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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Sonny Bill Uru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Uru might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Man - Aloe Blacc. Sonny Bill Uru could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Luther's chin.
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Big right hand
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bill Uru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Luther!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uru throws the left hand but Luther avoids the punch easily.
Uru walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luther.
Luther connects with a single shot there.
Luther 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.
Luther lands a nice looking body kick.
Luther scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Luther connects with a leg kick. Uru looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Uru throws a hook to the side of Luther's head but Luther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luther - the referee stops the clock and Uru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luther. Uru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uru stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luther.
Luther closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Luther is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luther.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urus head.
Luther working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luther digs a right hand into Uru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uru's gas tank.
Uru lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luther.
Luther lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luther.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Uru tries to break the clinch but Luther is controlling the position.
Luther lands an elbow just above Uru 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru gets through Luther's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luther lands a shoulder strike.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Uru controls the action.
Luther with a knee to the head.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Luther lands an elbow that stopped Uru in his tracks for a moment.
Uru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uru misses with the head strike.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Uru controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luther.
Luther goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sonny Bill Uru has been cut.
Luther lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luther doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Uru is trying to maintain a safe position but Luther gets an underhook and turns Uru into the ropes.
Uru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luther's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther is leaning against Uru and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luther lands a hook that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Uru can't find room to land a body shot as Luther controls the action.
Luther lands an uppercut.
Uru can't find room to land a body shot as Luther controls the action.
Luther lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uru.
Luther connects with a nasty looking knee right to Uru's face.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Luther.
Luther tries a body shot but Uru blocks it.
Luther lands a nice uppercut.
Uru wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luther lands a body shot.
Uru trying to control the position but instead, Luther has worked for underhooks and has pushed Uru into the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luther lands a body shot.
Uru is breathing heavily.
Luther blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Uru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Luther bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Uru misses.
Luther thuds a left hand into Uru's body.
Luther swings for the body but Uru moves out of range.
Luther comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Uru.
Uru takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luther moves away.
Uru takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luther. Luther obviously looking to wear him down.
Luther lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luther.
Luther connects with a looping right hand.
Uru throws an overhand right that lands on Luther's shoulder, as Luther tries to avoid the shot.
Luther scores with a leg kick.
Luther keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uru.
Luther swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Uru counters with a right hand to the body.
Luther turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Uru. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Uru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uru fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Uru takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luther connects with a solid leg kick.
Uru darts in and clinches Luther up against the ropes.
Uru has a couple of punches blocked by Luther.
Luther creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Uru's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Luther as the two fighters clinch.
Luther misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uru.
Luther lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luther makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Luther.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
John Luther seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luther lands a hook that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Luther gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luther is working Uru over against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luther.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Uru's ribcage. Uru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luther works on Uru's body with a couple of short punches.
Uru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luther landing knees to the head.
Luther digs a right hand underneath Uru's ribcage. Uru let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luther works on Uru's body with a couple of short punches.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luther lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luther.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Luther creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Our sources have told us that Uru has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Luther lands a nice shot to the body.
Luther lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luther scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uru takes a shot to the head.
Luther stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luther lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luther lands a hook to the side of the head.
Uru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A knee to the head by Luther.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sonny Bill Uru's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Uru takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John Luther is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
John Luther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luther lands a right hook to the body.
Uru walks into a stiff left hand from Luther.
Luther wants to clinch up but Uru keeps it at a distance.
Luther throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luther lands a nice hook to Uru's body. Uru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luther lands a leg kick that knocks Uru off balance momentarily.
Uru needs to keep his hands up - Luther had a free shot at his head there.
Luther lands a nice hook to Uru's body. Uru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Luther lands with a nice body punch.
Uru misses with a right hand
and Luther counters by moving into the clinch.
Uru swings wildly with an uppercut but Luther uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Luther on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther lands with a left to the head.
Luther can't find room to land a body shot as Uru controls the action.
Uru throws a head punch that misses.
Luther misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther misses with a body punch.
Luther blocks an uppercut.
Uru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luther lands a hook that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urus head.
Uru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luther lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Luther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Luther.
Uru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Luther.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Uru misses with a punch to the body.
Luther digs a right hand into Uru's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uru's gas tank.
Luther working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Uru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luther prevents a body shot from Uru.
Luther presses Uru against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luther tries to throw a body punch but Uru avoids it by throwing Luther back against the ropes.
Uru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uru working hard to break the clinch.
Luther struggles to land a body shot inside as Uru controls his hands.
Luther lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uru backwards.
Luther lands an elbow that stopped Uru in his tracks for a moment.
Luther lands with a light punch inside.
Uru is rocked!
Uru can't find room to land a body shot as Luther controls the action.
Luther throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urus head.
Oh Uru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uru misses with the head strike.
Uru seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uru prevents a body shot from Luther.
Uru prevents a body shot from Luther.
Sonny Bill Uru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uru misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Luther!
After winning the bout, John Luther thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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