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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Hunter Risley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Townsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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205 lbs
8 - 17 - 0 |
Solid boxing
Cardio machine
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Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Risley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Townsley!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risley throws a nice looking combination but Townsley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Townsley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Risley throws a series of strikes that have Townsley backpedaling.
Risley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Townsley scores with a shot to the body.
Townsley 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.
Risley throws a series of punches but Townsley moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Townsley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Townsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Risley takes a shot to the head.
Townsley lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Townsley looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley misses with a body punch.
Risley wants to stall.
Townsley tries a body shot but Risley blocks it.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Townsley controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Townsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsley pushes Risley up against the ropes in a clinch.
Risley tries to stall but Townsley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Risley.
Risley is pushing Townsley up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Townsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Townsley clobbers Risley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Risley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Townsley.
Townsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Townsley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Townsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risley.
Risley throws a series of punches but Townsley moves out of range.
No joy there for Townsley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Risley has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Risley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Townsley breaks from the clinch.
Risley throws a combination that misses
and Townsley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Townsley connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Townsley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Townsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Risley circles away quickly and effectively.
Risley throws a looping overhand right but Townsley ducks down to avoid it.
Townsley wants to counter with a clinch but Risley pushes him away.
Risley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Risley darts in and clinches Townsley up against the ropes.
Townsley has a couple of punches blocked by Risley.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Townsley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Townsley moves into the clinch.
Risley tries to throw a body punch but Townsley avoids it by throwing Risley back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Risley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Risley throws a series of punches but Townsley avoids them all with ease.
Risley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Townsley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Townsley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Risley misses with a wild combination.
Risley rushes Townsley and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Risley wants to stall.
Risley tries a body shot but Townsley blocks it.
Townsley presses Risley against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Townsley slowing the pace effectively.
Townsley digs a right hand into Risley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Risley's gas tank.
Townsley breaks the clinch.
Townsley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Risley swings wildly with an uppercut but Townsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Townsley breaks the clinch.
Risley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Townsley.
Townsley clinches up against the ropes.
Townsley is leaning against Risley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Risley throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Risley struggles to land a body shot inside as Townsley controls his hands.
Townsley leaning against his opponent.
Townsley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Risley or not.
Risley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Townsley up against the ropes.
Risley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Townsley or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Townsley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Risley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Townsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Townsley dodges the punch combination from Risley.
Townsley throws a series of punches but Risley moves out of range.
Townsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Risley circles away quickly and effectively.
Townsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Risley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Townsley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Risley with a body shot.
Townsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hunter Risley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Risley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley throws a right and a left that Townsley avoids nicely.
Townsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Risley throws a combination that misses
and Townsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Townsley forces Risley back against the ropes and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley can't find room to land a body shot as Townsley controls the action.
Townsley misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Townsley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Townsley.
Risley wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Risley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Townsley blocks an uppercut.
Townsley looking to stall.
Townsley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ben Townsley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Townsley.
Risley looking to slow down the pace here.
Risley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Risley misses with a punch to the body.
Risley is pushing Townsley up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter Risley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Townsley as Risley tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left hand lands to the body for Risley.
Ben Townsley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Risley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Townsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Risley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Townsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Townsley 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Townsley!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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