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WCSA KT XIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Conrad Morrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conrad Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a jab to the body.
White connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
White throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Conrad Morrison has been cut.
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!
White throws a head kick that misses.
White throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Morrison counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from White.
Knees in the clinch landing for Morrison.
Our sources have told us that Morrison has been working on his elbows in the gym.
White takes a knee right on the jaw!
White looks winded!
White throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Morrison working White over with knees to the body.
Morrison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morrison with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Morrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Morrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Morrison.
Good body shot from Morrison.
A knee to the head by Morrison.
A short body shot lands from Morrison as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Morrison - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrison.
Morrison has White pushed against the ropes.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
White takes a knee to the side of the body.
Morrison landing knees to the body.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
Morrison lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison unloads a knee to the mid-section. White lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White is rocked!
Morrison landing knees to the body.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrison finish him?
Morrison scores a nice knee to the body.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison is struggling to control the position.
Morrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morrison lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Nick White has been cut.
Morrison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morrison lands an elbow that stopped White in his tracks for a moment.
Morrison creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting White off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! White is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Morrison is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Conrad Morrison!
A very excited looking Conrad Morrison made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Leon Madge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Madge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Madge. Madge obviously looking to wear him down.
Madge throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madge scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Madge throws a head kick that half lands.
Madge lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madge lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Madge slams his shin into Martinez's torso.
Martinez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Madge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Martinez will feel that in the morning.
Madge throws a head kick that misses.
Madge lands a head kick. Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Madge connects with a leg kick. Martinez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leon Madge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Madge.
Martinez throws a shot to the body.
Martinez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Madge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Madge buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut there from Madge.
Martinez is rocked!
Madge scores with a spinning back kick!
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Madge finish him?
Madge connects with a quick right hand that sends Martinez tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Leon Madge!
Leon Madge is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between John Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franco Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Hoop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Franco Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoop misses with a body shot.
Hoop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams throws a head kick but Hoop moves out of range.
Hoop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoop with a jab.
Williams blocks a head kick by Hoop.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Hoop moves his leg out of the way.
Hoop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hoop works Williams's body with a nice hook.
John Hoop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoop.
Hoop misses with a straight right.
Hoop 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.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoop throws out the jab.
Hoop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a low kick but Hoop moves out of range easily.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoop's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hoop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws a body punch but Hoop moves out of range.
Hoop misses with a head kick.
Hoop connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Hoop.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoop throws out the jab.
Hoop scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Hoop.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Hoop.
Hoop throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Hoop keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams motions for Hoop to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Hoop takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Hoop with a good jab.
Williams slips a jab from Hoop.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams defending well as Hoop loads up on a big left hand.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Hoop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoop dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
A lazy left from Hoop finds it's target.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoop.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Hoop moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Donk. Hoop catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Hoop throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoop is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams defending well as Hoop loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop checks it.
Hoop lands a jab to the head.
Hoop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams looks to land a combination but Hoop avoids it well.
Williams is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoop throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Hoop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoop scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Franco Williams has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Hoop misses with a few strikes there.
Hoop lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hoop.
Hoop checks a leg kick.
Hoop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams jabs at Hoop's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Hoop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoop feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Hoop then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Hoop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Hoop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Williams looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoop as Williams tries to tie him up.
Williams is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hoop has denied him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hoop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Hoop with a hook.
Hoop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoop connects with a looping right hand.
Hoop connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop checks it.
Hoop connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams wants to clinch up but Hoop keeps it at a distance.
Hoop throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoop.
Hoop avoids the body shot from Williams.
A slow jab from Hoop misses its intended target.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoop rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Hoop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoop misses the shot to the body.
Hoop with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoop just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoop thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Hoop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Hoop scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoop scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoop checks it well.
Hoop scores with a jab.
Hoop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoop throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoop throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Hoop misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Jab from Hoop.
Hoop missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Hoop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoop misses with a looping right.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoop misses with a body shot.
Hoop sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams jabs at Hoop's body.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoop scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoop circles away quickly and effectively.
John Hoop is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoop fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop lands a head shot.
Hoop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoop, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hoop is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoop.
Williams blocks a body shot from Hoop.
Hoop throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Hoop.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoop seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Hoop.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoop digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Hoop falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Hoop will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoop swinging wildly here.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoop.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoop as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams tries to clinch but Hoop moves out of range.
Hoop throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoop tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoop throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoop throws out a powerful jab.
Hoop misses with a straight right.
Hoop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Hoop lands a slapping body shot.
Hoop tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoop lands with a cross.
Williams tries to move into range but Hoop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hoop's shoulder, as Hoop tries to avoid the shot.
Williams slips under a jab from Hoop.
Hoop listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoop delivers a nice body kick.
Hoop scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoop scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Hoop scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoop scores with a four punch combination!
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoop lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hoop misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams avoids the body shot from Hoop.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Hoop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoop.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoop misses with a straight right.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoop throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hoop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoop ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from Hoop.
Hoop lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A cross from Williams lands.
Hoop throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Hoop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoop digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoop scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Hoop down.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoop swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Hoop.
Hoop throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Hoop.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop checks it.
Hoop cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoop.
Hoop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Hoop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Hoop's head but Hoop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoop misses with an uppercut.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Hoop with an uppercut!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Hoop moves out of range easily.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hoop throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Hoop misses with a wild body shot.
Hoop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoop tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoop walks into a left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Hoop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoop.
Hoop connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hoop clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoop manages to avoid it.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoop loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Nice jab there from Hoop.
A low kick from Hoop is predictable there
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoop thinking.
Williams avoids the body shot from Hoop.
Hoop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Hoop throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
A left and a right from Hoop both land. Nice combination.
Hoop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoop misses with a head kick.
Hoop throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoop. That did some damage!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hoop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoop.
Hoop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoop, pushing him back against the ropes.
Williams trying to stall but Hoop improves his position.
Hoop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoop misses with a knee strike.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Hoop scores with a jab to the body.
Hoop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hoop avoids a kick to the body.
Williams tries to clinch but Hoop is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoop eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams throws a leg kick but Hoop checks it.
Hoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoop throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Hoop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoop. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoop. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams is looking to slow Hoop down with leg kicks.
Hoop swinging wildly here.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Hoop.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Hoop.
Hoop connects with a body shot.
Hoop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands a jab to Hoop's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Hoop. Beautiful body shot.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams drives through and clinches with Hoop against the ropes.
Hoop tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Hoop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoop.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams prevents a body shot from Hoop.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoop blocks it with crossed arms.
Hoop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Hoop tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Hoop back against the ropes.
Hoop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoop stalling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoop tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries to stall but Hoop uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoop's elbow.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that John Hoop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franco Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams throws a body punch but Hoop moves out of range.
Hoop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoop avoids the head kick by Williams.
Hoop swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Hoop's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoop checks a low kick from Williams.
Hoop misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoop.
Hoop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Hoop's front leg but catches the back leg as Hoop tries to avoid it.
Hoop connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoop.
Hoop takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams punishes Hoop's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoop dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
Hoop's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoop connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Hoop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Hoop's ribcage but misses.
Williams lands a high kick!
Williams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hoop throws a sloppy body shot
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoop scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams throws a body punch but Hoop moves out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Hoop fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An inside leg kick from Hoop misses.
A punch combination from Hoop misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A clash of legs there as Hoop blocks the low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Hoop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoop.
Jab by Hoop.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hoop scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoop throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Hoop counters with a two punch combo.
Hoop lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoop misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoop.
Hoop throws a head kick that misses.
Hoop digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Hoop lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoop avoids the body shot from Williams.
Hoop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoop lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Hoop connects with a jab.
Hoop looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Hoop avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams wants to slow Hoop down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoop throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoop throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoop throws a body shot but no joy.
Franco Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Hoop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That kick from Williams tenderised Hoop's leg. Hoop is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Hoop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Hoop!
John Hoop is the new middleweight champion!
John Hoop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Duke Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frederick Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus's entrance music is No Surrender . A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Maximus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frederick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Maximus both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Frederick Jackson has been cut.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximus tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maximus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Maximus is just out of range.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson takes a swing at Maximus's ribcage but misses.
Maximus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maximus rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Maximus cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Maximus throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maximus checks a leg kick nicely.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Maximus darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maximus avoids it.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maximus letting Jackson take a breather here.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down.
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!
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Maximus moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Maximus breaks the clinch.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maximus scores with a push kick.
Duke Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Maximus gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Jackson looks winded!
Maximus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maximus closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the ropes.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus darts in and clinches Jackson up against the ropes.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus delivers a nice body kick.
Maximus pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Maximus throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximus blocks a leg kick.
Maximus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maximus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maximus is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maximus.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Maximus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus looks low and kicks high, catching Jackson right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Maximus thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Maximus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maximus lands a high kick!
That has opened up Frederick Jackson's cut even more.
Maximus clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the ropes.
Maximus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maximus pushes Jackson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson is rocked!
Maximus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Maximus manages to break the clinch.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus forces Jackson back against the ropes and clinches.
Maximus working Jackson over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses.
Maximus moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Maximus should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Frederick Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Maximus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maximus.
Maximus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maximus gets a clinch.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duke Maximus is winning the standup battle so far.
Maximus throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Maximus.
Maximus lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maximus.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Maximus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
Maximus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maximus lands a high kick!
Maximus throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Maximus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus moves into the clinch.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Maximus should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Maximus.
Maximus throws a nice head kick!
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maximus checks a low kick from Jackson.
Maximus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maximus's knee momentarily.
Maximus connects with a high kick.
Maximus tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maximus.
Maximus tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Maximus looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus breaks from the clinch.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Maximus has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maximus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maximus. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Maximus cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Maximus.
A head kick misses from Maximus.
Jackson throws a low kick but Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maximus has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Maximus landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maximus is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Maximus avoids the damage to the body.
Maximus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maximus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maximus connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Maximus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Maximus.
Maximus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maximus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maximus steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Jackson to the mat! Jackson looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Maximus is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Maximus jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Duke Maximus!
Duke Maximus retains his super heavyweight title!
Duke Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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