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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Antonio Laborina Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Biffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laborina Lim comes to the ring accompanied by Here we go. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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178 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Laborina Lim! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Biff Biffman! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Biffman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laborina Lim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Biffman scrambles back to his feet. Laborina Lim misses the body punch and Biffman counters with a solid body kick. Laborina Lim avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Laborina Lim misses with a hook. Biffman ducked under it nicely. A solid body kick from Laborina Lim. Biffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laborina Lim misses with a series of wild punches.
Laborina Lim connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biffman. Biffman circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laborina Lim throws a wild body kick that Biffman sees coming a mile off. Laborina Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biffman jabs Laborina Lim right on the nose. Laborina Lim blinks but takes it well. Laborina Lim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laborina Lim throws out a leg kick but Biffman moves out of range and Laborina Lim only half commits. Laborina Lim loads up on a big right hand but Biffman slips the punch. Laborina Lim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Laborina Lim lands with a slapping head kick. Biffman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Laborina Lim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Biffman throws a leg kick that misses. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Biffman, right into the meat.
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! Biffman throws a hook but Laborina Lim avoids it easily. Biffman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. A jab from Biffman misses. A slow jab from Laborina Lim misses its intended target. Biffman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laborina Lim under the eye. Laborina Lim chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Biffman can pounce on him.
Biffman swings away with a leg kick that misses. Laborina Lim avoids the body shot from Biffman.
Biffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laborina Lim.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biffman closes the distance and clinches. Biffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Biffman avoiding damage as Laborina Lim throws knees to the body.
Laborina Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim misses with an elbow strike.
Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biffman.
Biffman taking a breather. Laborina Lim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Laborina Lim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Biffman - that landed with a thud.
Biffman avoiding damage as Laborina Lim throws knees to the body.
Laborina Lim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biffman is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Biffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Laborina Lim missing with knees to the body.
Biffman can't find room to land a body shot as Laborina Lim controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A body shot lands from Biffman.
Laborina Lim tries to land knees in the clinch but Biffman avoids the damage to the body. Biffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biffman is trying to maintain a safe position but Laborina Lim gets an underhook and turns Biffman into the ropes. Biffman lands a nice uppercut. Laborina Lim blocks a body shot from Biffman. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Laborina Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laborina Lim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Laborina Lim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Laborina Lim dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Biffman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biffman connects with a jab. Laborina Lim misses with an uppercut. Biffman saw that one coming. Biffman throws a hook to the side of Laborina Lim's head but Laborina Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Laborina Lim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Laborina Lim thuds his shin into the meat of Biffman's side. Biffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim circles away out of range and recomposes himself. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Biffman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laborina Lim on the side of the head. Jab by Laborina Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biffman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Biffman in his tracks. Laborina Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Laborina Lim slips under a jab from Biffman. Laborina Lim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biffman was well out of range. Poor timing from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim throws out a loose jab but Biffman uses good head movement to avoid it. Biffman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Laborina Lim throws a low kick but Biffman avoids it. Biffman throws a low kick, looking for Laborina Lim's leg but Laborina Lim calmly moves out of range. Biffman takes a body punch but keeps moving. Laborina Lim lands a leg kick that knocks Biffman off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Biffman tries to move into range but Laborina Lim moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circle momentarily. Laborina Lim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A head kick misses from Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice defenses there by Biffman. Antonio Laborina Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Biffman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laborina Lim. Biffman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Laborina Lim. Biffman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim throws a hook but Biffman avoids it easily. Biffman avoids the body shot from Laborina Lim.
Biff Biffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Biffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim misses with a wild body shot. Biffman lands with a nice body punch. Biffman feints and then cracks Laborina Lim's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laborina Lim down. Biffman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laborina Lim can pounce on him.
Antonio Laborina Lim is winning the standup battle so far. Laborina Lim connects with an inside leg kick. Laborina Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Laborina Lim throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Biffman. Laborina Lim scores with a jab to the jaw. Biffman throws a leg kick but Laborina Lim sees it coming and checks it nicely. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laborina Lim, as that shot connected.
Laborina Lim throws a lazy right hand but Biffman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Biffman blocks a leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Biffman cracks Laborina Lim with a right hand to the side of the head. Biffman swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Laborina Lim misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Laborina Lim dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Biffman connects with a solid leg kick. Laborina Lim misses with a left hand and Biffman counters with a left to the body. Laborina Lim sizes up Biffman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Laborina Lim checks a low kick from Biffman. Laborina Lim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Laborina Lim clobbers Biffman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A bone on bone clash there as Biffman blocks the leg kick.
Laborina Lim throws a chopping leg kick but Biffman manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Biffman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Laborina Lim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Biff Biffman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laborina Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Biffman. Biffman avoiding damage as Laborina Lim throws knees to the body.
Biffman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biffman lands a hook to the side of the head. Laborina Lim trying to land knees to the body.
Biffman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Biffman lands with a short shot to the head. Biffman scores with a hook to the body. Laborina Lim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Biffman is trying to stall.
Laborina Lim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim blocks a body shot from Biffman. Biffman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A hook to the body from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Biffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Laborina Lim misses with a knee strike.
Laborina Lim blocks a body shot from Biffman. Biffman prevents a body shot from Laborina Lim. Biffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biffman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laborina Lim up against the ropes. Biffman taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biffman.
Laborina Lim misses with a short punch on the inside. Biffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laborina Lim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Biffman avoids it. Biffman managing to block the knees to the body from Laborina Lim.
Biffman stalling in the clinch.
Laborina Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Biffman controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Biffman. Biffman can't find room to land a body shot as Laborina Lim controls the action.
Biffman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Biffman is looking to break free of the clinch but Laborina Lim has double underhooks. Biffman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim trying to land knees to the body.
Laborina Lim throws a knee to the head but misses.
Biffman lands with a right to the head. Biffman can't find room to land a body shot as Laborina Lim controls the action.
Laborina Lim prevents a body shot from Biffman. Biffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laborina Lim's elbow. Laborina Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Laborina Lim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Biffman looking to stall.
Biffman tries a body shot but Laborina Lim blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laborina Lim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biffman is defending well for now. Biffman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laborina Lim's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Laborina Lim did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Laborina Lim throws a jab but it's blocked by Biffman. Laborina Lim throws a low kick but Biffman avoids it. Laborina Lim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biffman ducks under a wild hook from Laborina Lim. Biffman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Biffman lands a nice looking body kick. Biffman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Biffman throws a low kick but Laborina Lim avoids it. A low kick from Biffman misses and Laborina Lim counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Biffman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laborina Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Laborina Lim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Biffman moves away from the strike by Laborina Lim. Biffman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Biffman forces Laborina Lim back against the ropes and clinches. Biffman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Laborina Lim lands a body punch. Laborina Lim tries to work over Biffman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Biffman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laborina Lim backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laborina Lim breaks from the clinch.
Biffman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Biffman blocks an uppercut.
Biffman working aggressively here.
Biffman managing to block the knees to the body from Laborina Lim.
Laborina Lim lands with a short shot to the head. Biffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Biffman tries to work over Laborina Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Biffman misses with a body punch.
Laborina Lim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biffman is defending well for now. Biffman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Biffman misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biffman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biffman struggles to land a body shot inside as Laborina Lim controls his hands.
Biffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Laborina Lim trying to land knees to the body.
Biffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Laborina Lim. Laborina Lim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Biffman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Biffman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laborina Lims head. Laborina Lim lands with a left to the head. Biffman blocks a body shot from Laborina Lim. Biffman misses with a body punch.
Laborina Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short uppercut from Laborina Lim.
Biffman is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim lands with a light punch inside. Biffman is still on wobbly legs! Can Laborina Lim finish him? Biffman looking to slow down the pace here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Biffman tries to work over Laborina Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Laborina Lim lands a knee to the body.
Biffman seems to have recovered his senses. Laborina Lim lands on the inside with an uppercut. Biffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Laborina Lim misses with a knee to the head. Biffman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laborina Lim is keeping busy. Biffman misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Laborina Lim misses with a knee strike.
Biffman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Antonio Laborina Lim will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Biffman lands a two punch combo.
Laborina Lim slips a jab from Biffman. Laborina Lim jabs Biffman to the body, keeping him at a distance. Laborina Lim moves away from the strike by Biffman. Laborina Lim scores with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Biffman. Laborina Lim feints and then cracks Biffman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Biffman down. Laborina Lim takes a swing at Biffman's ribcage but misses. Biffman scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round. Laborina Lim misses with a leg kick and Biffman counters with a solid body kick. Laborina Lim throws the kick towards the body but Biffman avoids it. Laborina Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A nice leg kick lands there from Biffman. Laborina Lim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Biffman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Laborina Lim dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Biffman lands a nice shot that snaps Laborina Lim's head back.
Laborina Lim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Laborina Lim coming out on top. Biff Biffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim is looking to land body kicks. Laborina Lim lands a leg kick that knocks Biffman off balance momentarily. Biffman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Laborina Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laborina Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Laborina Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laborina Lim lands with an uppercut that bounces Biffman off the ropes and back into range. Laborina Lim throws a hook but Biffman blocks it. Laborina Lim looks to land a body kick but Biffman moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Biffman throws a body punch but Laborina Lim moves out of range. Laborina Lim throws a leg kick and Biffman counters with an inside leg kick. Laborina Lim looks to land a left hand but Biffman moved out of range nicely. Laborina Lim cracks a nice hook into Biffman's ribs. Laborina Lim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laborina Lim is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Biffman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Laborina Lim with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laborina Lim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick by Laborina Lim misses and Biffman counters with a leg kick. Biffman looks for the body kick but Laborina Lim saw that one coming. Biffman throws the left hand but Laborina Lim avoids the punch easily. A swing and a miss from Laborina Lim. Biffman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laborina Lim. 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! Laborina Lim is looking to slow Biffman down with leg kicks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A head kick misses from Biffman. An inside leg kick lands from Laborina Lim.
And that's the end of the fight! Antonio Laborina Lim showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laborina Lim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Laborina Lim! Antonio Laborina Lim retains his welterweight title! Antonio Laborina Lim bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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