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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Eros Ramasotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Gallagher (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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185 cm
23
288 lbs
10 - 0 - 1 |
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210 cm
24
265 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
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Excellent MT
Granite chin
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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
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eros Ramasotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Gallagher! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramasotti.
Gallagher misses with a right hand and Ramasotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Ramasotti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramasotti moves out of range of the body kick from Gallagher.
Ramasotti closes the distance and pushes Gallagher back into the ropes. Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher trying to control the position but instead, Ramasotti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gallagher into the ropes. Ramasotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallagher misses with some punches.
Ramasotti avoiding damage as Gallagher throws knees to the body.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Ramasotti is blocking nicely.
Gallagher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes. Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallagher with a knee to the head.
Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Ramasotti blocks it.
Ramasotti blocks a body shot from Gallagher. Ramasotti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut. Gallagher crunches a lovely knee into Ramasotti's ribcage. Ramasotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramasotti. Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramasotti. Ramasotti pushes Gallagher back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Ramasotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramasotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. Gallagher trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramasotti.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramasotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. Ramasotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ramasotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher looking to slow down the pace here. Gallagher misses with some punches.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Ramasotti is blocking nicely.
Ramasotti digs a right hand into Gallagher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallagher's gas tank. Ramasotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramasotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramasotti. Gallagher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramasotti avoids it. Ramasotti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eros Ramasotti will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher'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.
Ramasotti dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Ramasotti misses the body punch and Gallagher counters with a thumping low kick. Ramasotti throws a nice inside leg kick. Ramasotti swings widly with a right hand
and Gallagher counters with a three punch combo that has Ramasotti backing up. Ramasotti nods at Gallagher to acknowledge the strikes. Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Ramasotti sees coming a mile off. Liam Gallagher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramasotti is out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramasotti checks a leg kick. It looked like Ramasotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Gallagher lands a lovely overhand right. Good leg kick by Ramasotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gallagher throws a head kick that half lands.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
and Ramasotti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick by Gallagher misses and Ramasotti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside. As Ramasotti backs off Gallagher throws a huge counter combo but Ramasotti manages to avoid it all. Nice jab there from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gallagher throws a head kick that misses. Gallagher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Gallagher misses with a leg kick and Ramasotti counters with a low kick, right behind Gallagher 's knee. Gallagher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramasotti counters with a left to the body. Ramasotti lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Gallagher throws a front kick aimed at Ramasotti's knee but Ramasotti avoids it well. Ramasotti moves out of range of the body kick. A quick step to the side and Ramasotti tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ramasotti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramasotti moves out of range of the strikes. Gallagher throws an off balance right hand
and Ramasotti counters with an inside leg kick. Gallagher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramasotti thows a left - swing and a miss! Ramasotti moves away from the strike by Gallagher. Ramasotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramasotti misses with a wild body shot. Gallagher fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramasotti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ramasotti scores with a one two! Gallagher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Ramasotti sees coming a mile off. Gallagher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramasotti if he has to take too many more of those.
Gallagher misses with an uppercut. Ramasotti saw that one coming. Ramasotti throws a big counter combination but Gallagher scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Ramasotti moves into the clinch. A knee to the head by Gallagher.
Ramasotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramasotti managing to block the knees to the body from Gallagher.
Ramasotti blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ramasotti can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Gallagher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ramasotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallagher's efforts to push away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Gallagher will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gallagher throws a lazy head kick and Ramasotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Gallagher slips under a jab from Ramasotti. Ramasotti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Gallagher keeps the fight on the outside. Gallagher raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Gallagher throws a body kick that misses and Ramasotti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ramasotti. Ramasotti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ramasotti takes a shot to the head. Gallagher tries to throw a body punch but Ramasotti avoids it by throwing Gallagher back against the ropes. A quick uppercut on the inside from Gallagher. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Ramasotti fails to land. Gallagher tries to break free but Ramasotti pushes him back against the ropes. Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramasotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gallagher's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramasotti lands with a left to the head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Gallagher prevents a body shot from Ramasotti. Gallagher wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramasotti blocks an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ramasotti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Eros Ramasotti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ramasotti lands a body shot. Gallagher tries to stall but Ramasotti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Gallagher is trying to push Ramasotti away but Ramasotti has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere. Ramasotti lands a body shot. Gallagher misses with a knee to the head. Ramasotti lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gallagher tries a knee to the head but Ramasotti blocks it.
Ramasotti misses with a body punch.
Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramasotti blocks it with crossed arms. Ramasotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramasotti throws a head punch that misses. Gallagher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. Gallagher manages to break the clinch.
Gallagher throws a body punch but Ramasotti moves out of range. Ramasotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gallagher at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ramasotti thuds a left hand into Gallagher's body. Ramasotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramasotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher. Nice defenses there by Ramasotti. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eros Ramasotti clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gallagher lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramasotti will feel that in the morning. Gallagher lands a jab-cross combination. Ramasotti throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ramasotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Ramasotti looks to land a left hand but Gallagher moved out of range nicely. Gallagher misses with a body kick. Gallagher dips to his left and cracks Ramasotti with an uppercut! Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Gallagher throws a half hearted mid kick. Ramasotti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gallagher chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramasotti can pounce on him.
Gallagher throws a push kick but Ramasotti slaps the foot to one side. Gallagher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gallagher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramasotti is out of range. Gallagher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramasotti thumps Gallagher with a low kick. Ramasotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gallagher scores with a spinning back kick! Gallagher cracks Ramasotti with a good jab. Ramasotti checks a leg kick. Gallagher tries to land a front kick but Ramasotti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ramasotti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gallagher manages to circle out of the way. Ramasotti on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gallagher. Ramasotti throws a chopping leg kick but Gallagher manages to avoid taking any serious damage. An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses. As Gallagher backs away, Ramasotti returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Gallagher looks to throw the jab but Ramasotti is out of range. Gallagher moves out of range as Ramasotti strikes. Ramasotti ducks under a wild hook from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramasotti takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gallagher throws a head kick that misses. Ramasotti swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramasotti. That one must have hurt. Gallagher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Ramasotti is looking to clinch but Gallagher is avoiding it.
Ramasotti lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gallagher throws a head kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Ramasotti misses its target. Gallagher throws out a loose jab but Ramasotti uses good head movement to avoid it. A lazy body kick from Gallagher and Ramasotti counters with a nice body shot. Gallagher gets off balance looking for a body kick and Ramasotti counters by moving into the clinch. Ramasotti lands a nice shot to the body. Gallagher misses with a knee to the head. Gallagher's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Liam Gallagher's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ramasotti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Gallagher throws a right and a left that Ramasotti avoids nicely. Ramasotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Ramasotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramasotti tries to work over Gallagher's front leg with a kick but Gallagher checks it. Gallagher throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Ramasotti counters with a nice uppercut. Ramasotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gallagher's calf. Ramasotti lands an overhand right. Gallagher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ramasotti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gallagher 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. Gallagher misses with the body kick and Ramasotti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Ramasotti sees coming a mile off. Ramasotti moves out of range of the body kick. Gallagher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramasotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallagher.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramasotti connects with a solid leg kick. Gallagher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Gallagher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramasotti counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gallagher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Ramasotti misses with a body kick. Ramasotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gallagher moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Gallagher lands the left hand. Gallagher throws a shot to the body.
Gallagher looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Ramasotti gets a clinch. Gallagher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hand to the body from Ramasotti.
Ramasotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramasotti lands with a left to the head. Ramasotti tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Ramasotti back against the ropes. Ramasotti takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gallagher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gallagher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ramasotti up against the ropes. Ramasotti misses with a punch to the body.
Ramasotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramasotti can't find room to land a body shot as Gallagher controls the action.
Ramasotti digs a right hand into Gallagher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gallagher's gas tank. Gallagher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramasotti blocks it with crossed arms. Ramasotti scores with a shot to the side of Gallagher's head. Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Eros Ramasotti showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ramasotti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Liam Gallagher! Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eros Ramasotti! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eros Ramasotti!
Eros Ramasotti wins by split decision! A less than humble Eros Ramasotti misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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