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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dutch Schultz (ranked 19039 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 615 p4p, 379 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Wesley Taurus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dutch Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schultz. Taurus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schultz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taurus.
Taurus 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.
A jab from Schultz misses.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Schultz misses with a combination
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schultz's sensitive parts.
Schultz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schultz takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Taurus. That's going to slow Schultz down.
Taurus walks into a left hand.
Taurus misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taurus throws a hook but Schultz blocks it.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Taurus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Schultz avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz clinches up with Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good work by Taurus as he checks the leg kick.
Schultz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTaurus.
Schultz looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand.
Schultz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circle momentarily. Taurus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Schultz avoids a kick to the body.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Taurus with a jab.
Schultz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taurus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from Schultz.
Schultz throws a poor cross that misses
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a hook but Taurus avoids it easily.
Schultz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schultz.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Taurus feints a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick from Taurus.
Taurus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taurus lands a nice hook to Schultz's body. Schultz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
Schultz motions for Taurus to come forward. Schultz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schultz pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Schultz does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Taurus saw that one coming.
Dutch Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taurus works the jab nicely.
Taurus connects with a jab.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Taurus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Schultz.
Schultz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
Schultz misses with a low kick.
Schultz drives through and clinches with Taurus against the ropes.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schultz clinches up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
Taurus avoiding damage as Schultz throws knees to the body.
Taurus tries to stall but Schultz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taurus tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Schultz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taurus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Schultz misses the target.
Schultz misses with a right hand
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Taurus.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Schultz motions for Taurus to come forward. Schultz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz rushes Taurus and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
Taurus tries to circle away but Schultz has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taurus.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Taurus breaks the clinch.
Schultz swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Taurus throws a low kick but Schultz moves out of range easily.
Schultz throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus scores with a jab.
Taurus scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taurus cracks Schultz with a good jab.
Taurus works Schultz's body with a nice hook.
Schultz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Taurus circles away.
Schultz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus defending well as Schultz loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus blocks a leg kick.
Schultz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schultz checks a leg kick nicely.
Schultz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schultz scores with a nice strike.
Schultz catches Taurus napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Taurus 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! Schultz raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dutch Schultz!
A very excited looking Dutch Schultz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Taz Bandichoo (ranked 22291 p4p, 21336 weight class) and Darnell Nurse (ranked 207 p4p, 213 weight class). Darnell Nurse 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz Bandichoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darnell Nurse!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandichoo looks to throw the jab but Nurse is out of range.
Nurse looks to land a left hand but Bandichoo moved out of range nicely.
Nurse looks to throw the jab but Bandichoo is out of range.
Nurse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nurse misses with a body shot
and Bandichoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Darnell Nurse has been cut.
Bandichoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Darnell Nurse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bandichoo moves forwards but Nurse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nurse blocks a low kick nicely.
Nurse misses with a left hand
and Bandichoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bandichoo throws a right hand that misses
and Nurse counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurse scores with a jab.
Nurse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nurse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse lands the left hand.
Nurse lands a nice shot to the body.
Bandichoo avoids the body shot from Nurse.
Nurse misses with a straight left.
Bandichoo throws a big shot that misses.
Nurse with a hook.
Nurse moves out of range of the body kick.
A left and a right from Nurse both land. Nice combination.
Nurse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandichoo.
Nurse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandichoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurse throws a series of punches but Bandichoo avoids them all with ease.
Nurse 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.
Nurse lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Nurse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurse.
Bandichoo takes one on the button.
Bandichoo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nurse thuds his right hand into Bandichoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nurse ducks under a wild hook from Bandichoo.
Bandichoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nurse jabs Bandichoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nurse scores with a decent looking hook.
Bandichoo slips a jab from Nurse.
A counter left hand to the body from Bandichoo misses its target.
Bandichoo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurse scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandichoo. Nurse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurse thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Bandichoo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darnell Nurse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darnell Nurse's cut.
That's time! Bandichoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nurse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bandichoo throws a front kick that sends Nurse stumbling back into the ropes.
Nurse scores with a body shot.
Nurse slips a jab from Bandichoo.
Darnell Nurse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandichoo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurse checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurse as he connects with a hook.
Bandichoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Nurse.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nurse! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandichoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nurse cracks a nice hook into Bandichoo's ribs.
Nurse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurse scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurse, as that shot connected.
Bandichoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bandichoo misses with a leg kick.
Bandichoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandichoo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nurse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Bandichoo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurse lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandichoo off the ropes and back into range.
Nurse blocks the body kick.
Bandichoo slips under a jab from Nurse.
Bandichoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurse.
Jab from Nurse.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Nurse knocks Bandichoo out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darnell Nurse!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between En Route (ranked 23375 p4p, 4071 weight class) and Ispa Murhapuro (ranked 474 p4p, 370 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Amsterdam, En Route!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Route loads up on a big right hand but Murhapuro slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Route.
A looping hook to the body misses from Route. Murhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Route throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Route.
Route lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murhapuro at a distance.
Murhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Route.
Route scores with the left hand. Murhapuro knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Murhapuro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhapuro tries to counter with a clinch but Route shakes him off and moves away.
Route thows a body kick. Murhapuro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big left from Murhapuro misses.
Route swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Route moves away and avoids it.
Route fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murhapuro just manages to avoid it.
Murhapuro misses with a wild body shot.
Route steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murhapuro.
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!
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Route's head but Route sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Route misses with a hook. Murhapuro ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws the left hand but Route avoids the punch easily.
Route throws a looping overhand right but Murhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Route swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the side of Route's head but Route sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Route throws a solid leg kick but Murhapuro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Route.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
Route feints and then cracks Murhapuro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murhapuro down.
Murhapuro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Route is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhapuro checks a leg kick.
Murhapuro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Route with a body shot.
Route uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhapuro.
Murhapuro missing with a left hand there. Route was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Route missing with a left hand there. Murhapuro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhapuro is looking for the big counter here.
Murhapuro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Route connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murhapuro scrambles back to his feet.
Route lands a jab to the nose.
Route has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Ispa Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Route was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro throws a series of punches but Route moves out of range.
Route swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Route throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Route thumps Murhapuro with a low kick.
Murhapuro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murhapuro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Route.
Route ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murhapuro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Route manages to avoid it.
Route takes a swing at Murhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Murhapuro misses the jab.
Murhapuro cracks Route with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Route takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Route avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Route.
Murhapuro closes the distance and pushes Route back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Murhapuro fails to land.
Murhapuro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
En Route dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice jab there from Murhapuro.
Route misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Murhapuro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Route.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Route.
Murhapuro misses with a shot to the body
and Route counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Murhapuro goes down! Will Murhapuro beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
It looks like Ispa Murhapuro has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murhapuro, as that shot connected.
Murhapuro misses with a looping right.
Route showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murhapuro.
An attempted straight right counter from Route misses the target.
Route throws a jab when Murhapuro was well out of range.
Murhapuro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Route.
Route throws a quick counter head kick but Murhapuro was just out of range.
Route is looking to land body kicks.
Route on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Route misses the shot to the body.
Route looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murhapuro misses with a lunging right hand
and Route counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Route connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Route throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murhapuro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Route.
Route throws the left hand but Murhapuro avoids the punch easily.
Route lands a head kick. Murhapuro smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro swings for the body but Route moves out of range.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Route finish him?
Route lands a slapping body shot.
Route dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murhapuro. That did some damage!
Route lands with a thumping leg kick.
Route fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murhapuro.
Murhapuro misses with a right hand
and Route counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Murhapuro 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 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). En Route!
A relieved looking En Route thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 5651 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 553 p4p, 456 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez tried to counter with a leg kick but Sandoval avoided it.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez dodges the punch combination from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Sandoval misses.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a low kick, right behind Sandoval 's knee.
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Cortez. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez looks to land a body kick but Sandoval moved away.
Cortez throws the kick towards the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Sandoval lands a jab to the nose.
Sandoval 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sandoval on the side of the head.
Jab from Cortez.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez lands a leg kick that knocks Sandoval off balance momentarily.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez slips a jab and a cross from Sandoval.
A quick step to the side and Cortez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Cortez slips under a jab from Sandoval.
Cortez is looking for a counter combo.
Sandoval swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortez counters with a nice body shot.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cortez.
Cortez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval 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.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Cortez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Cortez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortez manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Sandoval. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Sandoval misses its intended target.
Cortez throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
Cortez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval misses the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cortez.
Sandoval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Sandoval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez thuds his shin into the meat of Sandoval's side.
Sandoval misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sandoval avoids it.
Sandoval stuns Cortez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Cortez throws a head kick that Sandoval semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez misses with a hook to the body
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Cortez takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cortez.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cortez takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandoval scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortez.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Cortez is just out of range.
A big right from Cortez misses.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Sandoval lands.
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Sandoval moves out of range of the body kick from Cortez.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Cortez throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Cortez's shoulder, as Cortez tries to avoid the shot.
Cortez with a nice calf kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Good standup being displayed there by Cortez as he connects with a hook.
Cortez tries to land a front kick but Sandoval steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Ubaldo Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Sandoval swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cortez moves away.
Cortez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cortez lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Cortez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sandoval has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sandoval swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
Cortez misses with a left hand
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Cortez's head back.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortez.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez misses with a hook.
Cortez jabs at Sandoval's body.
Cortez connects with a leg kick.
Cortez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval jabs at Cortez's body.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Cortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Sandoval.
Sandoval walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
Cortez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez scores with a nice right hand.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Cortez tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Cortez digs a good body shot into Sandoval's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandoval. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez cracks Sandoval with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cortez misses with a body kick.
Cortez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sandoval checks it well.
Cortez walks into a stiff left hand from Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sandoval just manages to avoid it.
Cortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Cortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cortez throws a leg kick which misses Sandoval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sandoval tries to avoid it.
Cortez connects with a looping right hand.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cortez lands a jab to Sandoval's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Miguel Sandoval.
I think Sandoval has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miguel Sandoval!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Hokuto Akira (ranked 2343 p4p, 5085 weight class) and Pinero Chai (ranked 274 p4p, 457 weight class). Chai is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Styles P - Off The Ghost. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hokuto Akira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pinero Chai!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Chai.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akira throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chai throws the left hand but Akira avoids the punch easily.
Akira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akira slips under a jab from Chai.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Akira moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai lands a jab to Akira's midsection.
Chai lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Akira's sensitive parts.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Akira's head back.
Akira ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akira.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akira slips under a jab.
Chai slips a straight right by Akira.
Chai with a nice cross.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Akira.
Chai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akira takes one on the button.
Akira connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Akira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Akira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Akira wants to clinch but Chai slips to the side
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Akira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai lands a glancing blow to the side of Akira's head.
Akira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai with a nice calf kick.
Akira lands with a cross.
Akira wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Akira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Akira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai slips a straight right by Akira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Akira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akira connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Akira.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akira has time to react.
Akira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Akira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai digs a good body shot into Akira's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai tries a low kick but Akira avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Akira throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Akira slips a jab from Chai.
Akira is looking to counter punch.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Akira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akira misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akira moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Akira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Akira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Akira throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Akira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akira slips under a jab from Chai.
Akira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akira takes one to the side of the head.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Akira ducks down to avoid it.
Akira is looking to counter punch.
Akira misses with a looping right.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akira misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai lands a body shot.
Akira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akira in his tracks.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Akira misses its target.
Akira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Akira to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Akira's belly button to the back.
Akira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai connects with a jab.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akira at a distance.
Akira moves out of range of the leg kick from Chai.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Akira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Akira swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akira's knee momentarily.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Akira ducks down to avoid it.
Akira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Akira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Akira as he checks the leg kick.
Akira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chai lands a nice hook to Akira's body. Akira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Akira's hands.
A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target.
Akira misses with a hook.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Pinero Chai's cut even more.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akira connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Chai's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Chai - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Hokuto Akira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Pinero Chai was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens ...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tom Obama (ranked 4224 p4p, 3918 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 153 p4p, 149 weight class). Arild Ringnes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Obama lands a jab to the head.
Ringnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ringnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Obama tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ringnes is able to avoid easily.
Obama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama lands a head kick!
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama swings for the body but Ringnes moves out of range.
Obama misses with a head kick.
Ringnes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ringnes has time to react.
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 big left from Obama misses.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ringnes .
Ringnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Obama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ringnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obama gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ringnes .
A slow jab from Obama misses its intended target.
Obama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ringnes .
Ringnes misses the jab.
Obama misses the jab.
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obama is looking to counter punch.
Ringnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Obama misses with a hook. Ringnes ducked under it nicely.
Obama scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Ringnes .
Obama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ringnes avoids the body shot from Obama.
Arild Ringnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Ringnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Obama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Ringnes wants to counter the offense by Obama and move into the clinch position.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
Obama checks a low kick from Ringnes .
Ringnes slips under a jab.
Ringnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringnes throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ringnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringnes misses with a hook.
Ringnes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obama.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Ringnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Ringnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama 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.
Ringnes lunges at Obama with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obama's hand.
Obama with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ringnes to score with a decent uppercut.
Ringnes misses with a low kick.
Obama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ringnes can do to turn this around?
Obama throws a right hand that Ringnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringnes also avoids with ease.
That kick from Obama tenderised Ringnes 's leg. Ringnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama throws a right hand that Ringnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Ringnes also avoids with ease.
Ringnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ringnes scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Obama beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ringnes wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Obama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Obama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Ringnes lands.
Ringnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ringnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ringnes swings widly with a right hand
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
and Ringnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Obama with a hook.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ringnes manages to avoid it.
Ringnes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ringnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ringnes walks into a stiff left hand from Obama.
A swing and a miss from Obama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ringnes ducks right into an uppercut from Obama.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obama moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Obama.
Obama digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Obama back against the ropes.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Ringnes being controlled against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ringnes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Ringnes .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arild Ringnes takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ringnes throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama tests Ringnes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Obama defending well as Ringnes loads up on a big left hand.
Obama connects with a body shot.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a good low kick that Ringnes was not able to check.
Obama has closed the distance and engaged Ringnes in a clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ringnes lands a right hand.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama wants to stall.
Obama trying to control the position but instead, Ringnes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obama into the ropes.
Obama is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Ringnes lands with a left to the head.
Ringnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Obama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Obama.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Ringnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ringnes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ringnes misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama takes a swing at Ringnes 's ribcage but misses.
Ringnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Ringnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tom Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Ringnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obama is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Ringnes .
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ringnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Obama finds it's target.
Ringnes throws a chopping leg kick but Obama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Obama closes the distance and pushes Ringnes back into the ropes.
Obama taking a breather.
Obama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes blocks a body shot from Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Obama lunges at Ringnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ringnes 's hand.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes flicks out a counter leg kick but Obama steps away.
Ringnes throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Ringnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ringnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obama.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Ringnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Obama misses with a straight right.
Ringnes scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama scores with a spinning back kick!
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ringnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama misses with a hook
and Obama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama looks to land a left hand but Ringnes moved out of range nicely.
Obama thumps Ringnes with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ringnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringnes .
Ringnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama throws a lazy right hand but Ringnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ringnes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with a slapping leg kick.
Obama throws a hook but Ringnes avoids it easily.
Obama staying out of range there.
Obama tried to counter with a leg kick but Ringnes avoided it.
Ringnes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ringnes walks into a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Obama.
Obama looks low and kicks high, catching Ringnes right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
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!
Obama throws a looping overhand right but Ringnes ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
Ringnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obama is out of range and Ringnes settles back down.
Ringnes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Obama scores with a body shot.
Obama keeps Ringnes at a distance using the push kick.
Ringnes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obama misses with an uppercut. Ringnes saw that one coming.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Ringnes circles away.
Obama throws an off balance right hand
letting Ringnes counter with a right hand.
Obama tries to land a front kick but Ringnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ringnes throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Obama. Beautiful body shot.
You can see that Ringnes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ringnes loads up on a big right hand but Obama slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Obama takes the final round due to the solitary knockdown.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Obama looks to land a body kick but Ringnes moved away.
Ringnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Obama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obama walks into a stiff left hand from Ringnes .
Obama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ringnes eats them both and turns towards Obama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obama.
Obama cracks Ringnes with an open hand slap.
Ringnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ringnes misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Obama misses its target.
Obama misses the jab.
Ringnes ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Ringnes throws out a counter right but Obama avoids it with no problem.
Obama checks a leg kick.
Ringnes 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Obama under the eye.
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!
That kick from Obama tenderised Ringnes 's leg. Ringnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ringnes .
Obama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ringnes . That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Obama misses the target.
Obama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringnes .
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obama cracks a nice hook into Ringnes 's ribs.
Obama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Obama lands a right hook to the body.
Ringnes wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Obama connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ringnes 's hands.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
Obama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ringnes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ringnes throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Obama, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ringnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ringnes throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ringnes thinking.
A head kick misses from Obama.
Ringnes throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama throws a good cross that connects.
Ringnes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obama darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obama checks a leg kick.
Obama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ringnes with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Ringnes .
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Obama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:45
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Obama!
Tom Obama retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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