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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Sachi Keikain (ranked 4251 p4p, 3712 weight class) and Kobe Joyce (ranked 370 p4p, 310 weight class). Kobe Joyce is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sachi Keikain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Joyce!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joyce scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joyce drives through and clinches with Keikain against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Joyce.
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Keikain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keikain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Keikain.
Joyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
Good body shot from Keikain.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce is trying to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain cracks Joyce with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Joyce tries to land a knee to the head but Keikain blocks with his arms.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain controlling the action here for a moment.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Joyce working hard to break the clinch.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Joyce's head.
Joyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Joyce.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Keikain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain cracks Joyce with a nice body shot.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Joyce trying to stall but Keikain improves his position.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A left lands for Keikain.
Joyce throws out a loose jab but Keikain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keikain throws a hook but Joyce blocks it.
Keikain misses with a hook
and Joyce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keikain thinking.
Keikain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keikain tries a head kick but it misses.
Joyce is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keikain throws a leg kick which misses Joyce's front leg but catches the back leg as Joyce tries to avoid it.
Keikain gets tackled into the ropes by Joyce. Joyce maintains the clinch.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
A short right from Keikain.
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 short left from Keikain.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joyce creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Keikain.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Keikain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joyce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keikain scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keikain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joyce delivers a nice body kick.
Keikain blocks a head kick by Joyce.
Joyce misses with a combination
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Keikain connects with a solid leg kick.
Keikain lands a high kick!
Keikain misses with a wild body shot.
Keikain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Joyce misses
and Keikain counters with a body kick that stops Joyce in his tracks momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keikain scores with a push kick.
Keikain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Joyce will feel that in the morning.
Joyce is breathing heavily.
Joyce throws a sloppy head kick and Keikain moves out of range easily.
Keikain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joyce misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Keikain.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joyce can do to turn this around?
Joyce has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keikain.
Joyce lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Keikain scores with a body shot.
Joyce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain is struggling to control the position.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joyce takes the fight into the clinch.
Keikain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Keikain.
Keikain works on Joyce's body with a couple of short punches.
Keikain lands a body shot.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain pressing his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Joyce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joyce letting Keikain take a breather here.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keikain.
Keikain keeps control of Joyce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Joyce's efforts to push away.
Joyce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joyce swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Keikain counter with a right hand.
Joyce lands a jab to the head.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobe Joyce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keikain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Keikain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a body punch.
Joyce is looking to break free of the clinch but Keikain has double underhooks.
A short right from Keikain.
Joyce tries to break the clinch but Keikain is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Keikain.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keikain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keikain is keeping busy.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Joyce looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keikain is working Joyce over against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Keikain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain is leaning against Joyce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Keikain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Joyce wants to slow Keikain down by chopping away at his legs.
Keikain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joyce under the eye.
Kobe Joyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Joyce misses
and Keikain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keikain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joyce throws a lazy uppercut
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Joyce lands with a good body shot.
Joyce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joyce looking to slow down the pace here.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Joyce stalling in the clinch but Keikain improves position.
A body shot lands from Keikain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce is trying to force a seperation but Keikain has the dominant position.
Joyce is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Joyce trying to control the position but instead, Keikain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joyce into the ropes.
Keikain pushes Joyce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
Keikain stalls.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Keikain slowing the pace effectively.
Keikain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keikain leaning against his opponent.
Joyce wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch but Keikain keeps him there for the moment.
The referee calls for Keikain to work.
Joyce wants to get back to striking at distance but Keikain won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce looking to slow down the pace here.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Keikain lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joyce can't break the clinch.
Keikain lands a shot to the body.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keikain.
A short body shot lands from Keikain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keikain digs a right hand into Joyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joyce's gas tank.
Keikain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joyce backwards.
Joyce wants to stall.
Keikain stalling the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sachi Keikain had his way with Kobe Joyce in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joyce misses with a double jab
and Keikain moves into the clinch.
Keikain lands with a light punch inside.
Joyce tries to circle away but Keikain has him pinned against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Keikain lands with a right to the head.
Keikain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joyce taking a breather.
Keikain blocks a body shot from Joyce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keikain has Joyce pressed against the ropes, preventing Joyce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keikain scores with a shot to the side of Joyce's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joyces head.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keikain is keeping busy.
Keikain lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
Keikain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keikain lands with a left to the head.
Joyce trying to control the position but instead, Keikain has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joyce into the ropes.
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keikain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Keikain lands a shot to the body.
Joyce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Joyce wants to break free but Keikain has control.
Joyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keikain stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keikain presses Joyce against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain is pushing Joyce up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Joyce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keikain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Joyce's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Keikain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Keikain on the inside.
Keikain holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sachi Keikain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joyce tries to break free but Keikain pushes him back against the ropes.
Keikain stalling against the ropes.
Keikain lands a right hand.
Kobe Joyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joyce is trying to push Keikain away but Keikain has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Keikain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
Keikain prevents Joyce from breaking the clinch.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sachi Keikain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keikain 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:43
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:43
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sachi Keikain!
Sachi Keikain retains his lightweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Igor Drago (ranked 5078 p4p, 5015 weight class) and Victor Fries (ranked 496 p4p, 493 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Fries!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries stalks Drago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Drago's face. Drago staggers backwards, shaken.
 It looks like Igor Drago has been cut.
Fries's coach down at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fries's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fries closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fries pushes Drago back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fries lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fries lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drago breaks the clinch.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drago will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fries moves away.
Nice body punch from Fries.
Igor Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fries drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Drago onto his butt! Drago pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
Some wild striking there from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and Fries counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Drago is rocked!
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
and Fries counters with a huge right that knocks Drago out cold! Fries is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Fries!
Victor Fries is the new heavyweight champion!
Victor Fries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Stefan De Vries (ranked 4676 p4p, 25314 weight class) and Wanderley Silva (ranked 474 p4p, 516 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefan De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wanderley Silva!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries misses with a double jab.
Silva clinches up against the ropes.
De Vries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from De Vries.
De Vries lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva pushes De Vries up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Vries is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva instigates a clinch.
De Vries tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
De Vries really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Vries breaks the clinch.
De Vries throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Vries tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
De Vries tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
De Vries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Silva shapes to counter with a head kick.
Silva slips a jab from De Vries.
De Vries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva forces De Vries back against the ropes and clinches.
De Vries misses with a knee strike.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for De Vries, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - De Vries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Vries sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Vries takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stefan De Vries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva rushes De Vries and presses him up against the ropes.
De Vries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on De Vries's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva pushes De Vries back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
De Vries tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Nice elbow from Silva.
It looks like Stefan De Vries has been cut.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva darts in and clinches De Vries up against the ropes.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Vries's efforts to push away.
Silva working De Vries over with knees to the body.
De Vries is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A bit of stalling here from Silva.
De Vries can't break the clinch.
De Vries takes an elbow to the forehead.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. De Vries seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
De Vries takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva is pushing De Vries up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped De Vries in his tracks for a moment.
Silva is leaning against De Vries and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
De Vries wants to break free but Silva has control.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
De Vries has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
De Vries tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but De Vries gets an underhook and turns Silva into the ropes.
De Vries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva has managed to clinch.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
De Vries using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Silva - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva taking a breather.
De Vries is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Stefan De Vries is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches up with De Vries and pushes him back against the ropes.
De Vries takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stefan De Vries's cut is getting worse.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
De Vries managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
De Vries misses with a knee strike.
De Vries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Vries working hard to break the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva slips a jab from De Vries.
De Vries throws a big shot that misses.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva drives through and clinches with De Vries against the ropes.
Silva digs a right hand into De Vries's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vries's gas tank.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderley Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stefan De Vries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Vries.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Vries misses with a looping right.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but De Vries blocks it well.
Silva forces De Vries back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
De Vries is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Silva lands with a right to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
De Vries is trying to break free.
Silva lands an elbow inside that De Vries shrugs off.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva pushes De Vries up against the ropes in a clinch.
De Vries trying to land knees to the body.
Silva lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
De Vries misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva moves into the clinch.
De Vries misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Vries backwards.
De Vries tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the ropes.
De Vries looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
De Vries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but De Vries blocks it.
De Vries misses with a knee to the head.
De Vries is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on De Vries's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva breaks the clinch.
Silva defending well as De Vries loads up on a big left hand.
De Vries throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
Stefan De Vries is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Vries misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva drives through and clinches with De Vries against the ropes.
De Vries looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but De Vries blocks with his arms.
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!
Silva lands an elbow inside that De Vries shrugs off.
Stefan De Vries's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wanderley Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva stalling against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Silva digs a right hand into De Vries's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Vries's gas tank.
De Vries is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Silva lands an elbow just above De Vries 's eye.
Jeez, Stefan De Vries's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De Vries trying to land knees to the body.
Silva creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through De Vries's defenses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Vries is keeping busy.
Silva lands an elbow that stopped De Vries in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stefan De Vries's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wanderley Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov (ranked 24990 p4p, 25287 weight class) and Clark Zapata (ranked 414 p4p, 420 weight class). Zapata is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alab ng Puso. Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Zapata!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zapata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zapata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jabolsagadumedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches with his opponent.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Jabolsagadumedov as the two fighters clinch.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zapata blocks an elbow strike.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
Zapata dodges an elbow strike from Jabolsagadumedov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shot to the body.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zapata.
Zapata throws an elbow but it misses.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes Zapata back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes Zapata back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is leaning against Zapata and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zapata tries to throw a body punch but Jabolsagadumedov avoids it by throwing Zapata back against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Jabolsagadumedov lands an elbow inside that Zapata shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zapata fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zapata manages to circle out of the way.
Zapata tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking for a counter combo.
Jabolsagadumedov clinches.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zapata can do to turn this around?
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
Zapata tries to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to push Jabolsagadumedov away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zapata.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov crunches a lovely knee into Zapata's ribcage.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov digs a right hand underneath Zapata's ribcage. Zapata let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata is breathing heavily.
Jabolsagadumedov lands an uppercut.
Zapata throws a punch but it's blocked by Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Jabolsagadumedov - that landed with a thud.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zapata blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov landing knees to the body.
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shoulder strike.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jabolsagadumedov cracks Zapata with a nice body shot.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zapata.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata tries to circle away but Jabolsagadumedov has him pinned against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a knee to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata taking a breather.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but Jabolsagadumedov blocks it.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jabolsagadumedov closes the distance and clinches.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps control of Zapata as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jabolsagadumedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zapata is defending well for now.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jabolsagadumedov.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov is controlling him.
Zapata is trying to break free.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabolsagadumedov misses with a knee to the head.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov missing with knees to the body.
Zapata is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a shot to the body.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Zapata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jabolsagadumedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Zapata avoids the damage to the body.
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a left to the head.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata avoiding damage as Jabolsagadumedov throws knees to the body.
Zapata is looking to break free of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zapata tries a knee to the head but Jabolsagadumedov blocks it.
Zapata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jabolsagadumedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zapata's efforts to push away.
Zapata is trying to force a seperation but Jabolsagadumedov has the dominant position.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a knee to the body.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice uppercut.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a knee to the head.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Jabolsagadumedov scores with a hook to the body.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zapata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jabolsagadumedov has Zapata pressed against the ropes, preventing Zapata from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jabolsagadumedov managing to block the knees to the body from Zapata.
Zapata is trying to break the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov lands with a light punch inside.
Zapata has had enough of the clinch but Jabolsagadumedov keeps him there for the moment.
Jabolsagadumedov crunches a lovely knee into Zapata's ribcage.
Zapata wants to get back to striking at distance but Jabolsagadumedov won't allow it.
Zapata managing to block the knees to the body from Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zapata backwards.
Zapata's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zapata wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zapata wants to break free but Jabolsagadumedov has control.
Zapata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jabolsagadumedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Jabolsagadumedov.
Jabolsagadumedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zapata can't break the clinch.
Jabolsagadumedov prevents Zapata from breaking the clinch.
Zapata avoids the elbow strike from Jabolsagadumedov, against the ropes.
Zapata working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zapata tries to break free but Jabolsagadumedov pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Zapata's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zapata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clark Zapata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jabolsagadumedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jabolsagadumedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramzhek Jabolsagadumedov!
Clark Zapata spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Juan Pito (ranked 4756 p4p, 4874 weight class) and Simeon Joeves (ranked 230 p4p, 234 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Pito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Joeves!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joeves throws a lazy right hand but Pito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pito misses with a double jab.
Pito scores with a head kick. Joeves tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joeves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pito throws a lazy right hand but Joeves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joeves throws a hook to the side of Pito's head but Pito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joeves checks a leg kick.
Pito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joeves.
Pito scores with a shot to the body.
Pito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joeves was well out of range. Poor timing from Pito.
Pito moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJoeves.
Joeves lands a nice hook to Pito's body. Pito takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pito connects with a right hand. Joeves shakes it off.
Nice uppercut there from Pito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pito scores with a shot to the body.
Joeves lands a slapping body shot.
Joeves moves out of range as Pito throws a body kick.
Pito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pito moves out of range of the leg kick from Joeves.
Joeves lands a slapping body shot.
Pito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pito misses the jab.
Joeves misses with a looping right.
Joeves misses with an uppercut.
Pito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joeves manages to avoid it.
Joeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pito moves away.
It looked like Pito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pito tries to land a front kick but Joeves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joeves moves out of range of the body kick.
Pito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joeves at a distance.
Pito scores with a jab to the head.
Joeves lands with a straight right. Pito didn't see that one coming.
Joeves forces Pito back against the ropes and clinches.
Pito breaks the clinch.
Pito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pito throws an overhand right that lands on Joeves's shoulder, as Joeves tries to avoid the shot.
Pito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Joeves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pito connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joeves lands with a nice body punch.
Joeves blocks a low kick nicely.
Pito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joeves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pito throws a series of punches but Joeves moves out of range.
Pito throws a hook to the side of Joeves's head but Joeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joeves is looking for the big counter here.
Pito throws a looping overhand right but Joeves ducks down to avoid it.
Pito misses with a hook.
Pito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joeves throws a big counter head kick but Pito avoids it with no problem.
Joeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joeves is out of range.
A slow jab from Pito misses its intended target.
Joeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pito misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joeves misses with a body shot.
Joeves scores with a punch to the head.
Joeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joeves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pito.
Joeves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pito blocks a leg kick.
Pito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pito throws a head kick that misses.
Pito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joeves misses with a body punch
and Pito counters with a big head kick but Joeves shrugs it off.
 It looks like Simeon Joeves has been cut.
We've been informed that Joeves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good shot there by Pito.
Pito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joeves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pito rather than just go for the knockout.
Pito throws a head kick that Joeves semi-blocks.
Joeves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joeves misses with a low kick.
Pito throws a shot from downtown. Joeves moves away and avoids it.
Joeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joeves misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Joeves there.
Joeves tried to score with a low kick but Pito checks it.
Pito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joeves scores with a hook.
Joeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pito.
Joeves misses with a body shot.
Joeves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Pito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joeves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pito counters by moving into the clinch.
Pito can't break the clinch.
Pito tries to circle away but Joeves has him pinned against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pito tries to circle away but Joeves has him pinned against the ropes.
Pito wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joeves has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Pito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeon Joeves's cut.
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.
Pito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joeves works over Pito's head and body with a nice combination.
Pito walks into a stiff left hand from Joeves.
Joeves lands a glancing blow to the side of Pito's head.
Joeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pito throws a body shot but no joy.
Pito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joeves.
Joeves checks a leg kick nicely.
Pito throws a series of punches but Joeves avoids them all with ease.
Pito takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pito throws a sloppy head kick and Joeves moves out of range easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Joeves blocks a head kick by Pito.
Joeves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pito with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Joeves.
And Joeves responds with a good body kick, but Pito manages to step out the way in time.
Pito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joeves.
Joeves lands a jab to the nose.
Pito is rocked!
Joeves closes the distance and catches Pito with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Pito is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Pito is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Pito is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Joeves takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Simeon Joeves!
Simeon Joeves is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Urjiah Chen (ranked 4543 p4p, 3818 weight class) and Ian Jackson (ranked 512 p4p, 463 weight class). Chen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Адамға адам керек. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Urjiah Chen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Chen scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Chen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chen lands with a good body shot.
Chen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chen punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Chen works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Chen takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Urjiah Chen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chen catches Jackson napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Jackson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Chen raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Urjiah Chen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Superkruang Markrolandbjj (ranked 4274 p4p, 4273 weight class) and Samuel Sanchez (ranked 217 p4p, 218 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Superkruang Markrolandbjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markrolandbjj missing with a left hand there. Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markrolandbjj pushes Sanchez up against the ropes in a clinch.
Markrolandbjj blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Markrolandbjj.
Sanchez misses with a body punch.
Markrolandbjj can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
Markrolandbjj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markrolandbjj lands with a right to the head.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
A nice left hand lands by Markrolandbjj.
Sanchez swings wildly with an uppercut but Markrolandbjj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markrolandbjj digs a right hand into Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanchez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markrolandbjj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Markrolandbjj gets through Sanchez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Markrolandbjj misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Sanchez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markrolandbjj swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to throw a body punch but Markrolandbjj avoids it by throwing Sanchez back against the ropes.
Markrolandbjj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Sanchez is rocked!
Good body shot from Markrolandbjj.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Markrolandbjj finish him?
Markrolandbjj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Markrolandbjj to work.
I was talking to Markrolandbjj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Markrolandbjj lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Markrolandbjj.
Sanchez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Markrolandbjj lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Markrolandbjj on the inside.
Markrolandbjj works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Markrolandbjj lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markrolandbjj working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
Markrolandbjj lands a body shot in the clinch.
Markrolandbjj creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Sanchez crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Sanchez face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Markrolandbjj takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Superkruang Markrolandbjj!
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Daquain Austin (ranked 4384 p4p, 4152 weight class) and Harrison Rose (ranked 375 p4p, 364 weight class). Daquain Austin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daquain Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Rose!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin connects with a crisp jab.
Austin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Austin misses with a looping right.
Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Rose throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Austin looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Austin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rose counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Austin misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Rose misses.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin blocks a jab.
Rose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Rose tries to counter with a clinch but Austin shakes him off and moves away.
Austin lunges at Rose with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rose's hand.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Austin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin cracks Rose with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Rose 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 Rose is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
Rose is rocked!
Rose ducks under a wild hook from Austin.
Rose swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rose is still on wobbly legs! Can Austin finish him?
Austin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Austin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rose seems to have recovered his senses.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Austin.
Some wild striking there from Austin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose digs a good body shot into Austin's ribs.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Austin throws out the jab.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Daquain Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Austin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Austin misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Austin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rose will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Austin rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin misses with a straight right.
Austin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rose on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Austin.
Austin misses the jab.
Rose lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rose slips under a jab from Austin.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Austin is just out of range.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Austin moves away.
Rose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rose misses with a two punch combination.
Austin connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Rose's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Rose - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Daquain Austin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Petchongboo Sitsongrit (ranked 3587 p4p, 4906 weight class) and Nathan Noland (ranked 329 p4p, 235 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Noland!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noland misses with a looping right.
Noland throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noland throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Noland misses its intended target.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Noland's front leg but catches the back leg as Noland tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Noland is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Noland is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit cracks Noland with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petchongboo Sitsongrit!
An out of breath Petchongboo Sitsongrit 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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