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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Vladislav Maslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maslow comes to the ring accompanied by Werewolves Of London. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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213 cm
33
257 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
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193 cm
36
260 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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World class MT
Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladislav Maslow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khanom Tom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maslow. Maslow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom. Maslow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Maslow checks a low kick from Khanom Tom. Maslow throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut. Khanom Tom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Khanom Tom fails in his attempt to clinch. Khanom Tom blocks a jab. Khanom Tom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Khanom Tom tries to clinch up. Khanom Tom moves into the clinch. Khanom Tom lands a right hand. Maslow misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom cracks Maslow with a nice body shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maslow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maslow managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Maslow.
We've been informed that Khanom Tom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Khanom Tom missing with knees to the body.
Maslow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanom Tom's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Maslow. Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Khanom Tom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maslow backwards. Maslow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Khanom Tom lands a knee to the body.
Khanom Tom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maslow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khanom Tom. A battle for position here, against the ropes. Maslow leaning his opponent against the ropes. Khanom Tom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Maslow blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom. Maslow is looking to control Khanom Tom's arms but Khanom Tom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maslow has his back to the ropes. Maslow has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land. Maslow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Maslow blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maslow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanom Tom's elbow. Khanom Tom scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Khanom Tom misses with the head strike.
Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanom Tom. Maslow managing to block the knees to the body from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom lands a right hand. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khanom Tom obliges. Maslow is breathing heavily. Maslow struggles to land a body shot inside as Khanom Tom controls his hands.
Maslow blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom scores with a shot to the side of Maslow's head. Khanom Tom lands a hook to the side of the head. Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Khanom Tom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Maslow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land. Maslow swings wildly with an uppercut but Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Khanom Tom scores with a nice short uppercut. Maslow misses with the head strike.
Khanom Tom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khanom Tom misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom lands on the inside with an uppercut. Maslow controlling the action here for a moment.
Maslow holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Maslow throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maslow has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maslow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Maslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanom Tom lands a hook that snaps the head of Maslow backwards. Maslow blocks an uppercut.
Maslow wants to stall.
Khanom Tom working Maslow over with knees to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Khanom Tom throws a head punch that misses. Khanom Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maslow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A knee to the head by Khanom Tom.
Maslow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Khanom Tom. A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanom Tom. Maslow working aggressively here.
Khanom Tom tries to land a knee to the head but Maslow blocks with his arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Khanom Tom gets through Maslow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Maslow blocking some punches.
A short right from Khanom Tom. Khanom Tom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maslow avoids it. Maslow misses with some punches.
Maslow misses with a hook from the clinch. Khanom Tom blocking some punches.
Khanom Tom swings wildly with an uppercut but Maslow uses good head movement to avoid it. Maslow is trying to maintain a safe position but Khanom Tom gets an underhook and turns Maslow into the ropes. Maslow misses with a short punch on the inside. Stalling in the clinch from Maslow.
A head punch on the inside from Khanom Tom fails to land. Khanom Tom lands a knee to the body.
Maslow blocking some punches.
Maslow blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom. Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maslow working aggressively here.
Khanom Tom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom misses with a knee strike.
Khanom Tom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maslow backwards. Maslow is trying to maintain a safe position but Khanom Tom gets an underhook and turns Maslow into the ropes. Maslow misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Khanom Tom digs a right hand into Maslow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maslow's gas tank. Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maslow. Khanom Tom misses with some punches.
Khanom Tom crunches a lovely knee into Maslow's ribcage. Khanom Tom missing with knees to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a shoulder strike. Khanom Tom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khanom Tom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Khanom Tom lands with a short shot to the head. Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Khanom Tom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khanom Tom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khanom Tom.
Maslow blocks a body shot from Khanom Tom. Khanom Tom pushes Maslow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Khanom Tom. Maslow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Khanom Tom lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Maslow. Khanom Tom misses with a knee strike.
Khanom Tom looking to throw knees to the head but Maslow is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. A short right from Khanom Tom on the inside.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Maslow blocks an uppercut.
Maslow misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Khanom Tom. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Khanom Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maslow is defending well for now. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khanom Tom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maslow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Maslow misses with a short punch on the inside. Maslow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khanom Tom letting Maslow take a breather here. Maslow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Khanom Tom is keeping busy. Khanom Tom presses Maslow against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Khanom Tom misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom tries to land a knee to the head but Maslow blocks with his arms.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Khanom Tom misses with a hook from the clinch. Khanom Tom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Khanom Tom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maslows head. Stalling in the clinch from Maslow.
Khanom Tom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Still in the clinch, Khanom Tom scores with a nice short uppercut. Maslow misses with the head strike.
Khanom Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maslow is defending well for now. Maslow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Maslow.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Khanom Tom.
Maslow is trying to maintain a safe position but Khanom Tom gets an underhook and turns Maslow into the ropes. Khanom Tom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Maslow takes a shot to the head. Khanom Tom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maslow is defending well for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nai Khanom Tom's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khanom Tom drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Maslow onto his butt! Maslow pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue. Maslow looks to throw the jab but Khanom Tom is out of range. Khanom Tom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Maslow paws at him with a jab and circles away. Khanom Tom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maslow takes a step back to recover. Khanom Tom clinches up with Maslow and pushes him back against the ropes. Khanom Tom has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Khanom Tom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A shot in the inside from Khanom Tom. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Khanom Tom trying to land knees to the body.
Khanom Tom has a couple of punches blocked by Maslow.
Maslow has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maslow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maslow is rocked! Maslow throws a head punch that misses. Oh Maslow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Maslow looking to slow down the pace here. Khanom Tom has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Maslow to the canvas! Can Maslow beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Maslow was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Khanom Tom is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Nai Khanom Tom!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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