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STRIKE! 37 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 1460 p4p, 4253 weight class) and Jagger Clay (ranked 34 p4p, 206 weight class). Kova Luu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kova Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jagger Clay!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luu scores with a push kick.
Clay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luu with a jab.
 It looks like Jagger Clay has been cut.
Luu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clay avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Clay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luu, as that shot connected.
Luu tries a low kick but Clay avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luu.
Clay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clay blocks a head kick by Luu.
A little jabbing left from Clay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luu looks to land a body kick but Clay moved away.
Clay feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay avoids the head kick by Luu.
Clay throws out a counter right but Luu avoids it with no problem.
Clay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luu. Luu obviously looking to wear him down.
Luu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom! Luu lands a massive head kick that sends Clay crashing into the cage, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Luu is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kova Luu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Aleki Veainu (ranked 707 p4p, 24349 weight class) and Nathan Lee (ranked 58 p4p, 242 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleki Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aleki Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu clinches with his opponent.
Veainu digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veainu lands a body shot.
Lee looks winded!
Veainu pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Veainu pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
That has opened up Nathan Lee's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veainu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Veainu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu lands a right hand.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
The cut above Nathan Lee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A hook to the body from Veainu.
A right hook to the body lands for Veainu.
A short right from Veainu.
Veainu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Veainu pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nathan Lee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Veainu lands a nice shot to the body.
Veainu breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Lee with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Lee looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Lee get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nathan Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleki Veainu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Gunnar Murphy (ranked 2565 p4p, 20909 weight class) and Wesley Taurus (ranked 356 p4p, 574 weight class). Taurus has chosen Country Boy - Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 32 - 4, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wesley Taurus!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnar Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taurus looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Taurus tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taurus keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Murphy misses.
Murphy clinches.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
Taurus blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Taurus blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tries a body shot but Taurus blocks it.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
Murphy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Murphy works on Taurus's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy pushes Taurus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Taurus avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy stalls.
Taurus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy pushes Taurus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Taurus controls his hands.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Taurus avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Taurus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Murphy gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Murphy.
Taurus takes a shot to the head.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy has Taurus pushed against the cage.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taurus blocks it with crossed arms.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Murphy.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus dodges an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy pushes Taurus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Gunnar Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy just leaning against Taurus, taking a breather.
Murphy is working Taurus over against the cage.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taurus can do to turn this around?
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taurus taking a breather.
Murphy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a knee to the body.
Taurus is breathing heavily.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice knee to the body.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Murphy.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Taurus is defending well for now.
Taurus managing to block the knees to the body from Murphy.
Murphy has Taurus pressed against the cage.
Murphy works on Taurus's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Murphy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taurus avoids it.
Murphy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Taurus controls the action.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
 Taurus is rocked!
Murphy gets through Taurus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taurus is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Taurus 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! Taurus face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Murphy takes it with a brutal technical knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gunnar Murphy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Julius Benedict (ranked 3545 p4p, 22229 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 417 p4p, 529 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Benedict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedict attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Benedict jabs Mjölnir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Benedict.
Benedict buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedict misses with a hook.
A low kick lands for Benedict.
Benedict has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Benedict jabs Mjölnir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benedict's corner calls for a 1-2. Benedict obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mjölnir tries to move into range but Benedict moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Benedict misses with a straight right.
Mjölnir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Benedict thuds his right hand into Mjölnir's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedict lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedict keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedict misses with a lunging right hand
and Mjölnir counters with an outside leg kick.
Mjölnir throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benedict connects with an inside leg kick.
Benedict blocks a jab.
Mjölnir throws a push kick but Benedict slaps the foot to one side.
Benedict gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mjölnir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedict slips a jab and a cross from Mjölnir.
Julius Benedict seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedict fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benedict misses with a double jab.
Mjölnir takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mjölnir.
Benedict throws a leg kick but Mjölnir moved away.
Mjölnir misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Benedict.
A head kick misses from Benedict.
Mjölnir checks a leg kick.
A jab from Benedict misses.
Mjölnir sizes up Benedict with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mjölnir throws a front kick aimed at Benedict's knee but Benedict avoids it well.
Benedict keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict throws a low kick but Mjölnir moves out of range easily.
Benedict comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mjölnir slips a jab from Benedict.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mjölnir throws a looping overhand right but Benedict ducks down to avoid it.
Benedict ducks into a a hook from Mjölnir and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Mjölnir walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedict throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mjölnir throws a leg kick but Benedict moved away.
Mjölnir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedict.
Benedict swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mjölnir counters with a stiff right hand.
 Benedict is rocked!
Mjölnir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Benedict.
Benedict throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benedict looks to throw the jab but Mjölnir is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mjölnir! But no joy.
Benedict throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mjölnir throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mjölnir throws a body shot but no joy.
Mjölnir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mjölnir blocks a jab.
Mjölnir with a nice calf kick.
Benedict is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benedict avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Torsten Mjölnir should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
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.
Benedict throws the left hand but Mjölnir avoids the punch easily.
Benedict moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mjölnir is rocked!
Mjölnir blocks a jab.
Mjölnir is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Benedict scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Benedict misses.
Mjölnir seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Benedict finds it's target.
Benedict lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mjölnir misses the jab.
Benedict swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Julius Benedict is winning the standup battle so far.
Benedict showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mjölnir.
Nice straight punches there by Mjölnir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mjölnir.
Benedict lands with an uppercut that bounces Mjölnir off the cage and back into range.
Benedict misses with a looping right.
Mjölnir lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Benedict goes down! The ref sends Mjölnir to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Benedict is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Oh Benedict is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
 It looks like Julius Benedict has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedict misses with a left hand
and Mjölnir counters with a right hand from hell and Benedict is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torsten Mjölnir!
A relieved looking Torsten Mjölnir thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Harinck (ranked 3320 p4p, 4079 weight class) and Dean Clarke (ranked 315 p4p, 359 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Harinck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dean Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harinck looks to throw the jab but Clarke is out of range.
Clarke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harinck misses with a straight left.
Harinck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clarke.
Clarke tries to score with a low kick but Harinck moves his leg out of the way.
Harinck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harinck misses with a looping left.
Clarke connects with a single shot there.
Clarke slips a jab from Harinck.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke.
Harinck throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke lands a jab.
Harinck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck pushes Clarke up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarke taking a breather.
Clarke breaks the clinch.
Clarke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Clarke is looking to chop away at Harinck's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck moves into the clinch successfully.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harinck lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clarke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clarke is stalling here.
Clarke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harinck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Harinck.
Harinck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harinck tries a body shot but Clarke blocks it.
Clarke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clarke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harinck counters with a straight right hand.
Harinck scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harinck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clarke, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harinck is looking to clinch but Clarke is avoiding it.
Harinck throws a hook but Clarke avoids it easily.
Harinck misses with an uppercut
and Clarke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harinck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harinck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarke moves away.
Clarke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clarke slips under a jab.
A left lands for Clarke.
Harinck misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Harinck counters by clinching up.
Harinck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Harinck misses the target.
The fighters circling - Harinck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clarke tried to score with a low kick but Harinck checks it.
It looked like Harinck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clarke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clarke throws a solid leg kick but Harinck takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clarke.
Harinck misses with a right hand
and Clarke counters with a stiff right hand.
Clarke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harinck misses the jab.
Clarke staying out of range there.
Harinck throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarke.
Harinck instigates a clinch.
Harinck misses with some punches.
Clarke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harinck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Clarke throws a leg kick but Harinck moved away.
Harinck closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke.
Clarke tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
Clarke blocking some punches.
Clarke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tommy Harinck has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harinck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harinck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clarke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke tries to break the clinch but Harinck is controlling the position.
Harinck has Clarke pressed against the cage, preventing Clarke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clarke is trying to push Harinck away but Harinck has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harinck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clarke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clarke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Clarke defending well as Harinck loads up on a big left hand.
Clarke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harinck.
Clarke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harinck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarke under the eye.
Clarke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harinck is looking to counter punch.
Harinck misses with a looping left.
Clarke keeps the fight on the outside.
Clarke blocks a jab.
Clarke missing with a left hand there. Harinck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck avoids the body shot from Clarke.
A big left from Harinck misses.
Harinck misses with a left hand
and Clarke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clarke throws a low kick but Harinck avoids it.
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Harinck counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harinck misses the shot to the body.
Clarke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harinck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clarke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harinck.
A countering left hand to the body from Clarke misses.
Harinck throws a hook but Clarke blocks it.
Harinck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clarke avoids the body shot from Harinck.
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Clarke misses with an uppercut. Harinck saw that one coming.
Harinck throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harinck's hands.
Clarke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Harinck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Clarke ducks under a wild hook from Harinck.
Harinck clinches up against the cage.
Harinck prevents Clarke from breaking the clinch.
Clarke throws a head punch that misses.
Clarke's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clarke tries a body shot but Harinck blocks it.
Clarke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clarke lands a left hand.
Harinck trying to stall but Clarke improves his position.
Harinck scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harinck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harinck lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harinck lands a body shot.
Harinck tries to work over Clarke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Harinck.
Clarke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Clarke takes a shot to the head.
Clarke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dean Clarke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harinck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarkes head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harinck lands a body shot.
Clarke can't break the clinch.
Clarke working aggressively here.
Clarke avoids the elbow strike from Harinck, against the cage.
A short right from Harinck on the inside.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Harinck fails to land.
Harinck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clarke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Harinck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harinck can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Clarke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harinck's elbow.
Harinck pushes Clarke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Clarke is trying to stall.
Clarke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Harinck.
Clarke misses with a low kick.
Harinck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harinck clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harinck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harinck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harinck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarke blocks an uppercut.
Harinck lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarke scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harinck as Clarke tries to tie him up.
A short right from Harinck.
Harinck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clarke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harinck.
Harinck prevents a body shot from Clarke.
Clarke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harinck backwards.
Clarke throws a punch but it's blocked by Harinck.
Clarke pushes Harinck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harinck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Clarke backwards.
Clarke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harinck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harinck.
Tommy Harinck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harinck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Harinck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harinck, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Harinck!
Our winner, Tommy Harinck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Theodore Rothschild (ranked 20911 p4p, 1699 weight class) and Azor Ahai (ranked 559 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild throws a shot to the body.
Rothschild lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ahai slips under a jab from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahai counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Ahai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ahai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
Rothschild thows a leg kick but Ahai checks it
and Ahai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rothschild has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies in the buildup to the fight.
Rothschild just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Ahai slips the punch.
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Rothschild lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
It seemed like Ahai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ahai throws out a loose jab but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Rothschild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahai.
Rothschild fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rothschild lands with a cross.
Rothschild connects with a crisp jab.
Ahai misses with a hook
and Rothschild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws out a leg kick but Rothschild moves out of range and Ahai only half commits.
Rothschild throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Ahai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild cracks Ahai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ahai defending well as Rothschild loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Ahai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ahai slips under a jab.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ahai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rothschild throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rothschild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Rothschild lands a body shot.
Rothschild lands a glancing blow to the side of Ahai's head.
Ahai slips a straight right by Rothschild.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Ahai moved out of range nicely.
Rothschild throws a hook but Ahai avoids it easily.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rothschild throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Theodore Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild throws a body punch but Ahai moves out of range.
Ahai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahai can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild connects with a crisp jab.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahai looks to land a right hand but Rothschild moved out of range.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Ahai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahai misses the target.
Rothschild swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rothschild to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothschild misses with a shot to the body
and Ahai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rothschild's knee momentarily.
Rothschild with a nice calf kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rothschild, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahai takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Rothschild misses the target.
Rothschild catches Ahai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Rothschild throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahai counters with a good, hard body kick but Rothschild shrugs it off.
Rothschild misses with a lunging right hand
and Ahai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Ahai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Ahai moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Ahai misses.
Ahai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rothschild keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rothschild throws a one two combo.
Ahai is rocked!
Ahai pushes Rothschild up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahai throws a head punch that misses.
Rothschild's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azor Ahai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahai takes one to the side of the head.
Rothschild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothschild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild throws a head kick that Ahai semi-blocks.
A low kick from Rothschild is predictable there
and Ahai counters with a straight right hand.
Ahai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Theodore Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rothschild cracks Ahai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ahai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rothschild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahai manages to avoid it.
Ahai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahai tries to clinch up but Rothschild circles away and keeps his distance.
Ahai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ahai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Ahai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rothschild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ahai slips under a jab.
Ahai walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
Rothschild with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahai moves away.
Rothschild throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theodore Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rothschild, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Rothschild!
Our winner, Theodore Rothschild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fester Adams (ranked 2364 p4p, 23687 weight class) and Nero Vogels (ranked 152 p4p, 238 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Fester Adams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nero Vogels!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and Vogels moves out of range easily.
Vogels is looking to clinch.
Vogels blocks a head kick by Adams .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Adams lands a nice hook to Vogels's body. Vogels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Vogels moves away and avoids it.
Adams throws out a head kick that Vogels doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Vogels crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Vogels's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
It looks like Nero Vogels has been cut.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vogels looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws out a head kick that Vogels doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Vogels crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Vogels's eyes and has decided to let it go on!
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogels tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.
Vogels lands a left hand.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adams taking a breather.
Vogels looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Vogels lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vogels - that landed with a thud.
Adams is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vogels.
Vogels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vogels throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Vogels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vogels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels avoids the body shot from Adams .
Vogels lands a nice hook to Adams 's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vogels moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Vogels - that landed with a thud.
Vogels has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vogels tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams 's elbow.
Vogels lands a nice uppercut.
Vogels misses with a punch to the body.
Vogels throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams s head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vogels.
Vogels lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Vogels lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A hook to the body from Vogels.
Nice body punch from Vogels - that landed with a thud.
Vogels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vogels stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fester Adams takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Nero Vogels was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Nero Vogels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vogels darts in and clinches Adams up against the cage.
Nero Vogels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Vogels.
Vogels prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Adams stalling in the clinch but Vogels improves position.
Vogels presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams just leaning against Vogels, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Vogels.
Vogels creates a bit of distance and cracks Adams with a big uppercut! Adams goes down! The referee pushes Vogels away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Adams make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Vogels takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Nero Vogels!
During a confident post fight interview, Nero Vogels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 23749 p4p, 4546 weight class) and Jacques Durand Jr (ranked 514 p4p, 472 weight class). Durand Jr has chosen Birdman & Lil Wayne - Stuntin' Like My Daddy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacques Durand Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Durand Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durand Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Durand Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durand Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Durand Jr pushes Murray up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray tries to land knees in the clinch but Durand Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murray misses with a knee strike.
Durand Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Durand Jr has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Murray to the canvas! Can Murray beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Murray was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Durand Jr is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jacques Durand Jr!
A very excited looking Jacques Durand Jr 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 bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 2328 p4p, 21995 weight class) and Gordon Masten (ranked 142 p4p, 420 weight class). Farrokhzad's entrance music is Rastak - Hele Mali (Iranian Fisherman Folk Song). A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for 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 43 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Masten!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masten staying out of range there.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up but Masten circles away and keeps his distance.
Masten appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masten is looking to chop away at Farrokhzad's legs.
Masten throws a good cross that connects.
Farrokhzad throws a shot from downtown. Masten moves away and avoids it.
Masten takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Farrokhzad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masten.
Masten ducks under a wild hook from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad gets a clinch.
Masten avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Masten controls the action.
Farrokhzad lands with a left to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Farrokhzad has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masten slowing the pace effectively.
Farrokhzad lands a body punch.
Farrokhzad blocks an elbow strike from Masten.
Farrokhzad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masten is pushing Farrokhzad up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Masten leaning against his opponent.
Masten slows down the pace here.
Masten receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Masten won't want to take too many of those.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masten just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farrokhzad's brow.
Masten wants to stall.
Masten is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Farrokhzad up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Masten.
Masten on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Farrokhzad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Farrokhzad moves into range and clinches up with Masten.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee to the head.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farrokhzad works on Masten's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
That's time! Farrokhzad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farrokhzad throws a body punch but Masten moves out of range.
Masten feints a counter leg kick.
Masten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farrokhzad.
Nice defenses there by Masten.
Masten is looking to clinch but Farrokhzad is avoiding it.
Farrokhzad throwing a counter right hand but Masten manages to avoid it.
Farrokhzad instigates a clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Masten taking a breather.
Farrokhzad letting Masten take a breather here.
A left hand lands to the body for Farrokhzad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farrokhzad landing knees to the body.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Masten controls the action.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Masten is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bardia Farrokhzad has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Farrokhzad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrokhzad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farrokhzad connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masten's face.
Farrokhzad avoids a wild elbow strike from Masten.
Masten avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad dodges an elbow strike from Masten.
Masten stalling in the clinch but Farrokhzad improves position.
Masten blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Masten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten is stalling here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masten avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mastens head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farrokhzad presses Masten against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farrokhzad misses with a knee strike.
Farrokhzad struggles to land a body shot inside as Masten controls his hands.
Farrokhzad dodges an elbow strike from Masten.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masten can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Masten.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farrokhzad blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farrokhzad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Farrokhzad keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masten throws a hook but Farrokhzad blocks it.
Masten slips under a jab from Farrokhzad.
A nice leg kick from Masten, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Farrokhzad.
Jab, jab by Farrokhzad - just one landing.
Masten buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Masten throws a push kick but Farrokhzad slaps the foot to one side.
Farrokhzad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masten moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad misses with the head strike.
Gordon Masten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masten taking a breather.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Masten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand into Masten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masten's gas tank.
Farrokhzad misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad looking to throw knees to the head but Masten is blocking nicely.
Farrokhzad tries to land knees in the clinch but Masten avoids the damage to the body.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the head.
Masten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masten avoiding damage as Farrokhzad throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masten tries to stall but Farrokhzad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Farrokhzad using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farrokhzad throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand into Masten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masten's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Farrokhzad - that landed with a thud.
Masten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Farrokhzad utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farrokhzad pushes Masten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bardia Farrokhzad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farrokhzad is working Masten over against the cage.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farrokhzad digs a right hand into Masten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masten's gas tank.
Masten is trying to force a seperation but Farrokhzad has the dominant position.
Masten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Farrokhzad scores with a knee to the head.
Masten misses with an elbow over the top.
Farrokhzad blocks an elbow strike from Masten.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bardia Farrokhzad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Farrokhzad 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bardia Farrokhzad!
Our winner, Bardia Farrokhzad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 87 p4p, 3395 weight class) and Boban Turnik (ranked 11 p4p, 373 weight class). Kreischer comes into the arena with Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 34 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boban Turnik!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kreischer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kreischer throws a series of punches but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kreischer swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
Turnik throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Turnik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreischer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer scores with a hook.
It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Turnik misses.
Kreischer slips a jab from Turnik.
Kreischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Turnik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with a body punch
and Kreischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turnik walks into a stiff left hand from Kreischer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnik is trying to stall.
Kreischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kreischer presses Turnik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Turnik looks winded!
Kreischer lands a knee to the body.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Turnik blocks it.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
Kreischer working Turnik over with knees to the body.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a nice uppercut.
Turnik takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreischer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Turnik is trying to break free.
Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kreischer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnik is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kreischer.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
Turnik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turnik is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnik won't want to take too many of those.
Turnik seems to have recovered his senses.
Kreischer creates a bit of space and cracks Turnik with an uppercut that drops him to the canvas! Turnik is wobbled and seems to be struggling to get back to his feet. 3,4,5. He's up! Phew, his manager will be relieved but they're no doubt wondering whether he'll be able to recover properly and get back in the fight!
Turnik tries to get into range but Kreischer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Turnik! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Kreischer scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Herbert Kreischer 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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