WBA VIII PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Agam Levi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jos Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jos Cruz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Levi
vs
Cruz

183 cm
34
209 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

170 cm
28
209 lbs
6 - 17 - 0

Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Agam Levi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jos Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levi throws a shot to the body.
Levi stalks Cruz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cruz's face. Cruz staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Jos Cruz has been cut.
Levi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cruz misses with a hook. Levi ducked under it nicely.
Levi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Levi digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Levi throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Levi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Levi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Cruz ducks into a a hook from Levi and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!

Levi 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!

That has opened up Jos Cruz's cut even more.
Levi connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cruz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Agam Levi!
Agam Levi very nearly forgot to thank Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hunter Risley was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Townsley
vs
Risley

183 cm
34
205 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

189 cm
27
209 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 9 - 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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley misses with a few strikes there.
Townsley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Risley throws a jab when Townsley was well out of range.
Risley misses with a jab, cross combination.

Townsley tries to keep at a distance but Risley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Risley misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Townsley manages to break the clinch.

Townsley closes the distance and pushes Risley back into the ropes.
Risley prevents a body shot from Townsley.
Townsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Risley backwards.
Risley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Townsley stalls.
Townsley letting Risley take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley trying to stall but Townsley improves his position.
Risley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Townsley holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Townsley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Townsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Risley scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Risley.

Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risley throws a one two combo.
Townsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Risley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Townsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risley throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A punch combination from Risley misses.
Townsley lands a jab-cross combination.

Townsley has closed the distance and engaged Risley in a clinch.
Townsley tries to stall but Risley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Townsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Townsley 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.

Risley clinches.
Risley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Townsley breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Townsley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Townsley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Risley throws out a counter right but Townsley avoids it with no problem.

Townsley closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Risley crashing to the mat! Risley uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

Risley is rocked!

It looks like Hunter Risley has been cut.
Risley misses with a wild combination.
Risley is still on wobbly legs! Can Townsley finish him?
Risley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Townsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Risley.
Risley seems to have recovered his senses.
Risley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Risley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Risley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Townsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Risley is just out of range.
As Townsley backs off Risley throws a huge counter combo but Townsley manages to avoid it all.
Townsley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risley throws out a counter right but Townsley avoids it with no problem.
Risley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Townsley in his tracks.
Townsley misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Risley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley looks to land a combination but Townsley avoids it well.
Townsley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Townsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Risley looks to land a combination. Townsley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Risley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Townsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Risley throws a combination that misses
and Townsley counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Risley moves into the clinch.
Townsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risley stalling.

Townsley breaks from the clinch.
Risley misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Townsley should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Hunter Risley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Risley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Townsley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Townsley closes the distance and clinches.
Townsley lands a right hand.
Risley misses with a punch to the body.
Risley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Townsley being controlled against the ropes.
Risley looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Townsley backwards.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Townsley controls the action.

Townsley manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley tries to move into range but Risley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Risley closes the distance and clinches.
Risley trying to control the position but instead, Townsley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Risley into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Townsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Risley closes the distance and pushes Townsley back into the ropes.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Townsley looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Risley is keeping busy.
Risley just leaning against Townsley, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley trying to control the position but instead, Risley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Townsley into the ropes.

Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Townsley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Risley cracks Townsley with a good jab.
Townsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Risley circles away quickly and effectively.
Risley stuns Townsley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Townsley works over Risley's head and body with a nice combination.
Ben Townsley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Townsley closes the distance and clinches.
Risley is looking to control Townsley's arms but Townsley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Risley has his back to the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Townsley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Townsley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Townsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Townsley wants to stall.
Risley looking to stall.
Townsley looking to slow down the pace here.
Townsley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Risley lands a left hand.

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.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

Townsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Risley throws a series of punches but Townsley moves out of range.
Townsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Risley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Risley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Risley. Those never looked like landing.
Townsley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risley. Townsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ben Townsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Risley throws a one two combo.

Townsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Risley scores with a shot to the side of Townsley's head.

Townsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hunter Risley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hunter Risley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Risley clinches with his opponent.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Risley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Townsley backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Risley as Townsley tries to tie him up.
Townsley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Risley is keeping busy.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Townsley breaks from the clinch.
Townsley lands an overhand right.
Risley dips to his left and cracks Townsley with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Risley misses its intended target.

Townsley clips Risley with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Risley a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Townsley.
Risley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Risley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Risley has managed to clinch.
Risley tries a body shot but Townsley blocks it.

Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Risley forces Townsley back against the ropes and clinches.
Risley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Risley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Risley is looking to control Townsley's arms but Townsley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Risley has his back to the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley has Risley pushed against the ropes.
Hunter Risley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Risley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Risley.

Townsley breaks from the clinch.
Townsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Risley.
A little jabbing left from Risley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Townsley is looking to wear down Risley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left and a right from Townsley both land. Nice combination.
Townsley cracks Risley with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Risley is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Risley is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Risley could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ben Townsley!

C
A

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Robert Van De Velde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Yuta Yamashita enters the ring!

Van De Velde
vs
Yamashita

225 cm
34
205 lbs
8 - 19 - 0

183 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Excellent MT
Very strong

Good kicks
Solid chin

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 8 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Van De Velde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuta Yamashita!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van De Velde really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamashita throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamashita. Van De Velde does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Van De Velde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van De Velde has Yamashita pressed against the ropes.
Van De Velde just leaning against Yamashita, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Van De Velde for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.

Van De Velde has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Velde misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita being controlled against the ropes.
The referee calls for Van De Velde to work.
Van De Velde taking a breather.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Yuta Yamashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamashita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van De Velde circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Van De Velde moves into the clinch.

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.

Van De Velde drives through and clinches with Yamashita against the ropes.

Yamashita breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamashita throws a nice looking combination but Van De Velde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yamashita looks to land a right hand but Van De Velde moved out of range.

Van De Velde instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van De Velde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Van De Velde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van De Velde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van De Velde slowing the pace effectively.
Van De Velde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamashita misses with a series of wild punches.
Yamashita misses with a hook
and Van De Velde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamashita looks winded!

Van De Velde closes the distance and pushes Yamashita back into the ropes.
Yamashita tries to work over Van De Velde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamashita misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Van De Velde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde throws a right hand that Yamashita ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamashita also avoids with ease.

Van De Velde has Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van De Velde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamashita working aggressively here.
Yamashita tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van De Velde's elbow.
Van De Velde effectively controlling the action here.

Yamashita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Van De Velde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Van De Velde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Yamashita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van De Velde pushes Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamashita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van De Velde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamashita up against the ropes.
Van De Velde lands a nice shot to the body.
Van De Velde lands a body shot.
The referee calls for Van De Velde to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van De Velde.

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.

Van De Velde forces Yamashita back against the ropes and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Van De Velde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van De Velde tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Yamashita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde defending well as Yamashita loads up on a big left hand.

Yamashita gets tackled into the ropes by Van De Velde. Van De Velde maintains the clinch.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van De Velde has managed to clinch.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch.

Van De Velde has Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van De Velde.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robert Van De Velde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van De Velde is looking to clinch but Yamashita is avoiding it.
Yamashita now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamashita misses with a straight left.
Van De Velde appears to be looking for a big counter.

Van De Velde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamashita, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van De Velde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yamashita can do to turn this around?
A bit of stalling here from Van De Velde.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Van De Velde - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van De Velde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamashita's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Van De Velde.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Velde closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Yamashita is breathing heavily.

Van De Velde moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamashita tries a body shot but Van De Velde blocks it.

Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Yamashita.

Van De Velde has managed to clinch.
Van De Velde throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van De Velde lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Velde lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van De Velde blocks a body shot from Yamashita.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Velde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van De Velde presses Yamashita against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Van De Velde is stalling here.
Van De Velde lands with a left to the head.

Van De Velde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita misses the shot to the body.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.
Van De Velde fails with an attempt to clinch.

Van De Velde moves into the clinch.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita takes a shot to the head.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde tries to clinch up but Yamashita circles away and keeps his distance.
Yuta Yamashita seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Van De Velde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita being controlled against the ropes.
A short left from Van De Velde.
Yamashita is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde can't find room to land a body shot as Yamashita controls the action.
Van De Velde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.
Van De Velde misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van De Velde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Velde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Van De Velde moves into range and clinches up with Yamashita.
Yamashita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Yamashita breaks the clinch.

Van De Velde gets a clinch.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Yamashita misses

and Van De Velde counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Yamashita to the mat! Van De Velde 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 is rocked!
Yamashita punishes Van De Velde's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamashita is still on wobbly legs! Can Van De Velde finish him?
Yamashita misses the shot to the body.
Yamashita lands with a good body shot.
Yamashita seems to have recovered his senses.

Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Van De Velde will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Van De Velde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamashita.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Van De Velde scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Yamashita 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.
Van De Velde misses with a wild body shot.

Van De Velde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamashita, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van De Velde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van De Velde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van De Velde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Yamashita circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van De Velde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamashita.
It looked like Van De Velde was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yamashita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van De Velde wants to clinch up but Yamashita keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yamashita gets tackled into the ropes by Van De Velde. Van De Velde maintains the clinch.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Van De Velde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Van De Velde struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamashita controls his hands.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Velde lands with a good body shot.
A combination from Yamashita does no damage.
Yamashita keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamashita lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van De Velde is looking to clinch.

Van De Velde gets a clinch.

Yamashita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van De Velde is looking to clinch but Yamashita is avoiding it.
Van De Velde misses with a double jab
and Yamashita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Yamashita misses.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.
Van De Velde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamashita.

Van De Velde darts in and clinches Yamashita up against the ropes.
Van De Velde taking a breather.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamashita let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yamashita swings for the body but Van De Velde moves out of range.
Van De Velde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Van De Velde darts in and clinches Yamashita up against the ropes.
Van De Velde pushes Yamashita back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van De Velde is leaning against Yamashita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.

Van De Velde forces Yamashita back against the ropes and clinches.
Yamashita being controlled against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van De Velde working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yamashita blocks a body shot from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van De Velde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van De Velde lands a left hand.

Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Van De Velde instigates a clinch.
Van De Velde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Van De Velde.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van De Velde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van De Velde scores with a one two! Yamashita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van De Velde cracks Yamashita with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Yamashita is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Yamashita is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Yamashita could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Robert Van De Velde!

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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

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). Franco Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bj Becks's chin.

Williams
vs
Becks

197 cm
27
190 lbs
10 - 8 - 2

175 cm
41
178 lbs
27 - 24 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 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 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams punishes Becks's body with a nice straight punch.
Becks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a body punch
letting Becks counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Becks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Becks counters with a right hand to the body.

Williams clinches up against the ropes.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks prevents a body shot from Williams.
The referee calls for Becks to work.

Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Becks.
Williams staying out of range there.

Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becks has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becks breaks from the clinch.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Becks defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Becks presses Williams against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
Becks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Becks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks stalling in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becks taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Becks.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Becks.
Becks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.

Becks breaks from the clinch.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Becks.

It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becks connects with a nice looking jab.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams jabs at Becks's body.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
Becks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Becks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becks lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Becks misses the target.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
Becks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Becks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.
Becks dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Becks scores with a body shot.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becks.
Becks lands with a good body shot.
Williams is looking to wear down Becks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Becks avoids the body shot from Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Becks's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Becks moved out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Becks.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Becks. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Becks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Williams rushes Becks and presses him up against the ropes.

Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Becks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Good exchange - Becks coming out on top.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becks tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Becks misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Becks throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Becks prevents a body shot from Williams.

Williams breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Becks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Becks scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks misses with a hook.
Becks tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Becks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Becks's shoulder, as Becks tries to avoid the shot.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Becks scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Becks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Becks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
Williams throws the left hand but Becks avoids the punch easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becks! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams throws a right hand that Becks ducks under and follows up with a left that Becks also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Becks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Becks throws out a powerful jab.
Becks lands a head shot.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Becks moved out of range nicely.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Becks staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Becks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williams jabs at Becks's body.
Becks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Becks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Becks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Becks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams slips a jab from Becks.
Becks moves out of range of the strikes.
Becks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Becks digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Becks.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Becks.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Becks controls his hands.
Becks stalls.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
Becks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Becks is controlling him.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Becks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Becks stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becks leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becks is stalling here.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
Becks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Becks throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.

Williams clinches.
Good body shot from Becks.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams is looking to control Becks's arms but Becks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 lands a body shot.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becks stalls.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Becks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Becks manages to break the clinch.
Becks misses the shot to the body.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Becks moved out of range nicely.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Becks.
Becks digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Bj Becks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Becks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Becks slips a jab from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams swings for the body but Becks moves out of range.
It seemed like Becks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Becks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams connects with the punch.
Becks slips under a jab.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Becks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Becks as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Becks to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Becks breaks the clinch.
Becks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks scores with a jab to the head.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Becks back into the ropes.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
Becks stalling.
Becks lands a right hand.
Becks lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Becks.
Becks works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Becks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Becks keeps him there for the moment.
Becks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Becks effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Becks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Becks avoids it by throwing Williams back against the ropes.
Williams taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Bj Becks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to circle away but Becks has him pinned against the ropes.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Come on Becks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Becks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.

Becks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Williams misses

and Becks counters by clinching up.
Becks blocks a body shot from Williams.
Becks lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Becks.
Williams tries to stall but Becks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Becks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the ropes.
Becks avoiding damage.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Becks misses with the combination.
Becks misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bj Becks dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Becks counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Becks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Becks counters with a straight right hand.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.

Becks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination

and Becks counters by moving into the clinch.
Becks holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stall.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Becks is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Becks is stalling here.
Becks lands an uppercut.

Becks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Becks cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.
Becks lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Becks misses.
As Becks tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Becks manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Becks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Becks lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Becks manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Becks.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Becks.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Becks slips a jab from Williams.
A countering left hand to the body from Becks misses.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becks avoids the body shot from Williams.
A nice side step and Becks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Becks defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Becks lands with an overhand left.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Becks lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Becks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Becks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bj Becks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becks slips a straight right by Williams.
Becks lands with a good body shot.
Williams connects with a jab.
Becks ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Becks throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.

Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Becks stalling the fight.
Franco Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bj Becks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Becks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bj Becks!
Bj Becks is the new middleweight champion!
Bj Becks gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).