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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kick Boxer (ranked 2051 p4p, 251 weight class) and Yoki Mayoniko (ranked 1708 p4p, 217 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
52 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yoki Mayoniko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Mayoniko finds it's target.
Mayoniko lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mayoniko slips under a jab.
Boxer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayoniko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayoniko 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.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko feints a counter leg kick.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer slips a jab from Mayoniko.
A leg kick checked by Boxer.
Mayoniko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Boxer misses.
A jab from Boxer does it's job there.
Boxer swings for the body but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Mayoniko moved out of range nicely.
Boxer takes one on the button.
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!
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayoniko circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxer misses the target.
Boxer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mayoniko circles away quickly and effectively.
Mayoniko misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko throws a nice head kick!
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Mayoniko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko misses with a low kick.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer slips under a jab from Mayoniko.
Boxer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayoniko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boxer missing with a left hand there. Mayoniko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayoniko throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko misses with a straight left.
Mayoniko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayoniko throws a lazy right hand but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mayoniko is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoki Mayoniko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayoniko looks to throw the jab but Boxer is out of range.
Boxer misses with a wild body shot.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick
and Boxer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boxer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mayoniko doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Mayoniko there.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayoniko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boxer has time to react.
Boxer misses with a hook. Mayoniko ducked under it nicely.
Boxer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Boxer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boxer slips a jab from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Mayoniko misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayoniko manages to avoid it.
Boxer throws a hook but Mayoniko avoids it easily.
Mayoniko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boxer throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Boxer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Mayoniko is looking to score with low kicks.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayoniko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayoniko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayoniko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boxer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Boxer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayoniko manages to avoid it.
Boxer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayoniko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayoniko scores with a hook.
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayoniko misses with an uppercut
and Boxer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayoniko slips a jab from Boxer.
Mayoniko walks into a stiff left hand from Boxer.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Boxer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayoniko throws out a loose jab but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer lands with a right hand.
Boxer slips a straight right by Mayoniko.
Boxer cracks Mayoniko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boxer throws a series of strikes that have Mayoniko backpedaling.
Mayoniko throws a wild body kick that Boxer sees coming a mile off.
Boxer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayoniko was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxer.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxer takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
Boxer throws an off balance right hand
and Mayoniko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kick Boxer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice cross by Boxer.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mayoniko might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boxer has got the better of the exchanges.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayoniko throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Boxer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayoniko manages to avoid it.
Boxer throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boxer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Mayoniko misses.
Kick Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxer moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a body kick that misses.
Boxer takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer misses with the combination.
Mayoniko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayoniko can do to turn this around?
Boxer lands an overhand right.
Boxer walks into a stiff left hand from Mayoniko.
Boxer lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayoniko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayoniko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mayoniko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mayoniko sizes up Boxer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mayoniko's corner calls for a 1-2. Mayoniko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mayoniko slips a straight right by Boxer.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
Boxer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayoniko is just out of range.
Boxer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayonikos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayoniko moves away.
Boxer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayoniko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayoniko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.
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!
Mayoniko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mayoniko jabs Boxer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayoniko connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.
Boxer looks to land a left hand but Mayoniko moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
Boxer throws a body punch but Mayoniko moves out of range.
Mayoniko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko scores with a jab.
Boxer looks to throw the jab but Mayoniko is out of range.
Mayoniko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mayoniko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Boxer.
Boxer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mayoniko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boxer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mayoniko backs up against the cage.
Mayoniko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boxer misses with a straight right.
Mayoniko throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
Boxer throws out a loose jab but Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer walks into a stiff left hand from Mayoniko.
Boxer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayoniko, right into the meat.
Boxer takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
Boxer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayoniko wants to slow Boxer down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayoniko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxer throws a hook but Mayoniko blocks it.
Mayoniko looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayoniko.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayoniko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayoniko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer misses with a hook. Mayoniko ducked under it nicely.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Mayoniko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer throws a right hand that Mayoniko ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayoniko also avoids with ease.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boxer moves away from the strike by Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
Mayoniko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxer works over Mayoniko's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayoniko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mayoniko throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Boxer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayoniko with a nice cross.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko lands a nice hook to Boxer's body. Boxer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boxer lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Mayoniko finds it's way through Boxer's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Mayoniko.
Boxer connects with a right hand. Mayoniko shakes it off.
Boxer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mayoniko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoki Mayoniko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Mayoniko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer at a distance.
Mayoniko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Boxer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mayoniko thuds his shin into the meat of Boxer's side.
Mayoniko scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayoniko throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayoniko lands a slapping body shot.
Boxer moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayoniko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boxer throws a lazy right hand but Mayoniko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boxer throws a shot to the body.
Boxer throws the left hand but Mayoniko avoids the punch easily.
Boxer throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayoniko connects with a body shot that sends Boxer's belly button to the back.
Mayoniko scores with a jab.
Mayoniko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boxer.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mayoniko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boxer is out of range and Mayoniko settles back down.
Mayoniko cracks Boxer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boxer slips under a jab.
Mayoniko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayoniko lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayoniko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mayoniko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Boxer as he connects with a hook.
Mayoniko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boxer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayoniko throws a low kick but Boxer moves out of range easily.
Boxer scores with the left hand. Mayoniko knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayoniko is looking to slow Boxer down with leg kicks.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko looks to land a left hand but Boxer moved out of range nicely.
Boxer dodges the punch combination from Mayoniko.
Mayoniko throws a hook to the side of Boxer's head but Boxer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxer slips a straight right by Mayoniko.
Boxer misses with an uppercut. Mayoniko saw that one coming.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boxer's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer takes a swing at Mayoniko's ribcage but misses.
Boxer takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayoniko misses the target.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Boxer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boxer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayoniko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer.
A swing and a miss from Boxer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayoniko! But no joy.
Mayoniko cracks Boxer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayoniko throws a shot to the body.
Mayoniko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boxer. That did some damage!
Mayoniko lands a leg kick that knocks Boxer off balance momentarily.
Mayoniko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayoniko follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A big left from Boxer misses.
Mayoniko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Boxer catches Mayoniko right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayoniko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boxer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boxer with a nice cross.
Mayoniko throws a leg kick but Boxer moved away.
Mayoniko lands with a straight right. Boxer didn't see that one coming.
Boxer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayoniko throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayoniko misses with a kick to the body.
Mayoniko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mayoniko moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayoniko slips a straight right by Boxer.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayoniko scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxer lands a jab.
Boxer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mayoniko tests Boxer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoki Mayoniko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayoniko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoki Mayoniko!
A relieved looking Yoki Mayoniko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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