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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Lard Pecs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rutherford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pecs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Boom! Shake the Room. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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200 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lard Pecs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rutherford!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Pecs there.
Pecs misses with a combination
and Rutherford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford has closed the distance and engaged Pecs in a clinch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pecs.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Pecs to work.
Pecs wants to stall.
Rutherford lands a shot to the body.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Pecs'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rutherford.
Pecs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecs lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pecs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rutherford up against the cage.
Pecs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pecs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecs stalls.
Rutherford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rutherford working aggressively here.
Pecs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pecs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecs lands with a short shot to the head.
Pecs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pecs tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford letting Pecs take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pecs pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford blocking some punches.
Pecs leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutherford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecs avoiding damage.
Pecs blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pecs fails to land.
Pecs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pecs can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Pecs is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Rutherford fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Pecs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pecs fails to land.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Pecs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Pecs blocking some punches.
Pecs lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rutherford looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pecs presses Rutherford against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pecs takes a shot to the head.
Pecs tries to work over Rutherford's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecs misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutherford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pecs misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Pecs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Pecs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pecs fails to land.
Rutherford tries a body shot but Pecs blocks it.
Rutherford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecs is struggling to control the position.
Rutherford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutherford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Pecs.
Rutherford has a couple of punches blocked by Pecs.
Pecs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pecs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Rutherford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Rutherford will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pecs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pecs tries to close the distance and clinch but Rutherford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutherford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pecs throws a hook but Rutherford blocks it.
Pecs throws a low kick, looking for Rutherford's leg but Rutherford calmly moves out of range.
Pecs ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford.
Pecs blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Pecs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pecs looks to throw the jab but Rutherford is out of range.
Rutherford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pecs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Lard Pecs has been cut.
Rutherford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pecs scores with a leg kick.
Rutherford slips under a jab from Pecs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecs thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Pecs throws an off balance right hand
and Rutherford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutherford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Pecs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Pecs sees coming a mile off.
Kyle Rutherford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pecs throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
Rutherford gets tackled into the cage by Pecs. Pecs maintains the clinch.
Pecs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecs lands a shoulder strike.
Pecs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Pecs avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Kyle Rutherford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pecs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Pecs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Pecs lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecs misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries to work over Pecs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Pecs is leaning against Rutherford and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pecs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutherfords head.
Pecs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
Pecs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Rutherford.
Rutherford scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pecs.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Pecs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rutherford tries to work over Pecs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Rutherford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pecs works on Rutherford's body with a couple of short punches.
Pecs leaning against his opponent.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecs's elbow.
Pecs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
Pecs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Rutherford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford misses with the head strike.
Pecs gets through Rutherford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pecs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecs misses with the head strike.
Rutherford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rutherford being controlled against the cage.
Pecs misses with a punch to the body.
Pecs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Pecs on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford digs a right hand into Pecs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pecs's gas tank.
Pecs scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lard Pecs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rutherford connects with the punch.
Rutherford fakes the leg kick and cracks Pecs in the body.
Rutherford delivers a nice body kick.
Pecs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutherford throws a leg kick but Pecs checks it.
Pecs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pecs has closed the distance and engaged Rutherford in a clinch.
Rutherford takes a shot to the head.
Pecs pushes Rutherford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pecs throws a head punch that misses.
Pecs lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pecs working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecs taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pecs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
A right hand to the body from Pecs.
Pecs has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Pecs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Rutherford.
Pecs looking to slow down the pace here.
Pecs prevents a body shot from Rutherford.
A short left from Rutherford.
Good body shot from Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pecs trying to stall but Rutherford improves his position.
Rutherford blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rutherford as the two fighters clinch.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecs's elbow.
Pecs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Pecs.
Pecs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lard Pecs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pecs has a couple of punches blocked by Rutherford.
Pecs blocks a body shot from Rutherford.
A shot in the inside from Pecs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pecs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutherford tries to work over Pecs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a head punch that misses.
Pecs misses with the head strike.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Kyle Rutherford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pecs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Rutherford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pecs.
Rutherford lands with a light punch inside.
Pecs cracks Rutherford with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pecs.
A short right from Pecs.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Pecs.
Pecs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pecs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rutherford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutherford lands a hook that snaps the head of Pecs backwards.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutherford misses with a punch to the body.
Rutherford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pecs scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecs lands with a left to the head.
Pecs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Pecs.
Pecs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rutherford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pecs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rutherford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pecs's elbow.
Pecs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pecs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Pecs controls his hands.
Pecs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pecs can't find room to land a body shot as Rutherford controls the action.
Nice body punch from Pecs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lard Pecs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rutherford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Rutherford!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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