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KTC 185 - R1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Oleksandr Mykolenko (ranked 4380 p4p, 4111 weight class) and Jakul DuVicius (ranked 448 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jakul DuVicius enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oleksandr Mykolenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakul DuVicius!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuVicius checks a leg kick nicely.
DuVicius scores with a hook to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DuVicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mykolenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DuVicius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Mykolenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mykolenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Mykolenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DuVicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DuVicius has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
DuVicius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mykolenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by DuVicius. That's going to slow Mykolenko down.
Mykolenko scores with a hook.
Mykolenko walks into a stiff left hand from DuVicius.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DuVicius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick lands for DuVicius.
A thudding body kick lands there by DuVicius!
DuVicius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from DuVicius. Mykolenko shrugs it off though.
Mykolenko avoids the body shot from DuVicius.
It looked like Mykolenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DuVicius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mykolenko throws a hook but DuVicius avoids it easily.
DuVicius throws a wild body kick that Mykolenko sees coming a mile off.
Mykolenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DuVicius lands a right hook to the body.
DuVicius moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykolenko walks into 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!
Good leg kick by DuVicius.
DuVicius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mykolenko.
DuVicius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back to recover.
DuVicius takes a swing at Mykolenko's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mykolenko misses the target.
A head kick misses from Mykolenko.
DuVicius checks the leg kick nicely there.
DuVicius is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mykolenko with a body shot.
Mykolenko throws a body punch but DuVicius moves out of range.
DuVicius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mykolenko rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from DuVicius. Mykolenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mykolenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DuVicius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mykolenko takes a step back to recover.
DuVicius is looking to slow Mykolenko down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DuVicius walks into a left hand.
DuVicius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DuVicius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mykolenko misses with a few strikes there.
Mykolenko avoids the body shot from DuVicius.
DuVicius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DuVicius scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mykolenko in his tracks.
 It looks like Oleksandr Mykolenko has been cut.
DuVicius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mykolenko's head.
Mykolenko moves forwards but DuVicius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by DuVicius there.
Mykolenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuVicius scores with a one two! Mykolenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mykolenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DuVicius connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mykolenko scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykolenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DuVicius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mykolenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DuVicius lands a leg kick that knocks Mykolenko off balance momentarily.
DuVicius lands a lovely overhand right.
Mykolenko throws a shot from downtown. DuVicius moves away and avoids it.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the head.
DuVicius throws a wild body kick that Mykolenko sees coming a mile off.
Mykolenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DuVicius.
Mykolenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mykolenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius thows a body kick. Mykolenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mykolenko misses with a hook
and DuVicius counters with a solid body kick.
Mykolenko swings for the body but DuVicius moves out of range.
Mykolenko looks to land a right hand but DuVicius moved out of range.
Mykolenko is really struggling to find his range with his punches. DuVicius's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab lands there for DuVicius.
Mykolenko avoids a kick to the body.
Mykolenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DuVicius.
Mykolenko catches DuVicius with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DuVicius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mykolenko misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DuVicius! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by DuVicius. That's going to slow Mykolenko down.
A nice leg kick from DuVicius, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakul DuVicius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleksandr Mykolenko's cut.
That's time! Mykolenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big left from Mykolenko misses.
Mykolenko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
DuVicius throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mykolenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for DuVicius. That snapped Mykolenko's head back.
DuVicius slips a straight right by Mykolenko.
DuVicius moves out of range as Mykolenko strikes.
Mykolenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by DuVicius.
DuVicius moves out of range of the body kick from Mykolenko.
A nice side step and DuVicius releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykolenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mykolenko looks to score with a jab to the body but DuVicius is just out of range.
DuVicius looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jakul DuVicius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DuVicius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mykolenko missing with a left hand there. DuVicius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jakul DuVicius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DuVicius delivers a nice body kick.
DuVicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mykolenko to score with a decent uppercut.
DuVicius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mykolenko.
DuVicius throws a front kick that sends Mykolenko stumbling back into the ropes.
Mykolenko misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by DuVicius!
Mykolenko swings for the body but DuVicius moves out of range.
Mykolenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mykolenko throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DuVicius! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DuVicius uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DuVicius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mykolenko moves out of range of the body kick from DuVicius.
A little feinted left hand from Mykolenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DuVicius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
DuVicius avoids the body shot from Mykolenko.
Mykolenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DuVicius.
Mykolenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DuVicius cracks Mykolenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DuVicius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mykolenko throws a jab but it's blocked by DuVicius.
A head kick misses from Mykolenko.
Oleksandr Mykolenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DuVicius thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mykolenko if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakul DuVicius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DuVicius has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakul DuVicius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Allen Douglas (ranked 4115 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Melvin Van Manhoef (ranked 418 p4p, 435 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Van Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas throws a jab when Van Manhoef was well out of range.
Douglas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Allen Douglas has been cut.
Douglas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Manhoef connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Douglas 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.
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.
Van Manhoef swinging wildly here.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Manhoef's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Manhoef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Manhoef tests Douglas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Manhoef throws the left hand but Douglas avoids the punch easily.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Manhoef moves away.
Douglas walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Douglas is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Melvin Van Manhoef!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Luis De Andrade (ranked 4243 p4p, 4116 weight class) and Kush Kezman (ranked 432 p4p, 416 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kush Kezman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kezman jabs at De Andrade's body.
Kezman connects with a leg kick.
Kezman avoids the head kick by De Andrade.
De Andrade blocks the body kick.
A jab from De Andrade misses.
Kezman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kezman counters with a nice uppercut.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Kezman lands.
Kezman scores with a leg kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses
and Kezman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Andrade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kezman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kezman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick by De Andrade misses
and Kezman counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Andrade's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kezman was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Andrade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kezman.
Good exchange - De Andrade coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kezman.
Kezman misses with a looping left.
A big right from De Andrade misses.
Kezman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kezman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Kezman.
De Andrade looks to throw a body kick
and Kezman counters with a good low kick that De Andrade was not able to check.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kezman.
Kezman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kezman counters with an outside leg kick.
Kezman cracks De Andrade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kezman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kezman looks to land a left hand but De Andrade moved out of range nicely.
De Andrade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Kezman.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kezman scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Andrade throws a head kick but Kezman moves out of range.
Kezman with a nice calf kick.
De Andrade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kezman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Andrade scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Kezman.
De Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kezman avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
De Andrade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kezman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kezman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Andrade throws a leg kick but Kezman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Kezman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kezman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from De Andrade misses the target.
De Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kezman feints and then cracks De Andrade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Andrade down.
Kezman throws a leg kick which misses De Andrade's front leg but catches the back leg as De Andrade tries to avoid it.
De Andrade misses with a leg kick.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Kezman moves out of range easily.
De Andrade throws an overhand right that lands on Kezman's shoulder, as Kezman tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Kezman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Andrade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kezman.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses
and Kezman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De Andrade looks to land a combination but Kezman avoids it well.
Kezman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Kezman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid body kick from Kezman.
De Andrade misses with a lunging right hand
and Kezman counters with a thumping low kick.
A punch combination from De Andrade misses.
De Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Kezman moves out of range easily.
De Andrade cracks Kezman with a good jab.
Kezman scores with a leg kick.
De Andrade definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Andrade throws a hook to the side of Kezman's head but Kezman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Kezman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kezman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kush Kezman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kezman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Andrade's head.
Kezman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Andrade if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Kezman.
Kezman scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kezman looks for the body kick but De Andrade saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Kezman.
Decent striking displayed by Kezman there.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Kezman avoids the punch easily.
Kezman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
De Andrade moves away from the strike by Kezman.
De Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kezman avoids the body shot from De Andrade.
Kezman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kezman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kezman throws a body punch but De Andrade moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kezman.
De Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from Kezman.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kezman pushes De Andrade away with a front kick.
De Andrade misses with an uppercut.
De Andrade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Andrade throws a lazy head kick
enabling Kezman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kezman connects with an inside leg kick.
Kezman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Luis De Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Kezman counters with a leg kick.
De Andrade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kezman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kezman.
Kezman lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Andrade's sensitive parts.
Kezman misses with a body kick.
De Andrade throwing a counter right hand but Kezman manages to avoid it.
Kezman throws a jab but it's blocked by De Andrade.
Kezman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Andrade tests Kezman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from De Andrade misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kezman throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kezman.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kush Kezman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Andrade lands with a kick to the temple. Kezman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De Andrade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kezman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kezman.
De Andrade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade lands a jab to Kezman's midsection.
De Andrade looks to land a right hand but Kezman moved out of range.
De Andrade 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.
De Andrade misses with a wild body shot.
Kezman defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
Kezman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Andrade on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Kezman. Beautiful body shot.
Kezman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kezman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kezman, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kezman.
A jab from Kezman misses.
Kezman slips under a jab from De Andrade.
Kush Kezman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kezman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Andrade.
De Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kezman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kezman.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circling - De Andrade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kezman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Andrade throws a poor cross that misses
and Kezman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luis De Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Andrade throws a right hand that Kezman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kezman also avoids with ease.
Kezman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kezman moves away.
Kezman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kezman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kezman with the inside leg kick.
De Andrade throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Andrade throws a looping overhand right but Kezman ducks down to avoid it.
De Andrade throws a leg kick
and Kezman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Andrade. Kezman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kezman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Andrade.
De Andrade throws out a loose jab but Kezman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kezman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Andrade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kezman scoring well with a low kick there.
Kezman scores with a kick to the midsection.
De Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Crunch! Kezman slams his shin into De Andrade's torso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kezman.
De Andrade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kezman can pounce on him.
A low kick lands for Kezman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kezman cracks De Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kezman pushes De Andrade away with a front kick.
De Andrade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kezman thumps De Andrade with a low kick.
De Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kush Kezman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kezman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kush Kezman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Nicolaas Vanderloo (ranked 4106 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Beau Maddox (ranked 417 p4p, 429 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicolaas Vanderloo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beau Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Topper Green and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Maddox.
Maddox missing with a left hand there. Vanderloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanderloo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maddox loads up on a big right hand but Vanderloo slips the punch.
A big right from Maddox misses.
Maddox blocks a leg kick.
Vanderloo connects with a leg kick.
Maddox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Beau Maddox has been cut.
Maddox looks to throw the jab but Vanderloo is out of range.
Vanderloo lands a leg kick that knocks Maddox off balance momentarily.
Maddox misses with a looping left.
Vanderloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Vanderloo tenderised Maddox's leg. Maddox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox checks a low kick from Vanderloo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanderloo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maddox is just out of range.
Vanderloo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Vanderloo lands with a straight right. Maddox didn't see that one coming.
Vanderloo throws a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Maddox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanderloo manages to avoid it.
Vanderloo throws out a loose jab but Maddox uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Vanderloo is looking for a counter combo.
Vanderloo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab.
Maddox checks the leg kick.
Maddox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maddox missing with a left hand there. Vanderloo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maddox swings for the body but Vanderloo moves out of range.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Vanderloo misses with a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maddox throws a jab when Vanderloo was well out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Maddox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A shot to the liver by Maddox. Beautiful body shot.
Vanderloo slips a jab from Maddox.
Maddox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Maddox loads up on a big right hand but Vanderloo slips the punch.
A jab from Maddox misses.
Maddox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maddox checks a low kick from Vanderloo.
A bone on bone clash there as Maddox blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderloo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maddox.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maddox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanderloo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vanderloo throws a head kick that misses.
Vanderloo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maddox scores with a hook to the body. Vanderloo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maddox punishes Vanderloo's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox digs a good body shot into Vanderloo's ribs.
Maddox lands with a hook. Vanderloo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Vanderloo is rocked!
Maddox checks a leg kick nicely.
Maddox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maddox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maddox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Vanderloo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Vanderloo.
Vanderloo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maddox throws a shot to the body.
Vanderloo seems to have got his legs back now.
Vanderloo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maddox counters with a big right hand that sends Vanderloo crashing to the mat! He's very wobbly - can he beat the count?! 5,6,7,8... he's up! No, he's down again! 9,10! He's done! The referee calls an end to the bout - Maddox takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beau Maddox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Arman Naji (ranked 4066 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Bob Drogo (ranked 412 p4p, 422 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arman Naji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drogo.
Drogo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Drogo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Arman Naji has been cut.
Drogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naji manages to avoid it.
Jab by Drogo.
Drogo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drogo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Naji throws a good cross that connects.
Drogo connects with a nice looking jab.
Drogo dodges the punch combination from Naji.
Drogo throws a shot from downtown. Naji moves away and avoids it.
Drogo lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Drogo throws a big shot that misses.
Drogo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naji counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naji.
Drogo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Naji counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drogo thinking.
A lazy left from Naji finds it's target.
Drogo connects with a single shot there.
Naji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Drogo.
Nice cross by Naji.
Bob Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naji smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drogo throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Naji misses its intended target.
Drogo misses with a hook
and before Drogo can reset, Naji rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Drogo is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Naji scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Drogo to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Naji away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Drogo got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
 Drogo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo throws a hook to the side of Naji's head but Naji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naji staggers Drogo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Drogo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Naji is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arman Naji!
A very excited looking Arman Naji 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 middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Luis De Teixiera (ranked 4244 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Timothy Spence (ranked 431 p4p, 415 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Spence's choice of entrance music: He's A Mental Giant. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis De Teixiera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timothy Spence!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Teixiera thuds a left hand into Spence's body.
De Teixiera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Teixiera misses the jab.
Spence slips under a jab.
De Teixiera misses with a few strikes there.
Spence raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Teixiera tries a head kick but it misses.
Spence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Teixiera throws a shot from downtown. Spence moves away and avoids it.
Spence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Teixiera misses with a hook
and Spence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Teixiera throws a lazy head kick
enabling Spence to counter with a crisp jab.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses.
De Teixiera lands a jab to Spence's midsection.
De Teixiera throws a jab but it's blocked by Spence.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence throws out a counter right but De Teixiera avoids it with no problem.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
De Teixiera scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Teixiera misses with a wild combination.
De Teixiera throws a right and a left that Spence avoids nicely.
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Luis De Teixiera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Teixiera throws a poor cross that misses
and Spence counters with a three punch combo that has De Teixiera backing up. De Teixiera nods at Spence to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Teixiera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Teixiera throws a sloppy head kick and Spence moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spence! But no joy.
Spence moves out of range as De Teixiera strikes.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Teixiera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis De Teixiera dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De Teixiera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Teixiera swings widly with a right hand
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Teixiera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
De Teixiera throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Teixiera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Teixiera throws a hook but Spence avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera misses with a lunging right hand
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Teixiera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Teixiera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses
and Spence counters with a stiff right hand.
Spence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Teixiera.
Despite the aggression on Spence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
De Teixiera throws a right hand that misses
and Spence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luis De Teixiera is winning the standup battle so far.
De Teixiera throws a leg kick
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
De Teixiera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spence counters with a straight right that drops De Teixiera on his ass! De Teixiera jumps back to his feet. He seems OK to continue so we'll get back to the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Teixiera tries to work over Spence's front leg with a kick but Spence checks it.
De Teixiera misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Spence's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Teixiera misses with a looping left.
De Teixiera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Teixiera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spence walks into a left hand.
De Teixiera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Teixiera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick by De Teixiera misses
and Spence counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Spence takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spence is looking for the big counter here.
De Teixiera swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Teixiera digs a good body shot into Spence's ribs.
Spence blocks a jab.
De Teixiera throws a sloppy body shot
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Teixiera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spence avoids the head kick by De Teixiera.
Spence might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Teixiera misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Spence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Teixiera.
De Teixiera misses with an uppercut.
Spence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
De Teixiera throws a head kick that misses.
De Teixiera misses with a shot to the body
and De Teixiera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Teixiera sizes up Spence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Teixiera.
A head kick misses from De Teixiera.
Spence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Teixiera misses with a left hand
and Spence counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from De Teixiera both land. Nice combination.
De Teixiera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spence counters with a body kick.
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!
De Teixiera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Teixiera throws an off balance right hand
and Spence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Teixiera thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Teixiera throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Teixiera looks to land a combination but Spence avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis De Teixiera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Teixiera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Bedri Ayax (ranked 4046 p4p, 4092 weight class) and Hossein Salami (ranked 409 p4p, 414 weight class). Salami has chosen allhamdulilah as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bedri Ayax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hossein Salami!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Topper Green and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayax throws a sloppy head kick and Salami moves out of range easily.
Ayax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ayax throws a shot to the body.
Salami throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ayax counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Salami is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ayax scores with a jab to the body.
Salami fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ayax on the side of the head.
A big right from Salami misses.
Salami loads up on a big right hand but Ayax slips the punch.
Ayax bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Salami, right into the meat of the thigh.
Salami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salami connects with a solid leg kick.
Salami slips under a jab.
Ayax looks to throw the jab but Salami is out of range.
Ayax throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Salami throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salami lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Salami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ayax is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ayax lands a body shot.
Ayax misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Salami on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salami takes a swing at Ayax's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayax misses with a body kick.
Salami connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salami avoids the body shot from Ayax.
Ayax throws a lazy right hand but Salami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ayax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salami manages to avoid it.
Salami misses with an uppercut
and Ayax counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayax throws a push kick but Salami slaps the foot to one side.
Salami blocks the body kick.
Ayax ducks under a wild hook from Salami.
Ayax half committed to a counter leg kick.
Salami looks to land a right hand but Ayax moved out of range.
Ayax feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bedri Ayax 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.
Salami scores with a nice right hand.
Ayax throws a right hand that misses
and Salami counters with a low kick, right behind Ayax 's knee.
Salami blocks a jab.
Salami misses with a right hand
and Ayax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ayax thuds his shin into the meat of Salami's side.
Salami connects with the punch.
Salami cracks Ayax with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Ayax is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Ayax is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayax leaves his chin hanging out and Salami seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ayax crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
An out of breath Hossein Salami thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Russell Reed (ranked 4036 p4p, 4137 weight class) and Augusto Nilo (ranked 408 p4p, 421 weight class). Reed comes to the ring accompanied by Like That. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
KO power
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augusto Nilo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses with a hook
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Russell Reed has been cut.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Nilo connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Reed onto his butt! Reed bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Reed is rocked!
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Nilo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nilo misses with a hook.
Nilo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Russell Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nilo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Nilo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nilo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Nilo moves away and avoids it.
Nilo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nilo misses with the combination.
Nilo closes the distance and catches Reed with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Reed is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Reed is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Reed is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Nilo takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Augusto Nilo!
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FIGHT
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