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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 138 p4p, 2445 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 19 p4p, 252 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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159
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World class boxer
KO power
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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 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Matijevic.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dall Jr misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Matijevic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matijevic lands with a cross.
It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Matijevic throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Matijevic throws a body kick.
Matijevic missing with a left hand there. Dall Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matijevic throws the left hand but Dall Jr avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr wants to clinch.
Matijevic blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a leg kick but Dall Jr checks it.
Dall Jr loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matijevic punishes Dall Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Matijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dall Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matijevic if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matijevic just manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Matijevic strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matijevic. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Matijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall Jr.
Matijevic scores with a body shot.
Dall Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr misses with a low kick.
Matijevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matijevic misses with a left hand
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Matijevic swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Matijevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dall Jr scores with a leg kick.
Dall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Matijevic thuds a left hand into Dall Jr's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matijevic.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Matijevic strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.
Matijevic catches Dall Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dall Jr moves to clinch but Matijevic breaks away
and Matijevic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Matijevic misses with a body shot
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Matijevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matijevic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matijevic digs a good hook to Dall Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matijevic misses the target.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
A little feinted left hand from Dall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matijevic connects with a looping right hand.
Dall Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Matijevic throws a hook to the side of Dall Jr's head but Dall Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matijevic works Dall Jr's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matijevic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dall Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matijevic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Matijevic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matijevic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Matijevic jabs Dall Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dall Jr cracks Matijevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dall Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall Jr throws a leg kick
and Matijevic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dall Jr really felt that one!
Dall Jr checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Matijevic.
Matijevic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matijevic throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Dall Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Matijevic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dall Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Matijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall Jr scores with a one two! Matijevic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab
and Matijevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dall Jr swings for the body but Matijevic moves out of range.
Matijevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matijevic misses the shot to the body.
Roko Matijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matijevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
As Matijevic backs away, Dall Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matijevic.
Matijevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dall Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Matijevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Matijevic misses with a wild body shot.
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roko Matijevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matijevic scores with a nice right hand.
Matijevic swings for the body but Dall Jr moves out of range.
Matijevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Dall Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Matijevic blocks it.
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses
and Dall Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Matijevic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dall Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matijevic. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dall Jr misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matijevic looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Matijevic misses with a looping right.
Matijevic rushes Dall Jr and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr tries to work over Matijevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matijevic misses with some punches.
Matijevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matijevic presses Dall Jr against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matijevic misses with the head strike.
Dall Jr scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Dall Jr on the inside.
A short left from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Matijevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matijevic lands a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Matijevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Matijevic can't find room to land a body shot as Dall Jr controls the action.
Matijevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Matijevic avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the ropes.
Matijevic has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dall Jr.
A short right from Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Matijevic controls his hands.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Matijevic blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
A body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matijevic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roko Matijevic!
A victorious Roko Matijevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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