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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 2560 p4p, 19375 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 217 p4p, 366 weight class). BySubtraction comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lay My Claim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Hetfield.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hetfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BySubtraction misses with a left hand
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a flying knee. Nice.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Hetfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction lands a glancing blow to the side of Hetfield's head.
It looks like James Hetfield has been cut.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
enabling Hetfield to counter with a crisp jab.
BySubtraction is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a right hand to the body.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield fails to land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction misses with a hook.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hetfield counters with a one-two to the body.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
Hetfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Hetfield throws a big counter combination but BySubtraction scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Hetfield there.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hetfield.
BySubtraction scores with a 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!
Hetfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
BySubtraction tries to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Hetfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hetfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hetfield in his tracks.
Hetfield moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
As BySubtraction looks to move away, Hetfield throws a big counter combo but BySubtraction just gets out of the way.
BySubtraction moves to clinch but Hetfield breaks away
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
BySubtraction cracks Hetfield with an open hand slap.
BySubtraction misses with a wild body shot.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hetfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hetfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Hetfield is just out of range.
Hetfield throws a counter high kick but BySubtraction was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hetfield with a nice cross.
BySubtraction jabs Hetfield right on the nose. Hetfield blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Hetfield moves away and avoids it.
James Hetfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a nice body shot.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BySubtraction can do to turn this around?
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
BySubtraction is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a lunging right hand
and Hetfield counters with a big head kick but BySubtraction shrugs it off.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
Hetfield misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hetfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hetfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BySubtraction moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Hetfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hetfield scores with a jab. BySubtraction acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
BySubtraction swings for the body but Hetfield moves out of range.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hetfield counters with a series of strikes. BySubtraction will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hetfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
Hetfield is looking for a counter combo.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hetfield throwing a counter right hand but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Hetfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Hetfield tries a head kick but it misses.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Hetfield counters with a three punch combo that has BySubtraction backing up. BySubtraction nods at Hetfield to acknowledge the strikes.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut.
Hetfield throws a counter high kick but BySubtraction was just alert enough to avoid it.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Hetfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hetfield counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Hetfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hetfield walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hetfield counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Hetfield counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
BySubtraction tries to clinch
and Hetfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hetfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Hetfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
BySubtraction wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Hetfield was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Addition BySubtraction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Hetfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hetfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction connects with a nice looking jab.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot
and Hetfield counters with a two punch combo.
Hetfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
BySubtraction lands a nice knee to the body.
Hetfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
BySubtraction is trying to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling him.
BySubtraction tries to land knees in the clinch but Hetfield avoids the damage to the body.
Hetfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hetfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
BySubtraction has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Good body shot from Hetfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetfield lands a hook that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hetfield is leaning against BySubtraction and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hetfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hetfield avoiding damage as BySubtraction throws knees to the body.
BySubtraction has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hetfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if BySubtraction can turn it around.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the body.
Hetfield lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hetfield.
Nice body punch from Hetfield - that landed with a thud.
BySubtraction takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hetfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt BySubtraction or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BySubtraction's efforts to push away.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
BySubtraction tries to break the clinch but Hetfield is controlling the position.
Hetfield lands a right hand.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hetfield lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Hetfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from BySubtraction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BySubtractions head.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hetfield avoids it.
BySubtraction is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hetfield is defending well for now.
James Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hetfield 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hetfield!
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