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STRIKE! 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenjiro Tokugawa (ranked 4306 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Ron Funches (ranked 369 p4p, 219 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Funches's choice of entrance music: Homosapien. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenjiro Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ron Funches!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Funches misses with an uppercut.
Tokugawa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ron Funches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funches swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Funches checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tokugawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Funches swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Funches throws a series of punches but Tokugawa moves out of range.
As Funches looks to move away, Tokugawa throws a big counter combo but Funches just gets out of the way.
Funches misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses its target.
Funches throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa tried to counter with a leg kick but Funches avoided it.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Funches pushes him off.
Funches lands a nice shot that snaps Tokugawa's head back.
Funches drops his hands momentarily and Tokugawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Funches as he checks the leg kick.
Tokugawa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokugawa throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Ron Funches has been cut.
Funches misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokugawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Funches moves out of range.
Funches throws an overhand right that lands on Tokugawa's shoulder, as Tokugawa tries to avoid the shot.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Funches moves away
and Funches cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tokugawa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funches.
Funches misses with a double jab.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokugawa misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Funches.
A solid body kick from Tokugawa.
Funches tries a head kick but it misses.
Funches 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.
Funches misses with an uppercut
and Tokugawa counters with an inside leg kick.
Funches throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tokugawa throws a hook but Funches blocks it.
Tokugawa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Funches counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funches does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice straight punches there by Tokugawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tokugawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Funches throws a leg kick but Tokugawa moved away.
Funches misses with a looping right.
Tokugawa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Funches working aggressively here.
Funches blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funches.
Tokugawa prevents a body shot from Funches.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funches struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
A head punch on the inside from Funches fails to land.
Funches with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Funches swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Funches managing to block the knees to the body from Tokugawa.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Funches will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Funches misses with a hook
and Tokugawa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funches on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tokugawa. Tokugawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Funches ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
A slow jab from Funches misses its intended target.
Tokugawa slips under a jab from Funches.
Some bone on bone action there as Funches checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Funches loads up on a big right hand but Tokugawa slips the punch.
Tokugawa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Funches is out of range and Tokugawa settles back down.
Kenjiro Tokugawa is winning the standup battle so far.
Funches swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tokugawa counters with a stiff right hand.
Funches throws a nice outside leg kick.
Funches circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Funches darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa checks a leg kick.
Tokugawa thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tokugawa wants to land a leg kick but Funches is out of range.
Nice jab there from Tokugawa.
That kick from Funches tenderised Tokugawa's leg. Tokugawa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Funches ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches cracks Tokugawa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Funches misses the shot to the body.
Ron Funches is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Funches throws a head kick that misses.
Funches scores with a sloppy right hand. Tokugawa should have avoided that one.
Tokugawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Funches connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Funches finds it's target.
Tokugawa clinches.
Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside.
Funches tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funches tries to work over Tokugawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa misses with some punches.
Funches working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Funches blocking some punches.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funches misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
Tokugawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funches.
Funches tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tokugawa lands with a right to the head.
Tokugawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Funches.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funches.
Funches misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenjiro Tokugawa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Funches swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
A short uppercut from Funches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funches blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funches is working Tokugawa over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenjiro Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ron Funches'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. This is the final round!
Tokugawa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Funches misses with a head kick.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a sloppy head kick and Funches moves out of range easily.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Funches throws a body kick.
Tokugawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tokugawa scores with a hook.
Tokugawa lands with a nice body punch.
Funches moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Funches avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Funches is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funches looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tokugawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Funches misses the target.
Tokugawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches lands the left hand.
Tokugawa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funches.
Tokugawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funches works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Funches misses with a jab to the body
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funches avoids a kick to the body.
Tokugawa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Funches moves into the clinch.
Funches with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Funches backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funches misses with a knee to the head.
Funches can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokugawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Funches uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funches throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tokugawas head.
Funches has a couple of punches blocked by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funches's elbow.
Funches throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tokugawa fails to land.
Funches working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa is leaning against Funches and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Funches takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Funches misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funches tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tokugawa's elbow.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funches throws a punch but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Funches lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa presses Funches against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokugawa lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenjiro Tokugawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokugawa 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kenjiro Tokugawa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Jacob Hopson (ranked 2084 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 238 p4p, 166 weight class). Hopson comes to the cage accompanied by Down Under. Tim Horton has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Hopson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horton throws a low kick but Hopson moves out of range easily.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hopson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horton with the inside leg kick.
Horton throws a solid leg kick but Hopson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horton.
Horton wants to clinch.
Horton checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horton.
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Horton misses with a wild body shot.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson tries a low kick but Horton avoids it.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Horton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And Hopson counters with a quick kick to the body but Horton blocks it.
Horton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopson swings for the body but Horton moves out of range.
Horton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Horton is predictable there
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horton checks a leg kick nicely.
Horton cracks Hopson with an open hand slap.
Horton throws a leg kick but Hopson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Horton misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a good low kick that Horton was not able to check.
Horton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Horton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Horton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopson.
Horton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopson counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hopson.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Horton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 It looks like Jacob Hopson has been cut.
Jab from Horton.
Hopson thumps Horton with a low kick.
Horton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horton misses with a straight right.
Hopson tried to score with a low kick but Horton checks it.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Horton misses the body punch
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hopson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horton.
Horton misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Hopson checks the leg kick.
Horton moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Horton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horton misses with a hook.
Horton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopson, pushing him back against the cage.
Horton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Hopson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson thuds his right hand into Horton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hopson throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Horton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hopson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Horton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Horton tries a low kick but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Tim Horton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson tries to work over Horton's front leg with a kick but Horton checks it.
A good leg kick by Hopson.
Hopson lands a leg kick that knocks Horton off balance momentarily.
Horton lands a slapping body shot.
Hopson throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Hopson checks a low kick from Horton.
Horton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopson just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton misses with a head kick.
Horton misses with a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horton.
Horton just misses with a punch to the body.
Horton throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson counters with a low kick, right behind Horton 's knee.
Hopson misses with a hook.
Hopson tried to score with a low kick but Horton checks it.
Horton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Horton checks a low kick from Hopson.
Horton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Hopson throwing a counter right hand but Horton manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a low kick, looking for Horton's leg but Horton calmly moves out of range.
Hopson moves out of range as Horton strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hopson thuds his right hand into Horton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Horton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horton misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a low kick, right behind Horton 's knee.
Hopson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horton. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson slips a jab from Horton.
Horton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Horton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Horton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacob Hopson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hopson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hopson lands a slapping body shot.
Horton misses the shot to the body.
Horton throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
And Hopson counters with a quick kick to the body but Horton blocks it.
Good shot there by Horton.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson throws a low kick but Horton avoids it.
Hopson throws a leg kick
and Horton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hopson checks the leg kick.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Horton just manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a leg kick that misses.
Horton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horton throws a leg kick
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacob Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Horton.
Hopson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horton doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Horton.
Hopson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopson throws a hook but Horton blocks it.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tim Horton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
Horton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hopson doesn't seem bothered though.
A low kick from Horton is predictable there
and Horton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horton connects with a looping right hand.
Hopson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horton moves forwards but Hopson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Horton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopson throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hopson wants to slow Horton down by chopping away at his legs.
Horton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Horton blocks a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson tries a body shot but Horton blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Hopson.
I think Horton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tim Horton!
Tim Horton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 226 p4p, 20678 weight class) and Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 24 p4p, 542 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It appears Momomoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sturmovik throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Momomoto was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a wild body shot.
Sturmovik fakes the leg kick and cracks Momomoto in the body.
Sturmovik throws a hook but Momomoto avoids it easily.
Sturmovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Momomoto at a distance.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Sturmovik
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik throws a right hand that misses
and Momomoto counters with a nice uppercut.
 Sturmovik is rocked!
Momomoto and Sturmovik are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Momomoto throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Sturmovik into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Momomoto knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight kickboxing rules bout between Koos Van Asch (ranked 1707 p4p, 3024 weight class) and Ryan Anderson (ranked 110 p4p, 169 weight class). Anderson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chase the bag (King Von). This should be fireworks!
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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 26 - 18 - 3, fighting out of New York, Koos Van Asch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson works the jab nicely.
Van Asch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Asch lands a head shot.
Van Asch swinging wildly here.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Asch moves out of range easily.
Van Asch swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Van Asch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anderson throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Van Asch misses with a hook.
Van Asch ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Asch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Van Asch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch counters with a series of strikes. Anderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson 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.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Van Asch.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch lands a jab to the nose.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a three punch combo that has Anderson backing up. Anderson nods at Van Asch to acknowledge the strikes.
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Asch counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Van Asch misses.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Asch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Asch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch 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.
Van Asch throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Van Asch jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Van Asch counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Asch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Van Asch looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Van Asch misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Asch avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Van Asch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Van Asch.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
A quick step to the side and Van Asch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Van Asch counters with a one-two to the body.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Van Asch's head but Van Asch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson lunges at Van Asch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Asch's hand.
Anderson throws the left hand but Van Asch avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Asch.
Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson cracks Van Asch with a good jab.
Van Asch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Asch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Van Asch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Van Asch saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Asch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Asch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
A left and a right from Van Asch both land. Nice combination.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Anderson looks to move away, Van Asch throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.
Van Asch staying out of range there.
Van Asch lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Asch finish him?
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Asch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Van Asch moved out of range.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Van Asch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Asch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Asch doesn't seem bothered though.
Koos Van Asch is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koos Van Asch dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Asch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Asch throws a big counter combination but Anderson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Anderson scores with a jab. Van Asch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Asch works the jab nicely.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Van Asch moved out of range nicely.
Van Asch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Asch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Asch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Asch.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Asch counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Anderson to the mat! Van Asch runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Anderson is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Anderson. That snapped Van Asch's head back.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Asch.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Asch's shoulder, as Van Asch tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Van Asch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Asch scores with a nice strike.
Van Asch ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Asch was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Van Asch stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Asch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Asch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson misses with a left hand
letting Van Asch counter with a right hand.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Van Asch is out of range.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Van Asch uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Van Asch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson throws a hook but Van Asch blocks it.
Van Asch lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Asch throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Van Asch throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Van Asch.
Van Asch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Asch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koos Van Asch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson misses with a hook. Van Asch ducked under it nicely.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Asch misses the target.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Van Asch slips the punch.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Asch is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Koos Van Asch.
Well Van Asch 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koos Van Asch!
Koos Van Asch 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 featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Franko De Cremonesi (ranked 22593 p4p, 23910 weight class) and Seung Joon (ranked 417 p4p, 443 weight class). De Cremonesi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Maniac (Eurobeat Remix). Joon has chosen BewhY (비와이) – 가라사대 (GOTTASADAE) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franko De Cremonesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seung Joon!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Cremonesi lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Joon blocks the body kick.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Cremonesi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice combination there by Joon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from De Cremonesi misses.
Joon takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Joon checks it well.
De Cremonesi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Despite the aggression on Joon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Joon throws a hook but De Cremonesi blocks it.
De Cremonesi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joon throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by De Cremonesi - just one landing.
De Cremonesi looks to land a right hand but Joon moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Cremonesi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon scores with a decent looking hook.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi with the inside leg kick.
Joon lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
De Cremonesi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Joon.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from De Cremonesi misses.
Joon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Cremonesi motions for Joon to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
Joon blocks a head kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Joon checks a leg kick.
Joon 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.
Donk. Joon catches De Cremonesi right on the button with a cross.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Joon blocks the body kick.
Joon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Joon.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joon.
Joon looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
Joon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joon checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
De Cremonesi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joon ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
Joon throws a right hand that De Cremonesi ducks under and follows up with a left that De Cremonesi also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Cremonesi tries a low kick but Joon avoids it.
Joon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from De Cremonesi misses its target.
De Cremonesi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joon scores with a body shot.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Joon sees coming a mile off.
Joon throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Cremonesi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joon lands a slapping body shot.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seung Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Joon both land. Nice combination.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
Joon blocks the body kick.
Joon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice combination there by Joon.
Joon scores with a shot to the body.
Joon lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
Joon feints a jab promting De Cremonesi to slip. Joon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Cremonesi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Joon throws out a powerful jab.
Joon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joon tests De Cremonesi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
De Cremonesi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joon.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joon lands a lovely overhand right.
Joon digs a good hook to De Cremonesi's body.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Seung Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Joon slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi connects with a jab.
De Cremonesi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joon moves out of range of the body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Joon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Cremonesi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
De Cremonesi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joon.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joon scores with a punch to the head.
De Cremonesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joon lands a right hook to the body.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Cremonesi.
Joon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seung Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joon tests De Cremonesi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon throws a looping overhand right but De Cremonesi ducks down to avoid it.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from De Cremonesi is predictable there
and Joon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joon throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Joon with a nice calf kick.
De Cremonesi takes one on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joon.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Joon ducked under it nicely.
Joon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Joon moved away.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi thinks about countering with a body kick.
De Cremonesi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by De Cremonesi.
Joon fakes the leg kick and cracks De Cremonesi in the body.
De Cremonesi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Joon.
De Cremonesi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Cremonesi throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joon.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Cremonesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Joon as he checks the leg kick.
Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joon misses with an uppercut. De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon misses with a few strikes there.
De Cremonesi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Joon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Joon sees coming a mile off.
Joon throws out a counter right but De Cremonesi avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for De Cremonesi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joon jabs at De Cremonesi's body.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Joon moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joon.
Joon digs a good hook to De Cremonesi's body.
Jab by De Cremonesi.
Seung Joon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Cremonesi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joon moves away from the strike by De Cremonesi.
Joon pushes De Cremonesi away with a front kick.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Joon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joon.
Joon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Cremonesi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seung Joon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seung Joon!
Seung Joon 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 lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Keiran Ahearn (ranked 3682 p4p, 3553 weight class) and Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 302 p4p, 296 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiran Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Schmedgar Dimms!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Ahearn misses.
Ahearn closes the distance and pushes Dimms back into the cage.
Ahearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow.
Ahearn managing to block the knees to the body from Dimms.
Dimms stalling in the clinch.
Ahearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Ahearn's ribcage. Ahearn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Ahearn tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Ahearn back against the cage.
Dimms throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahearn misses with a body punch.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahearn misses with a punch to the body.
Ahearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahearn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn scores with a hook to the body.
Ahearn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ahearn misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ahearn fails to land.
Ahearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Dimms blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahearn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Ahearn.
Ahearn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahearn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimms working hard to break the clinch.
Dimms can't find room to land a body shot as Ahearn controls the action.
Ahearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Dimms lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ahearn doesn't seem phased though.
Dimms is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahearn.
Dimms lands a body shot.
Dimms scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Dimms.
Ahearn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dimms looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keiran Ahearn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ahearn misses with a left hand
and Dimms counters with a head kick. That will keep Ahearn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Dimms.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Dimms and move into the clinch.
Ahearn tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahearn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Ahearn backing away here, and Dimms unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dimms takes one to the side of the head.
Dimms throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ahearn's head.
Ahearn throws a looping overhand right but Dimms ducks down to avoid it.
Dimms throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Ahearn blocks a head kick by Dimms.
Ahearn connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahearn.
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 punch combination from Dimms misses.
As Dimms tries to get set, Ahearn tries to push him back and clinch up but Dimms manages to avoid the attempt.
Ahearn avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dimms throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by Dimms - just one landing.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
and Dimms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dimms scores with a jab to the body.
Ahearn lands a jab to the head.
Ahearn tries to bum rush Dimms with a series of wild strikes but Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahearn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms throws a shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahearn throws an off balance right hand
and Dimms counters with a nice body shot.
Dimms lands a head kick. Ahearn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ahearn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
Ahearn wants to clinch.
Dimms looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
Dimms scores with a body shot.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body. Ahearn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schmedgar Dimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Ahearn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
A swing and a miss from Ahearn.
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahearn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dimms.
Ahearn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimms manages to avoid it.
Schmedgar Dimms seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimms lands with a nice body punch.
Dimms throws a combination that misses
and Ahearn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ahearn working aggressively here.
Dimms wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ahearn has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Ahearn - that landed with a thud.
Dimms breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Ahearn.
Ahearn throws a shot from downtown. Dimms moves away and avoids it.
Dimms throws a sloppy head kick and Ahearn moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn misses with a right hand
and Dimms counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahearn takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Ahearn avoids it with no problem.
Ahearn misses with a hook
and Dimms counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dimms just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahearn connects with a right hand. Dimms shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimms.
Ahearn avoids the head kick by Dimms.
Dimms looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ahearn throws a hook to the side of Dimms's head but Dimms sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dimms misses with a straight right.
Ahearn is looking to counter the offense by Dimms and move into the clinch.
Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahearn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn lands the left hand.
Dimms throws a head kick but Ahearn moves out of range.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahearn.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahearn.
Dimms throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimms takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Ahearn.
Ahearn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Keiran Ahearn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahearn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dimms's hands.
Ahearn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dimms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ahearn's hands.
Ahearn misses with an uppercut
and Dimms counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keiran Ahearn.
I think Ahearn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiran Ahearn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between James Duke (ranked 2841 p4p, 19387 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 277 p4p, 429 weight class). BySubtraction has chosen Lay My Claim as his entrance music. 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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Very strong
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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but Duke moved out of range.
BySubtraction lands with an uppercut that bounces Duke off the cage and back into range.
It looks like James Duke has been cut.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
Duke has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
BySubtraction tries to break free but Duke pushes him back against the cage.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
BySubtraction using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Duke pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke misses with the head strike.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction tries to throw a body punch but Duke avoids it by throwing BySubtraction back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Duke just misses with a elbow thrown towards BySubtraction's brow.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duke blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Duke as the two fighters clinch.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
BySubtraction tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
A short right from Duke.
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Duke's head but Duke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction lands with a nice body punch.
Duke has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Duke lands an overhand right.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Duke saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Duke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duke thuds his right hand into BySubtraction's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Duke has closed the distance and engaged BySubtraction in a clinch.
Duke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duke has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duke lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction landing some nice looking knees to the body.
BySubtraction being controlled against the cage.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a shoulder strike.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Duke.
Duke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. BySubtraction is defending well for now.
Duke displaying some good clinch control by pressing BySubtraction up against the cage.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
BySubtraction told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Duke working BySubtraction over with knees to the body.
Duke avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Duke scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Duke fails to land.
Duke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke working aggressively here.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duke effectively controlling the action here.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Duke'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.
BySubtraction gets tackled into the cage by Duke. Duke maintains the clinch.
Duke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Duke on the inside.
Duke misses with a punch on the inside.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Duke is defending well for now.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BySubtraction lands a body punch.
Duke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duke scores with a shoulder strike.
Duke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duke managing to block the knees to the body from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Duke.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duke tries to work over BySubtraction's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke lands with a light punch inside.
Duke keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BySubtraction obliges.
Duke with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Duke avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Duke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Duke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Duke.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
James Duke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BySubtraction tries to work over Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Duke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duke lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Duke prevents BySubtraction from breaking the clinch.
Duke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees to the body from BySubtraction.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
BySubtraction is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by BySubtraction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Duke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BySubtraction can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on BySubtraction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duke presses BySubtraction against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Duke lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A hook to the body from Duke.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duke swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Duke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duke.
Duke throws an elbow that misses.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke lands a hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke keeps control of BySubtraction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Duke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Duke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duke throws a low kick but it's checked well by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Duke with a body shot.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Duke's shoulder, as Duke tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
BySubtraction connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duke's hands.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction misses with a looping left.
Duke darts in and clinches BySubtraction up against the cage.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
Duke scores with a shot to the side of BySubtraction's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke.
BySubtraction being controlled against the cage.
Duke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duke.
BySubtraction is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but BySubtraction has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
BySubtraction presses Duke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BySubtraction takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duke or not.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
BySubtraction utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BySubtraction lands a good knee to the midsection. Duke won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Duke fails to land.
Duke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duke avoids it.
BySubtraction unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duke scores with a hook to the body.
Duke pushes BySubtraction back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duke digs a right hand underneath BySubtraction's ribcage. BySubtraction let out a lung full of air as it connected.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. BySubtraction obliges.
BySubtraction scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from BySubtraction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BySubtraction working hard to break the clinch.
BySubtraction missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from BySubtraction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction lands an elbow that stopped Duke in his tracks for a moment.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Duke keeps him there for the moment.
Duke lands with a short shot to the head.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
BySubtraction wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
James Duke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Duke.
Duke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
BySubtraction trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Duke.
Duke lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction tries to work over Duke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Duke.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duke, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
A less than humble James Duke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Venom (ranked 4946 p4p, 20926 weight class) and Marco Salamanca (ranked 400 p4p, 429 weight class). Salamanca has chosen Superstar Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Venom !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamanca throws a head kick but Venom moves out of range.
Venom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 🤡Is It Avatary Enough?🤡 in the buildup to the fight.
Venom throws a hook but Salamanca blocks it.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
Venom lands a right hook to the body.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca tries a quick counter leg kick but Venom is wise to it.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca lands a head shot.
Venom staying out of range there.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Venom shakes it off.
Salamanca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Venom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Venom staying out of range there.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca swings for the body but Venom moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Salamanca finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with the punch.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venom doesn't seem phased though.
Salamanca cracks a nice hook into Venom 's ribs.
Salamanca works the jab nicely.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca tries to land a body kick
and Venom counters with a straight right hand.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Venom .
Salamanca takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
letting Venom counter with a right hand.
Salamanca scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Venom misses with a straight right.
A big left from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca moves away from the strike by Venom .
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
Venom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Venom 's head but Venom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca scores with a nice head shot.
Venom misses with a hook.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Salamanca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Salamanca connects with a jab.
Salamanca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca throws a body kick that misses.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Venom 's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Venom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Venom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Venom moves out of range as Salamanca strikes.
Salamanca is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salamanca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Venom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Salamanca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Venom misses the target.
Venom takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Venom slips under a jab.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
Marco Salamanca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salamanca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venom moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca swings widly with a right hand
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca cracks Venom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca throws a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
A clash of legs there as Venom blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Salamanca lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Venom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Venom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Venom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salamanca cracks a nice hook into Venom 's ribs.
Salamanca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Venom looks to score with a jab to the body but Salamanca is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salamanca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little feinted left hand from Venom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salamanca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Venom on the side of the head.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Venom moved away.
It looked like Venom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca lands a nice shot to the body.
Venom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Venom is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
Salamanca missing with a left hand there. Venom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca lands a lovely overhand right.
Venom moves into the clinch.
Salamanca has had enough of the clinch but Venom keeps him there for the moment.
Venom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Salamanca trying to land knees to the body.
Venom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Salamanca.
Salamanca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Venom blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Venom misses its target.
Venom takes one on the button.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
Venom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca tries to counter with a clinch but Venom shakes him off and moves away.
Salamanca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Venom is out of range.
Venom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Salamanca.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca throws a front kick aimed at Venom 's knee but Venom avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Salamanca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Venom doesn't seem phased though.
Salamanca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Venom on the side of the head.
Venom defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Venom thinks about countering with a head kick.
Salamanca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salamanca throws a leg kick
enabling Venom to counter with a crisp jab.
Venom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salamanca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salamanca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Salamanca is rocked!
Nice cross by Salamanca.
Venom clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salamanca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Venom staying out of range there.
Salamanca connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Venom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Salamanca.
That kick from Salamanca tenderised Venom 's leg. Venom is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Salamanca.
Venom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Venom jabs Salamanca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Venom misses its intended target.
Salamanca with a jab.
Venom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Venom saw that one coming.
Venom ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Nice shot lands for Salamanca.
Salamanca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but Venom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Venom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Venom avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Venom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca looks to land a right hand but Venom moved out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Salamanca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Salamanca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Venom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salamanca sizes up Venom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Venom .
Venom just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca lunges at Venom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venom 's hand.
A swing and a miss from Salamanca.
Venom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venom missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Venom misses with an uppercut.
Venom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salamanca manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Venom down.
Salamanca misses with a body shot.
It looked like Venom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Venom throws a hook but Salamanca avoids it easily.
Salamanca lands a glancing blow to the side of Venom 's head.
Venom sizes up Salamanca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Salamanca throws a low kick but Venom avoids it.
Venom throws a head kick that misses.
Venom throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca closes the distance but Venom moves to the side
and Venom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salamanca's corner calls for a 1-2. Salamanca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Venom .
Venom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca throws a leg kick which misses Venom 's front leg but catches the back leg as Venom tries to avoid it.
Salamanca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Venom .
Salamanca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Marco Salamanca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Salamanca connects with a right hand. Venom shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Salamanca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Venom . Salamanca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Venom under the eye.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Venom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Salamanca takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Salamanca lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Salamanca. Those never looked like landing.
Venom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Venom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Jab, jab by Salamanca - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salamanca cracks Venom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venom throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salamanca to score with a decent uppercut.
Venom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Venom tests Salamanca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Venom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
Salamanca seems to have recovered his senses.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Venom throws out the jab.
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Venom 's belly button to the back.
Salamanca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Venom is able to avoid easily.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venom throws a shot from downtown. Salamanca moves away and avoids it.
Salamanca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamanca throws a lazy head kick
and as Salamanca tries to reset, Venom cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Salamanca is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Michael Venom !
Michael Venom retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Michael Venom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Samart Bukaew (ranked 3251 p4p, 1729 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 370 p4p, 204 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: IS THIS LOVE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samart Bukaew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukaew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bukaew defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Bukaew counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith 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.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws the left hand but Bukaew avoids the punch easily.
Smith gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew throws a head punch that misses.
Bukaew misses with a punch to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukaew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukaew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukaew wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Bukaew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bukaew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukaew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bukaew looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith sizes up Bukaew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukaew sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Bukaew 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith staying out of range there.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Bukaew has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bukaew misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bukaew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bukaew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Smith catches Bukaew right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bukaew circles away.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Bukaew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Bukaew takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukaew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tests Bukaew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukaew misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukaew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew lands the left hand.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Bukaew misses its intended target.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
Bukaew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
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!
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bukaew connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
Bukaew lands a jab to the nose.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith backs away, Bukaew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukaew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukaew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bukaew swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Bukaew.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Bukaew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Smith.
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bukaew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith forces Bukaew back against the cage and clinches.
Bukaew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bukaew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukaew is defending well for now.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukaew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bukaew in his tracks for a moment.
Smith stalls.
Bukaew throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Bukaew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukaew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
Bukaew has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Bukaew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Bukaew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukaew under the eye.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Bukaew catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Bukaew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bukaew finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bukaew fails to land.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bukaew up against the cage.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bukaew slips the punch.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bukaew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bukaew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukaew throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukaew.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Bukaew moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samart Bukaew had his way with Kenny Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Smith.
A good leg kick by Bukaew.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith lunges at Bukaew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukaew's hand.
Smith tries to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bukaew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bukaew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Bukaew moved out of range.
Bukaew scores with a jab.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bukaew's shoulder, as Bukaew tries to avoid the shot.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bukaew.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Bukaew scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith clinches up with Bukaew and pushes him back against the cage.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bukaew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A short right from Bukaew.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Bukaew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bukaew, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew retains his middleweight title!
Samart Bukaew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Magomedov (ranked 21572 p4p, 806 weight class) and Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 175 p4p, 65 weight class). Chai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirt kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Magomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Magomedov jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov has managed to clinch.
Magomedov pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Magomedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Magomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
Chai blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov has Chai pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov cracks Chai with a good jab.
Magomedov misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Magomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.
Chai prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nikolai Magomedov has been cut.
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!
Chai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Magomedov trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magomedov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Magomedov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Chai connects with the punch.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Magomedov out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai!
Bigi Boi Chai is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Bigi Boi Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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