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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Berto Kin (ranked 18280 p4p, 17115 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 567 p4p, 580 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 50 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Berto Kin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kin looking to throw knees to the head but Telushikin is blocking nicely.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Kin misses with a knee strike.
Kin tries a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks it.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Telushikin on the inside.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kin misses with a knee to the head.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Telushikin lands with a short shot to the head.
Telushikin scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kin is trying to break the clinch but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes.
Kin is trying to break free.
Telushikin pushes Kin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Telushikin drives through and clinches with Kin against the ropes.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kin is trying to push Telushikin away but Telushikin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Kin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
Telushikin lands a left hand.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Telushikin.
Telushikin has a couple of punches blocked by Kin.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kin.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kin blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
Telushikin gets through Kin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kin tries to land a knee to the head but Telushikin blocks with his arms.
Telushikin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph Telushikin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Telushikin keeps control of Kin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Telushikin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Telushikin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
Kin blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Telushikin forces Kin back against the ropes and clinches.
Berto Kin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Telushikin.
Telushikin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin lands with a left to the head.
Telushikin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kin backwards.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Telushikin.
 Kin is rocked!
Telushikin scores with a shot to the side of Kin's head.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Telushikin.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Telushikin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Telushikin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Telushikin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Kin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Telushikin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin working aggressively here.
Telushikin lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Telushikin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Telushikin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Telushikin.
Kin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Telushikin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kins head.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Telushikin lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph Telushikin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kin misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Telushikin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Telushikin 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Telushikin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 2435 p4p, 4664 weight class) and Cornbread Pealike (ranked 280 p4p, 440 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cornbread Pealike!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Pealike does it's job there.
Pealike tries to close the distance and clinch but Randle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pealike throws a right and a left that Randle avoids nicely.
Pealike connects with a single shot there.
Pealike lands a jab to Randle's midsection.
Randle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pealike.
Pealike comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pealike throws a poor cross that misses
and Randle counters with a stiff right hand.
Pealike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Randle misses the target.
Pealike misses with a hook to the body
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Pealike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike connects with a high kick.
Pealike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pealike misses with a head kick.
Pealike tries to land a body kick
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pealike throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pealike is looking to clinch but Randle is avoiding it.
Pealike lands with a kick to the temple. Randle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pealike throws a wild body kick that Randle sees coming a mile off.
Pealike tries to clinch but Randle moves away
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike tries to bum rush Randle with a series of wild strikes but Randle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randle slips under a jab.
Pealike throws a combination that misses
and Randle counters with a stiff right hand.
Randle lands a two punch combo.
Pealike misses with a double jab.
Randle misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Randle finds it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pealike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike avoids a kick to the body.
Randle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pealike turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pealike misses with a straight right.
Pealike connects with the punch.
Pealike lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
Randle misses with a body shot.
Pealike misses the jab.
Pealike throws a head kick that misses.
Pealike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randle scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick by Pealike misses
and Randle counters with a straight right hand.
Pealike darts in and clinches Randle up against the ropes.
Pealike misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Randle.
Pealike misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Pealike throws a head kick but Randle moves out of range.
Pealike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pealike swinging wildly here.
Pealike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randle cracks Pealike with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Randle misses.
Pealike takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pealike throws an off balance right hand
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pealike throws an overhand right that lands on Randle's shoulder, as Randle tries to avoid the shot.
Pealike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pealike scores with a punch to the head.
Pealike tries to clinch
and Randle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randle looks to score with a jab to the body but Pealike is just out of range.
Lue Randle is winning the standup battle so far.
Pealike throws an off balance right hand
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle tries to bum rush Pealike with a series of wild strikes but Pealike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pealike swinging wildly here.
Randle misses with a looping left.
Randle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Randle misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Randle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Randle.
Pealike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pealike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle misses with a few strikes there.
Pealike looks to clinch
and Randle counters with a right hand to the body.
Randle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pealike can do to turn this around?
Pealike clinches up with Randle and pushes him back against the ropes.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pealike lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pealike pushes Randle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pealike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pealike slips a jab and a cross from Randle.
Randle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randle lands with a hook. Pealike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pealike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randle.
Randle ducks right into an uppercut from Pealike.
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randle manages to avoid it.
Pealike misses with an uppercut
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pealike avoids the body shot from Randle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pealike lands a nice looking body shot.
Randle misses with a jab to the body
and Pealike counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle dominated that second round.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pealike wants to clinch.
Randle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Pealike.
As Pealike looks to move away, Randle throws a big counter combo but Pealike just gets out of the way.
Pealike has managed to clinch.
Randle avoiding damage as Pealike throws knees to the body.
Randle breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pealike lands a high kick!
Nice body punch from Randle.
The fighters circling - Pealike throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pealike missing with a left hand there. Randle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randle throws the left hand but Pealike avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pealike misses the body punch
and Randle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pealike moves in looking to clinch but Randle pushes him off.
Pealike rushes Randle and presses him up against the ropes.
Randle breaks from the clinch.
Randle lands a jab to Pealike's midsection.
Pealike wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
Pealike throws a lazy uppercut
and Randle counters with a nice uppercut.
Pealike throws a right hand that misses
and Randle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pealike closes the distance but Randle moves to the side
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Pealike wants to clinch but Randle slips to the side
and Randle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pealike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randle thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pealike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Pealike tries to clinch up
letting Randle counter with a right hand.
Pealike closes the distance and clinches.
Pealike keeps control of Randle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Randle wants to get back to striking at distance but Pealike won't allow it.
Randle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pealike punishes Randle's body with a nice straight punch.
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Pealike has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pealike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pealike.
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 Lue Randle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Randle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lue Randle!
Our winner, Lue Randle, 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Yajson Rram (ranked 21534 p4p, 15402 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 372 p4p, 370 weight class). Rram comes to the ring accompanied by Overhaul. Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Yajson Rram could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Petrov's chin.
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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 31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Yajson Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rram throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrov off the ropes and back into range.
Rram throws a right and a left that Petrov avoids nicely.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrov on the side of the head.
 Petrov is rocked!
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rram's head.
Rram displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rram!
Rram takes one to the side of the head.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Rram does no damage.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rram lands a jab-cross combination.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rram finish him?
Rram looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rram scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrov throws the left hand but Rram avoids the punch easily.
Rram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Rram defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram with a nice cross.
Rram ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Rram cracks Petrov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Petrov 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 Petrov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Petrov could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Yajson Rram!
Yajson Rram thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Keiran Ahearn (ranked 23995 p4p, 3798 weight class) and Elbow Zombie Chai (ranked 490 p4p, 399 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiran Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Elbow Zombie Chai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahearn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ahearn dodges the punch combination from Chai.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Ahearn tries to counter by clinching up but Chai breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahearn throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Ahearn lands with a straight right. Chai didn't see that one coming.
 It looks like Elbow Zombie Chai has been cut.
Ahearn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahearn misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Ahearn.
Ahearn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chai eats them both and turns towards Ahearn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range as Ahearn strikes.
Chai slips under a jab from Ahearn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Chai lands.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Ahearn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahearn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Ahearn misses.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahearn circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahearn avoids the body shot from Chai.
Ahearn tries to move into range but Chai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Chai.
A jab from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai staying out of range there.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Ahearn looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Ahearn takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Ahearn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Ahearn's torso.
Chai scores with a jab to the head.
Ahearn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ahearn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahearn's head.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Ahearn slips the punch.
Chai throws out a powerful jab.
Ahearn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai slips a straight right by Ahearn.
Ahearn ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ahearn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahearn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws out a head kick that Ahearn doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Ahearn crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Ahearn's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn throws a big shot that misses.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ahearn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ahearn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elbow Zombie Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
A big left from Chai misses.
Ahearn misses with a few strikes there.
Chai sizes up Ahearn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahearn under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ahearn dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Ahearn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ahearn.
Ahearn misses with some punches.
Chai misses with some punches.
Chai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands an elbow inside that Ahearn shrugs off.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahearn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elbow Zombie Chai takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Elbow Zombie Chai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahearn looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Keiran Ahearn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahearn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai avoids the body shot from Ahearn.
Good shot there by Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Ahearn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai throws a jab when Ahearn was well out of range.
Ahearn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Ahearn swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Ahearn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chai moves away from the strike by Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ahearn blocks an elbow strike.
Ahearn tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Ahearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a knee to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ahearn momentarily.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ahearn lands a jab to the head.
Ahearn gets a clinch.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
Ahearn pushes Chai back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahearn prevents a body shot from Chai.
A hook to the body from Chai.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahearn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ahearn lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai gets through Ahearn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai presses Ahearn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elbow Zombie Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahearns head.
Ahearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elbow Zombie Chai.
Well Chai 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbow Zombie Chai!
Elbow Zombie Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Ubaldo Cortez (ranked 2527 p4p, 21189 weight class) and Miguel Sandoval (ranked 329 p4p, 579 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ubaldo Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval cracks Cortez with an open hand slap.
Sandoval throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Sandoval.
Cortez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sandoval feints a jab promting Cortez to slip. Sandoval then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cortez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a body shot.
It looked like Cortez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sandoval.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with an uppercut
and Cortez counters with a good low kick that Sandoval was not able to check.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandoval thuds a left hand into Cortez's body.
Cortez slips a jab from Sandoval.
It looked like Cortez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sandoval throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a body punch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sandoval connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cortez scrambles back to his feet.
Sandoval connects with a right hand. Cortez shakes it off.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Sandoval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cortez pushes Sandoval up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sandoval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortez's elbow.
Sandoval can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Sandoval takes a shot to the head.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sandoval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sandoval throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sandoval wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cortez has him pressed against the ropes.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Sandoval misses with some punches.
Cortez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sandoval changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortez missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cortez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cortez eats them both and turns towards Sandoval to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Sandoval dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortez drops his hands momentarily and Sandoval takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortez takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Cortez.
Sandoval throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Cortez.
Cortez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez cracks Sandoval with a nice body shot.
Sandoval tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortez.
Cortez tries to work over Sandoval's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Sandoval fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Sandoval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ubaldo Cortez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Sandoval wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
A nice left hand lands by Sandoval.
Cortez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sandoval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Nice body punch from Cortez - that landed with a thud.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sandoval misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Cortez misses with the head strike.
Sandoval misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sandoval cracks Cortez with a nice body shot.
Cortez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandoval backwards.
Sandoval lands a body punch.
Cortez misses with an elbow strike.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cortez defending well as Sandoval loads up on a big left hand.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Cortez's belly button to the back.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Miguel Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sandoval's head.
Sandoval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cortez tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
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 Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sandoval misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sandoval thinking.
Sandoval lands a jab to Cortez's midsection.
Sandoval lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandoval misses with a combination
letting Cortez counter with a right hand.
Cortez looks for the body kick but Sandoval saw that one coming.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Nice shot by Sandoval.
Cortez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Cortez avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval lands with an uppercut that bounces Cortez off the ropes and back into range.
Cortez is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval misses with a double jab.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Cortez's head.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortez tries to clinch but Sandoval moves out of range.
Cortez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sandoval wants to clinch up but Cortez keeps it at a distance.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cortez scores with a sloppy right hand. Sandoval should have avoided that one.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sandoval. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Cortez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cortez closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Cortez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortez lands with a left to the head.
Cortez presses Sandoval against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cortez throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval is looking to clinch.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandoval misses with a double jab
and as Sandoval tries to reset, Cortez cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Sandoval is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ubaldo Cortez!
Ubaldo Cortez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 752 p4p, 21155 weight class) and Dez Havok (ranked 91 p4p, 518 weight class). Chai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirt. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dez Havok!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Havok scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Havok moves into the clinch successfully.
Havok tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Havok back against the ropes.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
Havok tries to circle away but Chai has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Havok.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Havoks head.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Chai misses with a knee to the head.
Chai misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Havok's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Havok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
Havok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai cracks Havok with a nice body shot.
Havok wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dez Havok has been cut.
Chai scores with a knee to the head.
Havok is rocked!
Havok looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Havok with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Havok looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Havok get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai!
Our winner, Bigi Boi Chai, 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Bill Beukeboom (ranked 858 p4p, 2721 weight class) and Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 143 p4p, 375 weight class). Jana Iii Sobieskiego has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 43 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobieskiego looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobieskiego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beukeboom counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobieskiego throws a hook but Beukeboom avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego lands with a hook. Beukeboom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beukeboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sobieskiego thows a body kick. Beukeboom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sobieskiego moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sobieskiego throws a wild body kick that Beukeboom sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sobieskiego.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom avoids the head kick by Sobieskiego.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieskiego wants to slow Beukeboom down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobieskiego cracks Beukeboom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Beukeboom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego lands with a hook. Beukeboom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Sobieskiego manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sobieskiego.
Beukeboom is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Sobieskiego lands with an uppercut that bounces Beukeboom off the ropes and back into range.
A solid body kick from Sobieskiego.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sobieskiego!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick lands for Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beukeboom takes one on the button.
Sobieskiego tries to land a front kick but Beukeboom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot.
It looked like Beukeboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beukeboom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Bill Beukeboom has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego looks to land a left hand but Beukeboom moved out of range nicely.
Sobieskiego misses with a body kick.
Sobieskiego throws an off balance right hand
and Beukeboom counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Beukeboom connects with the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Sobieskiego there.
Beukeboom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sobieskiego lands with a right hand.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieskiego lands with a shot to the body.
Sobieskiego has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sobieskiego!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobieskiego slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beukeboom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobieskiego counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Sobieskiego
and Beukeboom counters with a nice uppercut.
Sobieskiego tries to land a body kick
and Beukeboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobieskiego swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Sobieskiego lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jana Iii Sobieskiego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Beukeboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobieskiego throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Beukeboom misses its target.
Beukeboom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beukeboom there as he acknowledges the shot.
A solid body kick from Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beukeboom's sensitive parts.
Sobieskiego throws a push kick but Beukeboom slaps the foot to one side.
Sobieskiego looks for the body kick but Beukeboom saw that one coming.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego lands a nice looking body kick.
Beukeboom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieskiego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beukeboom.
It looked like Beukeboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sobieskiego fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego thows a body kick. Beukeboom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sobieskiego misses with a body kick.
Beukeboom is looking to counter punch.
Sobieskiego scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobieskiego misses with a body kick.
Beukeboom staying out of range there.
Beukeboom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beukeboom avoids a kick to the body.
Beukeboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sobieskiego looks to land a left hand but Beukeboom moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Beukeboom misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobieskiego throws out the jab.
Sobieskiego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beukeboom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beukeboom misses with a straight right.
Sobieskiego ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sobieskiego avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sobieskiego loads up on a big right hand but Beukeboom slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieskiego connects with a leg kick.
Bill Beukeboom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sobieskiego.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieskiego 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
Jana Iii Sobieskiego decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between En Route (ranked 4663 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Carlos Narvaez (ranked 318 p4p, 123 weight class). Narvaez has chosen Ñetas for Life - Anvesh Mallick as his entrance music. En Route has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, En Route!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Narvaez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Route misses with a hook
and Narvaez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Route's knee momentarily.
Narvaez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Narvaez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Route checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Route tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Narvaez manages to circle out of the way.
Route throws a push kick but Narvaez slaps the foot to one side.
Route fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narvaez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Narvaez scoring well with a low kick there.
Narvaez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Route's head.
Narvaez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Route off balance momentarily.
Route keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Route throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narvaez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Narvaez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Route looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Route looks to score with a jab to the body but Narvaez is just out of range.
Narvaez throws a leg kick but Route moved away.
Narvaez moves out of range as Route throws a body kick.
Narvaez wants to slow Route down by chopping away at his legs.
Narvaez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Route throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Narvaez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narvaez tests Route's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Narvaez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Route throws an off balance right hand
and Narvaez counters with an inside leg kick.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez tries to keep at a distance but Route has taken the fight into the clinch.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Route backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Route struggles to land a body shot inside as Narvaez controls his hands.
Route working hard to break the clinch.
Narvaez working aggressively here.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narvaez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Route.
Narvaez lands with a short shot to the head.
Route misses with some punches.
Route throws a head punch that misses.
Narvaez misses with a punch on the inside.
Narvaez throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Route.
Route swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Narvaez blocking some punches.
Route misses with a hook from the clinch.
Route misses with a body punch.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Route controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Narvaez fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Route keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Narvaez's efforts to push away.
Route has a couple of punches blocked by Narvaez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Narvaez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Narvaez tried to score with a low kick but Route checks it.
Narvaez with a jab.
A big left from Narvaez misses.
Narvaez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Route has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Route uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narvaez.
Route steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Narvaez. That one must have hurt.
Route throws a low kick but Narvaez moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Narvaez.
Route tries to close the distance and clinch but Narvaez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez throws an overhand right that lands on Route's shoulder, as Route tries to avoid the shot.
Route throws a hook but Narvaez avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Route as he connects with a hook.
Narvaez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narvaez walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Route tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narvaez slips a jab and a cross from Route.
Route tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Route goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Narvaez feints a counter leg kick.
Narvaez connects with a crisp jab.
Narvaez thows a leg kick but Route checks it
and Route counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Route uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narvaez.
An attempted straight right counter from Route misses the target.
A low kick lands for Narvaez.
Route takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Route uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Narvaez scoring well with a low kick there.
Route throws the kick towards the body but Narvaez avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narvaez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carlos Narvaez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narvaez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Route's head backwards.
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!
Route pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Route.
Narvaez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Route connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narvaez scrambles back to his feet.
Route uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Route walks into a left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Narvaez. That's going to slow Route down.
Route scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Route's leg. Route is trying to keep his angry face on.
Route waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Narvaez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Route with a body shot.
Narvaez sizes up Route with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Route misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Narvaez 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!
Narvaez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
En Route has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Route 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.
Route throws a leg kick but Narvaez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Narvaez throws a solid leg kick but Route takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narvaez.
Route throws a leg kick that misses.
Narvaez with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Route throws a big shot that misses.
Route pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narvaez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez misses with a straight right.
Route uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narvaez.
Narvaez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narvaez scores with a jab. Route acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Route gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Route throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Narvaez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narvaez moves out of range as Route strikes.
Route tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Narvaez.
Narvaez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Route with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narvaez just misses with a punch to the body.
Narvaez throws a solid leg kick but Route takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Narvaez.
Route is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Route lands a head shot.
Narvaez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Narvaez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Route throws a right and a left that Narvaez avoids nicely.
Route avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Route's leg. Route is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez misses the shot to the body.
Route throwing a counter right hand but Narvaez manages to avoid it.
Route just misses with a punch to the body.
Route misses with a left hand
and Narvaez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Route tries to work over Narvaez's front leg with a kick but Narvaez checks it.
Narvaez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Narvaez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Narvaez 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Narvaez!
Carlos Narvaez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 21815 p4p, 1994 weight class) and Jason Mendoza (ranked 308 p4p, 73 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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17 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mendoza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov clinches.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Mendoza.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mendoza missing with knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to work over Mendoza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside.
Mendoza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body.
Mendoza lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Mendoza digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendoza is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mendoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov is working Mendoza over against the ropes.
Magomedov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mendoza misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Mendoza.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Mendoza looks winded!
Mendoza tries to land knees in the clinch but Magomedov avoids the damage to the body.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendoza.
Magomedov presses Mendoza against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Mendoza throws knees to the body.
Mendoza with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mendoza's face.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Magomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Magomedov.
Mendoza has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magomedov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mendoza can turn it around.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov pushes Mendoza back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Magomedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendozas head.
A head punch on the inside from Mendoza fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendoza or not.
Magomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendoza is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Magomedov.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Magomedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov has Mendoza pushed against the ropes.
Mendoza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Magomedov creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Mendoza off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Mendoza is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Magomedov is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nikolai Magomedov!
Nikolai Magomedov retains his super heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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