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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between McGregor Lee (ranked 4168 p4p, 4197 weight class) and Islim Makhmud (ranked 127 p4p, 129 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, McGregor Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islim Makhmud!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body punch but Makhmud moves out of range.
Makhmud tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Makhmud throws a head kick that misses
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee stuns Makhmud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Makhmud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhmud moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmud connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makhmud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Makhmud counters with a three punch combo that has Lee backing up. Lee nods at Makhmud to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makhmud.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Makhmud getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGregor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhmud throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makhmud throws a head kick that misses.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Makhmud cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makhmud lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a swing at Makhmud's ribcage but misses.
Makhmud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhmud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Makhmud backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Makhmud.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhmud moves away.
Makhmud slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee is looking to wear down Makhmud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makhmud throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Islim Makhmud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makhmud 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 9:10
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Islim Makhmud!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Kamaru Umuhoza (ranked 23344 p4p, 21460 weight class) and Carlton Adesanya (ranked 385 p4p, 394 weight class). Umuhoza's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac- Only God Can Judge Me. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Carlton Adesanya 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamaru Umuhoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umuhoza closes the distance and clinches.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Umuhoza is controlling the position.
Umuhoza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Umuhoza improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Umuhoza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Umuhoza stalling the fight.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.
Umuhoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Adesanya.
Umuhoza misses with a punch on the inside.
Umuhoza tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Umuhoza can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Umuhoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umuhoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza just leaning against Adesanya, taking a breather.
Adesanya managing to block the knees to the body from Umuhoza.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Umuhoza.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Umuhoza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Umuhoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umuhoza stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Umuhoza.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Umuhoza back against the ropes.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Umuhoza has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umuhoza throws a head punch that misses.
Umuhoza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Umuhoza tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Umuhoza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Umuhoza.
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 bit of stalling here from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza takes a shot to the head.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Umuhoza.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Umuhoza works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza 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.
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Umuhoza misses with the head strike.
Umuhoza misses with a knee to the head.
Umuhoza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Umuhoza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Umuhoza gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Umuhoza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza 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.
Umuhoza lands a left hand.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Umuhoza avoids the damage to the body.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Umuhoza misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umuhoza lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Umuhoza pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Umuhoza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umuhoza has Adesanya pressed against the ropes.
Umuhoza lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza scores with a shot to the side of Adesanya's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umuhoza misses with a hook from the clinch.
Umuhoza trying to land knees to the body.
Umuhoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Adesanya wants to stall.
Adesanya tries to work over Umuhoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Umuhoza lands a hook to the side of the head.
Umuhoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Umuhoza struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Kamaru Umuhoza has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umuhoza lands a nice uppercut.
Umuhoza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Umuhoza lands with a left to the head.
Umuhoza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Umuhoza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Umuhoza dominated that second round.
That's time! Umuhoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Umuhoza gets a clinch.
Kamaru Umuhoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Umuhoza avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the ropes.
Umuhoza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Adesanya is trying to break free.
Umuhoza is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umuhoza lands an uppercut.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Umuhoza takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umuhoza prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
Umuhoza slows down the pace here.
Umuhoza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Umuhoza.
Umuhoza lands with a short shot to the head.
Umuhoza tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Umuhoza lands a left hand.
Umuhoza throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
A right hook to the body lands for Umuhoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya struggles to land a body shot inside as Umuhoza controls his hands.
Umuhoza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Umuhoza using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Umuhoza.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umuhoza avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
Umuhoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Umuhoza avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the ropes.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Umuhoza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Umuhoza misses with a body punch.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umuhoza displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adesanya up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamaru Umuhoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umuhoza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamaru Umuhoza!
Kamaru Umuhoza thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Gaizka Elizondo (ranked 21267 p4p, 22514 weight class) and Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 568 p4p, 551 weight class). Elizondo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peewee Longway & Money Man - Ooowwweee. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gaizka Elizondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Cortez throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Elizondo cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Cortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Elizondo's body.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elizondo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Cortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Elizondo only half commits.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Cortez throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Elizondo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elizondo drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Elizondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Elizondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaizka Elizondo 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.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Elizondo jumps back.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Elizondo throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick
and Cortez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cortez throws an elbow but misses.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cortez.
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cortez.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Cortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Cortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elizondo.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubaldo Cortez 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! This is the final round!
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a left hand
and Cortez counters with a beautiful hook that drops Elizondo to the mat! Will Elizondo be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Cortez to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Elizondo is up. He looks OK to continue.
 Elizondo is rocked!
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo glances at the clock... BAM! Cortez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Elizondo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Elizondo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubaldo Cortez!
A very excited looking Ubaldo Cortez 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Miguel Sandoval (ranked 5468 p4p, 3376 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 519 p4p, 397 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus cracks Sandoval with a good jab.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Taurus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandoval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sandoval lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Sandoval gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taurus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
Sandoval lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taurus.
Sandoval keeps control of Taurus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
A little feinted left hand from Sandoval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sandoval has been working on his boxing with his coaches at in shig we trust in the buildup to the fight.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Sandoval checks it.
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Taurus misses with a head kick.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Sandoval.
Taurus scores with a head kick. Sandoval tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Taurus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval looks to clinch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Sandoval does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Taurus misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Taurus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Sandoval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taurus's head backwards.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Sandoval swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sandoval misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval looks to land a combination but Taurus avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus misses with a straight right.
Sandoval was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taurus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandoval.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
A head kick misses from Taurus.
Sandoval clinches with his opponent.
Sandoval lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taurus has had enough of the clinch but Sandoval keeps him there for the moment.
Sandoval misses with a body punch.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Sandoval has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
Taurus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taurus, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval 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.
Taurus lands a nice shot to the body.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval dips to his left and cracks Taurus with an uppercut!
Sandoval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taurus gets tackled into the ropes by Sandoval. Sandoval maintains the clinch.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Taurus is trying to maintain a safe position but Sandoval gets an underhook and turns Taurus into the ropes.
Sandoval tries to throw a body punch but Taurus avoids it by throwing Sandoval back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sandoval lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval breaks the clinch.
Sandoval throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taurus.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sandoval was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sandoval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Miguel Sandoval has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Sandoval won't allow it.
Sandoval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sandoval tries to work over Taurus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taurus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sandoval checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taurus scores with a leg kick.
Taurus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
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!
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Taurus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sandoval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval connects with a jab.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
Taurus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taurus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Taurus is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sandoval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sandoval.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Sandoval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sandoval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sandoval connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taurus's hands.
Miguel Sandoval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus throws a fast counter high kick but Sandoval manages to duck under it in time.
Taurus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taurus throws a low kick but Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval slips a jab and a cross from Taurus.
Taurus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus misses with the body kick
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Sandoval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Jab from Taurus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sandoval looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Sandoval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Taurus missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Taurus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sandoval creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taurus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taurus manages to break the clinch.
Taurus throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Taurus.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Sandoval has the dominant position.
Sandoval keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taurus's efforts to push away.
Taurus can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taurus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval misses with a looping right.
Taurus is looking for the big counter here.
Taurus wants to slow Sandoval down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Sandoval misses the target.
Sandoval moves into the clinch.
Sandoval prevents Taurus from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sandoval on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taurus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandoval's elbow.
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!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taurus working Sandoval over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taurus misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Sandoval showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandoval has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Sandoval!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Piger Whok (ranked 21542 p4p, 2110 weight class) and Whealer Van Hire (ranked 409 p4p, 201 weight class). Whok comes to the ring accompanied by King of Kings - Motorhead. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piger Whok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whealer Van Hire!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Van Hire off balance momentarily.
Van Hire keeps the fight on the outside.
Whok throws a chopping leg kick but Van Hire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Hire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whok tries to clinch up but Van Hire circles away and keeps his distance.
Whok misses with a double jab.
Whok misses with a two punch combination.
Whok thows a leg kick but Van Hire checks it
and Van Hire counters with a nice body kick.
Van Hire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Hire blocks a head kick by Whok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whok stuns Van Hire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Hire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whok misses with a leg kick
and Van Hire counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Whok to the mat, face first! Van Hire goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Whok is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Whok is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Whok. That snapped Van Hire's head back.
Oh Whok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whok walks into a big right hand from Van Hire and goes down! The referee sends Van Hire to a neutral corner as Whok gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire checks a low kick from Whok.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whok seems to have got his legs back now.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
A head kick by Whok misses
and Van Hire counters with a nice body kick.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Van Hire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Hire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hire.
Whok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whok tries a low kick but Van Hire avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Hire, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Van Hire blocks the low kick.
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Whok avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whok tries a head kick but it misses.
Whok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Van Hire tries to land a front kick but Whok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire lands with a shot to the body.
Whok walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Whok has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Van Hire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whok. That one must have hurt.
Whok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whok tries to score with a low kick but Van Hire moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hire circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whok was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hire.
Van Hire connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Whok onto his butt! Whok bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whealer Van Hire will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hire circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Hire scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Whok 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.
Whok throws a right hand that Van Hire ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Hire also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Van Hire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Hire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whok misses with a kick to the body.
Van Hire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piger Whok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whok throws a low kick but Van Hire avoids it.
Van Hire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Hire unleashes a big counter combination but Whok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whok falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Hire counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Whok goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Whok is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
A head kick from Whok lands but Van Hire takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whok tries to land a front kick but Van Hire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whok throws a leg kick but Van Hire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Hire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Hire misses with a head kick.
Van Hire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hire circles away quickly and effectively.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
Whok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whok rushes Van Hire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Whok tries a body shot but Van Hire blocks it.
Whok connects with a knee to the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the ropes.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Whok pushes Van Hire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Hire dodges an elbow strike from Whok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Hire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Whok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Hire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Van Hire blocks it.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Whok controls his hands.
Van Hire lands a left hand.
Van Hire blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Hire blocks an elbow strike from Whok.
Whok lands with a right to the head.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whok throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Hire.
Van Hire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whealer Van Hire will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Hire lands with a good body shot.
Whok motions for Van Hire to come forward. Whok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Hire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whok thows a leg kick but Van Hire checks it
and Van Hire counters quickly with a head kick that drops Whok to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Whok be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
Whok throws a head kick but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whok throws a body kick that misses.
Van Hire avoids the head kick by Whok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whok.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hire throws a counter combo.
Whok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Hire is out of range and Whok settles back down.
Van Hire tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whok thumps Van Hire with a low kick.
Whok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whok.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Whok clinches up with Van Hire and pushes him back against the ropes.
Whok prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
A right hook to the body lands for Whok.
Whok struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Van Hire working aggressively here.
Piger Whok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whok misses with a body punch.
Whok throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Whok on the inside.
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
Van Hire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Hire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piger Whok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whok thuds his right hand into Van Hire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Whok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whok slips a straight right by Van Hire.
Whok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whok has Van Hire up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Whok looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Hire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Hire blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whok.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Hire. That did some damage!
Van Hire cracks Whok with a good jab.
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 Piger Whok.
I think Van Hire 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 20:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 20:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire!
A very excited looking Whealer Van Hire 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Imagine Thibodeaux (ranked 23138 p4p, 5863 weight class) and Boban Turnik (ranked 536 p4p, 511 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imagine Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boban Turnik!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnik staying out of range there.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips a jab from Turnik.
Turnik blocks the body kick.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turnik.
Turnik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux throws a push kick but Turnik slaps the foot to one side.
Turnik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thibodeaux is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thibodeaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik moves out of range as Thibodeaux throws a body kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Turnik's head but Turnik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnik lands a head shot.
Turnik misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnik moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thibodeaux doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick, looking for Turnik's leg but Turnik calmly moves out of range.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Turnik avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Jab by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Turnik saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux throws a low kick but Turnik moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick but Turnik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turnik misses the jab.
Thibodeaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik scores with the left hand. Thibodeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Turnik misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnik tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Turnik on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turnik scores with a jab.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thibodeaux scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Turnik misses.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Turnik was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Thibodeaux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A low kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turnik throws out the jab.
Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.
Turnik lands a head shot.
Turnik throws an off balance right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Turnik catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range.
Turnik misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
And Thibodeaux counters with a quick kick to the body but Turnik blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boban Turnik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux with a nice cross.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thibodeaux.
Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Turnik avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux walks into a stiff left hand from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Turnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turnik defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux tries to score with a low kick but Turnik moves his leg out of the way.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Turnik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
Thibodeaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Turnik.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Turnik throws a hook but Thibodeaux avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Turnik avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Decent striking displayed by Thibodeaux there.
Thibodeaux connects with a high kick.
The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Turnik.
Turnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Turnik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thibodeaux's hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thibodeaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turnik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux misses with the body kick
and Turnik counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Turnik feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turnik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thibodeaux. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnik slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Turnik sizes up Thibodeaux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thibodeaux.
Turnik blocks a jab.
Thibodeaux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Imagine Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy body kick
and Turnik counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turnik misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Turnik had a free shot at his head there.
Turnik 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Turnik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A cross from Thibodeaux lands.
A jab from Turnik finds it's way through Thibodeaux's defenses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux thumps Turnik with a low kick.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik.
Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik.
It looked like Thibodeaux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnik.
Turnik scores with a jab.
Turnik throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnik slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik clobbers Thibodeaux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Turnik does no damage.
Turnik thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turnik in his tracks.
Turnik misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a thumping low kick.
Thibodeaux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thibodeaux.
Turnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Turnik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick that bluckles Turnik and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Thibodeaux no doubt looking to push for a finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Imagine Thibodeaux!
Imagine Thibodeaux took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, © Trap House for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Marciano Cobb (ranked 3492 p4p, 22729 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 415 p4p, 506 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cobb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Miley Cyrus - Party In The U.S.A.. Davis has chosen Korn - Freak On a Leash as his entrance music. Jonathan Davis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 40 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marciano Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis digs a good hook to Cobb's body.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the ropes.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Davis tries to clinch there but Cobb circles away.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Davis misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Davis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobb throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis slips a jab from Cobb.
Davis moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Davis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Davis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cobb darts in and clinches Davis up against the ropes.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis is working Cobb over against the ropes.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Cobb - that landed with a thud.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Davis clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cobb is keeping busy.
Davis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Davis blocking some punches.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
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 Marciano Cobb will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Davis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobb finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
It looks like Jonathan Davis has been cut.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobb.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb connects with a right hand. Davis shakes it off.
 Davis is rocked!
Davis walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Davis 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 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marciano Cobb!
Marciano Cobb 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Young Lad (ranked 3014 p4p, 20057 weight class) and Riley Knox (ranked 393 p4p, 542 weight class). Knox has chosen Roy Jones Jr - I Smoke, I Drink feat. Mr. Magic & Youngbloodz) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Young Lad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riley Knox!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox avoids the body shot from Lad.
Knox goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lad looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox tries to clinch but Lad moves out of range.
Lad takes one to the chin there.
Knox throws a series of punches but Lad moves out of range.
Lad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lad scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
Knox misses with a leg kick
and Lad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Riley Knox has been cut.
Knox swings for the body but Lad moves out of range.
Knox takes a swing at Lad's ribcage but misses.
Knox slips under a jab from Lad.
Lad is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Knox.
Lad clips Knox with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Knox a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Lad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lad just misses with a punch to the body.
Lad misses with a body shot.
Knox fails to land with a series of punches.
Lad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lad lands a nice looking body shot.
Lad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lad.
Knox fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lad checks it well.
Lad cracks Knox with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Knox is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Knox is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Knox could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Young Lad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 22189 p4p, 4985 weight class) and Tom Obama (ranked 562 p4p, 470 weight class). Nikolai Magomedov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Obamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov cracks Obama with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Obama get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Obama looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obama.
Magomedov defending well as Obama loads up on a big left hand.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obama looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Tom Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov throws a sloppy body shot
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Obama.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Magomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obama with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magomedov pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Obama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Obama.
Nice shot lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Obama ducks down to avoid it.
Obama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov pushes Obama up against the ropes in a clinch.
Obama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov rushes Obama and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama has had enough of the clinch but Magomedov keeps him there for the moment.
Obama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Obama lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
Obama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is trying to stall.
Obama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Obama digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Obama lands with a light punch inside.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Obama lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magomedov should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tom Obama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crunch! Obama slams his shin into Magomedov's torso.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Tom Obama thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Hokuto Akira (ranked 2711 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Iaspero Yalixqua (ranked 335 p4p, 308 weight class). Yalixqua has chosen Stop This Flame as his entrance music. 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 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 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iaspero Yalixqua!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Akira throws a hook but Yalixqua blocks it.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Yalixqua.
Akira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Yalixqua releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yalixqua swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
It looked like Akira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Yalixqua's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua throws a hook to the side of Akira's head but Akira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira ducks under a wild hook from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akira. Akira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yalixqua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Akira. That did some damage!
Yalixqua scores with a jab. Akira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yalixqua loads up on a big right hand but Akira slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akira looks to land a left hand but Yalixqua moved out of range nicely.
Yalixqua misses with a body shot.
Akira throws a big counter combination but Yalixqua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Akira.
It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua tries to score with a low kick but Akira moves his leg out of the way.
Akira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Akira checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akira avoids the body shot from Yalixqua.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yalixqua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akira rather than just go for the knockout.
Yalixqua misses with a hook.
Akira slips under a jab.
Akira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Akira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Akira is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Akira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Akira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yalixqua misses the jab.
Yalixqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akira.
Yalixqua catches Akira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yalixqua swings for the body but Akira moves out of range.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Akira avoids the punch easily.
Akira is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Yalixqua misses.
A slow jab from Akira misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Akira.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akira misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yalixqua missing with a left hand there. Akira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iaspero Yalixqua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akira just misses with a punch to the body.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Akira takes one on the button.
Akira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yalixqua cracks Akira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yalixqua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Akira misses the target.
Yalixqua scores with a jab to the head.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Akira counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Yalixqua goes down! Will Yalixqua beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's up! No problem. Let's get back to the action!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yalixqua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yalixqua is trying to stall.
Yalixqua is trying to break free.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yalixqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Akira.
That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more.
Akira cracks Yalixqua with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Yalixqua is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Yalixqua is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Yalixqua could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hokuto Akira!
Hokuto Akira retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Hokuto Akira 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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hype
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