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HC KT 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 23952 p4p, 23136 weight class) and Malboe Tabitan (ranked 541 p4p, 551 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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160
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192
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World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Heavy handed
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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 5 - 10 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malboe Tabitan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker throws a wild body kick that Tabitan sees coming a mile off.
Tabitan wants to counter the offense by Coker and move into the clinch position.
Tabitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Coker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Coker.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coker moves out of range as Tabitan throws a 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 lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a three punch combo that has Tabitan backing up. Tabitan nods at Coker to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coker.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
And Coker counters with a quick kick to the body but Tabitan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tabitan throws a sloppy head kick and Coker moves out of range easily.
Tabitan slips a straight right by Coker.
That kick from Coker tenderised Tabitan's leg. Tabitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tabitan tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Tabitan looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo but Tabitan just gets out of the way.
Coker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabitan tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a series of strikes. Tabitan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tabitan tries to clinch up but Coker circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Coker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Coker throws a nice looking combination but Tabitan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tabitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Tabitan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tabitan throws a nice looking combination but Coker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Tabitan.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Coker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tabitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akeen Coker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tabitan back to the ropes. Coker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coker throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Coker swats away the attempt to clinch by Tabitan.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Coker circles away.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akeen Coker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a right hand to the body.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker scores with a head kick.
Tabitan throws a head kick but Coker moves out of range.
Coker is looking for a counter combo.
Tabitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coker.
Despite the aggression on Tabitan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Coker lands a high kick!
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tabitan looks to throw a body kick
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tabitan throws the kick towards the body but Coker avoids it.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off.
Coker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tabitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Coker misses with a leg kick.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Tabitan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Coker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coker avoids the head kick by Tabitan.
Tabitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tabitan throws a counter combo.
Tabitan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Coker moves into the clinch.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tabitan is trying to break free.
Tabitan blocks the elbow strike.
Coker stalling the fight.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Coker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Coker throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Coker.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabitan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker cracks a nice hook into Tabitan's ribs.
Tabitan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tabitan is able to avoid easily.
Tabitan thinks about the counter body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tabitan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Tabitan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coker throws out a leg kick but Tabitan moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
A head kick by Tabitan misses
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tabitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Coker.
Tabitan misses with a low kick as Coker jumps back.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Coker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coker tries to land a front kick but Tabitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tabitan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tabitan.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Tabitan off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Coker.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Coker blocks a leg kick.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Coker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Coker keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tabitan at a distance.
Coker lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Coker throws a big counter combination but Tabitan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Tabitan throws a one two combo.
Tabitan misses with a body kick.
Coker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabitan throws a body kick that misses.
Coker is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan misses with a double jab
letting Coker counter with a right hand.
Tabitan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Tabitan's head.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Coker is avoiding it.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Tabitan moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Tabitan.
A quick step to the side and Coker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker throws a body punch but Tabitan moves out of range.
Coker lands a two punch combo.
Akeen Coker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker misses with a head kick.
Tabitan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tabitan throws a big counter head kick but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tabitan tries to clinch up
and Coker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Coker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Tabitan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Tabitan unleashes a big counter combination but Coker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malboe Tabitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tabitan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akeen Coker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coker 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 40:36
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akeen Coker!
A very excited looking Akeen Coker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shaun Wallace (ranked 3537 p4p, 1312 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 363 p4p, 153 weight class). Wallace's entrance music is Enter The Chaser. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
Very quick
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wallace really felt that one!
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a hook.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at 4 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Gunnarsson.
Wallace lands a left hand.
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!
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Wallace lands a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gunnarsson on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson stalling in the clinch but Wallace improves position.
Gunnarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Gunnarsson tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Gunnarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gunnarsson wants to stall.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with some punches.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working aggressively here.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
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 Shaun Wallace will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wallace fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Gunnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wallace lands a jab to Gunnarsson's midsection.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Shaun Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.
Gunnarsson tried to score with a low kick but Wallace checks it.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Wallace misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace scores with a punch to the head.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace tries to bum rush Gunnarsson with a series of wild strikes but Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallace backing away here, and Gunnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnarsson can do to turn this around?
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gunnarsson fails to land.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Gunnarsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Gunnarsson trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Wallace has denied him.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Wallace clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
A right-left combo lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gunnarsson.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Wallace cracks Gunnarsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gunnarsson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunnarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gunnarsson tries to counter with a clinch but Wallace shakes him off and moves away.
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Magnus Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Wallace.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Shaun Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wallace 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 40:36
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Wallace!
Shaun Wallace gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Calico Reddick really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Stony Marciano was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Cornbread Pealike (ranked 24207 p4p, 2729 weight class) and Colestein Veglin (ranked 549 p4p, 298 weight class). Cornbread Pealike could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colestein Veglin'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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornbread Pealike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colestein Veglin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veglin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pealike.
Pealike misses the body punch
and Veglin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pealike throws a sloppy body shot
and Veglin counters with a series of strikes. Pealike will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pealike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pealike misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Pealike misses the target.
Veglin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Pealike. Beautiful body shot.
Pealike fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pealike throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Veglin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pealike takes the fight into the clinch.
Pealike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veglin's coach down at Hawaii Fitness 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pealike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Pealike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pealike connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pealike misses with a hook to the body
letting Veglin counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Cornbread Pealike has been cut.
Veglin gets tackled into the ropes by Pealike. Pealike maintains the clinch.
Pealike presses Veglin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Veglin blocks an uppercut.
Pealike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veglin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Veglin is trying to break the clinch but Pealike is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Pealike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pealike throws an elbow but misses.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pealike scores with a knee to the head.
Pealike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pealike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pealike throws a lazy uppercut
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pealike misses with a shot to the body
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pealike lands with a nice body kick.
Pealike misses with a lunging right hand
and Veglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pealike tries to clinch but Veglin is having none of it.
Veglin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cornbread Pealike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veglin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pealike swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Pealike
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pealike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veglin fails to land with a series of punches.
Pealike looks to score with a jab to the body but Veglin is just out of range.
Veglin moves away from the strike by Pealike.
Pealike misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Veglin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cornbread Pealike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Veglin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pealike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pealike.
Pealike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pealike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Veglin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pealike rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veglin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Veglin.
Cornbread Pealike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pealike swings for the body but Veglin moves out of range.
Pealike throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pealike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veglin can do to turn this around?
Veglin tries to keep at a distance but Pealike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
Pealike misses with a punch on the inside.
Veglin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veglin wants to break free but Pealike has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pealike lands with a left to the head.
Pealike working aggressively here.
Pealike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pealike throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Veglin as Pealike tries to tie him up.
Veglin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veglin avoids the body shot from Pealike.
Pealike feints a jab promting Veglin to slip. Pealike then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Veglin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 Veglin is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Pealike. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pealike.
Veglin is still on wobbly legs! Can Pealike finish him?
Veglin throws a series of punches but Pealike moves out of range.
Pealike moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pealike throws an elbow but misses.
Veglin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veglin blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veglin tries to circle away but Pealike has him pinned against the ropes.
Pealike throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veglin avoiding damage as Pealike throws knees to the body.
Veglin blocks an elbow strike.
Veglin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Veglin seems to have recovered his senses.
Veglin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pealike swings widly with a right hand
and Veglin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pealike throws a body punch but Veglin moves out of range.
Pealike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pealike.
Veglin lands with a good body shot.
Crunch! Pealike slams his shin into Veglin's torso.
Veglin lands a jab to Pealike's midsection.
Pealike throws a body shot but no joy.
Veglin jabs Pealike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pealike throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veglin throws a counter combo.
Veglin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Veglin scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Pealike to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colestein Veglin takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Cornbread Pealike's cut.
That's time! Pealike's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pealike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veglin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Pealike is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Veglin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Pealike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Veglin misses.
Pealike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veglin.
Some wild striking there from Veglin.
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pealike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pealike misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Veglin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pealike is looking to wear down Veglin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pealike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pealike displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A jab from Pealike misses.
Veglin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veglin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pealike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veglin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pealike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pealike scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Veglin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pealike. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Pealike lands.
A punch combination from Pealike misses.
Veglin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veglin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veglin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pealike has time to react.
Veglin lands a right and a left and another right! Pealike goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colestein Veglin!
After the big win, Colestein Veglin made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Stephen Steve (ranked 2901 p4p, 2266 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 315 p4p, 78 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 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stephen Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Tai Kung avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Steve prevents a body shot from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch.
Steve throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Tai Kung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a low kick, looking for Tai Kung's leg but Tai Kung calmly moves out of range.
Tai Kung is trying to counter with his kicks.
Steve tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Tai Kung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tai Kung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve misses with a low kick as Tai Kung jumps back.
A clash of legs there as Tai Kung blocks the low kick.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve avoids the body shot from Tai Kung.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Tai Kung throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Tai Kung is looking to break free of the clinch but Steve has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
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!
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Steve fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tai Kung just manages to avoid it.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tai Kung just manages to avoid it.
A jab from Tai Kung misses.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Steve throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
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.
Steve slips under a jab from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Tai Kung lands with a straight right. Steve didn't see that one coming.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Tai Kung is just out of range.
Steve fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steve doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve works Tai Kung's body with a nice hook.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Steve was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Tai Kung lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Tai Kung lunges at Steve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steve's hand.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Tai Kung's ribs.
Steve takes one to the side of the head.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tai Kung is able to avoid easily.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung just misses with a punch to the body.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Steve keeps Tai Kung at a distance using the push kick.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Tai Kung's front leg but catches the back leg as Tai Kung tries to avoid it.
Steve throws a low kick but Tai Kung avoids it.
Steve misses with a low kick.
Steve lands a head shot.
Tai Kung misses with a wild body shot.
Steve is looking to wear down Tai Kung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Steve.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy body shot
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
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 Stephen Steve 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.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Tai Kung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tai Kung on the side of the head.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Steve misses.
Steve throws a wild body kick that Tai Kung sees coming a mile off.
Tai Kung lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Tai Kung misses with a kick to the body.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve swings for the body but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Steve jabs at Tai Kung's body.
Steve takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Steve.
Tai Kung throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Tai Kung.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Tai Kung's front leg but catches the back leg as Tai Kung tries to avoid it.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tai Kung looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
As Tai Kung tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Tai Kung manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve wants to land a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Steve sees coming a mile off.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steve.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Steve thuds his right hand into Tai Kung's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tai Kung avoids a kick to the body.
Tai Kung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tai Kung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve moves away from the strike by Tai Kung.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Tai Kung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steve with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tai Kung to score with a decent uppercut.
Steve misses with a hook. Tai Kung ducked under it nicely.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a push kick but Tai Kung slaps the foot to one side.
Good shot there by Steve.
Tai Kung checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Tai Kung blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Tai Kung. Those never looked like landing.
Tai Kung lands a jab to the nose.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Tai Kung misses.
Tai Kung throws a push kick but Steve slaps the foot to one side.
Steve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tai Kung misses with a looping right.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tai Kung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manolito Tai Kung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve lands with an uppercut that bounces Tai Kung off the ropes and back into range.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tai Kung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steve. Steve obviously looking to wear him down.
Steve has managed to clinch.
Tai Kung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tai Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Stephen Steve.
Well Steve 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 40:37
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 38:38
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Stephen Steve!
Stephen Steve 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 3913 p4p, 4628 weight class) and African King (ranked 391 p4p, 445 weight class). Lue Randle 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, African King!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
King slips a jab from Randle.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King trying to stall but Randle improves his position.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Randle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randle has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Randle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randle wants to break free but King has control.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a shot to the side of Randle's head.
King gets through Randle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randle's elbow.
Randle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee calls for King to work.
Randle tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.
Randle tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King scores with a shot to the side of Randle's head.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle being controlled against the ropes.
Randle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a right hand.
Randle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King prevents Randle from breaking the clinch.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randle.
Randle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Randle wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from King.
King jabs Randle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King darts in and clinches Randle up against the ropes.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randle backwards.
King working aggressively here.
Randle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King pushes Randle back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randle is rocked!
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Oh Randle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Randle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Randle.
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 showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randle.
King shapes to counter with a head kick.
King throws a right hand that Randle ducks under and follows up with a left that Randle also avoids with ease.
Randle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Randle seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle is looking to clinch.
King tries a quick counter leg kick but Randle is wise to it.
Randle swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Randle throws a body shot but no joy.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randle thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle moves into range and clinches up with King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Randle with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Randle looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Randle get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, 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 Jane Malley (ranked 436 p4p, 1414 weight class) and Viktor Kruglov (ranked 12 p4p, 46 weight class). Malley comes to the ring accompanied by Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano . Kruglov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. МИХАИЛ КРУГ - Владимирский централ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jane Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malley scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Malley.
Malley moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malley finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley avoids a kick to the body.
Kruglov throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
Jane Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malley lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruglov doesn't seem bothered though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malley.
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Malley misses with a wild body shot.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Malley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Malley blocks a jab.
Malley swings for the body but Kruglov moves out of range.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malley.
Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruglov should have avoided that one.
Kruglov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kruglov throws a hook but Malley blocks it.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley punishes Kruglov's body with a nice straight punch.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruglov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malley.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Malley throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov slips under a jab from Malley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malley throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Kruglov blocks a head kick by Malley.
Kruglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Kruglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Malley doesn't seem phased though.
Malley takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kruglov! But no joy.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley takes a swing at Kruglov's ribcage but misses.
Kruglov throws out a counter right but Malley avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley misses with an uppercut. Kruglov saw that one coming.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruglov can do to turn this around?
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Malley avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kruglov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov lands with an overhand left.
Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
Malley misses with a double jab
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malley digs a good body shot into Kruglov's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Malley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruglov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Malley moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Kruglov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malley.
Kruglov with a nice cross.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley clobbers Kruglov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Malley throws a leg kick but Kruglov moved away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Malley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Malley.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruglov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruglov moves away.
Malley moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
A combination from Malley does no damage.
Malley thuds a left hand into Kruglov's body.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kruglov throws a jab when Malley was well out of range.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Malley.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Malley. Beautiful body shot.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Malley throws a front kick aimed at Kruglov's knee but Kruglov avoids it well.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Malley.
Kruglov throws a big counter head kick but Malley avoids it with no problem.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from Malley tenderised Kruglov's leg. Kruglov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Malley shakes it off.
Kruglov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kruglov misses with a shot to the body
and Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malley is looking to wear down Kruglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malley.
Kruglov connects with a looping right hand.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malley. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruglov off the ropes and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands with an overhand left.
Malley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruglov is able to avoid easily.
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Malley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruglov walks into a stiff left hand from Malley.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malley.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malley with a jab.
Malley dips to his left and cracks Kruglov with an uppercut!
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Malley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruglov jabs Malley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Malley's shoulder, as Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body.
Malley lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley clearly takes 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Malley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Malley lands the left hand.
Kruglov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruglov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruglov is just out of range.
Kruglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the body.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malley lands a nice shot to the body.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruglov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Malley.
Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Malley.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malley slips a straight right by Kruglov.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Malley lands with a slapping head kick.
Viktor Kruglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
and Malley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malley scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Malley finds it's target.
Malley thumps Kruglov with a low kick.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Malley slaps the foot to one side.
Malley is looking to counter punch.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Malley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malley with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Malley.
Malley lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov throws out a leg kick but Malley moves out of range and Kruglov only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Malley feints and then cracks Kruglov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruglov down.
Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Malley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malley 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 40:36
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 40:36
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jane Malley!
A very excited looking Jane Malley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Toke Axelsen (ranked 4405 p4p, 3587 weight class) and Israel Adesanya (ranked 436 p4p, 371 weight class). Axelsen comes to the ring accompanied by Slipknot - The Virus of Life. Adesanya is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Israel Adesanya Entrance Music. Israel Adesanya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Toke Axelsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axelsen has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adesanya cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crunch! Adesanya slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelsen wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Adesanya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Axelsen moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen throws an elbow but it misses.
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axelsen.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Axelsen throws a low kick, looking for Adesanya's leg but Adesanya calmly moves out of range.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Adesanya misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Axelsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya lands a jab to Axelsen's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Adesanya.
Axelsen defending well as Adesanya loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Axelsen saw that one coming.
Adesanya sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Axelsen clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axelsen throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya is looking to slow Axelsen down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsen tries to move into range but Adesanya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Axelsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adesanya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Axelsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axelsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adesanya can pounce on him.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adesanya misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
A head kick from Axelsen lands but Adesanya takes it in his stride.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adesanya is able to avoid easily.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Axelsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Axelsen darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Axelsen avoids it.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Axelsen.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Toke Axelsen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axelsen on the side of the head.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axelsen backs up against the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adesanya eats them both and turns towards Axelsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook 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!
A right-left combo lands from Axelsen.
That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Axelsen avoids it well.
Adesanya takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen is looking for a counter combo.
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adesanya feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down.
Axelsen gets a clinch.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
Axelsen keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Axelsen coming out on top.
Axelsen throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 39:37
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 39:37
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
A very excited looking Toke Axelsen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Israel Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Vij (ranked 4000 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Fung Hao Ming (ranked 407 p4p, 305 weight class). Hao Ming has chosen Long Arirang as his entrance music. Alexander Vij has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Vij!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fung Hao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vij moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hao Ming tries to clinch there but Vij circles away.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vij moves out of range of the strikes.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming connects with a single shot there.
Vij pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hao Ming digs a good hook to Vij's body.
Vij just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hao Ming's efforts to push away.
Hao Ming lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hao Ming looks winded!
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Hao Ming's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
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!
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij lands a hook that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Vij putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hao Ming in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vij presses Hao Ming against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
Hao Ming taking a breather.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hao Ming lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming - that landed with a thud.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vij gets through Hao Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hao Ming misses with the head strike.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vij landing knees to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vij.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Hao Ming blocks with his arms.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vij trying to land knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Vij is leaning against Hao Ming and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vij landing knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hao Ming walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vij misses the jab.
It seemed like Hao Ming was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vij's corner calls for a 1-2. Vij obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hao Ming cracks Vij with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vij misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vij. That one must have hurt.
Hao Ming is breathing heavily.
Hao Ming looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Vij. That snapped Hao Ming's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hao Ming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hao Ming walks into a jab.
Vij throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side.
Hao Ming throws a head kick but Vij moves out of range.
Vij lands a nice shot that snaps Hao Ming's head back.
Vij keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hao Ming is rocked!
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vij counters with a nice uppercut that drops Hao Ming onto his backside! Hao Ming bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
Hao Ming is still on wobbly legs! Can Vij finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vij dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hao Ming. That did some damage!
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Vij.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hao Ming is defending well for now.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hao Ming lands with a right to the head.
Hao Ming is leaning against Vij and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vij seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij digs a right hand underneath Hao Ming's ribcage. Hao Ming let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hao Ming takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vij lands an uppercut.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vij.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Vij.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vij stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij working Hao Ming over with knees to the body.
Vij lands an uppercut.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Hao Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vij scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vij.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij with a knee to the head.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Vij blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the 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.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.
Vij finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vij throws a lazy right hand but Hao Ming sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hao Ming throws an overhand right that lands on Vij's shoulder, as Vij tries to avoid the shot.
Vij lands with a shot to the body.
Vij dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij lands with an uppercut that bounces Hao Ming off the ropes and back into range.
Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vij.
Hao Ming rushes Vij and presses him up against the ropes.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hao Ming takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij scores with a knee to the head.
Hao Ming lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
A body shot lands from Hao Ming.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vij on the inside.
Hao Ming tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming.
Vij lands a body shot.
Vij is pushing Hao Ming up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hao Ming avoids it.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming is working Vij over against the ropes.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Vij.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vij obliges.
Vij with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hao Ming lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vij.
Vij using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
Vij tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vij lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hao Ming.
A short left from Vij.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vij backwards.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Vij controls the action.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming lands a body punch.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Hao Ming is predictable there
and Vij counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vij moves out of range of the strikes.
Vij appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hao Ming forces Vij back against the ropes and clinches.
Hao Ming tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming tries to throw a body punch but Vij avoids it by throwing Hao Ming back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hao Ming fails to land.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Vij.
Hao Ming takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hao Ming or not.
Vij crunches a lovely knee into Hao Ming's ribcage.
Hao Ming is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
A short right from Vij.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hao Ming's elbow.
Vij lands a right hand.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hao Ming throws a combination that misses
and Vij counters with a body kick that stops Hao Ming in his tracks momentarily.
Vij lands with a hook. Hao Ming tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hao Ming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vij shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hao Ming takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij throws a body punch but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Vij has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands a two punch combo.
Vij avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Vij connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hao Ming closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij takes a shot to the head.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Vij lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Vij.
A knee to the head by Vij.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hao Ming has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hao Ming lands a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming works on Vij's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vij blocks it with crossed arms.
Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Vij controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij lands a body shot.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij cracks Hao Ming with a nice body shot.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij scores with a hook to the body.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
Vij lands a right hand.
Hao Ming managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Fung Hao Ming in that round.
That's time! Vij's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vij jabs Hao Ming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vij.
Vij clinches up against the ropes.
Vij works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao Ming tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hao Ming blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hao Ming avoiding damage as Vij throws knees to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij blocks an uppercut.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hao Ming's face.
Hao Ming breaks from the clinch.
Hao Ming throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vij counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vij uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming.
Vij throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hao Ming on the side of the head.
Vij getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hao Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vij thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hao Ming looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from Vij.
Hao Ming moves out of range as Vij strikes.
Jab from Vij.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but Vij is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Hao Ming.
Vij lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back to recover.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Vij moves out of range easily.
Vij is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming.
Vij misses with a kick to the body.
Vij is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hao Ming stalks Vij and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vij's face. Vij staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Vij counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hao Ming thinking.
Vij throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vij scoring well with a low kick there.
Vij throws a good cross that connects.
Hao Ming moves away from the strike by Vij.
Hao Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Vij is just out of range.
Vij is looking to clinch but Hao Ming is avoiding it.
Hao Ming swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vij throws a quick counter head kick but Hao Ming was just out of range.
Hao Ming moves into the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming lands a right hand.
Vij tries a body shot but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming cracks Vij with a nice body shot.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Hao Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij prevents a body shot from Hao Ming.
Vij pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vij blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Vij showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vij 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:44
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Alexander Vij thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Congo (ranked 2988 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Jerome Spong (ranked 335 p4p, 358 weight class). Spong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by In Loving Memory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Roberto Congo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Spong!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Congo throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Congo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spong delivers a nice body kick.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Congo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spong - the referee stops the clock and Congo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spong. Congo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Spong.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Congo staying out of range there.
Congo cracks Spong with an open hand slap.
Nice jab there from Congo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Congo loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Congo moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spong moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Spong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong moves away from the strike by Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
Spong lands a jab.
It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Congo clinches up with Spong and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong slips under a jab.
A big left from Spong misses.
Congo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Congo dodges the punch combination from Spong.
Spong throws a head kick that misses.
Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Spong.
Spong takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Congo throws a series of punches but Spong avoids them all with ease.
Spong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Congo avoids the head kick by Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Congo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Spong is trying to break free.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Congo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong looks low and kicks high, catching Congo right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Spong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Congo.
Congo scores with a one two! Spong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Congo moves out of range easily.
Spong takes one to the chin there.
Congo blocks a head kick by Spong.
Spong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Spong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spong avoids the head kick by Congo.
Congo looks to land a body kick but Spong moved away.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spong swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Spong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Congo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong motions for Congo to come forward. Spong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Congo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Spong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Spong avoids the damage to the body.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Congo slips under a jab.
A combination from Spong does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Congo closes the distance and clinches.
Spong tries to circle away but Congo has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Jerome Spong should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Congo tries to land a front kick but Spong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Congo connects with the punch.
Jab from Congo.
Spong lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Congo goes down! The ref sends Spong to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Congo is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Congo is rocked!
Congo blocks a jab.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Congo throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Jerome Spong's cut even more.
Congo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spong is rocked!
Congo connects with a quick right hand that sends Spong tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Roberto Congo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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