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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky McAskill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Micky McAskill's chin.
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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Decent elbows
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micky McAskill!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws out a leg kick but McAskill moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
McAskill scores with a jab to the head.
McAskill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McAskill throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith slips under a jab.
McAskill blocks the body kick.
McAskill scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Smith.
McAskill checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at McAskill's ribcage but misses.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McAskill to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McAskill checks it well.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAskill.
Smith misses with a left hand
and McAskill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAskill takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
McAskill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McAskill avoids the elbow strike from Smith, against the ropes.
McAskill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McAskill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McAskill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McAskill lands an elbow inside.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
McAskill just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, McAskill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but McAskill leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McAskill is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
McAskill slows down the pace here.
McAskill throws an elbow that misses.
McAskill lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McAskill throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from McAskill.
McAskill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAskill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McAskill comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to break free but McAskill pushes him back against the ropes.
McAskill lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
McAskill looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith working aggressively here.
McAskill blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
McAskill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McAskill pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding damage as McAskill throws knees to the body.
McAskill lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
McAskill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McAskill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McAskill moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McAskill is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAskill throws an elbow but it misses.
McAskill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from McAskill.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky McAskill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith throws a solid leg kick but McAskill takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith staggers McAskill with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! McAskill 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!
It looks like Micky McAskill has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAskill thumps Smith with a low kick.
Robert Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
McAskill blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but McAskill moves out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick but McAskill moved away.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McAskill slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McAskill.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and McAskill counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
McAskill keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith throws out a loose jab but McAskill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and McAskill counters with a big head kick but Smith shrugs it off.
McAskill checks a low kick from Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick.
McAskill is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAskill motions for Smith to come forward. McAskill throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McAskill avoids the body shot from Smith.
McAskill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAskill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from McAskill tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith misses with the body kick
and McAskill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and McAskill counters by clinching up.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but McAskill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAskill avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McAskill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is trying to break free.
McAskill blocks a body shot from Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, McAskill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
McAskill is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns McAskill into the ropes.
McAskill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
McAskill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from McAskill.
McAskill tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McAskill lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
McAskill misses with some punches.
Micky McAskill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McAskill scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAskill prevents a body shot from Smith.
McAskill misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McAskill.
McAskill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from McAskill.
McAskill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from McAskill.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from McAskill.
Smith being controlled against the ropes.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with some punches.
McAskill lands an elbow inside.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McAskill avoids it.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAskill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith is looking to wear down McAskill with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
McAskill missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McAskill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAskill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAskill works Smith's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Smith will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but McAskill is just out of range.
McAskill has Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of McAskill backwards.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
McAskill blocks an elbow strike.
McAskill looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McAskill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McAskill throws out the jab.
McAskill walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McAskill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a low kick as McAskill jumps back.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith throws a hook to the side of McAskill's head but McAskill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McAskill throws a body kick that misses.
McAskill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from McAskill misses.
Smith moves out of range as McAskill strikes.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McAskill moves away.
McAskill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAskill throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith throws a body punch but McAskill moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McAskill.
McAskill gets a clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as McAskill controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAskill misses with an elbow over the top.
McAskill looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from McAskill.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from McAskill.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McAskill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McAskill lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAskill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
McAskill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
McAskill missing with knees to the body.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
McAskill misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAskill trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed McAskill into the ropes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards McAskill's brow.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McAskill avoids a wild elbow strike from Smith.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McAskill throws an elbow but misses.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McAskill checks a leg kick.
Smith swings for the body but McAskill moves out of range.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and McAskill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAskill pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Smith blocking some punches.
McAskill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McAskill throws an elbow that misses.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAskill misses with a knee strike.
Smith tries a knee to the head but McAskill blocks it.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McAskill is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAskill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, McAskill throws an elbow but misses.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped McAskill in his tracks for a moment.
McAskill throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Micky McAskill.
I think McAskill 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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