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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 4614 p4p, 22236 weight class) and Abraham Barnes (ranked 251 p4p, 427 weight class). Abraham Barnes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Darwin Budluvski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abraham Barnes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abraham Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budluvski throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Budluvski is looking to score with low kicks.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Budluvski throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Budluvski backing up. Budluvski nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Budluvski walks into a jab.
Darwin Budluvski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budluvski darts in and clinches Barnes up against the ropes.
Budluvski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Budluvski misses with the body kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski throws a chopping leg kick but Barnes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a glancing blow to the side of Budluvski's head.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Budluvski misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Budluvski. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski is breathing heavily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Budluvski is looking to wear down Barnes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Budluvski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Budluvski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Budluvski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budluvski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darwin Budluvski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes moves into range and connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Barnes down.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Budluvski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes is looking for the big counter here.
Abraham Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Budluvski's defenses.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Budluvski dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Budluvski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Barnes's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Barnes lands with an overhand left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Budluvski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barnes scrambles back to his feet.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes cracks Budluvski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Budluvski throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A combination from Budluvski does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Budluvski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a jab to the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Budluvski.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a combination. Budluvski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski tries to land a leg kick but Barnes saw it coming and moves away.
Budluvski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Budluvski tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Budluvski swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes works Budluvski's body with a nice hook.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barnes digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Budluvski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barnes.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes stalks Budluvski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Budluvski's face. Budluvski staggers backwards, shaken.
Budluvski lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Budluvski avoids nicely.
Budluvski misses with the combination.
Budluvski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Budluvski 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes tries to bum rush Budluvski with a series of wild strikes but Budluvski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abraham Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Budluvski shakes it off.
Budluvski wants to clinch.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barnes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budluvski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Budluvski. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Barnes blocks a leg kick.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Budluvski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Budluvski misses with a straight left.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Budluvski is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Budluvski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Barnes really dominated that round.
That's time! Budluvski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Budluvski seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Budluvski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Budluvski misses with a body shot.
Budluvski blocks a leg kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Budluvski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Budluvski's head.
Budluvski throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Budluvski is rocked!
Barnes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Budluvski just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Budluvski misses with a right hand
and Budluvski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budluvski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Budluvski at a distance.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Barnes catches Budluvski napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Budluvski crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Barnes raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abraham Barnes!
After the fight, Abraham Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 5027 p4p, 4363 weight class) and Kron McGregor (ranked 463 p4p, 430 weight class). Kron McGregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGregor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks McGregor in the body.
McGregor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor moves into the clinch.
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor tries to clinch
and Coker counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
Coker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Coker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregor if he has to take too many more of those.
Coker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGregor doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from McGregor misses.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Coker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor wants to counter with a clinch but Coker pushes him away.
Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Coker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
Coker throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor thinks about the counter body kick.
Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coker misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks McGregor off balance momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coker throws a head kick but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coker punishes McGregor's body with a nice straight punch.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Coker misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coker.
McGregor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Coker.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor swings for the body but Coker moves out of range.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot.
Akeen Coker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coker swinging wildly here.
Coker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGregor backs up against the ropes.
McGregor misses with a hook. Coker ducked under it nicely.
Coker throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Coker throws a series of strikes that have McGregor backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
Coker throws an overhand right that lands on McGregor's shoulder, as McGregor tries to avoid the shot.
McGregor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Coker.
A left lands for McGregor.
Coker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Coker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Coker lands a head kick. McGregor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Coker under the eye.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Coker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Coker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
McGregor digs a good body shot into Coker's ribs.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
As McGregor looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Coker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws a good cross that connects.
Coker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coker moves out of range of the leg kick from McGregor.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coker is rocked!
McGregor lands a head kick that sends Coker down! Coker is flopping around the mat trying to get back up, leaving the referee no choice but to wave off the fight! McGregor is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kron McGregor!
A less than humble Kron McGregor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Stony Marciano (ranked 3557 p4p, 2916 weight class) and Ja Maica (ranked 374 p4p, 311 weight class). Marciano comes to the ring accompanied by IQ 98. 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 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stony Marciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ja Maica!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Maica is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Maica escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marciano forces Maica back against the ropes and clinches.
Marciano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maica fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maica will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maica throws a right hand that misses
and Marciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Maica avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Maica.
Maica throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Maica throws a series of punches but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maica.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Maica moves out of range easily.
Maica looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maica blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Maica is looking for the big counter here.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Maica looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maica avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maica throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maica misses with a straight right.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Maica looks to throw the jab but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano ducks under a wild hook from Maica.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Marciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maica takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maica lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the ropes and back into range.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Maica bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maica looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maica fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marciano checks it well.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Maica's knee but Maica avoids it well.
Maica is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maica checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maica's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Maica's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marciano throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Maica misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Maica.
Maica misses with a few strikes there.
Stony Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Maica tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maica checks it well.
Maica tries to score with a low kick but Marciano moves his leg out of the way.
Maica throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maica connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Maica throws a head kick that Marciano semi-blocks.
 It looks like Stony Marciano has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maica. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Maica scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Maica misses.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maica circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses the shot to the body.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Maica.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maica - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maica. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maica lands a high kick!
Marciano misses with an uppercut
and Maica counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica misses with a looping left.
Maica throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Maica showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stony Marciano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice jab there from Marciano.
Maica takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maica swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano connects with a high kick.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Maica ducks right into an uppercut from Marciano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maica lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maica fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Maica's head back.
Marciano tries to bum rush Maica with a series of wild strikes but Maica uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano with a jab.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
Maica keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maica unleashes a big counter combination but Marciano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maica staying out of range there.
As Marciano backs off Maica throws a huge counter combo but Marciano manages to avoid it all.
Maica misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Marciano.
 It looks like Ja Maica has been cut.
Stony Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Marciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maica.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Maica's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maica throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Maica moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Maica swings wildly with an uppercut but Marciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maica will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maica darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Maica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maica. Beautiful body shot.
Maica throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stony Marciano clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maica waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marciano.
Marciano takes one to the chin there.
Maica misses the body punch
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Maica slips a straight right by Marciano.
Ja Maica has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maica works Marciano's body with a nice hook.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses
and Maica cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Maica was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maica ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marciano lands with a straight right. Maica didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maica tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Maica lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Maica misses with a combination
letting Marciano counter with a right hand.
Maica tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Marciano slips a straight right by Maica.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Maica sees coming a mile off.
Maica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marciano.
Marciano misses the jab.
Maica lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stony Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Maica misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maica.
Marciano connects with a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Maica was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marciano checks a low kick from Maica.
A combination from Maica does no damage.
Maica takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Maica's defenses.
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!
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Marciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maica throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marciano is looking to clinch but Maica is avoiding it.
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 Stony Marciano.
Well Marciano 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 39:38
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 39:37
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stony Marciano!
Stony Marciano decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between African King (ranked 2875 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Colestein Veglin (ranked 162 p4p, 66 weight class). African King has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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14 - 21 - 0 |
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4 - 2 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colestein Veglin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King forces Veglin back against the ropes and clinches.
Veglin is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with some punches.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King has Veglin pressed against the ropes, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veglin.
King tries a body shot but Veglin blocks it.
King lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from King.
Veglin wants to break the clinch but can't.
King cracks Veglin with a nice body shot.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
A bit of stalling here from King.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veglin is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veglin's efforts to push away.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Veglin letting King take a breather here.
King has Veglin pressed against the ropes, preventing Veglin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Veglin takes a shot to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Veglin.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 Veglin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Veglin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Veglin backwards.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King pressing his opponent against the ropes.
King controlling the action here for a moment.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veglin's coach down at 4 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Veglin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
King working aggressively here.
Veglin seems to have recovered his senses.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veglin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like African King has been cut.
Veglin dodges the punch combination from King.
Veglin throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veglin can do to turn this around?
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Veglin tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
King misses with some punches.
A short left from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a shot to the side of Veglin's head.
King prevents Veglin from breaking the clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
King is looking to control Veglin's arms but Veglin gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands with a left to the head.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veglin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Veglin is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Veglin working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Veglin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veglin can't break the clinch.
Veglin wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Veglin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King throws a lazy head kick
and Veglin counters with a right hand to the body.
Veglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Veglin throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a leg kick
and Veglin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a double jab.
Veglin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting King counter with a right hand.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Veglin is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veglin's sensitive parts.
King pushes Veglin up against the ropes in a clinch.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Veglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a shoulder strike.
Veglin breaks from the clinch.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veglin.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veglin blocking some punches.
King misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veglin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin prevents a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Veglin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Veglin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King avoids the body shot from Veglin.
Veglin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Colestein Veglin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veglin blocks a head kick by King.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King clinches with his opponent.
Veglin wants to break free but King has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veglin tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
King misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin is trying to break free.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
King lands with a nice body kick.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Veglin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Veglin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). African King!
African King bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Ruslan Danilov (ranked 2607 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Toke Axelsen (ranked 136 p4p, 129 weight class). Axelsen has chosen Slipknot - The Virus of Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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42
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15 - 9 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Danilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Toke Axelsen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov closes the distance and clinches.
Danilov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Danilov slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to stall.
Danilov lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov trying to control the position but instead, Axelsen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Danilov into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danilov seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Axelsen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a combination
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danilov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danilov misses with a combination
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Danilov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Danilov both land. Nice combination.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch but Axelsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Axelsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen needs to keep his hands up - Danilov had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Axelsen blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Axelsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danilov throws a one two combo.
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!
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruslan Danilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danilov wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov connects with the punch.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Danilov lands but Axelsen takes it in his stride.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ruslan Danilov 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.
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danilov looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov misses with an uppercut
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Axelsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov moves to clinch but Axelsen breaks away
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danilov tries to land a body kick
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov tries to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danilov swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Danilov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danilov wants to clinch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Danilov tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov scores with a nice strike.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Axelsen.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Axelsen backpedaling.
Danilov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilov tries to clinch up
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov wants to clinch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Danilov rushes Axelsen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Danilov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Danilov fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsen lands a nice knee to the body.
Danilov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Danilov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Danilov digs a right hand underneath Axelsen's ribcage. Axelsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Danilov is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Danilov has his back to the ropes.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Danilov looking to stall.
Danilov misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toke Axelsen.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 36:39
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 36:39
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 36:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
In his post fight interview, Toke Axelsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Jim Fish (ranked 2682 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Jacques Durand Jr (ranked 142 p4p, 338 weight class). Durand Jr has chosen Birdman & Lil Wayne - Stuntin' Like My Daddy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand Jr digs a good body shot into Fish's ribs.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Durand Jr misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Durand Jr closes the distance and pushes Fish back into the ropes.
Durand Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Fish.
Durand Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durand Jr misses with a body kick.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fish connects with a body shot that sends Durand Jr's belly button to the back.
Fish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fish swings widly with a right hand
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fish has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Durand Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fish takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fish.
Fish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Durand Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fish throws a right hand that Durand Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Durand Jr also avoids with ease.
Durand Jr misses the shot to the body.
Durand Jr just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFish.
Durand Jr misses with a looping right.
Fish throws a looping overhand right but Durand Jr ducks down to avoid it.
And Durand Jr responds with a good body kick, but Fish manages to step out the way in time.
Durand Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Durand Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fish.
Fish has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.
Durand Jr is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Durand Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fish scores with the left hand. Durand Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr throws a leg kick which misses Fish's front leg but catches the back leg as Fish tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish slips a jab and a cross from Durand Jr.
Fish tries to clinch up but Durand Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Fish closes the distance and pushes Durand Jr back into the ropes.
Durand Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Durand Jr keeps control of Fish as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Durand Jr lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fish.
Fish is trying to push Durand Jr away but Durand Jr has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durand Jr.
Fish gets through Durand Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fish misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fish breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Fish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Fish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Durand Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fish missing with a left hand there. Durand Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Durand Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durand Jr throws the kick towards the body but Fish avoids it.
Fish avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Durand Jr slips a jab and a cross from Fish.
Durand Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fish clinches up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durand Jr prevents Fish from breaking the clinch.
Fish working Durand Jr over with knees to the body.
Durand Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jim Fish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durand Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Fish misses with a left hand
and Durand Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Durand Jr misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish throws an overhand right that lands on Durand Jr's shoulder, as Durand Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Durand Jr follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fish fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durand Jr lands with a right hand.
Fish misses with a hook.
Durand Jr ducks under a wild hook from Fish.
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Durand Jr missing with knees to the body.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
Fish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durand Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish tries to clinch up.
Durand Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Fish fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fish on the side of the head.
Fish looks to score with a jab to the body but Durand Jr is just out of range.
Fish is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Durand Jr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Durand Jr cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fish wants to slow Durand Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Fish moves to clinch but Durand Jr breaks away
and Durand Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fish thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durand Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish is looking to counter punch.
Durand Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durand Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Durand Jr avoids the head kick by Fish.
Durand Jr misses with a double jab
and Fish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Durand Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Durand Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durand Jr.
Fish moves out of range of the body kick from Durand Jr.
Fish throws a big counter combination but Durand Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fish misses with a wild combination.
Fish takes one on the button.
Fish moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durand Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Fish avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durand Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durand Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Fish wants to break free but Durand Jr has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fish throws an off balance right hand
and Durand Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fish takes one on the button.
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Durand Jr breaks the clinch.
Durand Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Durand Jr finds it's way through Fish's defenses.
Fish sizes up Durand Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Durand Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fish.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durand Jr jabs Fish to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Durand Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Durand Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Durand Jr.
Fish is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fish scores with a jab. Durand Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durand Jr in his tracks.
Jacques Durand Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fish throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Durand Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Fish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durand Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durand Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fish closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durand Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fish takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durand Jr clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Durand Jr really 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. This is the final round!
Fish misses with an uppercut.
Durand Jr catches Fish with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durand Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Fish counters with a good low kick that Durand Jr was not able to check.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Durand Jr's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durand Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Fish looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fish wants to clinch up but Durand Jr keeps it at a distance.
Fish misses with a low kick.
Durand Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Durand Jr misses with a left hand
and Fish counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Durand Jr.
Fish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Durand Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Durand Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fish momentarily.
Durand Jr clinches up with Fish and pushes him back against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Durand Jr.
Durand Jr landing knees to the head.
Fish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durand Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fish swats away the attempt to clinch by Durand Jr.
A slow jab from Fish misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Durand Jr.
Jacques Durand Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand Jr scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Durand Jr.
Fish gets tackled into the ropes by Durand Jr. Durand Jr maintains the clinch.
Durand Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durand Jrs head.
Fish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durand Jr has Fish pressed against the ropes, preventing Fish from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacques Durand Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fish tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
Fish tries to break free but Durand Jr pushes him back against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Durand Jr.
Fish on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fish is trying to force a seperation but Durand Jr has the dominant position.
Jim Fish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Fish fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Durand Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Durand Jr 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 36:40
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 36:40
Judge Josh West scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Durand Jr!
Jacques Durand Jr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Eron Saunders (ranked 3510 p4p, 1904 weight class) and Jonathan Archer (ranked 364 p4p, 95 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 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Saunders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saunders rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a jab to Saunders's midsection.
Archer closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the ropes.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Archer blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment.
Archer has Saunders pressed against the ropes, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
Archer scores with a shot to the body.
Archer darts in and clinches Saunders up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Archer is trying to stall.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Archer lands a body shot.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Archer.
Saunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Archer has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer 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.
Archer clinches up with Saunders and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer pushes Saunders up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer has Saunders pressed against the ropes.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders lands a head shot.
Eron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer staying out of range there.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to land a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Jonathan Archer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders misses with a leg kick
and Archer counters with a right hand to the body.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Saunders walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Archer rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Saunders has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Saunders is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archer drives through and clinches with Saunders against the ropes.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Archer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Archer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a nice hook to Saunders's body. Saunders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Archer.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saunders, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Archer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders tries to circle away but Archer has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer takes the third round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Saunders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer takes a swing at Saunders's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Saunders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archer stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer digs a good body shot into Saunders's ribs.
Saunders gets tackled into the ropes by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A short right from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Saunders is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer lands a left hand.
Saunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 35:40
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 35:40
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 35:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Congo (ranked 2259 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Antoine Milfort (ranked 247 p4p, 255 weight class). Milfort has chosen Whiskey Myers - Bar, Guitar and a Honky Tonk Crowd. as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antoine Milfort!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milfort is able to avoid easily.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Milfort ducks down to avoid it.
Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Congo backs off Milfort throws a huge counter combo but Congo manages to avoid it all.
Congo throws a hook but Milfort avoids it easily.
A big right from Congo misses.
Milfort is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milfort moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milfort throws a counter combo.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Milfort is just out of range.
Milfort unleashes a big counter combination but Congo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Milfort moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Milfort's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Milfort has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Congo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo misses with a body kick.
Milfort is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Congo throws a series of punches but Milfort moves out of range.
Milfort lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milfort.
Milfort throws a counter combo.
Congo throws a hook but Milfort blocks it.
Congo throws a push kick but Milfort slaps the foot to one side.
Milfort lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Milfort slips under a jab.
Milfort is looking for the big counter here.
Congo throws a leg kick
and Milfort counters with a series of strikes. Congo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Milfort saw that one coming.
Congo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Milfort's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Congo misses with a two punch combination.
Congo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Milfort's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo pushes Milfort up against the ropes in a clinch.
Milfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the ropes.
Congo landing knees to the body.
Milfort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo slowing the pace effectively.
Congo pushes Milfort back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Milfort managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Milfort looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Milfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Congo misses with a knee to the head.
Congo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Antoine Milfort has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Congo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoine Milfort's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Congo lands a nice shot that snaps Milfort's head back.
Roberto Congo is winning the standup battle so far.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milfort.
Congo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Milfort can do to turn this around?
Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milfort manages to avoid it.
Congo fails to land with a series of punches.
Congo throws a hook to the side of Milfort's head but Milfort sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Congo closes the distance and catches Milfort with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Milfort is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Milfort is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Milfort is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Congo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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