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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Adolfo Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KT Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adolfo Fernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, KT Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando looks to land a combination but Steel Penn avoids it well.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a straight right by Steel Penn.
We've been told by Fernando's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernando has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernando lands with a good body shot.
Fernando keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Fernando both land. Nice combination.
It looks like KT Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fernando manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adolfo Fernando seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando blocks a head kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn throws a push kick but Fernando slaps the foot to one side.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel Penn thows a leg kick but Fernando checks it
letting Fernando counter with a right hand.
Fernando misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel Penn should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
Fernando throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fernando paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernando.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steel Penn counters with a thumping low kick.
Steel Penn tries to land a leg kick but Fernando saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Fernando tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Penn flicks out a counter leg kick but Fernando steps away.
Steel Penn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Steel Penn connects with an inside leg kick.
Steel Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fernando appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernando throws a series of strikes that have Steel Penn backpedaling.
Steel Penn misses with a looping right.
Fernando was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernando.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fernando takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fernando misses with an uppercut. Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Fernando tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Fernando connects with the punch.
Fernando missing with a left hand there. Steel Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
Steel Penn tries to move into range but Fernando moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
Fernando with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Fernando.
Fernando ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Fernando lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fernando, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Steel Penn.
Fernando slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Fernando lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Fernando is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Fernando.
Steel Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a straight left.
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!
Steel Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Fernando counters with a three punch combo that has Steel Penn backing up. Steel Penn nods at Fernando to acknowledge the strikes.
Fernando lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernando throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fernando counters with a left to the body.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Fernando avoids it with no problem.
Adolfo Fernando is winning the standup battle so far.
Fernando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
Fernando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fernando is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steel Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
A head kick by Steel Penn misses
and Fernando counters with a straight right hand.
Steel Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel Penn feints a counter leg kick.
Fernando is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fernando misses the jab.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fernando finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando works over Steel Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Steel Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernando.
As Fernando backs off Steel Penn throws a huge counter combo but Fernando manages to avoid it all.
Donk. Fernando catches Steel Penn right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernando.
Fernando misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel Penn.
Fernando scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel Penn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel Penn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fernando's calf.
A lazy body kick from Steel Penn
and Fernando counters with a stiff right hand.
Fernando keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fernando throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fernando lands a slapping body shot.
Fernando checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fernando checks a leg kick.
Fernando connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Steel Penn missing with a left hand there. Fernando was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn unleashes a big counter combination but Fernando bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fernando moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Steel Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scores with a punch to the head.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernando swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fernando misses with a jab to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Fernando 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fernando.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel Penn!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando lunges at Steel Penn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel Penn's hand.
Steel Penn scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando scores with a jab. Steel Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Fernando. That snapped Steel Penn's head back.
Fernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Fernando.
Fernando is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernando misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick that stops Fernando in his tracks momentarily.
Steel Penn blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando misses with a lunging right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick.
Fernando walks into a jab.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fernando throws a right and a left that Steel Penn avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fernando throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando misses with a looping left.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Penn misses the jab.
It looked like Fernando was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel Penn.
Fernando misses with a shot to the body
and Steel Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando sizes up Steel Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a combination. Steel Penn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fernando thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with an open hand slap.
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn lands a jab to the head.
Steel Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fernando is out of range.
Fernando looks to land a left hand but Steel Penn moved out of range nicely.
Fernando throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fernando is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fernando connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel Penn. Steel Penn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Fernando throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fernando swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Fernando avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Fernando wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fernando getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel Penn misses.
Steel Penn moves in looking to clinch but Fernando pushes him off.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fernando throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a looping overhand right but Fernando ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Fernando's front leg but catches the back leg as Fernando tries to avoid it.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Fernando.
Fernando looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel Penn is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Fernando.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel Penn darts in and clinches Fernando up against the ropes.
Steel Penn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fernando controls his hands.
Fernando manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn motions for Fernando to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fernando.
Steel Penn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernando.
Fernando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Fernando misses the target.
Fernando backing away here, and Steel Penn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Fernando moves out of range easily.
Fernando is looking to counter punch.
Fernando swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fernando dodges the punch combination from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fernando, pushing him back against the ropes.
Fernando misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Fernando avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the ropes.
Fernando breaks from the clinch.
Fernando scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fernando looks to land a right hand but Steel Penn moved out of range.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fernando. That did some damage!
Steel Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fernando throws out the jab.
Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Fernando.
Fernando catches Steel Penn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fernando throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
A big left from Steel Penn misses.
A jab from Fernando misses.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn defending well as Fernando loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Fernando's leg. Fernando is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Fernando had his way with KT Steel Penn in that round.
The cut man is working on KT Steel Penn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fernando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernando jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Fernando moved away.
Steel Penn lands a jab.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fernando counters with a nice uppercut.
Fernando throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Steel Penn misses its intended target.
Steel Penn needs to keep his hands up - Fernando had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that Fernando avoids nicely.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fernando's corner calls for a 1-2. Fernando obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fernando checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Fernando on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fernando ducks under a wild hook from Steel Penn.
Fernando paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
KT Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Fernando throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fernando lands a nice looking body shot.
Fernando throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with a body kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Steel Penn.
Fernando throws a shot to the body.
Fernando lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steel Penn dodges the punch combination from Fernando.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Penn wants to slow Fernando down by chopping away at his legs.
KT Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fernando misses the target.
Steel Penn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a combination but Fernando avoids it well.
Fernando jabs Steel Penn right on the nose. Steel Penn blinks but takes it well.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando scores with a jab to the body.
Adolfo Fernando is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernando lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Penn ducks under a wild hook from Fernando.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Fernando.
Fernando rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steel Penn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fernando misses.
Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fernando.
Fernando misses the shot to the body.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Fernando circles away.
Fernando swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fernando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steel Penn counters with a left and a right that stings Fernando.
Fernando needs to keep his hands up - Steel Penn had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando misses with a body shot.
Fernando misses with a straight right.
Steel Penn slips under a jab from Fernando.
Fernando lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
Fernando cracks Steel Penn with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adolfo Fernando showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernando, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adolfo Fernando!
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