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AKF FN | Yalixqua vs. Sandoval PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Zico Verhoeven (ranked 5913 p4p, 4014 weight class) and Kong Wu (ranked 546 p4p, 426 weight class). The key to victory for Zico Verhoeven has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zico Verhoeven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kong Wu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verhoeven lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong Wu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Verhoeven throws a right and a left that Wu avoids nicely.
Verhoeven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wu.
Wu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Verhoeven tries to clinch there but Wu circles away.
Wu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Kong Wu has been cut.
Wu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verhoeven moves away.
Wu doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
Wu gets a clinch.
Wu is trying to stall.
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verhoeven tries to bum rush Wu with a series of wild strikes but Wu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wu scores with a nice right hand.
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verhoeven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven lands with a kick to the temple. Wu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wu clinches up against the ropes.
Verhoeven breaks the clinch.
A jab from Verhoeven finds it's way through Wu's defenses.
Wu gets a clinch.
Wu wants to get back to striking at distance but Verhoeven won't allow it.
Wu throws a head punch that misses.
Verhoeven is trying to break the clinch but Wu is controlling him.
Verhoeven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wu instigates a clinch.
Wu wants to stall.
Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Verhoeven slowing the pace effectively.
Wu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Wu cracks Verhoeven with a nice body shot.
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu closes the distance and pushes Verhoeven back into the ropes.
Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verhoeven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zico Verhoeven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu throws a big shot that misses.
Verhoeven misses with a two punch combination.
Verhoeven takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wu tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination. Wu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Verhoeven tries to clinch but Wu is having none of it.
Wu keeps the fight on the outside.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but Wu circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wu throws out a counter right but Verhoeven avoids it with no problem.
Verhoeven scores with a hook.
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 Zico Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kong Wu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Verhoeven fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verhoeven lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wu.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Verhoeven blocks a body shot from Wu.
Verhoeven is looking to control Wu's arms but Wu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Verhoeven has his back to the ropes.
Wu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Wu throws a series of punches but Verhoeven moves out of range.
Wu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wu misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verhoeven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wu.
Zico Verhoeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Verhoeven doesn't manage to clinch there - Wu circles away.
Wu tries to close the distance and clinch but Verhoeven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Verhoeven checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu rushes Verhoeven and presses him up against the ropes.
Wu has had enough of the clinch but Verhoeven keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Wu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Verhoevens head.
Wu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wu can't find room to land a body shot as Verhoeven controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Verhoeven.
Wu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Verhoeven breaks from the clinch.
Wu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verhoeven blocks a head kick by Wu.
Wu misses with a hook.
Verhoeven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch but Wu is avoiding it.
Verhoeven looks to land a combination but Wu avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven with a jab.
That has opened up Kong Wu's cut even more.
Verhoeven throws a series of punches but Wu moves out of range.
Wu looks to land a combination but Verhoeven avoids it well.
Wu walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wu tries to clinch there but Verhoeven circles away.
Wu moves into the clinch successfully.
Wu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Verhoeven manages to break the clinch.
Verhoeven keeps the fight on the outside.
Wu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Verhoeven lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Verhoeven cracks Wu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Verhoeven catches Wu right on the button with a cross.
 Wu is rocked!
Wu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wu is still on wobbly legs! Can Verhoeven finish him?
Verhoeven closes the distance and catches Wu with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Wu is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Wu is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Wu is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Verhoeven takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zico Verhoeven!
After the fight, Zico Verhoeven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Paulo Kimura (ranked 5464 p4p, 2960 weight class) and Cheyenne Little Dove (ranked 437 p4p, 295 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cheyenne Little Dove was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cheyenne Little Dove!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura tries to bum rush Little Dove with a series of wild strikes but Little Dove uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Little Dove.
Kimura misses with a hook to the body
and Little Dove counters with a two punch combo.
Little Dove lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Paulo Kimura has been cut.
Kimura falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Little Dove counter with a right hand.
 Kimura is rocked!
Kimura misses with a combination
and Little Dove counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kimura throws a right and a left that Little Dove avoids nicely.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Kimura is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Cheyenne Little Dove!
Cheyenne Little Dove gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between John Wick (ranked 5439 p4p, 23890 weight class) and Nick Adams (ranked 579 p4p, 646 weight class). Nick Adams 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wick lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Wick catches Adams napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Adams 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! Wick raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Wick!
John Wick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Farto Fuerte (ranked 22616 p4p, 24979 weight class) and Bony Gomez (ranked 499 p4p, 493 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Farto Fuerte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bony Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gomez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gomez throws a combination that misses
and Fuerte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gomez misses with a hook
and Fuerte counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Farto Fuerte!
Farto Fuerte made sure to mention his sponsor, Warrior's Way in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 5517 p4p, 23263 weight class) and Luis Sanchez (ranked 439 p4p, 501 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kodak Black - Super Gremlin. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Luis Sanchez enters the ring!
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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 39 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
A jab lands there for Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Ibu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Ibu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibu also avoids with ease.
Sanchez staying out of range there.
Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Ibu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Ibu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ibu works Sanchez's body with a nice hook.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
Sanchez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibu throws a head kick that Sanchez semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Ibu avoids nicely.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ibu. Ibu obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu jabs Sanchez right on the nose. Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.
Ibu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sanchez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Sanchez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sanchez tries to bum rush Ibu with a series of wild strikes but Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luis Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ibu.
Sanchez throws a one two combo.
Ibu slips under a jab from Sanchez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez cracks Ibu with a good jab.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Sanchez counters with a right hand to the body.
Sanchez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
A left and a right from Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu thumps Sanchez with a low kick.
Luis Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu.
Ibu lands a jab to the nose.
Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Ibu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu.
Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a head kick that half lands.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanchez throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ibu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ibu lands a front kick.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez walks into a stiff left hand from Ibu.
Ibu dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Ibu punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu tries to move into range but Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Ibu slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Sanchez jabs Ibu right on the nose. Ibu blinks but takes it well.
Ibu punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ibu lands a body shot.
Sanchez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibu back to the ropes. Sanchez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ibu scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
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!
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibu connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ibu in his tracks.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibu cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Ibu swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ibu.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Ibu's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
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!
Ibu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ibu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Ibu avoids them all with ease.
Ibu is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibu scores with a kick to the body.
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Ibu just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ibu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibu circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Sanchez.
Well Sanchez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Tao Ishinoba (ranked 24540 p4p, 982 weight class) and Legend Debonaire (ranked 633 p4p, 140 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tao Ishinoba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legend Debonaire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishinoba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ishinoba throws a leg kick
and Debonaire counters with a thumping low kick.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Ishinoba tries to clinch up.
Tao Ishinoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ishinoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Debonaire.
Debonaire throws a series of punches but Ishinoba avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick from Debonaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Debonaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ishinoba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ishinoba misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Debonaire! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishinoba misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Debonaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ishinoba works Debonaire's body with a nice hook.
Debonaire drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Ishinoba onto his butt! Ishinoba pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
It looks like Tao Ishinoba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishinoba misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ishinoba does no damage.
Ishinoba throws a body kick that misses
and Debonaire counters with a big right hand that sends Ishinoba crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Debonaire takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Legend Debonaire!
A relieved looking Legend Debonaire 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Tor Troeng (ranked 2331 p4p, 2974 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 321 p4p, 410 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tor Troeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Zoid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zoid.
Zoid looks to score with a jab to the body but Troeng is just out of range.
Troeng is looking to clinch.
Zoid throws a shot from downtown. Troeng moves away and avoids it.
Zoid swats away the attempt to clinch by Troeng.
Nice shot lands for Zoid.
Zoid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeng.
Zoid swats away the attempt to clinch by Troeng.
Troeng is looking to clinch.
Zoid misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troeng scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Harold Zoid has been cut.
Zoid misses with a looping right.
Zoid thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Troeng was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Troeng instigates a clinch.
Troeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Zoid backwards.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid blocks an uppercut.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Troeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Troeng misses with a knee to the head.
Troeng misses with a punch to the body.
Troeng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zoid trying to land knees to the body.
Troeng is looking to control Zoid's arms but Zoid gets an underhook and turns him. Now Troeng has his back to the ropes.
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Zoid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoid misses with a combination
and Troeng counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zoid misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Troeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troeng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zoid counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Troeng ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Troeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away.
Zoid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Troeng with a body shot.
Tor Troeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeng lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Troeng lands a jab.
Troeng rushes Zoid and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Troeng effectively controlling the action here.
Zoid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Troeng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoid manages to break the clinch.
Troeng has managed to clinch.
Troeng leaning against his opponent.
Zoid is trying to force a seperation but Troeng has the dominant position.
Zoid misses with some punches.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tor Troeng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zoid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Troeng tries to clinch up but Zoid circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Zoid was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Troeng misses the shot to the body.
Zoid swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
Troeng closes the distance and clinches.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Zoid blocks with his arms.
Troeng with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Troeng blocks a body shot from Zoid.
Zoid is looking to break free of the clinch but Troeng has double underhooks.
Zoid is trying to break free.
Zoid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Troeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troeng tries to clinch up.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zoid.
Zoid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harold Zoid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoid.
Troeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zoid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Troeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troeng tries to clinch up.
Zoid is looking for the big counter here.
Zoid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Troeng.
Troeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zoid circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Zoid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Troeng moves into the clinch.
Zoid can't break the clinch.
Troeng looking to throw knees to the head but Zoid is blocking nicely.
Zoid tries to circle away but Troeng has him pinned against the ropes.
Troeng effectively controlling the action here.
Troeng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zoid's efforts to push away.
Zoid tries to break free but Troeng pushes him back against the ropes.
Troeng wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid lands with a left to the head.
Zoid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zoid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Troeng working Zoid over with knees to the body.
Troeng throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zoid blocks it with crossed arms.
Troeng manages to break the clinch.
Troeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Troeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Zoid circles away.
Zoid swings for the body but Troeng moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Troeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Troeng tries to clinch up
and Zoid counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoid thows a leg kick but Troeng checks it
and Troeng counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harold Zoid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harold Zoid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Troeng has closed the distance and engaged Zoid in a clinch.
Troeng tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zoid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zoid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Zoid does it's job there.
Zoid keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoid throws an overhand right that lands on Troeng's shoulder, as Troeng tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Troeng blocks the low kick.
Troeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zoid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoid throws the left hand but Troeng avoids the punch easily.
Troeng bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Troeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zoid is trying to break free.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeng misses with a knee strike.
Zoid is trying to break free.
Zoid is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Troeng.
Troeng throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoid tries to break free but Troeng pushes him back against the ropes.
Troeng with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Troeng working Zoid over with knees to the body.
Zoid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoid breaks the clinch.
Troeng is looking to clinch but Zoid is avoiding it.
Troeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Troeng swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Troeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoid.
Troeng has Zoid up against the ropes in a clinch.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Zoid blocks with his arms.
Zoid manages to break the clinch.
Tor Troeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troeng wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troeng tries to clinch up.
Troeng throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Troeng tries to clinch but Zoid is having none of it.
Troeng tries to clinch up but Zoid circles away and keeps his distance.
Troeng wants to clinch up but Zoid keeps it at a distance.
Troeng blocks a low kick nicely.
Troeng tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zoid counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoid walks into a left hand.
Zoid throws a looping overhand right but Troeng ducks down to avoid it.
Troeng appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zoid throws a right hand that misses
and Troeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Troeng moves into the clinch.
Troeng tries to land a knee to the head but Zoid blocks with his arms.
Troeng breaks from the clinch.
Zoid getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tor Troeng.
I think Troeng has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tor Troeng!
Tor Troeng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Marious La De Hoya (ranked 22179 p4p, 5296 weight class) and Riku Yamato (ranked 477 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 39 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marious La De Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riku Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La De Hoya with the inside leg kick.
La De Hoya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamato looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Yamato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for La De Hoya.
La De Hoya crunches a lovely knee into Yamato's ribcage.
La De Hoya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Riku Yamato has been cut.
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya working Yamato over with knees to the body.
La De Hoya presses Yamato against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
La De Hoya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamatos head.
La De Hoya lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from La De Hoya.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
La De Hoya crunches a lovely knee into Yamato's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for La De Hoya.
Good body shot from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yamato is rocked!
La De Hoya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yamato is still on wobbly legs! Can La De Hoya finish him?
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. La De Hoya obliges.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
La De Hoya pushes Yamato back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
La De Hoya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yamato lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
La De Hoya works on Yamato's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from La De Hoya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
La De Hoya breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Yamato with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Yamato looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Yamato 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 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marious La De Hoya!
In his post fight interview, Marious La De Hoya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Vrej Nazaryan (ranked 22166 p4p, 21822 weight class) and Marco Salamanca (ranked 567 p4p, 570 weight class). Nazaryan comes to the ring accompanied by DVBBS & Borgeous - Tsunami. Salamanca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superstar Cypress Hill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Salamanca has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vrej Nazaryan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 49 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vrej Nazaryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazaryan misses with an uppercut
and Salamanca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nazaryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salamanca counters with a stiff right hand.
Nazaryan throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
Nazaryan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nazaryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Salamanca counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Salamanca!
A relieved looking Marco Salamanca 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 Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 2316 p4p, 4141 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 307 p4p, 500 weight class). Yalixqua comes to the ring accompanied by Stop This Flame. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iaspero Yalixqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval moves out of range as Yalixqua throws a body kick.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sandoval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yalixqua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yalixqua misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yalixqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sandoval.
Yalixqua takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yalixqua on the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Sandoval throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yalixqua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yalixqua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Yalixqua off the ropes and back into range.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, jab by Sandoval - just one landing.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yalixqua. That's going to slow Sandoval down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yalixqua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sandoval takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval throws a sloppy body shot
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick.
Sandoval misses with a left hand
and Yalixqua counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yalixqua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yalixquas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sandoval clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yalixqua's elbow.
Yalixqua struggles to land a body shot inside as Sandoval controls his hands.
Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice body shot.
Yalixqua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Yalixqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but Sandoval moves away
and Sandoval counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Sandoval.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
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.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Yalixqua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Yalixqua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua has managed to clinch.
Yalixqua gets through Sandoval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yalixqua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Sandoval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval tries a body shot but Yalixqua blocks it.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Yalixqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yalixqua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Sandoval moves his leg out of the way.
Sandoval walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua misses with a kick to the body
and Sandoval counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yalixqua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
enabling Sandoval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.
Sandoval takes one on the button.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yalixqua lands a lovely overhand right.
Yalixqua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Yalixqua moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval throws out a powerful jab.
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
Sandoval connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yalixqua. Yalixqua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yalixqua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandoval takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sandoval.
Yalixqua throws a body punch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Yalixqua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yalixqua wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Sandoval lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yalixqua at a distance.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Sandoval checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sandoval misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Yalixqua.
Sandoval lands a nice looking body shot.
Sandoval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Yalixqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Nice uppercut lands for Sandoval. That snapped Yalixqua's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
Yalixqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Yalixqua is out of range.
As Sandoval backs away, Yalixqua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yalixqua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yalixqua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yalixqua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Yalixqua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua takes the fight into the clinch.
Yalixqua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yalixqua manages to break the clinch.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval lands with an overhand left.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Yalixqua misses.
Yalixqua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
A solid body kick from Yalixqua.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Yalixqua avoids the punch easily.
Yalixqua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sandoval slips a jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua is looking to clinch.
Sandoval swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval cracks Yalixqua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval is leaning against Yalixqua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua lands a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua trying to control the position but instead, Sandoval has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yalixqua into the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yalixqua tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Sandoval.
Sandoval scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yalixqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sandoval.
Sandoval lands a body shot.
Sandoval has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandoval sizes up Yalixqua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yalixqua scores with a decent looking hook.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Yalixqua ducked under it nicely.
Yalixqua is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Yalixqua is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yalixqua darts in trying to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yalixqua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yalixqua lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yalixqua.
Yalixqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sandoval tests Yalixqua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yalixqua throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react.
Yalixqua staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Yalixqua. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Sandoval counters with a nice body shot.
Sandoval lands a head shot.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yalixqua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Yalixqua moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval catches Yalixqua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yalixqua connects with a right hand. Sandoval shakes it off.
Yalixqua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yalixqua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yalixqua lands a glancing blow to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval throws an off balance right hand
and Yalixqua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Yalixqua moves out of range.
Sandoval walks into a left hand.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yalixqua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yalixqua lands with an overhand left.
Sandoval is rocked!
Yalixqua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sandoval is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him?
Sandoval walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Sandoval is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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