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HC KT 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kron McGregor (ranked 4601 p4p, 23670 weight class) and Bru Swain (ranked 425 p4p, 521 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Insanely flexible
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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 6 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bru Swain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bru Swain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Swain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Swain pushes him off.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
Swain misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Swain.
McGregor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Swain throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
McGregor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGregor lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Swain does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Swain responds with a good body kick, but McGregor manages to step out the way in time.
Swain throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
Swain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Swain misses with a looping left.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Swain is looking to score with low kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain misses with a kick to the body
and McGregor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Swain is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
Swain throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGregor throws a hook but Swain blocks it.
McGregor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as McGregor blocks the low kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor rushes Swain and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
Swain throws a body kick that misses.
Jab from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
Swain throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Swain connects with a leg kick.
Swain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Swain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor checks a low kick from Swain.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Swain circles away.
Kron McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swain scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swain wants to slow McGregor down by chopping away at his legs.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Swain just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from McGregor misses.
Swain throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Swain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Swain 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.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Swain misses with a body shot.
McGregor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Swain just manages to avoid it.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
It looked like McGregor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Swain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGregor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Swain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swain thows a body kick. McGregor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Swain fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Swain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A punch combination from Swain misses.
McGregor connects with a single shot there.
Swain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain misses with a few strikes there.
Swain throws a lazy uppercut
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Swain throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swain. Swain obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
McGregor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Swain's efforts to push away.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Bru Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Swain throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swain falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGregor counters with a three punch combo that has Swain backing up. Swain nods at McGregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Swain misses with a body kick.
Good work by McGregor as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like McGregor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Swain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bru Swain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Swain lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGregor on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by McGregor.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain lands a nice looking kick to the body. McGregor takes a step back to recover.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swain, pushing him back against the ropes.
Swain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Swain is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
Swain manages to break the clinch.
Swain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor scores with a hook to the body. Swain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Swain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGregor checks it well.
McGregor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swain avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Swain.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
Swain misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Swain throws a leg kick
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor throws a leg kick that misses.
Swain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
McGregor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor clobbers Swain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Swain backs away looking to recover.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swain is looking to slow McGregor down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swain moves away from the strike by McGregor.
Swain misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swain misses with a hook.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Swain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Swain tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGregor.
Swain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor slips a straight right by Swain.
Swain looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Swain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Swain looks to move away, McGregor throws a big counter combo but Swain just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kron McGregor did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by McGregor.
McGregor 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.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Swain misses with a double jab
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Swain is looking to chop away at McGregor's legs.
McGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries a low kick but Swain avoids it.
Swain flicks out a counter leg kick but McGregor steps away.
Swain scores with a hook.
McGregor lands a head kick!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Swain.
Swain looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Swain is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGregor tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Swain.
McGregor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Swain misses with a leg kick.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Swain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swain lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregor lands with an overhand left.
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Swain slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Swain takes it in his stride.
Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor thumps Swain with a low kick.
Kron McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks for the body kick but Swain saw that one coming.
McGregor lands with a kick to the ribs.
McGregor tries to bum rush Swain with a series of wild strikes but Swain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swain throws a low kick but McGregor avoids it.
McGregor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Swain motions for McGregor to come forward. Swain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
An inside leg kick from Swain misses.
Swain tries to work over McGregor's front leg with a kick but McGregor checks it.
Swain throws a chopping leg kick but McGregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crunch! McGregor slams his shin into Swain's torso.
Swain throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Swain misses with a low kick.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Swain avoids the head kick by McGregor.
Swain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 37:39
Judge Josh West scores the fight 39:37
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Stephen Steve (ranked 2958 p4p, 23074 weight class) and Malboe Tabitan (ranked 303 p4p, 488 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malboe Tabitan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Steve lands a nice hook to Tabitan's body. Tabitan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws the left hand but Tabitan avoids the punch easily.
Tabitan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steve misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Steve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tabitan doesn't seem phased though.
Tabitan throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve lands a jab to the nose.
Steve moves out of range as Tabitan throws a body kick.
Tabitan blocks the body kick.
Tabitan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tabitan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tabitan moves forwards but Steve connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve feints and then cracks Tabitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tabitan down.
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 low kick.
The fighters circling - Tabitan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Steve throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tabitan.
Tabitan is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Tabitan does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tabitan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloppy strikes from Tabitan. Those never looked like landing.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Tabitan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve sets himself, and Tabitan steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Tabitan's head but Tabitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve sizes up Tabitan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tabitan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Steve manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A bone on bone clash there as Steve blocks the leg kick.
Steve throws the left hand but Tabitan avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a jab when Tabitan was well out of range.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tabitan tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tabitan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steve throws a head kick but Tabitan moves out of range.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve is looking to slow Tabitan down with leg kicks.
Steve is looking to chop away at Tabitan's legs.
Tabitan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tabitan tries to clinch
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tabitan.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tabitan moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tabitan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Steve lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from Steve lands.
Tabitan doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabitan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steve holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Tabitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steve throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tabitan blocks it with crossed arms.
Tabitan tries to break the clinch but Steve is controlling the position.
Tabitan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Steve tries a knee to the head but Tabitan blocks it.
Steve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steve connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Malboe Tabitan has been cut.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tabitan can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabitan stalling in the clinch but Steve improves position.
Tabitan is trying to break the clinch but Steve has him pressed against the ropes.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve moves into the clinch successfully.
Steve throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tabitan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tabitan trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve lands a nice uppercut.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Tabitan is just out of range.
Tabitan is looking for the big counter here.
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve prevents Tabitan from breaking the clinch.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Steve takes the fight into the clinch.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
Tabitan is trying to break free.
Tabitan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tabitan struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
Tabitan avoiding damage as Steve throws knees to the body.
Tabitan has had enough of the clinch but Steve keeps him there for the moment.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tabitan tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab from Steve.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve digs a good body shot into Tabitan's ribs.
Steve works Tabitan's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tabitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve closes the distance and pushes Tabitan back into the ropes.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Tabitan tries to tie him up.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tabitan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve pushes Tabitan back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tabitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Steve lands a good knee to the midsection. Tabitan won't want to take too many of those.
Tabitan taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tabitan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tabitan can turn it around.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tabitan.
Tabitan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve has Tabitan pressed against the ropes, preventing Tabitan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Tabitan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tabitan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stephen Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Steve clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Malboe Tabitan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Steve.
Tabitan wants to clinch.
Steve clinches up against the ropes.
Steve scores a nice knee to the body.
Steve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tabitan looks to clinch
and Steve counters with a thumping low kick.
Tabitan checks a leg kick.
Steve moves into range and clinches up with Tabitan.
Tabitan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Steve.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve breaks the clinch.
Tabitan tries to clinch but Steve moves away
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Tabitan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Steve counters with an outside leg kick.
Steve connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steve moves into the clinch.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tabitan is looking to clinch.
Steve rushes Tabitan and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Steve here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Steve breaks the clinch.
Tabitan is looking to clinch but Steve is avoiding it.
Steve pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tabitan is out of range and Steve settles back down.
Tabitan unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steve throws a push kick but Tabitan slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Steve tenderised Tabitan's leg. Tabitan is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Steve.
Tabitan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tabitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve is looking to wear down Tabitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tabitan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 40:33
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 40:33
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 40:33
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve 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 heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between African King (ranked 4910 p4p, 23884 weight class) and Akeen Coker (ranked 445 p4p, 504 weight class). African King 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 16 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, African King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker misses with a series of wild punches.
Coker throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
A combination from Coker does no damage.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Coker misses.
King instigates a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Coker.
A short left from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Coker misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker taking a breather.
Coker is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coker throws a counter combo.
Coker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Coker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akeen Coker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like African King has been cut.
Coker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Coker misses with the combination.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tries to clinch there but Coker circles away.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces King back to the ropes. Coker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coker scores with a nice right hand.
Coker checks a low kick from King.
A leg kick checked by King.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 African King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Coker misses with a two punch combination.
Coker misses the jab.
Coker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coker fails to land with a series of punches.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
King tries to clinch up.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Coker.
Coker throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Coker throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Coker finds it's way through King's defenses.
Akeen Coker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coker digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Coker just misses with a punch to the body.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King connects with a single shot there.
Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coker! But no joy.
King looks to clinch
and Coker counters with a nice body shot.
King throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but Coker is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coker moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range.
Coker misses with a body shot
and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Coker is rocked!
Coker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Coker is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
King has managed to clinch.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coker seems to have recovered his senses.
Coker is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Coker is trying to break free.
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Coker, pushing him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Coker drops his guard momentarily, allowing King to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Coker! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! King takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). African King!
African King decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lue Randle (ranked 4167 p4p, 2669 weight class) and Calico Reddick (ranked 393 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lue Randle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Calico Reddick!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randle misses with a low kick as Reddick jumps back.
A low kick from Randle is predictable there
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Randle misses with a low kick.
Reddick ducks under a wild hook from Randle.
Randle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reddick.
Randle moves into the clinch.
Reddick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Randle's efforts to push away.
Reddick's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reddick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Randle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
Randle misses with an uppercut.
Reddick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Randle with a body shot.
Randle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reddick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle throws a push kick but Reddick slaps the foot to one side.
As Randle backs off Reddick throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.
Randle lands a jab-cross combination.
Reddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Randle swings widly with a right hand
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randle closes the distance and pushes Reddick back into the ropes.
Reddick breaks from the clinch.
Randle blocks a head kick by Reddick.
Randle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reddick.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle throws a head kick that misses.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reddick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
Randle throws a combination that misses
and Reddick counters with an inside leg kick.
Randle ducks under a wild hook from Reddick.
Reddick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randle throws a body kick that misses.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reddick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reddick is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Randle throws a low kick, looking for Reddick's leg but Reddick calmly moves out of range.
Reddick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reddick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randle back to the ropes. Reddick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Randle tests Reddick's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reddick checks a leg kick.
Reddick throws a counter combo.
Randle dodges the punch combination from Reddick.
Randle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randle misses with a left hand
and Reddick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddick has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Randle finds it's way round the side to connect with Reddick's head.
Randle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randle throws a leg kick
and Reddick counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Randle tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reddick counters with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Reddick.
Reddick connects with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Reddick.
Randle looks to throw a body kick
and Reddick counters with a nice uppercut.
Reddick connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle misses with a wild body shot.
Reddick unleashes a big counter combination but Randle bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randle misses with a hook to the body
and Reddick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randle throws a sloppy body shot
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle throws an off balance right hand
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Randle misses.
Randle throws a right hand that Reddick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reddick also avoids with ease.
Randle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lue Randle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
Reddick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle wants to clinch up but Reddick keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reddick checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randle. Reddick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randle throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Reddick counters with a head kick. That will keep Randle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Randle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a nice kick to the body.
Randle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Randle misses with a head kick.
Reddick counters with a body kick.
Randle pushes Reddick away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randle closes the distance but Reddick moves to the side
and Reddick counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Randle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reddick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randle tries to close the distance and clinch but Reddick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Reddick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Randle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reddick lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Randle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randle throws a right hand that Reddick ducks under and follows up with a left that Reddick also avoids with ease.
Reddick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Reddick to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Reddick. Beautiful body shot.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Reddick makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Randle really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a one-two to the body.
Randle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle tries to clinch there but Reddick circles away.
Some wild striking there from Randle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calico Reddick really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Randle misses with an uppercut
and Reddick counters with an outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reddick.
Randle misses with a leg kick.
Reddick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reddick has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Reddick blocks the leg kick.
Randle swings for the body but Reddick moves out of range.
Randle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Calico Reddick has been cut.
Randle misses with a double jab
and Reddick counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Randle misses
and Reddick counters with a nice leg kick.
Randle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reddick counters with a three punch combo that has Randle backing up. Randle nods at Reddick to acknowledge the strikes.
Randle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randle.
An inside leg kick from Randle misses.
Reddick is looking for the big counter here.
Randle throws a head kick but Reddick moves out of range.
Reddick only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Randle moves to clinch but Reddick breaks away
and Reddick counters with a series of strikes. Randle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calico Reddick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randle misses with a body punch
and Reddick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lue Randle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reddick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randle's head.
Lue Randle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randle throws a combination that misses
and Reddick counters with a good, hard body kick but Randle shrugs it off.
Randle darts in trying to clinch
and Reddick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Randle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randle throws out a leg kick but Reddick moves out of range and Randle only half commits.
Reddick is looking for the big counter here.
Randle tries to clinch
and Reddick counters with a good low kick that Randle was not able to check.
Reddick moves out of range of the leg kick from Randle.
Randle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reddick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Randle misses
and Reddick counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randle throws a sloppy head kick and Reddick moves out of range easily.
As Randle backs off Reddick throws a huge counter combo but Randle manages to avoid it all.
Randle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reddick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Randle.
Randle thows a leg kick but Reddick checks it
and Randle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reddick counters with a left and a right that stings Randle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calico Reddick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reddick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 36:40
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 36:40
Judge Josh West scores the fight 36:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calico Reddick!
A less than humble Calico Reddick misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Shaun Wallace (ranked 3681 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Fung Hao Ming (ranked 362 p4p, 300 weight class). Wallace comes to the ring accompanied by Enter The Chaser. Hao Ming is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Long Arirang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fung Hao Ming!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao Ming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Hao Ming counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wallace gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Hao Ming on the inside.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hao Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Wallace swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot to the body.
Hao Ming pushes Wallace back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Hao Ming scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Hao Ming working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Wallace.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Nice body punch from Hao Ming.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Hao Ming goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hao Ming blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Wallace's ribcage. Wallace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Hao Ming throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Hao Ming misses with some punches.
Hao Ming has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wallace seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hao Ming can turn it around.
Wallace blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fung Hao Ming will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Hao Ming cracks Wallace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wallace moves out of range as Hao Ming strikes.
Hao Ming fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hao Ming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Hao Ming.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hao Ming keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming lands with a good body shot.
Hao Ming cracks Wallace with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Hao Ming. That snapped Wallace's head back.
Hao Ming tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Hao Ming.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Hao Ming counters with a stiff right hand.
 Wallace is rocked!
Hao Ming fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards.
Hao Ming circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Wallace tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Hao Ming wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fung Hao Ming!
Our winner, Fung Hao Ming, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Vij (ranked 4287 p4p, 4610 weight class) and Toke Axelsen (ranked 403 p4p, 427 weight class). Axelsen has chosen Slipknot - The Virus of Life as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 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 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Toke Axelsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axelsen tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vij throws the left hand but Axelsen avoids the punch easily.
Axelsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Axelsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Vij on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vij, pushing him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen tries to work over Vij's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Vij.
Vij lands a body punch.
Vij lands a shot to the body.
Axelsen looks winded!
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij landing knees to the body.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij blocks the elbow strike.
Vij lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Axelsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vij.
Vij swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Vij.
A left and a right from Axelsen both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Vij.
Axelsen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vij.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vij counters with a low kick, right behind Axelsen 's knee.
Axelsen lands a jab to the nose.
Axelsen checks a leg kick.
Axelsen clinches with his opponent.
Vij misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vij misses with an uppercut. Axelsen saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Vij appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Vij.
Vij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
Vij tries to land knees in the clinch but Axelsen avoids the damage 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!
Axelsen swinging wildly here.
Vij bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vij throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vij keeps Axelsen at a distance using the push kick.
Axelsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vij manages to avoid it.
As Axelsen tries to get set, Vij tries to push him back and clinch up but Axelsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Vij connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Axelsen momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij darts in and clinches Axelsen up against the ropes.
Axelsen is breathing heavily.
Vij lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen tries to circle away but Vij has him pinned against the ropes.
Vij lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vij lands a knee to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
Vij lands with a short shot to the head.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Vij fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Vij as the two fighters clinch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Vij gets a clinch.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section. Axelsen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Axelsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vij.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vij lands with a right to the head.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vij cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Axelsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axelsen instigates a clinch.
Axelsen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Axelsen is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Vij scores with a nice short uppercut.
Axelsen breaks the clinch.
Vij tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Vij.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Vij.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Vij scores with a shoulder strike.
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vij is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axelsen can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vij unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Vij.
Knees to the body from Vij.
Vij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Axelsen throws a low kick but Vij moves out of range easily.
Vij fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Axelsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Axelsen throws a series of punches but Vij avoids them all with ease.
Axelsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vij lands a body shot.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Vij.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Axelsen avoids it.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vij gets through Axelsen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen working aggressively here.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
Vij misses with a knee to the head.
Vij landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Vij.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexander Vij has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vij lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vij throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Axelsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Axelsen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Axelsen looking to stall.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij looking to throw knees to the head but Axelsen is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
Vij throws a jab when Axelsen was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij drives through and clinches with Axelsen against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Vij.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Vij.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vij.
Vij scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vij blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Axelsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
Axelsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vij thows a left - swing and a miss!
Axelsen throws a counter combo.
Vij connects with a crisp jab.
Vij takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axelsen 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.
Vij misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vij gets tackled into the ropes by Axelsen. Axelsen maintains the clinch.
Vij misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen is trying to break the clinch but Vij is controlling him.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Vij misses with some punches.
Vij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Vij is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Axelsen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Axelsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vij throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander Vij is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen misses with a few strikes there.
Axelsen darts in and clinches Vij up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Vij.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsen looks to throw the jab but Vij is out of range.
Axelsen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vij.
Vij tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Axelsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axelsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vij had his way with Toke Axelsen in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vij changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander Vij is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vij feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vij feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vij misses the target.
Vij throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen has managed to clinch.
Vij missing with knees to the body.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vij's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vij misses with a punch on the inside.
Vij tries to land a knee to the head but Axelsen blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Axelsen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vij.
Vij struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsen controls his hands.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Vij misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Vij breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Axelsen has Vij up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vij with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vij keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Axelsen's efforts to push away.
Vij lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vij tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it.
Axelsen can't break the clinch.
Vij misses with a body punch.
Vij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Axelsen is trying to force a seperation but Vij has the dominant position.
Axelsen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Axelsen managing to block the knees to the body from Vij.
Vij can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vij.
Toke Axelsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Axelsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vij tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Vij back against the ropes.
Axelsen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vij has him pressed against the ropes.
Axelsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vij is keeping busy.
Vij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
Axelsen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vij lands a left hand.
Vij lands a nice shot to the body.
Vij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vij.
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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:44
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Vij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Roberto Congo (ranked 3036 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Jerome Spong (ranked 331 p4p, 346 weight class). Spong has chosen In Loving Memory as his entrance music. Jerome Spong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 37 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Spong!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Spong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Congo thuds his right hand into Spong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Spong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Congo misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong throws a head kick that half lands.
Congo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Spong scores with a nice head shot.
Spong misses with a wild body shot.
Congo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Congo at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Spong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
Spong clobbers Congo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spong tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spong lands a nice shot that snaps Congo's head back.
Spong thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Congo throws out the jab.
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roberto Congo's cut is getting worse.
Congo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Congo is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Congo looks to throw the jab but Spong is out of range.
Congo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo sizes up Spong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Congo.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Spong.
It looked like Congo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Congo takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spong. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Congo drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Spong onto his butt! Spong pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
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 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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