Guilliman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Guilliman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takala's defenses.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Guilliman swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guilliman creates a bit of space and cracks Takala with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Takala is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilliman catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Takala stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Takala walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Takala tries to land a front kick but Guilliman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Guilliman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guilliman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Guilliman.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Guilliman with a body shot.
Guilliman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takala takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roboute Guilliman is winning the standup battle so far.
Takala rushes Guilliman and presses him up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Takala closes the distance and clinches.
Guilliman creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Takala crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
Guilliman throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Guilliman sizes up Takala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Guilliman finds it's target.
Takala walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roboute Guilliman!
An out of breath Roboute Guilliman 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 289 p4p, 4197 weight class) and Hoshifumi Nagasa (ranked 37 p4p, 383 weight class). Sebastion Lynar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoshifumi Nagasa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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 New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hoshifumi Nagasa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasa manages to avoid it.
Lynar scores with a nice strike.
Lynar lands with an uppercut that bounces Nagasa off the ropes and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Lynar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lynar.
Nagasa tries to clinch up.
Nagasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Lynar does it's job there.
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Nagasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nagasa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagasa wants to clinch.
Nagasa gets tackled into the ropes by Lynar. Lynar maintains the clinch.
Lynar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lynar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar lands with a right to the head.
Nagasa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lynar is keeping busy.
Nagasa is trying to break the clinch but Lynar has him pressed against the ropes.
Lynar lands a shot to the body.
Lynar gets through Nagasa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasa is trying to force a seperation but Lynar has the dominant position.
Lynar lands with a right to the head.
Lynar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nagasa wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Lynar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagasa trying to control the position but instead, Lynar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nagasa into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Lynar.
Lynar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nagasa's efforts to push away.
A short right from Lynar.
It looks like Hoshifumi Nagasa has been cut.
Lynar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lynar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoshifumi Nagasa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lynar swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagasa.
Lynar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagasa throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Lynar moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Lynar.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lynar.
Lynar keeps control of Nagasa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasa can do to turn this around?
Nagasa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Lynar.
Nagasa is trying to stall.
Lynar lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Lynar has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lynar lands an uppercut.
Lynar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasa is rocked!
A short right from Lynar.
Nagasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynar finish him?
Lynar blocks a body shot from Nagasa.
Nagasa seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lynar just leaning against Nagasa, taking a breather.
Lynar is leaning against Nagasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Lynar.
Lynar lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lynar lands with a right to the head.
Lynar scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nagasa backwards.
Lynar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lynar breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Nagasa with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Nagasa looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Nagasa get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Nagasa tries to clinch
and Lynar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynar.
Lynar cracks Nagasa with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Nagasa get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Nagasa looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynar digs a good body shot into Nagasa's ribs.
Lynar lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar takes the second round thanks to the knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Hoshifumi Nagasa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lynar scores with a nice head shot.
Lynar rushes Nagasa and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynar.
Lynar managing to block the knees to the body from Nagasa.
Nagasa is trying to break the clinch but Lynar has him pressed against the ropes.
Lynar creates a bit of space and cracks Nagasa with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Nagasa is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Nagasa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lynar darts in and clinches Nagasa up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynar cracks Nagasa with a nice body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nagasa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynar has him pressed against the ropes.
Lynar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagasa backwards.
Nagasa tries to stall but Lynar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is leaning against Nagasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lynar.
Lynar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nagasa backwards.
Nagasa is trying to break the clinch but Lynar has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Lynar.
Lynar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagasa taking a breather.
Lynar lands a shoulder strike.
Nagasa looking to stall.
Lynar lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar prevents Nagasa from breaking the clinch.
Lynar is leaning against Nagasa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lynar creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Nagasa crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5, yes, he's made it back to his feet. He seems OK so it looks like we're going to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lynar connects with a quick right hand that sends Nagasa tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar retains his featherweight title!
Sebastion Lynar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Joshua Jones (ranked 22741 p4p, 3457 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 620 p4p, 428 weight class). Tommy Jenkins will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joshua Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jenkins is stalling here.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Jenkins has double underhooks.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Jenkins misses the target.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones forces Jenkins back against the ropes and clinches.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the ropes.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the ropes.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Jenkins, against the ropes.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jenkins.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jenkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jenkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones tries to circle away but Jenkins has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Jenkins tries to tie him up.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joshua Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jenkins has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Joshua Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jones avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes.
Jenkins misses with a knee strike.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joshua Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Jenkins.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones has Jenkins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jenkins trying to land knees to the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joshua Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jones here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jenkins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones pushes Jenkins up against the ropes in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Joshua Jones has been cut.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones rushes Jenkins and presses him up against the ropes.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the ropes.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Jenkins.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jenkins throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Jenkins throws a right hand that misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones clinches.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jenkins is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Jenkins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Jenkins lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones is trying to push Jenkins away but Jenkins has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jenkins lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jenkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Jenkins misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jones tries to break free but Jenkins pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones avoiding damage as Jenkins throws knees to the body.
Jenkins keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenkins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones clinches up against the ropes.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Tommy Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joshua Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Jones!
A victorious Joshua Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Guy Leblond (ranked 5822 p4p, 21925 weight class) and Piger Whok (ranked 451 p4p, 491 weight class). Whok has chosen King of Kings - Motorhead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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145
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146
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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 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Leblond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piger Whok!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Whok.
Leblond tries to bum rush Whok with a series of wild strikes but Whok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Whok tries to clinch but Leblond is having none of it.
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Leblond off balance momentarily.
Whok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leblond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Whok scores with a push kick.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Leblond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whok is looking to slow Leblond down with leg kicks.
Whok cracks Leblond with a good jab.
Whok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whok lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leblond throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for Whok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leblond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whok tried to score with a low kick but Leblond checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Leblond misses its target.
Leblond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leblond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whok lands a nice knee to the body.
Leblond avoids a wild elbow strike from Whok.
Leblond can't break the clinch.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Leblond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whok rushes Leblond and presses him up against the ropes.
Whok lands a nice elbow.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leblond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whok blocks it with crossed arms.
Whok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leblond's efforts to push away.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Leblond blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Whok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leblond's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Whok obliges.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Whok.
Leblond takes an elbow to the temple.
Whok trying to land knees to the body.
Whok lands an uppercut.
Whok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whok lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Whok pushes Leblond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Whok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow.
Leblond wants to break free but Whok has control.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Whok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whok throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leblonds head.
Whok lands a right hand.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piger Whok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leblond closes the distance and clinches.
Whok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whok throws an elbow but it misses.
Leblond is looking to break free of the clinch but Whok has double underhooks.
Leblond avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leblond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Whok.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leblond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leblond. That did some damage!
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whok lands a knee to the body.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whok with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whok cracks Leblond with a nice body shot.
Leblond is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leblond is trying to break free.
Whok has Leblond pressed against the ropes, preventing Leblond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whok has Leblond pressed against the ropes, preventing Leblond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whok.
Whok is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Whok lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Leblond.
A hook to the body from Whok.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whok lands an elbow that stopped Leblond in his tracks for a moment.
Leblond is trying to break free.
Whok lands with a light punch inside.
Whok lands an elbow inside.
Whok scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leblond takes a knee to the side of the body.
Piger Whok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whok lands an elbow inside that Leblond shrugs off.
Whok lands an elbow just above Leblond 's eye.
Whok creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leblond's defenses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Leblond is trying to force a seperation but Whok has the dominant position.
Whok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whok scores a nice knee to the body.
Leblond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Whok digs a right hand into Leblond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leblond's gas tank.
Whok lands a shoulder strike.
Whok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Whok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Piger Whok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Leblond has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whok.
Whok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piger Whok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Whok misses.
Whok throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Whok throws out a powerful jab.
Leblond on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whok duly obliges.
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!
Whok wants to clinch up but Leblond keeps it at a distance.
Leblond takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whok moves into the clinch.
Whok tries to land knees in the clinch but Leblond avoids the damage to the body.
Whok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leblond wants to stall.
Leblond seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Whok is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A short uppercut from Whok.
Leblond avoids the elbow strike from Whok, against the ropes.
Whok prevents Leblond from breaking the clinch.
Whok comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A left hand lands to the body for Whok.
Still in the clinch, Whok scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whok.
Leblond has Whok pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Whok.
Whok tries to land a knee to the head but Leblond blocks with his arms.
Leblond wants to break free but Whok has control.
Whok scores with a shoulder strike.
Whok gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leblond's elbow.
Whok gets through Leblond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leblond is trying to force a seperation but Whok has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whok.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leblond is trying to push Whok away but Whok has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Whok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leblond backwards.
Piger Whok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leblond is looking to control Whok's arms but Whok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblond has his back to the ropes.
Leblond tries to break the clinch but Whok is controlling the position.
Leblond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leblond is looking to control Whok's arms but Whok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leblond has his back to the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piger Whok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piger Whok!
Piger Whok took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Clinton Strong (ranked 23770 p4p, 3441 weight class) and Raniel Mancuso (ranked 276 p4p, 186 weight class). Mancuso has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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135
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147
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clinton Strong !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raniel Mancuso!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancuso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Strong doesn't manage to clinch there - Mancuso circles away.
Mancuso catches Strong napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Strong crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Mancuso raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raniel Mancuso!
A less than humble Raniel Mancuso misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Marious La De Hoya (ranked 22281 p4p, 5482 weight class) and Ricardo Barbosa (ranked 281 p4p, 258 weight class). Ricardo Barbosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marious La De Hoya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La De Hoya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barbosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but La De Hoya won't allow it.
La De Hoya lands a left hand.
Barbosa has had enough of the clinch but La De Hoya keeps him there for the moment.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
La De Hoya with a knee to the head.
La De Hoya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ricardo Barbosa has been cut.
La De Hoya has Barbosa pressed against the ropes, preventing Barbosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa wants to get back to striking at distance but La De Hoya won't allow it.
La De Hoya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barbosa looks winded!
La De Hoya lands a knee to the body.
La De Hoya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from La De Hoya - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from La De Hoya as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the body.
La De Hoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by La De Hoya.
Barbosa is rocked!
La De Hoya breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Barbosa with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Barbosa looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Barbosa 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 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marious La De Hoya!
Marious La De Hoya 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vincent McGuire (ranked 3232 p4p, 22606 weight class) and Ivarr DeBoneless (ranked 396 p4p, 651 weight class). Vincent McGuire has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivarr DeBoneless!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
DeBoneless sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O-M.M.A in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire digs a good body shot into DeBoneless's ribs.
DeBoneless looks winded!
DeBoneless doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a front kick to the face, that drops DeBoneless to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeBoneless darts in trying to clinch
and McGuire counters with a straight right that drops DeBoneless to the canvas! Will DeBoneless beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Vincent McGuire!
Vincent McGuire 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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