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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Khom Maruban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby Jay acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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195 lbs
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179 lbs
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Granite chin
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Solid chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khom Maruban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baby Jay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maruban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jay.
Maruban misses with a wild combination.
Jay connects with a nice looking jab.
Maruban has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jay.
Jay tries to land a front kick but Maruban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maruban gets a clinch.
Maruban lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maruban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jay.
Jay throws a good cross that connects.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maruban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay blocks the elbow strike.
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Maruban has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jay.
Jay cracks the inside of Maruban's front leg.
Jay misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jay.
Jay gets tackled into the ropes by Maruban. Maruban maintains the clinch.
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Maruban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jay works Maruban's body with a nice hook.
Jay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maruban.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jay scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maruban throws a body kick that misses.
Jay tries to keep at a distance but Maruban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maruban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maruban misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jay.
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a front kick that sends Maruban stumbling back into the ropes.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jay connects with a high kick.
Jay lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Khom Maruban has been cut.
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maruban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
That's time! Maruban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Jay as he connects with a hook.
Jay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maruban has closed the distance and engaged Jay in a clinch.
Jay breaks from the clinch.
Jay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maruban.
Jay stalks Maruban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maruban's face. Maruban staggers backwards, shaken.
Maruban 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.
Maruban tries to bum rush Jay with a series of wild strikes but Jay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jay scores with a head kick. Maruban tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jay.
Jay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jay throws a head kick but Maruban moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maruban pushes Jay up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maruban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maruban manages to break the clinch.
Maruban clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maruban stalling.
Maruban is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maruban lands a hook that snaps the head of Jay backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maruban.
Maruban just leaning against Jay, taking a breather.
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a head kick that misses.
Maruban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baby Jay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jay swats away the attempt to clinch by Maruban.
Maruban tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jay counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay throws a head kick that Maruban semi-blocks.
Jay connects with the punch.
Jay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay lands a jab to the head.
Jay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Jay.
Jay throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maruban is looking to clinch but Jay is avoiding it.
Maruban takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jay thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maruban if he has to take too many more of those.
Jay clinches up with Maruban and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Maruban.
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Maruban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maruban misses with a punch to the body.
Maruban will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maruban cracks Jay with a nice body shot.
Maruban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maruban avoids the head kick by Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay connects with a leg kick. Maruban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maruban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maruban clinches up against the ropes.
Maruban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maruban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jay raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maruban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay scores with a leg kick.
Baby Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay lands with a shot to the body.
Jay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jay connects with a leg kick. Maruban looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick from Jay lands but Maruban takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Jay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maruban was well out of range. Poor timing from Jay.
Jay getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maruban moves into range and clinches up with Jay.
Maruban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baby Jay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Maruban will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jay lands a nice looking body shot.
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jay lands a head kick. Maruban smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jay rushes Maruban and presses him up against the ropes.
Maruban trying to land knees to the body.
Maruban stalling the fight.
Jay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maruban misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay lands with a nice body punch.
Maruban moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maruban has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jay scores with a sloppy right hand. Maruban should have avoided that one.
Jay instigates a clinch.
Jay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maruban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maruban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay darts in and clinches Maruban up against the ropes.
Jay is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maruban as Jay tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Maruban clinches up against the ropes.
Maruban is stalling here.
Maruban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maruban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jay in his tracks.
Jay lands a jab to Maruban's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay thuds his shin into the meat of Maruban's side.
Jay throws a leg kick which misses Maruban's front leg but catches the back leg as Maruban tries to avoid it.
Jay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maruban.
Maruban moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Jay dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Khom Maruban's cut.
That's time! Maruban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maruban wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jay digs a good body shot into Maruban's ribs.
Jay throws a head kick that half lands.
Jay throws a sloppy head kick and Maruban moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Jay slams his shin into Maruban's torso.
Jay pushes Maruban away with a front kick.
Jay tries a head kick but it misses.
Jay connects with a solid leg kick.
Jay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maruban takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jay lands with a kick to the temple. Maruban shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maruban looks to clinch
and Jay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jay works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jay throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maruban.
Khom Maruban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jay lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jay.
Maruban clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maruban will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jay up against the ropes.
Jay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jay scores with a head kick.
Maruban has Jay up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maruban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Baby Jay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maruban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maruban tries to clinch but Jay moves out of range.
Jay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maruban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jay is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Maruban takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jay throws a head kick but Maruban moves out of range.
Maruban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khom Maruban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baby Jay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jay winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baby Jay!
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RATING
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