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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Carson West (ranked 16090 p4p, 780 weight class) and Strategos Themistokles (ranked 2217 p4p, 295 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Themistokles's choice of entrance music: Battle Symphony - Linkin Park. Strategos Themistokles acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carson West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Strategos Themistokles!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Themistokles scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West tries to bum rush Themistokles with a series of wild strikes but Themistokles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Themistokles under the eye.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
Themistokles misses with a right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
Themistokles will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Themistokles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands an overhand right.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West throws the left hand but Themistokles avoids the punch easily.
West misses with a hook.
Themistokles checks the leg kick nicely there.
West moves away from the strike by Themistokles.
West looks to land a right hand but Themistokles moved out of range.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Themistokles's head.
A jab from West does it's job there.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from West.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Themistokles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of West 's head but he takes it in his stride.
West moves in looking to clinch but Themistokles pushes him off.
West dodges the punch combination from Themistokles.
A low kick from Themistokles misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West stuns Themistokles with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Themistokles takes one to the side of the head.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Themistokles counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from West is predictable there
and Themistokles counters with a nice leg kick.
Themistokles cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West pivots, looking for a leg kick but Themistokles is out of range and West settles back down.
Themistokles takes one to the chin there.
West wants to clinch.
Themistokles looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Themistokles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
West throws a hook to the side of Themistokles's head but Themistokles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Themistokles ducks under a wild hook from West.
Themistokles avoids the body shot from West.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Themistokles! But no joy.
Themistokles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Themistokles can do to turn this around?
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Themistokles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Carson West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
West throws a shot from downtown. Themistokles moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Themistokles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Themistokles throws a leg kick
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Themistokles misses with a low kick.
A jab from West does it's job there.
West motions for Themistokles to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Themistokles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
West cracks Themistokles with a good jab.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Themistokles.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West misses with a head kick.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
West looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Themistokles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jab from West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Themistokles.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from West misses.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Themistokles.
West avoids the body shot from Themistokles.
West throws out a loose jab but Themistokles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Themistokles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West misses with a hook.
Themistokles is on the wrong end of a nice combination from West.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Themistokles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles works West's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses with a leg kick
and Themistokles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Themistokles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West dominated that second round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
West scores with a leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a double jab.
West swinging wildly here.
A shot to the body from Themistokles misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Themistokles's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Themistokles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Themistokles throws a body kick that misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West clinches up against the ropes.
A short left from West.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Themistokles lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Themistokles blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Themistokles on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that West has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Themistokles struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
West pushes Themistokles back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West misses with an elbow over the top.
West trying to land knees to the body.
West misses with some punches.
West lands a nice elbow.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West lands an elbow inside.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Themistokles avoids the damage to the body.
Themistokles blocks a body shot from West.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Themistokles avoids it.
Themistokles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West avoids the elbow strike from Themistokles, against the ropes.
West lands a nice elbow.
West blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Themistokles.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Themistokles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Themistokles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Themistokles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Themistokles swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Themistokles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Themistokles in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
Carson West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West working Themistokles over with knees to the body.
Themistokles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles managing to block the knees to the body from West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West clearly takes that 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 shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West connects with a high kick.
Themistokles throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carson West is winning the standup battle so far.
Themistokles misses with a body shot
and Themistokles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Themistokles misses with a leg kick.
Themistokles misses with a looping right.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Themistokles counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Themistokles.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Themistokles misses with a hook
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands the left hand.
Themistokles blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Themistokles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Themistokles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the ropes.
Themistokles with a jab.
A punch combination from Themistokles misses.
Themistokles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West jabs at Themistokles's body.
Themistokles moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West checks a leg kick.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West throws a leg kick which misses Themistokles's front leg but catches the back leg as Themistokles tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Themistokles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Themistokles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Themistokles connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Themistokles's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Themistokles avoids the head kick by West.
West sets himself, and Themistokles steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
West with a hook.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Themistokles off balance momentarily.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Themistokles was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Themistokles. Those never looked like landing.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Themistokles's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson West had his way with Strategos Themistokles in that 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. This is the final round!
West scores with a jab.
Strategos Themistokles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a leg kick but Themistokles moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Themistokles down.
Themistokles feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Themistokles tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Themistokles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by West.
West scores with a hook to the body. Themistokles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Themistokles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Themistokles.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to clinch but Themistokles is having none of it.
Themistokles lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a body punch but Themistokles moves out of range.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West lands a jab.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by West. Beautiful body shot.
West cracks the inside of Themistokles's front leg.
West throws a head kick that misses
and Themistokles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West throws a series of punches but Themistokles moves out of range.
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West misses with a looping right.
Themistokles throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Themistokles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West wants to clinch up but Themistokles keeps it at a distance.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Themistokles throws out the jab.
West connects with a right hand. Themistokles shakes it off.
Themistokles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Themistokles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Themistokles.
Themistokles lands a high kick!
Themistokles takes one on the button.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Themistokles throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carson West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carson West!
The defeated Strategos Themistokles had this to say: 'sacks'.
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energy
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hype
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