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Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ross Kemp (ranked 9088 p4p, 723 weight class) and Kusal Perera (ranked 22425 p4p, 739 weight class). Kusal Perera has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ross Kemp's chin.
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269 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
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Lethal high kicks
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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kusal Perera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perera takes the fight into the clinch.
Perera pushes Kemp back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Perera lands with a light punch inside.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perera moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kemp wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Perera controls his hands.
Perera blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
I was talking to Kemp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perera working aggressively here.
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perera lands a left hand.
Perera has a couple of punches blocked by Kemp.
Perera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Ross Kemp has been cut.
Perera misses with a body punch.
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp working aggressively here.
Perera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kemp throws a head punch that misses.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Perera fails to land.
Kemp blocks a body shot from Perera.
Kemp breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perera - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perera jabs Kemp right on the nose. Kemp blinks but takes it well.
Perera throws out a loose jab but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemp clinches up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Perera on the inside.
Perera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kemp throws a head punch that misses.
Perera scores with a shot to the side of Kemp's head.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perera.
Perera lands a right hand.
Perera working aggressively here.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Kemp tries a body shot but Perera blocks it.
Perera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Kemp misses with a punch on the inside.
Kemp gets through Perera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Perera back against the ropes.
Kemp tries to work over Perera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kemp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kemp misses with a body punch
and Perera counters with a stiff right hand.
Perera looks to land a body kick but Kemp moved away.
Perera throws a jab but it's blocked by Kemp.
Perera throws the left hand but Kemp avoids the punch easily.
As Perera tries to get set, Kemp tries to push him back and clinch up but Perera manages to avoid the attempt.
Kemp takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perera chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kemp.
Perera throws a hook but Kemp avoids it easily.
Kemp ducks under a wild hook from Perera.
Perera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Perera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemp has closed the distance and engaged Perera in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kemp.
Perera throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kemps head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perera tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Kemp lands with a light punch inside.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereras head.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemp's elbow.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Perera. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemp.
Kusal Perera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Perera.
A left hand lands to the body for Perera.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perera.
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Perera lands.
Kemp cracks Perera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kemp misses with an uppercut. Perera saw that one coming.
Kemp throws the left hand but Perera avoids the punch easily.
Kemp has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kemp has a couple of punches blocked by Perera.
Perera misses with some punches.
Kemp misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Ross Kemp's cut is getting worse.
Kemp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perera backwards.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Kemp scores with a shot to the side of Perera's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kemp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perera's elbow.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemp controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Perera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kemp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Perera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kemp.
Kusal Perera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perera looks to land a left hand but Kemp moved out of range nicely.
Perera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kemp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kemp cracks Perera with an open hand slap.
Kemp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ross Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp slips under a jab from Perera.
Perera gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Kemp on the inside.
Kemp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp blocks a body shot from Perera.
Kemp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kemp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perera misses with a punch to the body.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemp's elbow.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kemp.
Perera throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perera blocking some punches.
Kemp takes a shot to the head.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Perera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perera cracks Kemp with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Perera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ross Kemp's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Perera throws a head punch that misses.
Perera pushes Kemp back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Perera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Kemp is rocked!
Jeez, Ross Kemp's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Perera controls the action.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perera.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Perera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp blocking some punches.
Kemp blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perera moves into the clinch successfully.
Kemp is trying to break the clinch but Perera has him pressed against the ropes.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
Perera misses with the head strike.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereras head.
Perera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perera lands a nice uppercut.
Perera presses Kemp against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kemp throws a punch but it's blocked by Perera.
Kemp lands with a left to the head.
Perera lands a hook that snaps the head of Kemp backwards.
Perera lands a body punch.
Kemp blocks a body shot from Perera.
Perera lands with a left to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Perera tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kemp fails to land.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Perera tries to throw a body punch but Kemp avoids it by throwing Perera back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perera blocks an uppercut.
Perera working aggressively here.
Perera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemp's elbow.
Perera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kemp.
Perera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kemp.
Perera lands a body punch.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perera throws a punch but it's blocked by Kemp.
A head punch on the inside from Perera fails to land.
Perera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perera can't find room to land a body shot as Kemp controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Kemp lands a shoulder strike.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Perera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kemp fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp slips under a jab from Perera.
Kemp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Perera.
Kemp is looking to counter the offense by Perera and move into the clinch.
Perera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kemp.
Perera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kemp misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Perera fails to land.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Perera.
A head punch on the inside from Kemp fails to land.
Perera swings wildly with an uppercut but Kemp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kemp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Perera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemp misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kusal Perera dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ross Kemp's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kemp misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perera throws a series of punches but Kemp avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Perera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Perera lands.
Kemp misses with a looping left.
Ross Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perera misses with a body shot.
Perera lands with a hook. Kemp tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kemp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kemp throwing a counter right hand but Perera manages to avoid it.
Perera missing with a left hand there. Kemp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kemp is looking to clinch.
Kemp jabs Perera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kemp misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Perera finds it's target.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Kemp's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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