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STRIKE! 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eric Kronke (ranked 22350 p4p, 20540 weight class) and Alex Alexandrov (ranked 545 p4p, 525 weight class). Kronke comes to the cage accompanied by Feuer Frei. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Kronke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov lands a body shot.
Alexandrov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexandrov stalks Kronke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kronke's face. Kronke staggers backwards, shaken.
Kronke misses with a head kick.
Donk. Kronke catches Alexandrov right on the button with a cross.
Alexandrov closes the distance and clinches.
Alexandrov slows down the pace here.
Alexandrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kronke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandrov.
Alexandrov clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kronke lunges at Alexandrov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alexandrov's hand.
Kronke with a jab.
Alexandrov has closed the distance and engaged Kronke in a clinch.
Alexandrov tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as Alexandrov controls the action.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronke tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Nice body punch from Alexandrov.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke tries a body shot but Alexandrov blocks it.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke misses with a punch to the body.
Kronke blocks a body shot from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov blocks a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Alexandrov as the two fighters clinch.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexandrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexandrov.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by Alexandrov.
Alexandrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Kronke controls his hands.
Alexandrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kronke up against the cage.
Alexandrov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing Alexandrov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexandrov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Kronke tries to throw a body punch but Alexandrov avoids it by throwing Kronke back against the cage.
Alexandrov is working Kronke over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Alexandrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandrov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronke or not.
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
Alexandrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kronke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kronke works on Alexandrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov has Kronke pressed against the cage.
Kronke lands a body shot.
Alexandrov looks winded!
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Kronke.
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 Eric Kronke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kronke connects with a nice cross there... Alexandrov is looking wobbly and Kronke recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Alexandrov to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kronke jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Kronke!
After winning the bout, Eric Kronke thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Gordon Masten (ranked 21953 p4p, 20828 weight class) and Carlton Adesanya (ranked 354 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Masten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 41 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Masten moves away
and Masten counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Masten is having none of it.
Masten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adesanya checks the leg kick.
Adesanya throws out a counter right but Masten avoids it with no problem.
Masten works the jab nicely.
Masten is looking to score with low kicks.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masten looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya wants to counter with a clinch but Masten pushes him away.
Masten misses with an uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Masten lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the cage and back into range.
Masten lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masten manages to avoid it.
Adesanya takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masten.
Gordon Masten is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masten throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Adesanya tries to counter by closing the distance.
Masten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adesanya displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Masten misses with a body kick.
Masten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Masten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masten wants to land a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Masten.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten throws a low kick but Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Masten lands a right hook to the body.
Masten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Masten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Masten.
Adesanya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masten lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
Masten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Masten connects with a leg kick.
Masten throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Masten throws a leg kick but Adesanya moved away.
Adesanya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masten finds it's way round the side to connect with Adesanya's head.
Masten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Masten misses the target.
Masten connects with a single shot there.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Masten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masten cracks Adesanya with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Masten is looking to chop away at Adesanya's legs.
Adesanya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adesanya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Masten.
Masten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Adesanya is looking to clinch.
Masten scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masten tries to score with a low kick but Adesanya moves his leg out of the way.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
Masten keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masten half committed to a counter leg kick.
Masten swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Masten throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten scores with a decent looking hook.
Masten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masten looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya walks into a jab.
Masten throws a chopping leg kick but Adesanya manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masten connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Masten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Masten 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.
Adesanya throws a counter combo.
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Masten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adesanya just manages to avoid it.
Masten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Masten lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Masten is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya wants to counter the offense by Masten and move into the clinch position.
Masten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adesanya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Masten connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlton Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masten connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masten with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya throws out a counter right but Masten avoids it with no problem.
Masten throws a low kick but Adesanya avoids it.
Masten pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adesanya moves out of range as Masten throws a body kick.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Masten dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Masten with a nice calf kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to clinch
and Masten counters with a stiff right hand.
Masten is looking to score with low kicks.
Adesanya wants to counter the offense by Masten and move into the clinch position.
Masten is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Masten sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adesanya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Masten.
Gordon Masten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon Masten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Masten is avoiding it.
Gordon Masten is winning the standup battle so far.
Masten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adesanya's hands.
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!
Adesanya takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masten jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Adesanya.
Masten lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Masten scores with a nice strike.
Adesanya misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Masten.
Adesanya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Masten does it's job there.
Masten lands a jab to the head.
Masten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Masten cracks Adesanya with a good jab.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Masten takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masten lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masten scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masten.
Masten fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masten's corner calls for a 1-2. Masten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masten.
Masten thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
Masten misses with a kick to the body.
Masten thumps Adesanya with a low kick.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Masten.
Masten misses with a looping left.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Masten circles away and keeps his distance.
Carlton Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya throws a jab when Masten was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Masten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masten 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Masten!
During a confident post fight interview, Gordon Masten thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chinza Machida (ranked 23205 p4p, 2140 weight class) and Shahzad Abdelrahman (ranked 512 p4p, 268 weight class). Machida comes to the cage accompanied by Best Way To Die. Abdelrahman is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blow The Whistle. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chinza Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shahzad Abdelrahman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdelrahman defending well as Machida loads up on a big left hand.
Abdelrahman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdelrahman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Machida scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abdelrahman in his tracks.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abdelrahman finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
Abdelrahman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machida throws a leg kick
and Abdelrahman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abdelrahman throws a sloppy head kick and Machida moves out of range easily.
Abdelrahman blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Abdelrahman counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida throws a series of punches but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
Abdelrahman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abdelrahman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abdelrahman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Abdelrahman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chinza Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Abdelrahman moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdelrahman lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land a front kick but Abdelrahman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abdelrahman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdelrahman lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdelrahman. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abdelrahman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdelrahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Abdelrahman throws a chopping leg kick but Machida manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Abdelrahman throws the kick towards the body but Machida avoids it.
Abdelrahman jabs at Machida's body.
Abdelrahman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida cracks Abdelrahman with a good jab.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Abdelrahman's shoulder, as Abdelrahman tries to avoid the shot.
Abdelrahman connects with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman lands the left hand.
Machida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
A clash of legs there as Abdelrahman blocks the low kick.
Abdelrahman motions for Machida to come forward. Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abdelrahman throws a front kick aimed at Machida's knee but Machida avoids it well.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Abdelrahman avoided it.
Machida throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abdelrahman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Machida really felt that one!
Machida misses with a looping right.
Abdelrahman thinks about the counter body kick.
Machida scores with a hook.
Abdelrahman moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Abdelrahman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Abdelrahman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
Machida tries a low kick but Abdelrahman avoids it.
Abdelrahman walks into a jab.
Abdelrahman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Chinza Machida will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick as Machida jumps back.
Abdelrahman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Abdelrahman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdelrahman throws a lazy uppercut
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida cracks Abdelrahman with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Machida avoids a kick to the body.
Machida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Abdelrahman just manages to avoid it.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdelrahman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Abdelrahman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abdelrahman with a nice cross.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida 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.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
Chinza Machida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Abdelrahman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdelrahman just misses with a punch to the body.
As Abdelrahman backs away, Machida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Machida blocks a jab.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick which misses Machida's front leg but catches the back leg as Machida tries to avoid it.
Machida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machida lands a nice shot that snaps Abdelrahman's head back.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abdelrahman.
A cross from Abdelrahman lands.
Abdelrahman tried to score with a low kick but Machida checks it.
Abdelrahman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abdelrahman.
Machida throws a nice looking combination but Abdelrahman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abdelrahman!
Abdelrahman scores with a sloppy right hand. Machida should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chinza Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Machida wants to land a leg kick but Abdelrahman is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abdelrahman blocks a low kick nicely.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdelrahman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abdelrahman blocks a head kick by Machida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdelrahman. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abdelrahman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdelrahman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machida misses with an uppercut. Abdelrahman saw that one coming.
Abdelrahman lands a slapping body shot.
Machida throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Abdelrahman to counter with a crisp jab.
Machida lands a front kick.
Machida misses with a hook. Abdelrahman ducked under it nicely.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries to work over Machida's front leg with a kick but Machida checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Abdelrahman down.
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 Chinza Machida will probably get the nod.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman with the inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Machida misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida misses with a kick to the body.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a low kick.
Machida tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abdelrahman throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Abdelrahman missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdelrahman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida misses the jab.
Abdelrahman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shahzad Abdelrahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdelrahman moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Abdelrahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abdelrahman backwards.
Abdelrahman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abdelrahman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Abdelrahman.
Machida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Abdelrahman has him pressed against the cage.
Abdelrahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Machida's efforts to push away.
Abdelrahman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Abdelrahman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machida seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Abdelrahman can turn it around.
Abdelrahman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abdelrahman is trying to force a seperation but Machida has the dominant position.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Abdelrahman misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Machida.
Abdelrahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shahzad Abdelrahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Machida 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinza Machida!
During a confident post fight interview, Chinza Machida thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 23720 p4p, 22191 weight class) and Torsten Mjölnir (ranked 536 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mjölnir misses with the combination.
Mjölnir misses with a double jab
and Murray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mjölnir throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mjölnir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Mjölnir misses.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mjölnir moves away from the strike by Murray.
Mjölnir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjölnir misses with an uppercut
and Murray counters with a straight right that drops Mjölnir to the canvas! Will Mjölnir beat the count? He's still wobbly and as the count reaches 7, he's still struggling to make it. 8...9...10. He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Lee Murray!
A relieved looking Lee Murray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 3274 p4p, 23883 weight class) and The Devils Outlaw Ii (ranked 359 p4p, 521 weight class). Outlaw Ii has chosen For The Outlawz by Moonshine Bandits as his entrance music. Russell Northrop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to The Devils Outlaw Ii's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw Ii!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outlaw Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Northrop lands a really nice looking cross but Outlaw Ii seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Northrop.
Outlaw Ii get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Outlaw Ii stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Northrop runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russell Northrop!
A very excited looking Russell Northrop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Elbow Zombie Chai (ranked 23782 p4p, 20904 weight class) and Marco Salamanca (ranked 452 p4p, 487 weight class). Salamanca is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Superstar Cypress Hill. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Elbow Zombie Chai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with an uppercut. Salamanca saw that one coming.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salamanca.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Salamanca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Salamanca jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca takes one on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chai.
Salamanca misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salamanca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Salamanca settles back down.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai cracks Salamanca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Salamanca.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Salamanca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws a body punch but Salamanca moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chai.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca 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.
Chai's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salamanca slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Salamanca looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Salamanca lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salamanca.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Salamanca lands a slapping body shot.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Salamanca throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Salamanca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Chai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Salamanca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai moves out of range as Salamanca throws a body kick.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salamanca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Salamanca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
A big right from Salamanca misses.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai throws a right and a left that Salamanca avoids nicely.
Chai takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salamanca has time to react.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Salamanca moved out of range.
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 Elbow Zombie Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a looping left.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salamanca throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Chai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Salamanca should have avoided that one.
Salamanca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marco Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salamanca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salamanca is trying to counter with his kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Salamanca ducks down to avoid it.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca slips a jab from Chai.
A solid body kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salamanca.
Salamanca connects with the punch.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Salamanca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salamanca. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salamanca.
Salamanca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Salamanca's head but Salamanca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Salamanca misses
and Salamanca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Salamanca.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salamanca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salamanca.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Salamanca misses.
Salamanca throws a front kick that sends Chai stumbling back into the cage.
Salamanca tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai with a hook.
Salamanca slips a jab from Chai.
A little jabbing left from Salamanca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Salamanca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai takes a swing at Salamanca's ribcage but misses.
Salamanca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elbow Zombie Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salamanca tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salamanca throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salamanca looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Salamanca throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Salamanca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Nice cross by Salamanca.
Salamanca misses with a straight left.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick from Salamanca is predictable there
and Chai counters with a solid body kick.
Salamanca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salamanca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salamanca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salamanca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Salamanca misses with a low kick.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salamanca loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Salamanca avoids the head kick by Chai.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Salamanca staying out of range there.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Salamanca as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Salamanca. That's going to slow Chai down.
Salamanca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salamanca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai avoids the body shot from Salamanca.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
A big right from Salamanca misses.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Salamanca throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Salamanca with the inside leg kick.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai throws a series of punches but Salamanca moves out of range.
Salamanca with a hook.
A big right from Chai misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salamanca.
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salamanca on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.
It looked like Chai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Salamanca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai lands with a right hand.
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Salamanca really 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.
Chai throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca works the jab nicely.
Elbow Zombie Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Salamanca misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Salamanca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salamanca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
A slow jab from Salamanca misses its intended target.
Salamanca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Salamanca misses
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salamanca thinking.
Chai keeps Salamanca at a distance using the push kick.
Salamanca slips under a jab from Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Salamanca misses with a body kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salamanca connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Salamanca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai misses with a hook
and Salamanca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Salamanca clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salamanca was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca misses the shot to the body.
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Salamanca.
Salamanca lands a really nice looking cross but Chai seems unphased.
Chai lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salamanca connects with a leg kick.
Salamanca thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Salamanca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Salamanca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salamanca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Salamanca.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salamanca. Salamanca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salamanca throws a chopping leg kick but Chai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai throws the left hand but Salamanca avoids the punch easily.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Salamanca throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai cracks Salamanca with a good jab.
Salamanca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Salamanca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Salamanca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Salamanca throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marco Salamanca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Salamanca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salamanca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salamanca takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Salamanca.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Salamanca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab from Chai.
Chai staying out of range there.
Chai cracks Salamanca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Salamanca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salamanca.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Salamanca dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Salamanca misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salamanca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salamanca looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca cracks Chai with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Salamanca tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Salamanca thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Salamanca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Salamanca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chai checks a low kick from Salamanca.
Salamanca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Salamanca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Salamanca wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Salamanca can pounce on him.
Salamanca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
A low kick from Salamanca misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chai misses with a low kick as Salamanca jumps back.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Salamanca misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Salamanca just misses with a punch to the body.
Salamanca thumps Chai with a low kick.
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salamanca throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai defending well as Salamanca loads up on a big left hand.
Salamanca tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elbow Zombie Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 48:47
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elbow Zombie Chai!
Elbow Zombie Chai retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Elbow Zombie Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Michael Venom (ranked 23659 p4p, 2177 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 471 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Venom !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venom with a nice cross.
Venom throws a jab but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Matijevic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Venom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Venom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matijevic.
Venom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matijevic blocks a body shot from Venom .
Venom lands with a light punch inside.
Venom has Matijevic pressed against the cage.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Venom controls the action.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matijevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venom digs a good hook to Matijevic's body.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Venom .
Matijevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Venom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Venom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom connects with a looping right hand.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Venom .
Matijevic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venom with a body shot.
Matijevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Venom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Venom digs a good body shot into Matijevic's ribs.
Venom thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Venom misses with a hook. Matijevic ducked under it nicely.
Matijevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venom lands a jab.
Matijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Venom .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic walks into a big right hand from Venom and goes down! The referee sends Venom to a neutral corner as Matijevic gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matijevic tries to clinch but Venom moves away
and Venom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Matijevic is rocked!
Venom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Venom finish him?
Venom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matijevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Venom misses the shot to the body.
Venom thuds a left hand into Matijevic's body.
Matijevic clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Venom .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom should take that round, based on the knockdown.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Venom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Venom catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Matijevic stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Matijevic walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Matijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venom tries to keep at a distance but Matijevic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Venom cracks Matijevic with a nice body shot.
Venom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom misses with some punches.
A short right from Venom .
Venom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venom misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Matijevic.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Venom .
Matijevic blocking some punches.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Matijevic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roko Matijevic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matijevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom lands with a right to the head.
Venom trying to stall but Matijevic improves his position.
Venom struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Venom struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Venom stalls.
Matijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Venom digs a right hand into Matijevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matijevic's gas tank.
Venom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Venom blocks an uppercut.
Venom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Venom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matijevic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matijevic.
Venom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matijevic backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Venom .
Matijevic blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Venom .
Venom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matijevics head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matijevic scores with a hook to the body.
Venom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venom cracks Matijevic with a nice body shot.
Venom throws a head punch that misses.
Matijevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venom .
Venom takes a shot to the head.
Venom lands a nice uppercut.
Matijevic digs a right hand underneath Venom 's ribcage. Venom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Venom lands a nice uppercut.
Matijevic blocks an uppercut.
Matijevic lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Venom .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Venom tries to throw a body punch but Matijevic avoids it by throwing Venom back against the cage.
Venom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Matijevic fails to land.
Matijevic presses Venom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matijevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Venom will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Venom works Matijevic's body with a nice hook.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Venom is winning the standup battle so far.
Matijevic blocks a head kick by Venom .
Matijevic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Venom connects with a crisp jab.
Venom swings widly with a right hand
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Venom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matijevic momentarily.
Venom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Venom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Venom connects with a body shot that sends Matijevic's belly button to the back.
Michael Venom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venom cracks Matijevic with an open hand slap.
Matijevic takes one to the side of the head.
Venom throws a right hand that misses
and Matijevic counters with a nice body shot.
Matijevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matijevic moves into the clinch successfully.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Venom controls the action.
Matijevic lands a shot to the body.
Matijevic pushes Venom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Venom blocks a body shot from Matijevic.
Venom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Venom .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matijevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Venom .
Matijevic is trying to break the clinch but Venom has him pressed against the cage.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Venom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matijevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Venom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Matijevic as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Venom .
Matijevic throws a head punch that misses.
Venom scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Venom 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matijevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matijevic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Venom presses Matijevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Venom .
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Venom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Venom 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:25
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Venom !
Michael Venom 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 light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Alexander Vij (ranked 5175 p4p, 20859 weight class) and Theodore Rothschild (ranked 506 p4p, 527 weight class). Theodore Rothschild is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Vij!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild throws a good cross that connects.
Rothschild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vij was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothschild.
Vij is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vij at a distance.
Vij is looking to chop away at Rothschild's legs.
Rothschild digs a good hook to Vij's body.
Rothschild misses with a body shot
and Vij counters with a good low kick that Rothschild was not able to check.
Vij takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rothschild takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
Rothschild 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.
Rothschild connects with a single shot there.
Rothschild works the jab nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rothschild looks to land a combination but Vij avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vij tries to move into range but Rothschild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Rothschild connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rothschild scores with a jab. Vij acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rothschild feints and then cracks Vij's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vij down.
Vij takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rothschild. Vij does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vij is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rothschild swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vij counters with an inside leg kick.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothschild looks winded!
Rothschild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vij. Vij obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vij paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rothschild takes a swing at Vij's ribcage but misses.
Vij is looking to counter punch.
Rothschild throws a poor cross that misses
and Vij counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rothschild misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Vij wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vij.
Vij swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Vij was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rothschild rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vij counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Rothschild onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Rothschild is rocked!
That has opened up Theodore Rothschild's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a left hand
and Vij counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Rothschild goes down! Vij rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Rothschild is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Vij!
Alexander Vij 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 middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Kenny Smith (ranked 2204 p4p, 941 weight class) and Ngozi Chai (ranked 242 p4p, 123 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by IS THIS LOVE. On his way into the cage it seems that Kenny Smith has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kenny Smith seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 46 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ngozi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai avoids the body shot from Smith.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Chai sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chai can pounce on him.
Chai looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Chai misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai staggers Smith with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smith looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Smith.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Chai lands.
Kenny Smith's cut is getting worse.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, Ngozi Chai should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai misses with a straight right.
A punch lands to the side of Chai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Chai misses.
Smith misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Chai misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai slips a jab from Smith.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith jabs Chai right on the nose. Chai blinks but takes it well.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws a leg kick
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Chai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith slips a straight right by Chai.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Smith was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a good low kick that Chai was not able to check.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Smith.
Chai slips a jab from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith checks a low kick from Chai.
Smith tries a low kick but Chai avoids it.
Good leg kick by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick. Chai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Chai throws an off balance right hand
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Chai blocks the leg kick.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith'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.
Chai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot by Smith.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith moves away from the strike by Chai.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Chai's head back.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Kenny Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from Chai.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Smith misses.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Chai makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chai throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jeez, Kenny Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Chai staggers Smith with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Smith looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Chai is victorious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ngozi Chai!
Ngozi Chai is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ngozi Chai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kenny Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 177 p4p, 3509 weight class) and Hans Schultz (ranked 25 p4p, 377 weight class). Kreischer comes to the cage accompanied by Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schultz's choice of entrance music: Love Bites. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hans Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz moves out of range as Kreischer strikes.
Kreischer fails to land with a series of punches.
Kreischer slips a straight right by Schultz.
Kreischer connects with the punch.
Schultz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kreischer is just out of range.
Schultz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kreischer throws out the jab.
Kreischer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kreischer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer throws a combination that misses
and Schultz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kreischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Schultz should have avoided that one.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schultz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with the combination.
Schultz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kreischer misses with a left hand
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Schultz misses with a right hand
and Kreischer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kreischer. Beautiful body shot.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Kreischer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kreischer takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer 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.
Kreischer tests Schultz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schultz misses with a jab to the body
and Kreischer counters with a straight right hand.
Schultz defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
Kreischer misses with a series of wild punches.
Kreischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Kreischer clinches.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Kreischer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Kreischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Schultz tries to break the clinch but Kreischer is controlling the position.
Kreischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
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!
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kreischer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is trying to push Kreischer away but Kreischer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schultz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreischer ducks right into an uppercut from Schultz.
It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer clinches with his opponent.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Schultz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schultz tries to break the clinch but Kreischer is controlling the position.
Schultz wants to break free but Kreischer has control.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Kreischer presses Schultz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Schultz blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kreischer obliges.
Kreischer landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Kreischer.
Kreischer with a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a knee to the head but Schultz blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schultz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kreischer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Schultz can turn it around.
Schultz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schultz's face.
Kreischer lands a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schultzs head.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Kreischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kreischer.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kreischer scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schultz's face.
Schultz is rocked!
Kreischer cracks Schultz with a nice body shot.
Kreischer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kreischer.
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreischer finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schultz seems to have recovered his senses.
Herbert Kreischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kreischer lands with a light punch inside.
Kreischer lands a good knee to the midsection. Schultz won't want to take too many of those.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer works on Schultz's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Herbert Kreischer's cut.
That's time! Kreischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schultz walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Kreischer rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Schultz has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kreischer.
Schultz throws a big shot that misses.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schultz tries to break the clinch but Kreischer is controlling the position.
Kreischer keeps control of Schultz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kreischer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Kreischer.
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!
Kreischer scores with a hook to the body.
Kreischer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schultz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kreischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kreischer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kreischer lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreischer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a left hand.
The crowd are calling 'kneeees!' as Kreischer has the Thai clinch. Kreischer obliges, smashing a knee brutally into Schultz's nose and sending him crashing to the canvas! Will be beat the count?! 3,4,5,6,7,8...9... and he's up on 9! Wow, that was close! The referee takes a long look and is going to allow it to continue!
It looks like Hans Schultz has been cut.
Schultz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz throws an off balance right hand
and Kreischer counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Herbert Kreischer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Hans Schultz spoke after the fight, saying '"I see nothing! I hear nothing! I know nothing!"'.
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