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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Scott Columbus (ranked 16844 p4p, 17882 weight class) and Boobie Miles Iii (ranked 229 p4p, 172 weight class). Columbus comes to the ring accompanied by Blood Of The Kings. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Dangerous knees
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Columbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Boobie Miles Iii!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy head kick
and Columbus counters with a nice low kick that buckles Miles Iii's knee momentarily.
Columbus misses the jab.
It seemed like Miles Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miles Iii staying out of range there.
Miles Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Columbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Miles Iii is just out of range.
Good work by Miles Iii as he checks the leg kick.
Columbus avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Columbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miles Iii.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii 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.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Columbus scores with a jab.
Miles Iii checks the leg kick.
Miles Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus slips under a jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miles Iii takes a swing at Columbus's ribcage but misses.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Columbus misses with a body kick.
Miles Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Miles Iii sees coming a mile off.
Miles Iii throws a shot from downtown. Columbus moves away and avoids it.
Miles Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Columbus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miles Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a wild combination.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii misses with an uppercut
and Columbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii checks a leg kick nicely.
Columbus cracks Miles Iii with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii throws a poor cross that misses
letting Columbus counter with a right hand.
Columbus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Miles Iii sizes up Columbus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miles Iii misses the jab.
A jab from Miles Iii misses.
Miles Iii misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Columbus throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Columbus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Columbus.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miles Iii misses with a combination
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus misses the jab.
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miles Iii throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Columbus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miles Iii.
Columbus lands a jab to Miles Iii's midsection.
Columbus keeps the fight on the outside.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Columbus with a nice calf kick.
Miles Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miles Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Miles Iii sees coming a mile off.
Columbus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Columbus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Columbus scores with a body shot.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Columbus wants to slow Miles Iii down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Miles Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Columbus does it's job there.
It looks like Columbus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Miles Iii connects with a body shot that sends Columbus's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Columbus.
Miles Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Columbus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miles Iii under the eye.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miles Iii's sensitive parts.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Miles Iii throws a hook to the side of Columbus's head but Columbus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Columbus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miles Iii can do to turn this around?
Miles Iii throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Miles Iii.
Columbus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miles Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Miles Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miles Iii misses with a left hand
and Columbus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miles Iii thinking.
Miles Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles Iii with a nice calf kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
Columbus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus takes a swing at Miles Iii's ribcage but misses.
Miles Iii flicks out a counter leg kick but Columbus steps away.
Miles Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Columbus throws out the jab.
Columbus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miles Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Columbus.
Columbus ducks under a wild hook from Miles Iii.
A jab from Miles Iii finds it's way through Columbus's defenses.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miles Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Columbus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Miles Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Columbus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Columbus throws a sloppy head kick and Miles Iii moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miles Iii! But no joy.
Columbus lands a jab to Miles Iii's midsection.
Columbus lands a glancing blow to the side of Miles Iii's head.
Miles Iii needs to keep his hands up - Columbus had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Columbus.
Miles Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miles Iii throws a sloppy body shot
and Columbus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Miles Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Miles Iii misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a big head kick but Miles Iii shrugs it off.
Miles Iii misses with a two punch combination.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Miles Iii misses the shot to the body.
Columbus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Miles Iii misses with a double jab.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Miles Iii down.
Miles Iii misses with a kick to the body.
Miles Iii blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbus moves out of range as Miles Iii strikes.
Columbus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miles Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miles Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Columbus lands a leg kick that knocks Miles Iii off balance momentarily.
Columbus connects with a body shot that sends Miles Iii's belly button to the back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Columbus.
A slow jab from Miles Iii misses its intended target.
Columbus punishes Miles Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles Iii.
Columbus swings for the body but Miles Iii moves out of range.
Columbus looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Columbus tries to land a front kick but Miles Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Columbus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miles Iii has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Columbus swats away the attempt to clinch by Miles Iii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Columbus slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Columbus thows a leg kick but Miles Iii checks it
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miles Iii loads up on a big right hand but Columbus slips the punch.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Miles Iii looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Boobie Miles Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Columbus throws a right hand that misses
and Miles Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Columbus there.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miles Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Miles Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miles Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miles Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Columbus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Miles Iii down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Columbus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
Our winner, Scott Columbus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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