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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Eva Contonio (ranked 8333 p4p, 658 weight class) and Duke McStoner (ranked 20106 p4p, 717 weight class). Contonio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blur-Song 2. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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202 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Eva Contonio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke McStoner!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contonio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McStoner is able to avoid easily.
As Contonio backs off McStoner throws a huge counter combo but Contonio manages to avoid it all.
Contonio is looking to slow McStoner down with leg kicks.
Contonio wants to clinch.
Contonio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Contonio slips a jab from McStoner.
Contonio defending well as McStoner loads up on a big left hand.
As McStoner tries to get set, Contonio tries to push him back and clinch up but McStoner manages to avoid the attempt.
McStoner looks to throw the jab but Contonio is out of range.
Contonio gets tackled into the ropes by McStoner. McStoner maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contonio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McStoner dodges an elbow strike from Contonio.
McStoner blocks an uppercut.
Contonio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contonio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Contonio is trying to maintain a safe position but McStoner gets an underhook and turns Contonio into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner lands a body punch.
McStoner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McStoner crunches a lovely knee into Contonio's ribcage.
Contonio is breathing heavily.
McStoner pushes Contonio back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McStoner avoiding damage.
Contonio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McStoner is keeping busy.
Contonio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McStoner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Contonio lands with a left to the head.
McStoner blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from McStoner.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McStoner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contonio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McStoner tries a body shot but Contonio blocks it.
McStoner avoids a wild elbow strike from Contonio.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Contonio just misses with a elbow thrown towards McStoner's brow.
Contonio throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
McStoner avoids the elbow strike from Contonio, against the ropes.
McStoner lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that McStoner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contonio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contonio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
McStoner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McStoner blocks the elbow strike.
McStoner avoids the elbow strike from Contonio, against the ropes.
McStoner lands a good knee to the midsection. Contonio won't want to take too many of those.
Contonio has a couple of punches blocked by McStoner.
Contonio throws an elbow but it misses.
McStoner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McStoner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Contonio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McStoner.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
McStoner cracks a nice hook into Contonio's ribs.
A slow jab from McStoner misses its intended target.
Contonio avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStoner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contonio. Contonio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McStoner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Contonio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting McStoner counter with a right hand.
McStoner throws a lazy head kick
and Contonio counters with a one-two to the body.
Contonio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Contonio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Contonio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Contonio throws a nice head kick!
McStoner sizes up Contonio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contonio swinging wildly here.
Contonio just misses with a punch to the body.
McStoner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contonio on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McStoner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contonio.
McStoner throws a big shot that misses.
McStoner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contonio lands a nice leg kick that just misses McStoner's sensitive parts.
Contonio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duke McStoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStoner thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contonio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McStoner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contonio was well out of range. Poor timing from McStoner.
Contonio misses with a jab, cross combination.
Contonio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McStoner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McStoner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McStoner moves out of range of the body kick from Contonio.
McStoner throws a hook to the side of Contonio's head but Contonio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McStoner loads up on a big right hand but Contonio slips the punch.
A slow jab from Contonio misses its intended target.
Contonio checks a low kick from McStoner.
Contonio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Contonio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Contonio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McStoner circles away quickly and effectively.
McStoner is looking for the big counter here.
Duke McStoner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McStoner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McStoner looks to land a combination but Contonio avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contonio walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contonio ducks under a wild hook from McStoner.
McStoner lands with an uppercut that bounces Contonio off the ropes and back into range.
McStoner blocks a head kick by Contonio.
Contonio tries to clinch but McStoner moves out of range.
Contonio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStoner misses the jab.
McStoner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McStoner avoids the head kick by Contonio.
A nice side step and McStoner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Contonio misses
enabling McStoner to counter with a crisp jab.
McStoner blocks a head kick by Contonio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Contonio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McStoner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McStoner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Duke McStoner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McStoner doesn't manage to clinch there - Contonio circles away.
McStoner blocks the body kick.
McStoner misses with a low kick.
Contonio throws a right hand that McStoner ducks under and follows up with a left that McStoner also avoids with ease.
Contonio pushes McStoner away with a front kick.
McStoner avoids the head kick by Contonio.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McStoner.
McStoner avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStoner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner blocks a head kick by Contonio.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McStoner! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by McStoner. That's going to slow Contonio down.
Contonio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eva Contonio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Contonio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStoner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contonio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McStoner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Contonio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contonio lands with a nice combination. McStoner backs away looking to recover.
Contonio jabs at McStoner's body.
McStoner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contonio counters with a three punch combo that has McStoner backing up. McStoner nods at Contonio to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Contonio. That's going to slow McStoner down.
Contonio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - McStoner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Contonio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McStoner.
McStoner wants to slow Contonio down by chopping away at his legs.
Contonio is looking to chop away at McStoner's legs.
Some wild striking there from Contonio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Contonio.
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!
McStoner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contonio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Contonio is looking for a counter combo.
McStoner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Contonio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Contonio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McStoner was well out of range. Poor timing from Contonio.
Contonio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from McStoner. Contonio does a little dance to reset his feet.
McStoner checks the leg kick.
McStoner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eva Contonio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contonio throws a body kick that misses.
Contonio slips a jab from McStoner.
Contonio is looking to clinch but McStoner is avoiding it.
McStoner is looking for the big counter here.
McStoner blocks a leg kick.
McStoner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contonio manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eva Contonio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McStoner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Duke McStoner!
Duke McStoner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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hype
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RATING
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