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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Flip Fortuin (ranked 6070 p4p, 580 weight class) and Binh Goh (ranked 3675 p4p, 454 weight class). Fortuin's entrance music is You shook me all night long. A fine choice. Goh has chosen Hot N- Bobby Shmurda as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Lethal high kicks
KO power
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Excellent boxer
Very confident
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flip Fortuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Binh Goh!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortuin throws a leg kick
and Goh counters with a two punch combo.
Goh dodges the punch combination from Fortuin.
Fortuin throws the left hand but Goh avoids the punch easily.
Goh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fortuin missing with a left hand there. Goh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fortuin throws a lazy head kick
and Goh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuin throws a hook to the side of Goh's head but Goh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goh throws a counter combo.
Flip Fortuin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goh avoids the head kick by Fortuin.
Despite the aggression on Goh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fortuin misses with a few strikes there.
Goh unleashes a big counter combination but Fortuin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fortuin lands with a straight right. Goh didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortuin lands with an overhand left.
Fortuin misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Goh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fortuin lands a nice shot that snaps Goh's head back.
Fortuin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circling - Fortuin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortuin looks to land a left hand but Goh moved out of range nicely.
Goh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fortuin throws a combination that misses
and Goh counters with a series of strikes. Fortuin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fortuin misses with a head kick.
Goh is looking for the big counter here.
Fortuin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuin throws a sloppy head kick
and Goh counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Fortuin.
Goh tries to counter with a clinch but Fortuin shakes him off and moves away.
Fortuin moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fortuin.
Fortuin struggles to land a body shot inside as Goh controls his hands.
Fortuin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Fortuin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fortuin pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Fortuin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goh is trying to force a seperation but Fortuin has the dominant position.
Goh letting Fortuin take a breather here.
Come on Fortuin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fortuin stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin clinches with his opponent.
Fortuin effectively controlling the action here.
Fortuin effectively controlling the action here.
Fortuin slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuin misses with a body punch.
Fortuin just leaning against Goh, taking a breather.
Fortuin looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin lands with a shot to the body.
Fortuin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Fortuin.
Fortuin lands with a right hand.
Fortuin swings widly with a right hand
and Goh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortuin tries to bum rush Goh with a series of wild strikes but Goh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flip Fortuin dominated that round.
That's time! Fortuin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fortuin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Goh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortuin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goh doesn't seem bothered though.
Goh blocks a jab.
Fortuin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goh in his tracks.
Fortuin closes the distance and pushes Goh back into the ropes.
Fortuin stalling against the ropes.
Fortuin misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fortuin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Fortuin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goh blocks a head kick by Fortuin.
Fortuin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fortuin avoiding damage.
Goh being controlled against the ropes.
Goh is trying to break the clinch but Fortuin has him pressed against the ropes.
Fortuin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fortuin trying to stall but Goh improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin tries to land a body kick
and Goh counters with a two punch combo.
Goh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goh avoids the head kick by Fortuin.
Goh unleashes a big counter combination but Fortuin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Goh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortuin.
The fighters circling - Fortuin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goh wants to counter with a clinch but Fortuin pushes him away.
Fortuin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fortuin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fortuin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortuin struggles to land a body shot inside as Goh controls his hands.
Fortuin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goh can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goh can't break the clinch.
Come on Fortuin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fortuin is looking to control Goh's arms but Goh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fortuin has his back to the ropes.
Fortuin taking a breather.
Goh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fortuin has Goh pushed against the ropes.
Fortuin stalls.
Fortuin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin throws a jab when Goh was well out of range.
Fortuin has Goh up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fortuin has Goh pressed against the ropes.
Fortuin tries to throw a body punch but Goh avoids it by throwing Fortuin back against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fortuin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Goh stalling in the clinch but Fortuin improves position.
Goh blocks an uppercut.
Goh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fortuin is keeping busy.
Fortuin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goh prevents a body shot from Fortuin.
Fortuin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fortuin manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flip Fortuin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fortuin drives through and clinches with Goh against the ropes.
Fortuin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goh up against the ropes.
Fortuin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goh is keeping busy.
Fortuin lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortuin.
Fortuin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuin has Goh pressed against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
Fortuin has managed to clinch.
Goh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fortuin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goh up against the ropes.
Fortuin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flip Fortuin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fortuin holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Fortuin digs a right hand into Goh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goh's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fortuin is struggling to control the position.
Fortuin is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goh letting Fortuin take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flip Fortuin.
A head kick misses from Fortuin.
Goh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flip Fortuin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fortuin closes the distance and clinches.
Goh blocks a body shot from Fortuin.
Fortuin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fortuin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fortuin misses with a few strikes there.
Goh unleashes a big counter combination but Fortuin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fortuin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goh's head.
Goh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goh walks into a straight right hand from Fortuin.
Goh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A lazy left from Fortuin finds it's target.
Good shot there by Fortuin.
Fortuin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fortuin's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuin is struggling to control the position.
Fortuin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortuin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flip Fortuin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fortuin leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Binh Goh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flip Fortuin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortuin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flip Fortuin!
After the fight, Flip Fortuin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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