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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hector Verama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Olympius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Olympius!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Verama lands a nice shot that snaps Olympius's head back.
It looks like Zeus Olympius has been cut.
Verama jabs Olympius right on the nose. Olympius blinks but takes it well.
Verama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Verama closes the distance and catches Olympius with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Olympius is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Olympius is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Olympius is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Verama takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hector Verama!
Hector Verama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Franco Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Becks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Becks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams lands a nice hook to Becks's body. Becks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Old Irish's Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
A big left from Williams misses.
Becks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Becks throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Becks moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Becks lands a slapping body shot.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Becks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Becks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Becks is pushing Williams up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Becks effectively controlling the action here.
Williams tries to circle away but Becks has him pinned against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Becks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
Becks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Becks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Becks has Williams pressed against the ropes.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
Becks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
No joy there for Becks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks jabs at Williams's body.
Becks fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Williams clinches.
Becks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Becks pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Becks.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Williams leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Becks blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Becks gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to stall.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Becks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on Becks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Becks as Williams tries to tie him up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
Becks controlling the action here for a moment.
Becks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Becks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becks has him pressed against the ropes.
Becks holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Becks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Becks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Becks misses with a straight right.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becks checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Becks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Becks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Becks lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Becks throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Becks's leg but Becks calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Becks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Becks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Becks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Becks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Becks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams rushes Becks and presses him up against the ropes.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Becks.
Williams is trying to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Becks avoiding damage.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
Williams is trying to push Becks away but Becks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Becks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Becks stalls.
Becks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Becks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becks scores with a jab to the head.
Williams is looking to wear down Becks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body punch from Becks.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Becks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Becks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Becks checks it.
Williams sets himself, and Becks steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
Becks checks a leg kick.
Becks lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Becks stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Becks throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becks swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Becks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Becks.
A clash of legs there as Becks blocks the low kick.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Becks thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Becks scores with a nice right hand.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Becks misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Becks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Becks throws a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Becks avoids the head kick by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becks misses with a looping left.
Becks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Bj Becks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Becks counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Becks to acknowledge the strikes.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Becks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Becks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Becks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Becks dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Becks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Becks lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Becks moves out of range easily.
Becks scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Becks, pushing him back against the ropes.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Becks tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Becks with a nice cross.
Becks scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams rushes Becks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Becks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams taking a breather.
Becks lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Becks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Becks lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Becks.
Becks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becks manages to avoid it.
Becks throws a combination that misses
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Becks blocks a head kick by Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams clinches.
Becks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Becks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Becks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becks stalling the fight.
Williams wants to break free but Becks has control.
Williams working aggressively here.
Becks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Becks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Becks.
Bj Becks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams tries to stall but Becks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams is looking to control Becks's arms but Becks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the ropes.
Williams can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Becks breaks the clinch.
A jab from Becks finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Becks misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with an inside leg kick.
Becks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becks tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Becks blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a combination
and Becks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Becks moves out of range easily.
Becks looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Becks scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Becks avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Becks counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Becks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Becks takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Becks's leg but Becks calmly moves out of range.
Becks throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Becks holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Becks digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams tries to stall but Becks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Becks controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Becks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Becks lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams jabs Becks right on the nose. Becks blinks but takes it well.
Becks swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a hook but Becks avoids it easily.
Becks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a push kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Becks gets an underhook and turns Williams into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Becks.
Becks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Becks lands with a short shot to the head.
Becks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Becks pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Becks.
Becks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Becks blocks a head kick by Williams.
Becks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams drives through and clinches with Becks against the ropes.
Becks prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Becks just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Becks wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Becks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Becks.
Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Becks blocks a head kick by Williams.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Becks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Becks lands a slapping body shot.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Becks misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Becks.
Jab, jab by Becks - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Becks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Becks.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Becks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Becks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Becks connects with a looping right hand.
Becks swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Becks lands with a nice body punch.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Becks taking a breather.
Williams taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks pushes Williams back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Becks lands a right hand.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Becks.
Becks gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Becks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Becks breaks the clinch.
Becks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Becks scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Becks moves his leg out of the way.
Becks just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
It seemed like Becks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Becks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Becks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Becks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Becks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Becks throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Becks misses the jab.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands a slapping body shot.
Becks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams lands with a hook. Becks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams cracks Becks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Becks is out of range.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Becks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Becks.
A shot to the liver by Becks. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Becks avoids it.
Williams moves forwards but Becks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Becks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Becks misses with a looping right.
Williams tries a low kick but Becks avoids it.
Williams looks to land a combination but Becks avoids it well.
Becks just misses with a punch to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab by Becks.
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!
Becks scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Becks cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Becks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Becks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Becks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becks manages to avoid it.
A cross from Becks lands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Becks checks it.
A combination from Becks does no damage.
Becks misses with a looping left.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams throws a right and a left that Becks avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Becks misses its intended target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Becks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bj Becks really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Becks jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Becks throws a good cross that connects.
Becks throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Becks just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Becks.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Becks is defending well for now.
A short uppercut from Becks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams is trying to break free.
Becks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Becks back against the ropes.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Becks controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Becks - that landed with a thud.
Becks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Becks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Becks takes an elbow to the temple.
Becks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the ropes.
Williams wants to break free but Becks has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Becks's brow.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Becks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
Becks avoiding damage.
Becks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Becks.
Becks slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Becks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams thuds his right hand into Becks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Becks slips under a jab from Williams.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Becks checks a leg kick.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Becks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Becks misses with a straight right.
Becks lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams clinches.
Becks is stalling here.
Becks dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Becks prevents a body shot from Williams.
Becks is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Becks into the ropes.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams stalling.
Becks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams moves out of range as Becks strikes.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That kick from Williams tenderised Becks's leg. Becks is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Becks misses with a looping right.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Becks manages to circle out of the way.
Williams tries a low kick but Becks avoids it.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Becks's head.
Becks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams rushes Becks and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Becks is pushing Williams up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Becks keeps him there for the moment.
Becks effectively controlling the action here.
Becks is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Becks manages to break the clinch.
Becks scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Becks has Williams pushed against the ropes.
Williams tries to circle away but Becks has him pinned against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams letting Becks take a breather here.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams stalling against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becks's elbow.
Becks stalling the fight.
Becks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becks has Williams pushed against the ropes.
Williams working aggressively here.
Becks misses with a body punch.
Becks is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Becks trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Becks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Becks thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks connects with a jab.
Becks misses with a wild body shot.
Becks lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams avoids the body shot from Becks.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Becks's front leg but catches the back leg as Becks tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bj Becks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Becks tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Becks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Becks scores with a nice strike.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
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!
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Becks.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Becks has the dominant position.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Becks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Becks just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Becks.
Becks looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Becks controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Becks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Becks doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Becks is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Becks is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams connects with a quick right hand that sends Becks tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franco Williams!
Franco Williams is the new middleweight champion!
Franco Williams gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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
6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Townsley manages to avoid it.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Townsley moves out of range.
Yamashita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Townsley manages to avoid it.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Townsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Townsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamashita.
Yamashita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Townsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamashita scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yamashita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Townsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamashita.
Townsley pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yamashita back to the ropes. Townsley follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Townsley works over Yamashita's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Townsley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Townsley stalling.
Townsley tries to break the clinch but Yamashita is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamashita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Townsley counters with a straight right hand.
Townsley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yamashita scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Townsley to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
It looks like Ben Townsley has been cut.
Yamashita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Townsley rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsley thuds a left hand into Yamashita's body.
Townsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yamashita throws a jab when Townsley was well out of range.
Yamashita gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Townsley.
Yamashita throws a right hand that misses
and Townsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Townsley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamashita scores with a jab to the body.
Yamashita looks to land a combination but Townsley avoids it well.
Townsley with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Townsley.
Townsley avoids the body shot from Yamashita.
Yamashita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Townsley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamashita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsley moves away.
Townsley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamashita.
Townsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yamashita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Townsley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yamashita misses with a two punch combination.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.
Townsley throws a nice looking combination but Yamashita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Townsley pushes Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Townsley.
Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita throws a series of punches but Townsley avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Townsley.
Yamashita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yamashita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Townsley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yamashita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Yamashita.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita throws a right and a left that Townsley avoids nicely.
Yamashita throws a sloppy body shot
and Townsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamashita misses with a double jab
and Townsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamashita ducks right into an uppercut from Townsley.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Townsley moves out of range.
Yamashita misses with a looping right.
Yamashita misses with a combination
and Townsley counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Yamashita to the mat! Townsley runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Yamashita is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Yamashita misses with a shot to the body
and Townsley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamashita looks winded!
Townsley clinches up with Yamashita and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Townsley controls his hands.
Townsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Townsley clinches with his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Townsley cracks Yamashita with a nice body shot.
Townsley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yamashita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Townsley.
Yamashita misses with a wild combination.
Yamashita misses the body punch
and Townsley counters with a nice uppercut that drops Yamashita onto his backside! Yamashita bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamashita throws a jab but it's blocked by Townsley.
Townsley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yamashita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamashita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamashita walks into a jab.
Yamashita is rocked!
Yamashita leaves his chin hanging out and Townsley seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yamashita crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Townsley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Cruz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hunter Risley's chin.
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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
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Risley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cruz wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Risley.
Stalling in the clinch from Risley.
We've been hearing reports that Risley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Risley gets an underhook and turns Cruz into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Risley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Risley improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Cruz controls his hands.
Come on Risley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Risley lands a shot to the body.
Cruz stalling in the clinch but Risley improves position.
A right hand to the body from Risley.
Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Risley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cruz into the ropes.
Risley stalls.
Risley stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Risley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Jos Cruz has been cut.
Risley is pushing Cruz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Risley.
Cruz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Risley lands a jab-cross combination.
Risley throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Risley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Risley!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Risley slips the punch.
Risley misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz! But no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Risley is pushing Cruz up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cruz tries to stall but Risley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Risley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Risley stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Risley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Risley.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Risley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Risley.
Risley stalls.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cruz breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Risley. Those never looked like landing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Risley moves into the clinch successfully.
Risley lands a body punch.
Cruz looking to stall.
Risley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
Risley is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Risley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Jos Cruz's cut even more.
Risley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cruz.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cruz has eaten all the pies!
Risley slowing the pace effectively.
Risley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Risley stalling.
Risley lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Risley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Risley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Risley scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Cruz beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Cruz is rocked!
Risley lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz looks winded!
Cruz walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Cruz is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hunter Risley!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Agam Levi had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van De Velde throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van De Velde tries to clinch but Levi is having none of it.
Levi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Van De Velde there.
It looks like Agam Levi has been cut.
Levi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van De Velde counters with a nice uppercut.
Levi tries to bum rush Van De Velde with a series of wild strikes but Van De Velde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Levi.
It looks like Robert Van De Velde has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van De Velde. Levi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Velde is looking to clinch.
As Van De Velde looks to move away, Levi throws a big counter combo bu Van De Velde just gets out of the way.
A big left from Levi misses.
Levi throws a body punch but Van De Velde moves out of range.
Van De Velde throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Levi. Beautiful body shot.
Levi catches Van De Velde napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Van De Velde crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Levi raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Agam Levi!
Agam Levi retains his light heavyweight title!
Agam Levi gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Frederick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederick Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Harris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Harris moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Harris looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a low kick, right behind Harris 's knee.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Jackson 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.
Brian Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson slips under a jab from Harris.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson slips a jab from Harris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Jackson finds it's target.
Harris rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Harris was not able to check.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris lands with a cross.
Jackson tries to work over Harris's front leg with a kick but Harris checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Harris looks winded!
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Harris walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jackson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris misses the jab.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
You can see that Harris has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Harris cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris is rocked!
Harris misses with a left hand
and Jackson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harris really felt that one!
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Harris onto his butt! Harris bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackson counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Harris out cold! What a finish! Jackson is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frederick Jackson!
Frederick Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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