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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Tommy Westover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhramananda Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
Very quick
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Westover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bhramananda Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy with a jab.
Westover clinches with his opponent.
Westover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loveladdy.
Westover tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
A short right from Westover on the inside.
Westover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loveladdy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loveladdy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westover working aggressively here.
A short left from Westover.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Westover on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Westover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover blocking some punches.
Westover lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loveladdy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Loveladdy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Westover blocks an uppercut.
Westover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveladdy looking to slow down the pace here.
Westover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Westover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westover scores with a shot to the side of Loveladdy's head.
Westover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loveladdy is trying to break free.
Westover 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.
A hook to the body from Westover.
Westover misses with a punch on the inside.
Westover misses with some punches.
Westover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westover scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loveladdy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Westover works on Loveladdy's body with a couple of short punches.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loveladdy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Westover is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westover.
Loveladdy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westover has him pressed against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Westover.
Westover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westover throws a head punch that misses.
Westover misses with the head strike.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Westover dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Westover tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loveladdy throws a right hand that Westover ducks under and follows up with a left that Westover also avoids with ease.
It looked like Westover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loveladdy.
Westover swings widly with a right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a right hand to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Westover here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Loveladdy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westover misses with a wild body shot.
Westover thuds a left hand into Loveladdy's body.
Nice uppercut there from Westover.
Westover misses with an uppercut. Loveladdy saw that one coming.
Loveladdy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Loveladdy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westover on the side of the head.
Westover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westover thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy takes one to the chin there.
Westover throws a jab but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy misses the jab.
Westover closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westover presses Loveladdy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Loveladdy prevents a body shot from Westover.
Westover can't find room to land a body shot as Loveladdy controls the action.
Westover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Loveladdy.
Westover softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Loveladdy up against the ropes.
Loveladdy is trying to push Westover away but Westover has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westover.
Westover tries to throw a body punch but Loveladdy avoids it by throwing Westover back against the ropes.
Westover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westover misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loveladdy tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Loveladdy back against the ropes.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westover presses Loveladdy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Westover.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.
Loveladdy is looking to break free of the clinch but Westover has double underhooks.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy takes a shot to the head.
Westover tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loveladdy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westover is looking to clinch but Loveladdy is avoiding it.
Westover misses with a shot to the body
and Loveladdy counters with a two punch combo.
Loveladdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loveladdy tries to keep at a distance but Westover has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Westover 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.
A combination from Loveladdy does no damage.
Loveladdy throws a big shot that misses.
Westover scores with a decent looking hook.
Loveladdy thumps Westover with a low kick.
Loveladdy dips to his left and cracks Westover with an uppercut!
Loveladdy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loveladdy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Westover moves into the clinch.
Loveladdy is trying to break the clinch but Westover is controlling him.
Westover breaks the clinch.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Westover.
Loveladdy throws a sloppy head kick and Westover moves out of range easily.
Westover misses with a lunging right hand
and Loveladdy counters with a series of strikes. Westover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Westover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loveladdy can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loveladdy throws a low kick, looking for Westover's leg but Westover calmly moves out of range.
Westover has Loveladdy up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westover struggles to land a body shot inside as Loveladdy controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Westover.
Westover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westover misses with a body punch.
Westover lands an uppercut.
Westover is trying to stall.
Westover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Loveladdy blocking some punches.
Loveladdy tries to break the clinch but Westover is controlling the position.
Westover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loveladdy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westover misses with the head strike.
Westover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Loveladdy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loveladdy tries a body shot but Westover blocks it.
Loveladdy tries to throw a body punch but Westover avoids it by throwing Loveladdy back against the ropes.
Westover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loveladdys head.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy struggles to land a body shot inside as Westover controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Westover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westover lands with a light punch inside.
Westover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
Loveladdy stalling.
Nice body punch from Loveladdy - that landed with a thud.
Loveladdy has had enough of the clinch but Westover keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Westover clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Westover moves into range and clinches up with Loveladdy.
Westover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loveladdy's elbow.
Loveladdy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loveladdy.
Loveladdy blocks an uppercut.
Loveladdy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westover is leaning against Loveladdy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Westover dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Westover lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westover tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Westover tries to work over Loveladdy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westover presses Loveladdy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tommy Westover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Westover as the two fighters clinch.
Westover's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Westover.
Loveladdy digs a right hand into Westover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westover's gas tank.
Loveladdy is trying to push Westover away but Westover has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Westover creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loveladdy throws a punch but it's blocked by Westover.
Westover presses Loveladdy against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Westover pushes Loveladdy back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westover digs a right hand into Loveladdy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loveladdy's gas tank.
Westover tries a body shot but Loveladdy blocks it.
Westover lands with a light punch inside.
Westover misses with some punches.
Westover lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking to break free of the clinch but Westover has double underhooks.
Westover working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Westover working aggressively here.
Westover lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loveladdy is looking to control Westover's arms but Westover gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loveladdy has his back to the ropes.
Westover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loveladdys head.
A short left from Westover.
Loveladdy digs a right hand into Westover's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westover's gas tank.
Westover has a couple of punches blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy misses with a body punch.
Loveladdy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westover has Loveladdy pressed against the ropes, preventing Loveladdy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westover.
Loveladdy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Westover had his way with Bhramananda Loveladdy in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Loveladdy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loveladdy gets tackled into the ropes by Westover. Westover maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Westover.
Westover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westover scores with a hook to the body.
Westover keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loveladdy's efforts to push away.
Westover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westover lands with a light punch inside.
Loveladdy working hard to break the clinch.
Westover lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westover.
Westover lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Westover throws a punch but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Westover pushes Loveladdy back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Westover misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Westover throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loveladdys head.
Loveladdy is trying to push Westover away but Westover has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Westover can't find room to land a body shot as Loveladdy controls the action.
Loveladdy misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Westover.
Westover lands a body shot.
Tommy Westover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Westover has Loveladdy pressed against the ropes, preventing Loveladdy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westover lands with a left to the head.
Loveladdy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Westover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy blocks an uppercut.
Loveladdy swings wildly with an uppercut but Westover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loveladdy has had enough of the clinch but Westover keeps him there for the moment.
Westover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westover tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bhramananda Loveladdy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loveladdy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Westover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westover, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:44
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Westover!
Tommy Westover bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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