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Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Chuck Norris Jr (ranked 13714 p4p, 675 weight class) and Fleece Johnson (ranked 18299 p4p, 653 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.
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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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
36 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Norris Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Norris Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Norris Jr moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Norris Jr misses the jab.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
Norris Jr throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Johnson.
Our sources have told us that Norris Jr has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the ropes.
Good body shot from Norris Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris Jr backwards.
Norris Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Norris Jr's head.
Norris Jr lands with a right to the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Norris Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norris Jr working aggressively here.
Norris Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Norris Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Norris Jr looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norris Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris Jr lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Fleece Johnson has been cut.
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Norris Jr blocks it.
Norris Jr lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Norris Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands an elbow inside.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Norris Jr avoids it.
Johnson pushes Norris Jr back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Norris Jr trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Norris Jr, against the ropes.
Johnson tries to work over Norris Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris Jr prevents a body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chuck Norris Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fleece Johnson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fleece Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Norris Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Johnson slams his shin into Norris Jr's torso.
Norris Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Norris Jr looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Norris Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Norris Jr tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norris Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick that Norris Jr semi-blocks.
A solid body kick from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Norris Jr missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Norris Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norris Jr scores with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Norris Jr moves away and avoids it.
Chuck Norris Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris Jr looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to work over Norris Jr's front leg with a kick but Norris Jr checks it.
Norris Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick there by Johnson.
Norris Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson rushes Norris Jr and presses him up against the ropes.
Fleece Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Norris Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Norris Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Norris Jr is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Norris Jr.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Norris Jr's head.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but Norris Jr is blocking nicely.
Norris Jr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chuck Norris Jr has been cut.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Norris Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fleece Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Norris Jr avoids nicely.
Norris Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Norris Jr as he connects with a hook.
Norris Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norris Jr on the side of the head.
Norris Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Norris Jr. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson tries to clinch there but Norris Jr circles away.
Norris Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris Jr is looking to counter punch.
Norris Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Norris Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Norris Jr tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Norris Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Norris Jr - that will leave a mark!
Norris Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Norris Jr misses.
Norris Jr defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Norris Jr misses the shot to the body.
Norris Jr takes one on the button.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Norris Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norris Jr checks a low kick from Johnson.
Norris Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Norris Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Norris Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Norris Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Norris Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Norris Jr avoids them all with ease.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws a hook but Norris Jr blocks it.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris Jr.
Norris Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chuck Norris Jr did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Norris Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norris Jr moves into the clinch.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norris Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Norris Jr lands with a left to the head.
Norris Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Norris Jr digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Norris Jr presses Johnson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Norris Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Norris Jr.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Norris Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norris Jr lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Norris Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Johnson throws an elbow but misses.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norris Jr lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
That has opened up Fleece Johnson's cut even more.
Norris Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norris Jr pushes Johnson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Norris Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Norris Jr misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Norris Jr.
Norris Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norris Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Norris Jr avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the ropes.
Norris Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norris Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Norris Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Norris Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws an elbow but it misses.
Norris Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Norris Jr.
Norris Jr blocks an uppercut.
Norris Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Norris Jr blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Norris Jr lands a right hand.
Norris Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Norris Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Norris Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Norris Jr finish him?
The cut above Fleece Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Norris Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Norris Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Norris Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norris Jr breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Johnson with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Johnson looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Johnson get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Chuck Norris Jr!
Chuck Norris Jr is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Chuck Norris Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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