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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Jeetum Ze (ranked 4486 p4p, 5298 weight class) and Vidar Ihle (ranked 540 p4p, 585 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeetum Ze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vidar Ihle!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ihle throws an overhand right that lands on Ze's shoulder, as Ze tries to avoid the shot.
Ihle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ihle counters with a nice uppercut.
Ihle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ze on the side of the head.
Ihle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ze circles away quickly and effectively.
Ihle rushes Ze and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Ihle trying to control the position but instead, Ze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ihle into the ropes.
Ze lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ihle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ihle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ze has him pressed against the ropes.
Ihle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ze is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ihle is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ze.
Ihle can't find room to land a body shot as Ze controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ihle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Ze tries to land knees in the clinch but Ihle avoids the damage to the body.
Ze tries a body shot but Ihle blocks it.
Ze lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ze lands a body shot.
Ze misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ihle.
Ze tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ihle avoids it.
Ihle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ze's elbow.
Ze lands a left hand.
Ze looking to throw knees to the head but Ihle is blocking nicely.
Ihle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ze has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Ihle to the canvas! Can Ihle beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!
 It looks like Vidar Ihle has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ihle looks to land a combination but Ze avoids it well.
Ze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ihle throws a body punch but Ze moves out of range.
Ze is looking to counter the offense by Ihle and move into the clinch.
Ihle misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ihle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ze paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ihle closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ze to counter with a crisp jab.
 Ihle is rocked!
Ze closes the distance and pushes Ihle back into the ropes.
Ze creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Ihle off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Ihle is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Ze is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jeetum Ze!
Our winner, Jeetum Ze, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harry Swotter (ranked 4598 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Nexaras Maltus (ranked 550 p4p, 524 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Swotter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nexaras Maltus!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maltus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maltus moves into the clinch successfully.
Swotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Maltus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus trying to control the position but instead, Swotter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maltus into the ropes.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus is trying to maintain a safe position but Swotter gets an underhook and turns Maltus into the ropes.
Maltus can't break the clinch.
Maltus looking to slow down the pace here.
Swotter has a couple of punches blocked by Maltus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Maltus.
Swotter misses with some punches.
Swotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swotter misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltus.
Maltus lands a nice uppercut.
Swotter misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swotter scores with a shoulder strike.
Maltus can't break the clinch.
Maltus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Swotter has a couple of punches blocked by Maltus.
Swotter lands with a left to the head.
Swotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maltus breaks the clinch.
Swotter gets tackled into the ropes by Maltus. Maltus maintains the clinch.
Swotter blocks an uppercut.
Maltus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swotter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maltus working aggressively here.
Maltus looking to slow down the pace here.
Maltus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swotter moves into range and clinches up with Maltus.
Swotter misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maltus.
Swotter is breathing heavily.
Maltus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swotter working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maltus is trying to force a seperation but Swotter has the dominant position.
Maltus taking a breather.
Maltus tries to break the clinch but Swotter is controlling the position.
Maltus tries to circle away but Swotter has him pinned against the ropes.
Swotter misses with a punch on the inside.
Swotter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maltus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swotter throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maltus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Maltus wants to break free but Swotter has control.
Swotter blocks a body shot from Maltus.
Swotter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swotter throws a head punch that misses.
Swotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Swotter dominated that round.
That's time! Swotter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maltus moves into the clinch.
A short right from Swotter.
Maltus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltus tries to circle away but Swotter has him pinned against the ropes.
Maltus has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Swotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus is looking to break free of the clinch but Swotter has double underhooks.
Swotter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swotter tries to throw a body punch but Maltus avoids it by throwing Swotter back against the ropes.
Maltus is trying to stall.
Swotter throws a head punch that misses.
Maltus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maltus misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltus is trying to break free.
Maltus blocks an uppercut.
Swotter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maltus tries to circle away but Swotter has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Swotter.
Maltus prevents a body shot from Swotter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swotter tries to throw a body punch but Maltus avoids it by throwing Swotter back against the ropes.
Maltus is looking to control Swotter's arms but Swotter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maltus has his back to the ropes.
Swotter misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maltus blocking some punches.
Maltus can't break the clinch.
Maltus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maltus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Maltus.
Swotter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maltus can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Swotter fails to land.
Swotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swotter lands with a right to the head.
Maltus breaks the clinch.
Maltus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maltus throws a head kick but Swotter moves out of range.
Swotter tries to clinch up.
Maltus fails to land with a series of punches.
Swotter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maltus manages to circle out of the way.
Maltus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swotter. Swotter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter tries to keep at a distance but Maltus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maltus is trying to break the clinch but Swotter is controlling him.
Maltus blocks an uppercut.
Maltus blocking some punches.
Maltus has had enough of the clinch but Swotter keeps him there for the moment.
Swotter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swotter prevents Maltus from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Maltus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swotter prevents a body shot from Maltus.
Swotter tries to throw a body punch but Maltus avoids it by throwing Swotter back against the ropes.
Swotter misses with a body punch.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Maltus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maltus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nexaras Maltus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Swotter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maltus connects with a solid leg kick.
Maltus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Swotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maltus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swotter has him pressed against the ropes.
Swotter misses with the head strike.
Maltus is looking to break free of the clinch but Swotter has double underhooks.
Harry Swotter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Swotter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Maltus's efforts to push away.
Swotter prevents Maltus from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maltus.
Maltus manages to break the clinch.
Maltus moves into range and clinches up with Swotter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maltus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Maltus.
Swotter is leaning against Maltus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swotter throws a head punch that misses.
Maltus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maltus prevents a body shot from Swotter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maltus blocking some punches.
Swotter prevents Maltus from breaking the clinch.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Swotter avoiding damage as Maltus throws knees to the body.
Maltus is trying to maintain a safe position but Swotter gets an underhook and turns Maltus into the ropes.
Maltus is trying to break the clinch but Swotter has him pressed against the ropes.
Maltus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Maltus.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Swotter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maltus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maltus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maltus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maltus misses with a straight right.
Maltus takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maltus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maltus looks to land a left hand but Swotter moved out of range nicely.
Maltus clips Swotter 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 Swotter a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
 It looks like Harry Swotter has been cut.
Harry Swotter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Maltus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Swotter is rocked!
Maltus lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Swotter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maltus closes the distance and catches Swotter with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Swotter is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Swotter is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Swotter is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Maltus takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nexaras Maltus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nick Tartle (ranked 4473 p4p, 4340 weight class) and Android KT (ranked 538 p4p, 521 weight class). Nick Tartle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tartle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android KT!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Android KT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from KT is predictable there
enabling Tartle to counter with a crisp jab.
KT misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tartle.
KT misses with a looping left.
Tartle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tartle throws a body shot but no joy.
KT throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tartle throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from KT
and Tartle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
KT slips a straight right by Tartle.
Tartle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from KT - that will leave a mark!
KT misses with a head kick.
KT misses with the body kick
and Tartle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartle tests KT's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KT throws a head kick that misses.
KT throws a half hearted mid kick.
KT turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartle lands with a right hand.
KT throws a wild body kick that Tartle sees coming a mile off.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Tartle moves out of range easily.
Tartle throwing a counter right hand but KT manages to avoid it.
KT throws a leg kick that is checked
and KT takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartle. KT does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tartle connects with a nice looking jab.
Tartle's jab looks to have found its range, popping KT under the eye.
Tartle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tartle moves out of range as KT throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Tartle.
KT goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tartle misses with a looping right.
KT only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tartle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
KT misses with an uppercut. Tartle saw that one coming.
KT drops his hands momentarily and Tartle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tartle checks a leg kick.
KT throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tartle avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KT throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tartle counters with a straight right hand.
KT tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KT throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
KT misses with a leg kick
and Tartle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
KT attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
KT throws a leg kick that misses.
KT throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KT throws a head kick that misses.
KT avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tartle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
KT swings widly with a right hand
and Tartle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
KT throws a leg kick but Tartle sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by KT.
Tartle checks a leg kick nicely.
Tartle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tartle takes a swing at KT's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tartle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
KT lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tartle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
KT throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
KT is looking to land body kicks.
KT throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tartle checks a leg kick.
It looked like Tartle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
KT throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KT throws a head kick that misses
and Tartle counters with a nice uppercut.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Tartle moves out of range easily.
Tartle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
KT has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from KT there as he acknowledges the shot.
KT throws a leg kick
and Tartle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tartle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
KT misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KT tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tartle is able to avoid easily.
KT tries to score with a low kick but Tartle moves his leg out of the way.
KT throws a solid leg kick but Tartle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at KT.
Tartle lunges at KT with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by KT's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KT thows a leg kick but Tartle checks it
and Tartle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tartle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KT throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy body kick from KT
and Tartle counters with a stiff right hand.
KT throws a sloppy head kick and Tartle moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tartle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from KT.
KT takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
KT tries a low kick but Tartle avoids it.
Tartle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
KT does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tartle throws out a powerful jab.
KT throws a head kick that misses
and Tartle counters with a left to the body.
KT misses with a body kick.
Tartle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by KT.
Tartle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
KT throws a body kick that misses
and Tartle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
KT misses the jab.
Tartle is looking to counter punch.
KT connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KT throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tartle blocks a head kick by KT.
A cross from Tartle lands.
KT misses with a leg kick
and Tartle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nick Tartle is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartle moves out of range of the body kick from KT.
KT throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tartle went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
KT attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
KT tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Tartle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tartle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from KT.
KT misses the shot to the body.
Tartle punishes KT's body with a nice straight punch.
Tartle jabs KT right on the nose. KT blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KT throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tartle throws a lazy head kick
and KT counters with a low kick, right behind Tartle 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Tartle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
KT on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tartle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
KT misses with a head kick.
Tartle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KT can do to turn this around?
A low kick from KT misses
and Tartle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
KT throws a head kick that misses
and Tartle counters with a nice body shot.
KT has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from KT misses
and Tartle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tartle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping KT at a distance.
Tartle throws a body punch but KT moves out of range.
Tartle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
KT throws a quick inside leg kick.
KT misses with a right hand
and Tartle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
KT pulls out of a head kick attempt.
KT is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tartle throws a front kick that sends KT stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartle connects with a crisp jab.
KT tries to score with a low kick but Tartle moves his leg out of the way.
Tartle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tartle ducks under a wild hook from KT.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KT tries to land a leg kick but Tartle saw it coming and moves away.
KT looks to throw a body kick
and KT takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
KT gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tartle counters with a good, hard body kick but KT shrugs it off.
Donk. Tartle catches KT right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Tartle.
Tartle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab by Tartle.
Tartle avoids the head kick by KT.
Tartle catches KT with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Tartle.
KT misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from KT.
Tartle fires out a quick counter leg kick but KT just manages to avoid it.
Tartle catches KT with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KT throws a leg kick
and Tartle counters with a straight right hand.
KT throws a head kick that misses
and Tartle counters with a straight right hand.
KT takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartle with a nice calf kick.
KT misses with a low kick.
KT throws a low kick, looking for Tartle's leg but Tartle calmly moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tartle keeps KT at a distance using the push kick.
Tartle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
KT misses with the body kick
and Tartle counters with a nice uppercut.
Tartle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tartle looks to land a body kick but KT moved away.
KT delivers a nice body kick.
KT throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tartle counters with a body kick that stops KT in his tracks momentarily.
Tartle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
KT throws a head kick that misses.
KT throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KT throws a leg kick but Tartle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tartle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Tartle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tartle 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Tartle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Herder Alcidion (ranked 4290 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Tony Clifton (ranked 518 p4p, 528 weight class). Herder Alcidion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Clifton's chin.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herder Alcidion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcidion takes one to the side of the head.
Alcidion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clifton.
An inside leg kick from Clifton misses.
Clifton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alcidion's sensitive parts.
Clifton stuns Alcidion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clifton misses with a kick to the body
and Alcidion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clifton lands a glancing blow to the side of Alcidion's head.
Clifton connects with a leg kick.
Clifton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clifton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clifton thows a body kick. Alcidion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton throws a head kick but Alcidion moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcidion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Clifton looks to throw a body kick
and Alcidion counters with an outside leg kick.
Alcidion has managed to clinch.
Clifton trying to control the position but instead, Alcidion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Clifton into the ropes.
Alcidion blocks the elbow strike.
Clifton lands a shot to the body.
Clifton avoiding damage as Alcidion throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Alcidion.
Clifton lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clifton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clifton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clifton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alcidion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clifton misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Clifton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcidion instigates a clinch.
Clifton swings wildly with an uppercut but Alcidion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clifton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alcidion is defending well for now.
Alcidion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcidion.
Clifton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Clifton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Clifton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Clifton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alcidion up against the ropes.
Alcidion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clifton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clifton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clifton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clifton connects with a solid leg kick.
Clifton throws a body punch but Alcidion moves out of range.
As Clifton looks to move away, Alcidion throws a big counter combo but Clifton just gets out of the way.
Alcidion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Clifton misses.
Alcidion throws a front kick aimed at Clifton's knee but Clifton avoids it well.
Clifton misses the shot to the body.
Alcidion moves out of range of the body kick from Clifton.
As Clifton looks to move away, Alcidion throws a big counter combo but Clifton just gets out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clifton.
Tony Clifton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clifton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcidion clinches up with Clifton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Clifton has a couple of punches blocked by Alcidion.
Alcidion breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcidion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clifton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcidion in his tracks.
Alcidion tries to clinch but Clifton moves out of range.
Alcidion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clifton scores with the left hand. Alcidion knows he should have avoided that one.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clifton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alcidion fires out a quick counter leg kick but Clifton just manages to avoid it.
Clifton connects with an inside leg kick.
Herder Alcidion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clifton tries to land a front kick but Alcidion steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Clifton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clifton lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alcidion. Those never looked like landing.
Good shot there by Clifton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clifton connects with a single shot there.
Clifton lands a jab to Alcidion's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alcidion throws a low kick but Clifton avoids it.
Alcidion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alcidion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clifton.
Alcidion tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clifton manages to circle out of the way.
Clifton scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clifton.
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Clifton.
Alcidion forces Clifton back against the ropes and clinches.
A short right from Clifton on the inside.
Clifton throws a punch but it's blocked by Alcidion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Clifton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Alcidion on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clifton misses with a two punch combination.
Alcidion feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clifton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alcidion circles away quickly and effectively.
Alcidion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clifton lands a high kick!
Clifton fakes the leg kick and cracks Alcidion in the body.
Clifton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clifton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alcidion's head backwards.
Alcidion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clifton scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcidion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clifton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alcidion at a distance.
Alcidion tries to clinch there but Clifton circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Alcidion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clifton scores with a nice strike.
Alcidion misses with a looping left.
Clifton jabs Alcidion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clifton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Clifton.
Clifton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alcidion.
Alcidion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clifton 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcidion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clifton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clifton scores with a hook to the body. Alcidion takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clifton jabs at Alcidion's body.
Clifton scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcidion takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tony Clifton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Clifton keeps the fight on the outside.
Alcidion throws a head kick that misses
and Clifton counters with a low kick, right behind Alcidion 's knee.
Clifton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Clifton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alcidion.
Herder Alcidion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clifton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Clifton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clifton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Clifton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kolzak Drugov (ranked 4372 p4p, 4369 weight class) and James Dalton (ranked 529 p4p, 527 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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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolzak Drugov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drugov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Drugov in a clinch.
Drugov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dalton breaks from the clinch.
Dalton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Drugov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dalton moves into the clinch successfully.
Dalton avoids a wild elbow strike from Drugov.
Dalton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dalton dips to his left and cracks Drugov with an uppercut!
Drugov misses with a shot to the body
and Dalton counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drugov stuns Dalton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drugov blocks a head kick by Dalton.
Dalton connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Dalton.
Drugov wants to land a leg kick but Dalton is out of range.
Dalton rushes Drugov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dalton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drugov circles away quickly and effectively.
Dalton blocks a head kick by Drugov.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Kolzak Drugov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drugov misses with a hook to the body
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton lands a jab to Drugov's midsection.
Drugov ducks into a a hook from Dalton and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Drugov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Drugov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hand to the body from Dalton.
Drugov is breathing heavily.
Dalton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Dalton.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Drugov seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Dalton on the inside.
Dalton lands a shoulder strike.
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Drugov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Drugov gets tackled into the ropes by Dalton. Dalton maintains the clinch.
Dalton breaks the clinch.
Dalton scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Drugov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Dalton away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Drugov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Drugov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dalton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drugov will feel that in the morning.
Drugov gets tackled into the ropes by Dalton. Dalton maintains the clinch.
Come on Dalton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dalton lands a head shot.
Dalton scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Drugov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Dalton away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Drugov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dalton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drugov blocks it well.
Drugov ducks into a a hook from Dalton and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Dalton will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
That's time! Drugov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalton connects with a quick right hand that sends Drugov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). James Dalton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ryuu Funakoshi (ranked 4252 p4p, 4829 weight class) and Gomez Selena (ranked 516 p4p, 563 weight class). Gomez Selena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryuu Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gomez Selena!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selena has taken the fight to the clinch.
Selena misses with a punch on the inside.
Selena swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Selena misses with a punch on the inside.
Funakoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Selena's elbow.
Selena lands an uppercut.
Selena throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funakoshi blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Selena.
Funakoshi is trying to break the clinch but Selena has him pressed against the ropes.
Selena softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Selena lands a right hand.
Funakoshi is rocked!
Selena creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Funakoshi crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Funakoshi face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Selena takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gomez Selena!
A relieved looking Gomez Selena 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 Swift Taylor (ranked 4519 p4p, 4603 weight class) and Alex Rogan (ranked 543 p4p, 551 weight class). Taylor comes to the ring accompanied by Bad Blood. Rogan has chosen Starfighter 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swift Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rogan.
Rogan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Alex Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rogan blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rogan checks a low kick from Taylor.
Rogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogan scores with a four punch combination!
Rogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rogan scores with a nice strike.
Good exchange - Rogan coming out on top.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Rogan staying out of range there.
Rogan cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Rogan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogan is just out of range.
Rogan moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogan throws a body shot but no joy.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Rogan moves away and avoids it.
Rogan lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogan moves away.
Rogan stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Rogan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogan clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogan has double underhooks.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rogan avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Rogan tries to clinch up.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rogan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rogan moves into the clinch.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Rogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot lands for Rogan.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Rogan avoids nicely.
Rogan's corner calls for a 1-2. Rogan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Rogan lands with an overhand left.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Rogan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogan scores with a nice right hand.
Rogan just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Taylor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogan 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.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogan lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rogan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rogan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogan cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Rogan lands a body shot.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Nice shot lands for Rogan.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Rogan moves out of range easily.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Rogan lands with a shot to the body.
Rogan connects with a looping right hand.
Rogan tries to clinch up.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rogan, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Rogan.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Rogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogan with a nice cross.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogan moves away.
Rogan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Rogan instigates a clinch.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Rogan.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Rogan.
Rogan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Swift Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogan lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Rogan. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Rogan misses with a wild body shot.
Rogan cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rogan counter with a right hand.
Rogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Rogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogan lands a body shot.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Rogan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Rogan throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rogan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swift Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogan cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Rogan.
Rogan cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
A cross from Rogan lands.
Taylor throws a hook but Rogan blocks it.
Rogan connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Alex Rogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rogan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rogan lands with a cross.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Rogan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rogan jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Rogan avoids the head kick by Taylor.
A little jabbing left from Rogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor throws a lazy head kick
enabling Rogan to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rogan connects with the punch.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Rogan is out of range.
Rogan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rogan scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan with a hook.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Rogan connects with a single shot there.
Taylor throws the left hand but Rogan avoids the punch easily.
Rogan avoids the head kick by Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Rogan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Rogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
Rogan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rogan scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogan punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rogan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good exchange - Rogan coming out on top.
Rogan misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alex Rogan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alex Rogan!
An out of breath Alex Rogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Isamu San Chai (ranked 4450 p4p, 4698 weight class) and Kapp Souvanatong (ranked 536 p4p, 557 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Isamu San Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kapp Souvanatong!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai lands with a straight right. Souvanatong didn't see that one coming.
Souvanatong tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Souvanatong throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Souvanatong manages to avoid it.
Chai avoids the body shot from Souvanatong.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souvanatong with the inside leg kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai blocks a head kick by Souvanatong.
Chai catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Souvanatong stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Souvanatong walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Souvanatong is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Souvanatong is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Souvanatong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souvanatong.
Souvanatong seems to have recovered his senses.
Kapp Souvanatong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Souvanatong slips the punch.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Souvanatong flicks out a counter leg kick but Chai steps away.
Souvanatong fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Souvanatong.
Souvanatong is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Chai doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Souvanatong crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Souvanatong's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isamu San Chai!
After winning the bout, Isamu San Chai 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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