WBA Super Fights IX. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agam Levi (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.

Townsley
vs
Levi

183 cm
36
205 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

183 cm
36
209 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Townsley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agam Levi!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Townsley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Levi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Townsley. Townsley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Townsley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Levi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Townsley.
Levi scores with a nice right hand.
Levi swinging wildly here.
Townsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levi.
Levi throws a body punch but Townsley moves out of range.
Townsley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Levi throws a jab when Townsley was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levi throws an off balance right hand
and Townsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Townsley connects with a body shot that sends Levi's belly button to the back.
Townsley avoids the body shot from Levi.
Levi throws a hook but Townsley avoids it easily.
Levi missing with a left hand there. Townsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Levi scores with a four punch combination!
Levi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Levi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levi misses with a wild body shot.
Levi lands with a right hand.
Townsley misses with a series of wild punches.
Townsley works over Levi's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Agam Levi has been cut.
Townsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Levi.
It looked like Townsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Levi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Levi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Levi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Levi misses with a series of wild punches.
Townsley throws a right hand that Levi ducks under and follows up with a left that Levi also avoids with ease.
Levi throws a lazy right hand but Townsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levi misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levi feints a jab promting Townsley to slip. Levi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Townsley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Levi connects with a jab.
Levi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Townsley moves away.
Townsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Townsley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Levi lands a nice looking body shot.
Levi misses with a wild body shot.
Townsley throws a combination. Levi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Levi throws a series of punches but Townsley avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Levi misses.
Levi misses the shot to the body.
Levi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Levi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Levi to counter with a crisp jab.
Levi throws an overhand right that lands on Townsley's shoulder, as Townsley tries to avoid the shot.
Townsley throws a big counter combination but Levi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Levi scores with a jab to the body.
Agam Levi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Townsley misses.
Levi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Townsley circles away quickly and effectively.
Levi throws a body shot but no joy.
Levi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Townsley.
Townsley doesn't manage to clinch there - Levi circles away.
Levi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Levi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Townsley wants to clinch.
Levi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Townsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levi misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levi was well out of range. Poor timing from Townsley.

Townsley clinches up with Levi and pushes him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Townsley can't find room to land a body shot as Levi controls the action.
Levi lands an uppercut.
Levi throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Levi.
Townsley blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Townsley blocking some punches.
Levi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Townsley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Levi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Levi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Townsley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Levi struggles to land a body shot inside as Townsley controls his hands.
Levi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Townsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Levi prevents a body shot from Townsley.
Levi lands a nice shot to the body.
Townsley prevents a body shot from Levi.
A short right from Levi.
Townsley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Levi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Townsley's elbow.
Townsley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Levi has him pressed against the ropes.
Townsley is trying to maintain a safe position but Levi gets an underhook and turns Townsley into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Levi.
Levi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Levi scores with a shot to the side of Townsley's head.
I was talking to Townsley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Levi - that landed with a thud.
Levi misses with a body punch.
Levi can't find room to land a body shot as Townsley controls the action.
Levi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levi misses with a punch on the inside.
Townsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Levi can't find room to land a body shot as Townsley controls the action.
Townsley struggles to land a body shot inside as Levi controls his hands.
Levi scores with a hook to the body.
Townsley lands a shoulder strike.
Townsley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Levi as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Levi.
Townsley tries to break the clinch but Levi is controlling the position.
Levi misses with a body punch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Levi tries to work over Townsley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Levi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Townsley tries to stall but Levi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Levi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Townsley trying to control the position but instead, Levi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Townsley into the ropes.
Levi tries to throw a body punch but Townsley avoids it by throwing Levi back against the ropes.
Townsley blocks a body shot from Levi.
Townsley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Townsley prevents a body shot from Levi.
Townsley is trying to break free.
Townsley prevents a body shot from Levi.
Levi throws a head punch that misses.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Townsley effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch on the inside from Levi fails to land.

Townsley manages to break the clinch.
Townsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Townsley throws a series of punches but Levi moves out of range.
Levi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Levi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Townsley is looking to wear down Levi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Townsley is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Levi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No joy there for Levi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Levi. Beautiful body shot.
Levi misses with a two punch combination.
Levi misses with a hook
and Townsley counters with a straight right hand.
Townsley dodges the punch combination from Levi.
Townsley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Levi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Townsley.
Levi misses with a combination
and Townsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Levi misses with a body shot.
Townsley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Levi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Townsley scores with a three punch combo!
Levi throws a nice looking combination but Townsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Levi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Townsley had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Townsley tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Townsley.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Townsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Townsley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Levi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Townsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Levi looks to score with a jab to the body but Townsley is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agam Levi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Agam Levi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Townsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Levi both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Levi. Townsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Levi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Levi needs to keep his hands up - Townsley had a free shot at his head there.
Levi throws a sloppy body shot
and Townsley counters with a left and a right that stings Levi.

Levi is rocked!
Townsley grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Levi takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Townsley cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Townsley!
Ben Townsley retains his light heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Yuta Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Van De Velde (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.

Yamashita
vs
Van De Velde

183 cm
29
205 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

225 cm
36
205 lbs
12 - 21 - 0

Solid boxing
KO power

Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuta Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Van De Velde!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita throws a right and a left that Van De Velde avoids nicely.
Yamashita misses with a double jab
and Van De Velde counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Van De Velde closes the distance and pushes Yamashita back into the ropes.
Van De Velde is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van De Velde prevents a body shot from Yamashita.
Yamashita tries to throw a body punch but Van De Velde avoids it by throwing Yamashita back against the ropes.
Van De Velde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamashita goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Van De Velde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Velde takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Robert Van De Velde has been cut.

Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Van De Velde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita misses with a body punch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Van De Velde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Van De Velde rushes Yamashita and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van De Velde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van De Velde.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yamashita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van De Velde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamashita thinking.

Van De Velde has Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamashita prevents a body shot from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde digs a right hand into Yamashita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamashita's gas tank.
Van De Velde lands a shoulder strike.
Yamashita takes a shot to the head.
Yamashita being controlled against the ropes.
Yamashita takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van De Velde.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Velde blocking some punches.
Yamashita lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Van De Velde pushes Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde lands with a short shot to the head.
Yamashita misses with a body punch.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
Van De Velde avoiding damage.
Yamashita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamashita throws a punch but it's blocked by Van De Velde.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Van De Velde.
Yamashita has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Velde.
Van De Velde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van De Velde tries a body shot but Yamashita blocks it.
Yamashita lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van De Velde has Yamashita pushed against the ropes.
Yamashita tries to throw a body punch but Van De Velde avoids it by throwing Yamashita back against the ropes.

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.
Yamashita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van De Velde circles away quickly and effectively.
As Yamashita backs off Van De Velde throws a huge counter combo but Yamashita manages to avoid it all.
Yamashita punishes Van De Velde's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamashita falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van De Velde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamashita loads up on a big right hand but Van De Velde slips the punch.
Yamashita throws a hook to the side of Van De Velde's head but Van De Velde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van De Velde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamashita.
Van De Velde doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Van De Velde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamashita, pushing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamashita being controlled against the ropes.
Van De Velde blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Yamashita fails to land.
Van De Velde leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Yamashita misses with some punches.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde avoids the body shot from Yamashita.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde moves into the clinch.

Yamashita breaks the clinch.
Van De Velde jabs Yamashita to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Van De Velde clinches up with Yamashita and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamashita prevents a body shot from Van De Velde.

Yamashita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamashita throws a hook to the side of Van De Velde's head but Van De Velde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van De Velde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yamashita.
Yamashita lands with a nice body punch.
Yamashita misses with a body punch
letting Van De Velde counter with a right hand.
Van De Velde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamashita throws out the jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van De Velde!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamashita digs a good body shot into Van De Velde's ribs.
Van De Velde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamashita.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van De Velde! But no joy.
Yamashita is looking to wear down Van De Velde with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van De Velde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van De Velde stalling in the clinch.

Yamashita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Van De Velde moves out of range.
Yamashita missing with a left hand there. Van De Velde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van De Velde counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Yamashita misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van De Velde! But no joy.
A left lands for Van De Velde.
Van De Velde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Yamashita gets tackled into the ropes by Van De Velde. Van De Velde maintains the clinch.
Van De Velde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde avoiding damage.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita misses with a double jab
and Van De Velde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Velde controls his hands.
Van De Velde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yamashita scores with a shot to the side of Van De Velde's head.
Yamashita misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van De Velde avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van De Velde.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde is working Yamashita over against the ropes.
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 stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita throws a body shot but no joy.

Van De Velde moves into range and clinches up with Yamashita.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
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 series of wild punches.

Van De Velde lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Yamashita goes down! The ref sends Van De Velde to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Yamashita is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!

Van De Velde drives through and clinches with Yamashita against the ropes.
Yamashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Velde controls his hands.
Van De Velde taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Van De Velde to work.
Van De Velde has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

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

Van De Velde moves into the clinch.
Yamashita throws a punch but it's blocked by Van De Velde.
Van De Velde lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van De Velde blocks an uppercut.

Van De Velde breaks from the clinch.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Van De Velde moves out of range.

Van De Velde darts in and clinches Yamashita up against the ropes.
Yamashita is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van De Velde's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van De Velde taking a breather.
Van De Velde is leaning against Yamashita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

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

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Robert Van De Velde should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Robert Van De Velde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yamashita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamashita throws a body shot but no joy.

Van De Velde moves into range and clinches up with Yamashita.
A short uppercut from Van De Velde.
Yamashita misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Van De Velde moves into the clinch.
Van De Velde dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
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 scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamashita misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van De Velde is struggling to control the position.
Yamashita fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamashita can't find room to land a body shot as Van De Velde controls the action.
Van De Velde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde lands a body shot.
Van De Velde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van De Velde is working Yamashita over against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Van De Velde.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van De Velde pushes Yamashita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van De Velde.
Yamashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Velde controls his hands.
Yamashita tries to throw a body punch but Van De Velde avoids it by throwing Yamashita back against the ropes.
Van De Velde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamashita.
Van De Velde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robert Van De Velde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van De Velde lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.
Van De Velde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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 tries to throw a body punch but Yamashita avoids it by throwing Van De Velde back against the ropes.
Van De Velde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamashita swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Van De Velde manages to break the clinch.
Yuta Yamashita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Van De Velde moves into the clinch successfully.
Yamashita misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Van De Velde.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamashita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamashita misses with the head strike.
Van De Velde lands with a left to the head.
Van De Velde has Yamashita pressed against the ropes.

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

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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Yamashita breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yamashita throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Van De Velde moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde darts in and clinches Yamashita up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van De Velde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamashita misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Van De Velde.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Van De Velde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Van De Velde drives through and clinches with Yamashita against the ropes.
Van De Velde leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamashita.

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

Van De Velde clinches up against the ropes.
Van De Velde scores with a nice hook to the head.

Yamashita breaks the clinch.

Van De Velde clinches with his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Velde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Velde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van De Velde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamashita.
A right hand to the body from Van De Velde.

Yamashita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van De Velde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yamashita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van De Velde counters with a series of strikes. Yamashita will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yamashita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van De Velde.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Van De Velde does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Yamashita.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita missing with a left hand there. Van De Velde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robert Van De Velde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamashita. Van De Velde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Van De Velde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

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

Van De Velde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Van De Velde closes the distance and clinches.
Yamashita misses with some punches.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Yamashita swings widly with a right hand
and Van De Velde counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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.

Yamashita is rocked!

Van De Velde clinches.
Oh Yamashita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Van De Velde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita throws a good cross that connects.
Yamashita seems to have got his legs back now.

Van De Velde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van De Velde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamashita's elbow.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita misses with the combination.
Van De Velde is looking for the big counter here.

Yamashita tries to keep at a distance but Van De Velde has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Van De Velde clinches up against the ropes.
Yamashita can't find room to land a body shot as Van De Velde controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Van De Velde.

Yamashita manages to break the clinch.
Van De Velde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Van De Velde clinches up with Yamashita and pushes him back against the ropes.
Yamashita working aggressively here.
Van De Velde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van De Velde lands a body punch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita tries to bum rush Van De Velde with a series of wild strikes but Van De Velde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamashita throws a right and a left that both miss.

Van De Velde closes the distance and pushes Yamashita back into the ropes.
Van De Velde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van De Velde.
Van De Velde is leaning against Yamashita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van De Velde effectively controlling the action here.
Van De Velde leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van De Velde stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Van De Velde.
Yamashita swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Velde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van De Velde lands with a light punch inside.
Van De Velde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamashita up against the ropes.
Yamashita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van De Velde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamashita swings wildly with an uppercut but Van De Velde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamashita tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van De Velde blocks a body shot from Yamashita.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Van De Velde takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Robert Van De Velde's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van De Velde pushes Yamashita up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yamashita struggles to land a body shot inside as Van De Velde controls his hands.
Van De Velde has Yamashita pushed against the ropes.
Van De Velde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yamashita.
Van De Velde lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamashita backwards.

Yamashita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yamashita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Van De Velde gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Yamashita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamashita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van De Velde doesn't seem bothered though.

Van De Velde takes the fight into the clinch.
Van De Velde pushes Yamashita back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van De Velde creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita lands a hook that snaps the head of Van De Velde backwards.
Yamashita misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamashita.

Van De Velde breaks the clinch.

Van De Velde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yamashita lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Van De Velde - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Van De Velde.
Yamashita cracks Van De Velde with a nice body shot.
Van De Velde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yamashita up against the ropes.
Van De Velde digs a right hand into Yamashita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yamashita's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Velde is pushing Yamashita up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van De Velde stalling against the ropes.
Van De Velde receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Van De Velde controlling the action here for a moment.
Yamashita working aggressively here.

Van De Velde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yamashita throws a body punch but Van De Velde moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Van De Velde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yamashita dodges the punch combination from Van De Velde.
Yamashita shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van De Velde eats them both and turns towards Yamashita to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van De Velde instigates a clinch.
Yamashita misses with a body punch.
Yamashita has a couple of punches blocked by Van De Velde.
Yamashita swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamashita working aggressively here.

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

Van De Velde moves into the clinch successfully.
Van De Velde effectively controlling the action here.

Yamashita breaks from the clinch.

Van De Velde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yamashita, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van De Velde lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Yamashita breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita looks to land a left hand but Van De Velde moved out of range nicely.
Van De Velde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamashita lands with a straight right. Van De Velde didn't see that one coming.
Yamashita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Velde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Velde takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Van De Velde is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van De Velde walks straight into a solid jab from Yamashita. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Yamashita follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Van De Velde out cold! Van De Velde toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yuta Yamashita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holyfield comes to the ring accompanied by X Gon' Give It To Ya. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Holyfield
vs
Risley

185 cm
41
218 lbs
29 - 20 - 0

189 cm
29
209 lbs
16 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
KO power

Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Risley!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holyfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Risley misses with a straight right.
Holyfield has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TKO Boxing Super Gym $300 in the buildup to the fight.
Risley throws a body shot but no joy.
Risley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Risley duly obliges.

It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
Risley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Holyfield misses the target.
Holyfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holyfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Risley.
Holyfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holyfield misses with a series of wild punches.
Risley misses with a hook
and Holyfield counters with a nice body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield cracks Risley with a nice body shot.

Holyfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holyfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield connects with a body shot that sends Risley's belly button to the back.
Risley misses with a series of wild punches.
Holyfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Risley under the eye.
Holyfield staggers Risley with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Risley looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Holyfield is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Holyfield!
Joe Holyfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bj Becks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bj Becks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Williams
vs
Becks

197 cm
29
183 lbs
14 - 9 - 2

175 cm
43
178 lbs
28 - 27 - 0

Excellent MT
Granite chin

Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 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 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Becks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Williams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks throws a big shot that misses.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Becks.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Becks has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Becks scores with a hook.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Williams misses.
Becks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Becks's belly button to the back.
Becks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Becks back into the ropes.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Becks.
Becks avoiding damage.
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.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Becks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Williams lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Becks.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Becks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Becks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Williams is looking to wear down Becks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Becks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Becks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Becks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Becks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Becks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams cracks Becks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Williams stuns Becks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Becks misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Becks misses its intended target.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Becks. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.

Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to push Becks away but Becks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Becks.
Becks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Becks.
Becks is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.

Becks breaks the clinch.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becks misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.

Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Becks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Becks.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Becks as the two fighters clinch.
Becks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Becks lands a right hand.
Becks just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Becks digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.

Becks breaks the clinch.
Franco Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams defending well as Becks loads up on a big left hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Becks stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Becks gets an underhook and turns Williams into the ropes.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becks.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.
A short right from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Becks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Becks leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Becks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams trying to stall but Becks improves his position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becks lands a nice shot to the body.
Becks has Williams pushed against the ropes.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Williams is trying to push Becks away but Becks has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Williams looking to stall.
Becks leaning against his opponent.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Becks is controlling the position.
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 is trying to stall.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Becks controls his hands.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Becks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Becks stalling against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Becks ducks down to avoid it.

Williams has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Becks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Becks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams wants to stall.
Becks slows down the pace here.

Becks breaks the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Becks pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Becks blocks an uppercut.
Becks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Becks trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Becks into the ropes.
Williams tries to break free but Becks pushes him back against the ropes.

Becks breaks the clinch.
Jab from Becks.
Becks throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bj Becks will probably get the nod.
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.

Becks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams looks to land a combination but Becks avoids it well.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Becks moves away.
A big left from Becks misses.
Becks throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Franco Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a body punch but Becks moves out of range.
Becks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams misses the body punch
and Becks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becks misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Becks ducks down to avoid it.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Becks.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Becks slips the punch.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Becks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams being controlled against the ropes.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.
Becks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Becks backwards.
Becks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Becks is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Becks won't allow it.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Becks stalls.
Becks stalling the fight.
Becks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Becks - that landed with a thud.
Becks digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Becks is controlling the position.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Becks.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Becks has double underhooks.
Becks is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bj Becks.
Becks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams lands a nice hook to Becks's body. Becks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Becks.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Becks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becks works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams takes a swing at Becks's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Becks.
Becks lands a jab.
Becks misses the shot to the body.
Becks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Becks counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Becks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Becks is just out of range.
Becks let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams digs a good hook to Becks's body.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Becks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Becks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Williams has Becks up against the ropes in a clinch.
Becks prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.

Becks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Becks lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Becks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Becks connects with a body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becks counters with a two punch combo.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Becks throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Becks lands a slapping body shot.
Becks stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becks counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Becks's head but Becks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Becks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Franco Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becks jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Becks connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Becks misses with a body shot.
Becks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Becks throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Becks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Becks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Becks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Becks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Becks.
Becks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Becks digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Becks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Becks misses with a body shot.
Becks slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams sets himself, and Becks steps forward looking for the clinch! Williams avoids it this time.
Becks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Becks. Beautiful body shot.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Becks counters with a right hand to the body.
Becks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to break free but Becks pushes him back against the ropes.
Becks stalls.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Becks to work.
Becks blocks a body shot from Williams.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Becks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the ropes.

Becks breaks from the clinch.
Becks misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams slips a straight right by Becks.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Nice straight punches there by Becks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Becks.
Becks throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Becks at a distance.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Becks.
Becks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becks eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Becks is rocked!
Becks walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Franco Williams!
Franco Williams retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Franco Williams thanked Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Junior Sasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sasi
vs
Austin

179 cm
29
201 lbs
15 - 18 - 0

190 cm
29
205 lbs
15 - 19 - 0

Counter fighter
Very strong

World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Sasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Austin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Austin has closed the distance and engaged Sasi in a clinch.
Sasi looking to stall.
Sasi tries to stall but Austin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Austin.
Sasi tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Sasi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Austin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Austin as the two fighters clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Austin lands with a right to the head.

Austin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Austin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Austin avoids the body shot from Sasi.
Sasi misses the body punch
and Austin counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Sasi goes down! Austin rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Sasi is up to one knee.... 8,9....10! He didn't make it! This fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jack Austin!
Jack Austin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.